Sermons on 7 Periods Of Church History:

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ceo Of The Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020

This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Story Of Dr. Luke Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2022

From Dr. Luke we learn to be faithful and resourceful in all we do to build the Kingdom of God.

THE STORY OF DR. LUKE Text: Col. 4:14, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-4, 2 Tim. 4:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When our daughter-in-law, Emily, graduated from nursing school I told her, “Welcome to the family business!” You see, my mother was head nurse in the nursery at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:14, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Active Church

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 19, 2025

The Church continued to grow

The Active Church Acts 5:12-28 A little over thirteen years ago, the Elder Board of Living Faith Fellowship asked me to write an essay on my ideal Church. Part of what I wrote said, “The vision of the church is: We exist to bring Praise and Glory to our King, Jesus Christ. We do this by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kind Of Wife The Lord Wants His Wife To Be.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 5, 2003

THE WORD OF GOD SPEAKS OF THE CHURCH AS BEING THE BRIDE OF CHIRST AND IN REV.19-7 JESUS CALLS THE CHURCH HIS WIFE.

TITLE THE KIND OF WIFE THE LORD WANTS HIS WIFE TO BE. TEXT REV. 19-7 LET US BE GLAD AND REJOICE AND GIVE HONOUR TO HIM FOR THE MARRIAGE OF THE LAMB IS COME AND HIS WIFE HATH MADE HERSELF READY. KJV 1.THE LORD WANTS HIS WIFE TO LOVE HIM. A 1ST JOHN 4-19 JOHN 20-15 LOVE HIS HOUSE LOVE HIS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

No Place In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017

In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Church And State Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

What separation does mean is that all true religious faith is a matter of free choice, and so no state power can ever be rightly used to enforce faith or any religious conviction.

Until every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord, the abuse of power will be a major cause of human suffering. When the country of Chad in Africa became independent in 1960 the Christian missionaries were delighted that the first President was a Baptist. Tambolboye was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

The Church That Tolerates

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 26, 2002

We are called to be a loving body that accepts all people where they stand, however, the example of Thyatira shows that lines must be drawn for the health of that loving body.

THE CHURCH THAT TOLERATES. Since God created the human race, Satan has taken an active aggressive role against the human race. His goal is to divide and destroy. He wants to seduce us away from the protective arms of our Creator so that he can drag us away to share in his eternal destiny. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020

A Church pleasing to God

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for which ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Great Gifts For His Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2024

1. Flow out of His grace (vs. 7). 2. Came because our Deliverer went the distance for us (vs. 7-10). 3. Are given according to God's perfect wisdom (vs. 11, 15-16). 4. Are given for great purposes (vs. 12-16).

God's Great Gifts for His Church Ephesians 4:7-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 6, 2024) BACKGROUND: *How do you describe God? There are many great ways we can find in His Word, but today we will focus on the fact that God is a great giver. James 1:17 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Good Head--Bad Heart Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008

The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cycles Of Disobedience

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

A look at the period of the Judges

Today, we are going to look at several hundred years of tragedy. It is found recorded for us in the book of Judges. turn with me to Judges 2. If you are using one of the bibles in the seat racks, it is on page _____. Today we pick back up in our journey through the Old Testament. We learned ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? , #7 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because God desires that it grows but I may not want any of my family members who will take the spotlight away from me.

I received this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow – But Do I Want Anymore People #7 Philippians 2:1-8 For the last six weeks we have been looking at Church growth and some of the things that we do to sabotage that growth. I still believe that everyone here tonight ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unstoppable Church Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004

Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, Jesus has provided the church everything we need to accomplish His Will in this world.

How many of you here this morning have had someone close to you die? (raise hands) I don’t think there is another crisis in life quite like that one. When someone that you have spent your life with is taken away from you, there is a tremendous void, a gaping hole that for the rest of your life will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ