Sermons on A Praying Church:

Jezebel In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2018

What happens when a church begins to tolerate just a little bit of evil? The study is a consideration of this particular question.

“To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. But I have this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Order In The Church! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 1, 2005

We are to build faith in one another.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 14:26-40 S: Worship C: Understanding, not confusion Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BUILD FAITH IN ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Need TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 14:26-40 five specifications that will direct our worship toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 26, 2003

The Lord had three things to commend this church for, but the rebuke brought focus to the very real problem of loosing your love for Christ.

As I believe the Lord is leading, it is imperative for us to consider exactly what type of church Jesus desires to have. While opinions and ideas could, and probably would run rampant concerning that topic, there is one place the answer may be clearly found. That is in God’s Word. While many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are The Church

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Church - who we are and what we are.

We Are The Church Psychologists have long declared that as human beings, we have 3 specific psychological needs: TO BE / TO DO / TO BELONG TO BE: Our individuality, what sets us apart for others, uniqueness TO DO: Our abilities, what we are good at, our job, our hobbies, etc. TO BELONG: To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001

More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Undivided Church Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 16, 2003

Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.

SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Oct 20, 2008

So often we say that we have a great work to do, but yet are unsure of what we as the church are supposed to be doing... Jesus would never send us forth before giving us a job description to center our efforts around...

E-Mail support@churchletters.net for the Powerpoint to go with this message. Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Peter Anybody, and Joe Nobody were neighbors, but they were not like you and me. They were odd people and most difficult to understand. The way they lived was a shame. All four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mediocre Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009

Sermon 10 in series dealing with Laodocia and the mediocrity.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Mediocre Church” I. Prologue 1:1-20 The Prologue in chapter one records what John the aging Apostle saw (and heard) including a manifestation of Jesus far different that what John had known previously. The theme of the book describes the time of Jesus’ coming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The First Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

Characteristics of the first church.

The First Church Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:37-47 INTRODUCTION Many Christians today are playing church. In this age of affluence and pleasure-seeking, some come to church once-a-week to salve their conscience so that they can go back and do their own thing the rest of the week. This is the age of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 2, 2012

Believe it or not, Paul was a mystery writer. But not fiction. His mystery was the previously unrevealed truth of the union of Gentile and Jewish believers into the body of Christ, the Church. This sermon examines this earth shattering truth.

The Mystery of the Church Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 2, 2012 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 3. INTRODUCTION We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. • Being something of a history buff, I’ve always been intrigued by what might have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Duties Of The Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 30, 2013

Though these are not the only duties of the the church, this sermon reminds us that the church has the duties to WIN people; TEND to people; MEND people and SEND people.

Duties of the Church Sermon 4 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh July 28, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 28 INTRODUCTION Opening Illustration – Firemen Illustration (USE THREE VOLUNTEERS) All given chores to do while waiting for the opportunity to put out a fire for regular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing A Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

We must choose the Lord's church. There is only one. And that's the one we need to be a part of. We need to choose correctly and wisely. The choices we make in life are going to effect us the rest of our lives on earth and in the eternal hereafter.

Choosing a Church The Christian Chronicle has recently reported that the number of Church of Christ adherents (members and their unbaptized children) continues to decline. Since 2003, the number is down 102,000 or 6.2%. During the same time, the number of congregations fell by 708, or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 11, 2016

This sermon deals with the Rapture of the church. It briefly describes the various Rapture Theories, along with going into further detail on the Pre-Tribulation Theory. But the most important element is not the theory, but whether or not we're ready.

The Book of Revelation The Rapture of the Church Revelation 4:1 The concept of the Rapture has captivated the minds and heart of the church like few doctrines have, mainly because most people believe that we are in the last of the last days, and we don’t see our world lasting much longer. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Foursquare

You And The Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 9, 2017

What is the church and how do YOU fit in?

You and the Church Series: Acts Chuck Sligh November 5, 2017 TEXT: Acts 20:28 – “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.” INTRODUCTION I want to share ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2007

This sermon is the first in a short series of messages on the church, and it examines what the church of Jesus Christ is.

Scripture For the next four weeks or so I would like to interrupt my series in Paul’s letter to the Romans and preach a short series of sermons on the church. I am doing so for the following reason. Over the course of this past year the Session of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian church has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed