Sermons on A Model Church:

Building Church With Jesus And Peter Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2024

They had two things to “sell.”

Saturday of the Third Week in Easter 2024 Why did the Church grow in membership so rapidly in the last half of the first century? There must have been many reasons; we were largely an assembly of the poor and marginalized, and there were a lot of those people in the Roman Empire. News of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, Psalm 116:12-17, Acts 9:31-42, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Abandoned Church Is A Playground For Demons. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 5, 2024

When a church is abandoned, it becomes a playground for demons.

The once-hallowed halls, where prayers and praises once echoed, now lie silent and still. The absence of God's people creates a void, an opening for the enemy to swoop in and claim the space as his own. The whispers of darkness fill the air, as the demons revel in their newfound territory. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Sermon # 31 - The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 26, 2025

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is familiar to all of us. However, if we study this from a deeper spiritual angle, we will understand God’s greater plan for us as individuals who believe in Him and His purpose for the church at large.

As we continue our study on the church, for today’s meditation we will study this portion of scripture found in the Gospel of Luke chapter 10. We read in Luke 10:30-35, “To answer this question, Jesus said, “A man was going down the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. Some robbers surrounded him, tore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35, Luke 10:29, John 10:10

Denomination: Other

The Danger Of Disrespecting Church Leadership

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 14, 2025

Disrespecting church leaders is not just a social offence — it is a spiritual error that has serious consequences. God places men and women in positions of authority within the church to guide His flock and administer His will.

THE DANGER OF DISRESPECTING CHURCH LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 13:17 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Numbers 12:1-10, 1 Samuel 24:6, Jude 1:8 INTRODUCTION: Church leadership is ordained by God for the growth, order, and spiritual oversight of the body of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Church Going Forward

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Aug 16, 2025

In this message I wanted to encourage our church about going and going for the Lord.

Our Church Matthew 16:13-18 Intro. The church was God’s idea, not man’s. He said HE would build it. - It is the Lord that builds the church Psa. 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: - A church built by programs and schemes will not last. - A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 14:23, Hebrews 10:25, Psalm 29:2, Acts 2:47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Unstoppable Church (Acts 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 16, 2025

Does the church stop because of persecution? Let's look at Acts 5.

How important is truthfulness in the church? How unstoppable is the church? Let’s look at Acts 5. After witnessing the generosity of Barnabas and others, did Ananias and Sapphira desire the same respect? Though they were completely free to dispose of any profit as they wished, did this couple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Kinds Of People In Church

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 29, 2025

In the parable of the four kinds of soil Jesus shows us four kinds of people who are in church and why they reject the gospel..

Book: Sermons from the Four Gospels FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE IN CHURCH Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23 For free catalog of all sermons see bmarcaurelle@charter.net God knows the way to a person’s heart is through his mind. There is incredible power in words. Hitler launched Germany into a program of world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Vision For The Church

Contributed by John Newton on Sep 1, 2025

Paul shares his vision for the church with the believers in Ephesus

Many years ago (I’m embarrassed to admit how many!) a wise friend passed on to me a little book entitled The Gospel Blimp. Maybe some of you are old enough to have heard of it. Perhaps some have even read it! The story opens with a group of friends from church gathered for a barbecue in the back ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

The imperative is to get people to follow Jesus.

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Offences And Church Conflicts Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

God desires His children to resolve offences with love, wisdom, and forgiveness, ensuring peace and unity in the church.

HANDLING OFFENCES AND CHURCH CONFLICTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Key Verse: “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.” (Matthew 18:15) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Is A Place Of Ritual Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 14, 2025

In what areas of your life might you be prioritizing ritual over relationship with God?

As Christians, we must examine our hearts and ensure that our worship is genuine, not just a ritual. Let's explore few examples of how some Christians and churches may be going through the motions without a personal relationship with Christ. 1. Sunday Service Attendance Without Heartfelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113, James 1:27

The Kind Of Church God Builds

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 16, 2025

Today I want to talk to you about church planting, because all churches are NOT GOD PLANTED! HOW DOES GOD PLANT A CHURCH?

Illus: CHURCH PLANTING is something like what a farmer does; • He plants the seed, • Cultivates the seed, • Fertilizes the seed • And then patiently waits for it to grow. Church planters basically do the same thing. They have to plant the seed (Gospel), cultivate the seed, fertilize the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dethroning Witchcraft Manipulation In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 21, 2025

Witchcraft manipulation seeks to control, intimidate, or dominate people and systems within the body of Christ, but the power of the Holy Spirit exposes and dethrones every satanic influence.

DETHRONING WITCHCRAFT MANIPULATION IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 3:1-3 Key Verse: “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?” — Galatians 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025

Jesus: "I will build My church."

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Builds The Church

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

What It Takes to Be a Light in a Dark World. Jesus calls His church to reject comfort, silence, and spectacle, and stand strong in His presence, Spirit, and Word.

Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 16:18, Acts 4:12, Revelation 14:12, Mark 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist