Sermons on 7 Churches:

Introducing God's Desire For The Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 26, 2013

Paul's letter to the Ephesians is cram packed with powerful theology and practical Christianity. If we allow it to change us the church with grow spiritually and in every other way.

Intro: In light of the confusion about what scripture says and what the church is supposed to be and do this letter Paul wrote to the Ephesians is a great way to end 2013 and begin 2014. In this letter Paul gives clear teaching on how we can get our theology and thinking about the Church right. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commandment: The Priority Of The Church

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 6, 2014

I shared this sermon to convey what I think should be the church's primary purpose as I was installed as senior pastor. 1. Loving God 2. Loving one another as church members 3. Loving non-believers by sharing the gospel

The Great Commandment: Matthew 22:37-40 37 And He said to him, " YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' 38 "This is the great and foremost commandment. 39 ”The second is like it, " YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

God's Pattern For All Churches

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church

MAR 24 2013PM God’s Pattern for All Churches Acts 11: 19-30 READ PASSAGE There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church. The church was founded under God’s sovereignty, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

How Churches Are Made Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014

Paul and Barnabas' example are a remedy for building stronger churches.

JUN 23 2013PM How Churches are Made Strong Acts 14: 21-28 Last time we left off with Paul and Barnabas in Lystra. They healed a lame man. The crowd tried to make sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas but they told them that they were only human and to give God the glory. The people still tried to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of New Life In A Church

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 8, 2014

Dealing with what Kills a Church and what brings life back into a church.

SIGNS OF NEW LIFE IN A CHURCH—Ezekiel 37:1-14 INTRODUCTION: What Killed the Church? Revelation 3:1 Sardis, living in name but dead in reality, is called upon by the Lord to be watchful, to repent and strengthen the things that remain and be ready to die. They are warned that, if they fail, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Needs To See

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 22, 2014

NEEDS OF THE CHURCH: This message will help to Define the Church and identify some key problems with the modern day church.

“WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS TO SEE” Revelation 3:14-20 Introduction: The church is a ministry of born again believers carrying on the work of Christ in winning lost souls and education the children of God so they might grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord. The last part of verse 18 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea: The Church Of Nauseating Ineffectiveness Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Laodicea: The Church of Nauseating Ineffectiveness

The Seven, part 15 Laodicea: The Church of Nauseating Ineffectiveness Revelation 3:14-22 September 8, 2013 We are on our last letter this week, the letter to the church of Laodicea, what I am calling the church of nauseating Ineffectiveness. Laodicea is a church whose affluence had blinded them ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meanest Member In Our Church

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2013

The author of this book, James is saying the tongue, though it be very small, is very Powerful, and very influential, and therefore the Tongue should be handled with care

TITLE: THE MEANEST MEMBER IN OUR CHURCH SCRIPTURE: JAMES 3:4-5 This morning I want to talk to us about The Meanest member in our Church. There are some members we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY SWEET” - others we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY CUTE” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Church Goes Viral" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 29, 2013

I want to make the illustration of what it means to go viral on the internet. This happens all the time because people of our generation practically live on the web. As we continue in Acts chapter 11 we see that the church had already grown very rapidly.

There’s a saying online when something gets really popular, that it goes “viral”. Not too long ago there a was 4 minute video posted on Youtube by a fellow named Jefferson Bethke. It was poem entitled, “Why I hate religion but Love Jesus”. In less than two years it was ...read more

Reliving Pentecost: The Church Community

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 28, 2008

The church must restore the sense of deep and loving fellowship. The church must come together in unity once again.

RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CHURCH COMMUNITY THEME: THE CHURCH BECOMES A SPECIAL COMMUNITY FOR GOD’S PEOPLE. TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 At the end of the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia, on the Sunday after the surrender, a worship service was held in one of the historic church buildings in the city. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Word Means To The Church

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009

The Importance of the Word of God to the Church

What The Word Means to The Church Mark 2:1-2 Introduction: When we come to church, we are not going to share a message with you, but to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Were not gathering to sing, were not here to see who is here. Were not hereto see what your wearing, but here to see what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Convictions Of The Church That Change The World

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2016

6 Convictions of the early church that can change the world today (Based on an article by Rick Warren on Pastors.com: http://pastors.com/6-convictions-church-changes-world/)

HoHum: “Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” Acts 2:41, NIV. Much present day evangelism seeks to make coming to Christ easy. Many today would be appalled that Peter made the cost of coming to Christ so high. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church: A Demonstration Of God's Glory Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2016

The church is fueled by God's glory according to Ephesians 3.14-21. Within the church we have the manifestation of his presence and the magnification of his person.

1. Chaos Three people were arguing about what profession was used first in the bible. The Surgeon says, "The Medical profession was used first when God took a rib from Adam and made Eve. The Engineer says, "No, engineering was used first. Just think of the engineering job it took to create the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Type Of Church Are We? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 15, 2019

A church can call itself Christian but it does not mean that everyone in that church are true believers of Christ!

Today is known as Palm Sunday, also known as the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem! We will incorporate our study of Hebrews 6 to our worship by reminding ourselves of the significance of Holy week (Palm Sunday, Good Friday with Passover/Communion and the Resurrection)! To put all of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017

Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:2-3, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran