Sermons on A Model Church:

Jesus Inspects His Church Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 7, 2022

In Rev. 2-3, the SUPERNATURAL GAZE OF JESUS searches our hearts and tests our motives. He inspected the churches - then & now. Jesus saw 3 major problems: false reputations, lukewarm attitudes, and those who'd left their first love.

JESUS INSPECTS HIS CHURCH REV. 2-3 WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT THE FUTURE 4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FORGET THE EYE EXAM 1. It had been many years since my last eye exam and my wife was pestering me to make an appointment. The more she nagged, the more I procrastinated. Finally she made an appointment ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Want A Church Like That Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 12, 2014

What does it mean when we say we want to be a part of a New Testament Church?

A Study of the Book of Acts # 22 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Four Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church must be genuinely healthy, now is th

Four Characteristics of a Healthy Church Text: Acts 2:37-47 Introduction: If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Hurting Today's Church?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007

A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Church Of The Nazarene Core Values

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

A Part of a series of sermons that emphasized our Core Values in the Church of the Nazarene.

Church of the Nazarene Core Values Pastor Glenn Newton 10-24-99 This morning all over the World, Pastors in the Church of the Nazarene are Preaching Sermons that Emphasize Our Core Value Beliefs. Who We Are. What We Believe In. And for those that might think about such things, This is not a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Most Important People In The Church

Contributed by David Bubb on Apr 4, 2005

This sermon deals with the importance of people praying for the pastor and the church. It was adapted from John Maxwell’s book Partners In Prayer.

Tonight If I were to ask you who do you think the most valuable people in this church are, I’m sure we would have a vary of answers. Some would say, the givers. Those who sacrifice and give financially so the work of God continues to go forward. And I thank God for everyone who gives so faithfully ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Holiness

God’s Idea Of Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2011

Church Consultants probably wouldn’t have started a church like God did... but His worked. How can we do Church today like He did back then?

How many of you have ever read the magazine called “Reminisce”? Several years ago there was an article in that magazine by a woman who told of her father having returned from the war. He, like many men, wanted to buy tools for his worksho, and one of the tools he wanted was a drill press. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Owe The Church Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 8, 2020

This sermon follows the sermon - What do we Owe the World. We Owe the Church 1. Being available and accessible to the LORD 3. Living the Life of a Servant

`Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe The Church INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What a joy it is to be with all of you today! A couple of weeks ago we looked at “What we Owe the World/Others”. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Instructions In Prayer

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 1, 2001

The Model Prayer or the Lord’s Prayer

Instructions in Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 Today, we are going to Examine the Model Prayer (Often times called the Lord’s Prayer). This Model Prayer was given as part of the Sermon on the Mount by our Lord Jesus Christ. In Luke 11:1, the disciple asked something of Jesus. They asked; "Lord, Teach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Days Should Speak!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to be role models for our youth.

Days Should Speak Job 32:1-22 "Experience is the best teacher, but it has the highest cost." "I got my education from the school of hard knocks." "I’ve been around the block a time or two." "What? Do you think I was born yesterday?" "Sonny, in my ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

Jesus is our model for overcoming temptation.

TEMPTATION MATTHEW 4:1-11 November 12, 2000 INTRODUCTION: G.H. Charnley, in The Skylark’s Bargain, tells the story of a young skylark who discovered one day a man who would give him worms for a feather. He made a deal – one feather for two worms. The next day the lark was flying high in the sky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Giving Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2009

Mary’s Giving is a model to us.

John 12 – Jesus anointed at Bethany March 1, 2009 Three stories of Mary, sister to Martha and Lazarus, and friend of Jesus. 1. from Luke’s Gospel Chapter 10 – Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet – tell the story 2. from John’s Gospel – Lazarus’ death and resurrection John 11 - tell the story 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: *other

Aaron And Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2015

Models of high priesthood. Comparison and Contrast.

AARON AND JESUS. Hebrews 5:1-10. Every high priest taken from among men was set aside, and was ordained to serve God in the offering of both gifts and sacrifices for sins, for and on behalf of men (Hebrews 5:1). The task was not taken on presumptuously, but was only made possible through the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Days Should Speak (Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 28, 2025

An exhortation to be role models for our youth.

Job 32:1-22 Days Should Speak Prop. The elder must seek the wisdom of God. I. To teach the young. 1-7 A. They are listening. 1-4 B. They expect an answer. 4-8 II. To prevent embarrassment. 9-16 A. The exposure of your ignorance. 8-13 B. To be able to answer their rebuke. ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Aug 31, 2020

Boaz is a model for Christ's redeeming me, but also a model for how I am called to love others around me.

Kinsman Redeemer Aug 23rd 2020 Ruth 4 1. A Relative 2. Possessing the Necessary resources 3. Willing to pay the price 4. Willing to take the “Bride” Hello, I'm Pastor Greg from Calvary Reformed Church and we are here in Portage at the courthouse. We have a couple of courthouses in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed