Sermons on Apostate Church:

Essentials Of The Church- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005

In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul is clear that we’re not to be over-awed by the world and the physical, but to focus on Christ.

Essential of the Church- 1 Cor. 2 Townships December 12, 2004 The Corinthian church was an unusual church, yet not so much different, in many ways, from a church of this century might be. It had grown up in an environment of deep questing for excellence. People sought to know, to understand, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The "Red-Line" Church Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 31, 2005

The fifth in a series of sermons through the book of James. The focus of this message is on the sin of partiality and favoritism. Especially ways in which it takes place in the church today.

(This message contains a significant intro that is a personal life experience. Should be personalized to an example from the speakers life of prejudice/favoritsim/partiality being shown.) We have been working our way through the book of James. Chapter one is behind us and as you will see over ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Have A Healthy Church

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005

Koinonia means we will bear each other’s burdens, confess our faults, and restore each other gently.

How to Have a Healthy Church Galatians 6:1-2, John 13:34-35 SCRIPTURE READING: Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Today is Pentecost Sunday. On this Sunday, forty days after Jesus ascended to heaven, Peter preached the first Gospel Sermon. On that day, over 5,000 people accepted Jesus as the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relating Or Rebelling: Church Authority

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Jun 17, 2005

Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an important part of spiritual maturity. In fact, you cannot walk in the anointing of God, Who is the head of all and from Whom the oil of anointing flows, if you are not submitted...

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” (Heb. 12:11) Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Must Stand Together Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 1, 2004

The Fourth And Final Message In The Series "The Purpose Of The Church."

SERIES "THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH" REVIEW OF PREVIOUS THREE MESSAGES: Part 1 - To Make Disciples And Mature Believers (a) Through The Church’s Message (1:1-20) (b) Through The Church’s Worship (2:1-15) (c) Through The Church’s Leaders (3:-16) Part 2 - To Maintain Truth And Multiply Ministries (a) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Kicked Out Of Church

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2004

Lessons learned from Jesus’ rejection at Nazareth.

Jesus Kicked Out of Church Lk. 4:22-30 INTRO.: Can you imagine the Lord kicked out of Church? His home church, yet. But that’s exactly what happened. Jesus went to Nazareth to visit the town and the synagogue where He was reared. At first, His town folk listened to Him with great interest. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 16, 2004

A divine decree that cannot and will not fail.

I Will Build My Church Introduction "Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose Your Model (Church) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004

How do you measure the greatness of a church? Adapted from a sermon by John Maxwell.

Stewardship is a Choice Series II Cor. 8:1-5; 9: 6-15 January 11, 2004 * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois (A message adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell) Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The card reads "Stewardship is a Choice: God has given me special gifts and resources to help ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

Anchor Points For Church Growth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2002

In light of a desire for church growth many abandon the anchoring points that bring God’s blessing.

ANCHOR POINTS FOR CHURCH GROWTH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Protect Our Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002

In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost - The Lord’s Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2002

Two very different churches, aren’t they? Both are very busy in what they are trying to do. But one is dying. Why? What is the church supposed to be? And what is the church supposed to do?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) ILL. In one of my sermons 2 years ago I told you about the Broadway Presbyterian Church in Upper Manhattan, New York. Their story was reported in the January 26, 2002, issue of World Magazine. That article said that in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message From A Dead Church

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 19, 2002

A message atfer preaching at a church in St Louis during the SBC. This was once a thriving, soul winning church.

A MESSAGE FROM A DEAD CHURCH Date: June 23, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction Over a month ago I was asked to preach in a church in the St. Louis area while we were there for the Southern Baptist Convention. I spoke with a man from the church several ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

An Overview Of The Seven Churches Of Revelation

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 19, 2002

These letters deal with the good, bad, and the ugly.

-------------------------------------- Bible Study: An Overview of The Seven Churches of Revelation -------------------------------------- In chapters two and three of Revelation we have an address from the Lord to the seven churches of Asia. These letters deal with the good, bad, and the ugly. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Leadership Training #1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Character traits of leadership are necessary to be a leader in the church and in the Kingdom of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-8, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible