Sermons on A Lifeless Church:

The Church Is A Temple

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2023

What's the foundation of the church? What did the cross do for the nations? Let's find out in Ephesians 2.

What is the bedrock that the church is built upon? What did the cross do for the nations? Paul answers these questions in Ephesians 2. Let’s begin by asking, what were we like in the past? At one time you were like a dead person because of the things you did wrong and your offenses against God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Church Decorum

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2023

I think Church Leaders need more than one eye to supervise every area connected to church, which includes: staircase, parking lot, terrace, store room, canteen etc. Must read for all Church leaders!

Leviticus 11:45 For I am the Lord who brought you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy." I think Church Leaders need more than one eye to supervise every area connected to church, which includes: staircase, parking lot, terrace, store room, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Multigenerational Church

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 2, 2023

Uncracking the secret of the early church is at the heart of this message. It looks at several key elements that has led the church to grow exponentially.

A young lady working on her master's degree in social work asked to work with me on a research project related to multigenerational trauma. She plans to get her Ph.D. and continue our work internationally. I had learned how various traits are transmitted across generations. My 5th great ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cinderella Church

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 25, 2023

Let’s ask God to help us dream big and believe in the future he has for us.

"Who is here among you that remembers this house in its former glory?“ Most of you, right? Do you remember how things were, a couple of months into the rebuilding process, when the debris had been cleared away but the rebuilding hadn’t really begun yet. The shock of the fire and the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Scatters Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023

Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 26:9-11, Acts 11:19, Acts 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Example Church

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 10, 2021

A model church, Paul wants the church to understand that they are an example, not only to the people around them, but to other churches.

A model church, Paul wants the church to understand that they are an example, not only to the people around them, but to other churches. What is that makes them a model? Not attendance numbers, annual budget, media coverage, or slick marketing techniques. Paul summarizes his profile of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 26, 2021

II want you to pay very close attention today as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading from.

We hope these exciting things we are going to be reading about will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH! IS THE RAPTURE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

We have folks today who actually seem shocked that God’s church has problems.

For example, some are shocked that the members of a church act less than perfect. Listen, I am shocked that they are shocked! Anytime you deal with humans, you have to keep in mind that the only perfect person who walked on this earth was the Lord Jesus, and imperfect people crucified Him! We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The New Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 8, 2022

The church is an organization that will have a similar life cycle as any living person. Is it possible that some churches need to die so new church's are born? Is your church fulfilling the spiritual needs of its membership.

The New Church Mark 13:28-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 “Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 13, 2022

The purpose of the church is to be the catalyst that will ignite change in the sinner through and with the unadulterated word of God convicting sinners of their sin, convincing them that God loves them and died for their sins, and converting them.

The Purpose of the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Last week I spoke on how the Spirit of the Nicolaitans is operating in the church today. In that message I dealt with what I called superfluous fluff when I spoke on so-called Ecclesiastical Attire, Clerical Vestments, Robes, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Church At Antioch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

The Gospel reached the nations through the persecution of disciples. They became founders of taking the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Find out how God used Christians on run for the expansion of the early Church.

Acts 11:19-30 Church at Antioch 11:19-21 Gospel and nations 11:22-24 Barnabas Ministry at Antioch 11:25-26 Believers named as Christians 11:28-30 Response of the Church during Calamities Acts 11:19-21 Gospel reached many nations The expansion of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons from the church of Ephesus. Power Point, sermon notes, and video clips are available upon request.

We’re just beginning our study of Revelation. AS the book opens is around the year 95 AD. John the last of the original 12 disciple alive is an old man has been pastoring the church at Ephesus. Also during this time Domitian is the emperor of the Roman Empire. He was the first Emperor of Rome ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Smyrna Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons from the Church of Smyrna. Email me for powerpoint slides and video clips.

We are just getting started in a study of one of the most intriguing books in the Bible. The book of Revelation. The author is John. When this book is written, John is the only surviving member of the 12. He’s been exiled to the Island of Patmos for his belief in and worship of the ONE true ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Pergamos

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons from the church of Pergamos. Email me for power point slides and video clips u

(TAB -video) Most hear of the book of (TAB) Revelation and think “end times”. But Revelation is more than that. It prepares US – the church - individual Christians, to be what the world need as the end times approach. Before Jesus reveals all the details of “His wrath to come”, He commands ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons learned from the church of Thyatira. Powerpoints, sermon notes and video clips are available upon request.

(TAB-Video Intro) The book of Revelation is a written record of (TAB -Video) a vision that the apostle John receives from Jesus. John is old and has been exiled to the Island of Patoms for his belief & worship of the ONE TRUE GOD. In the vision John sees 7 candles stands. Jesus is in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist