Sermons on bethel church:

Hypocrites In The Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Let us learn and then never forget the example found in the lives of Ananias and Sapphira. Give Him your all...hold nothing back from the Lord...and then stand and see His power unleashed

HYPOCRITES IN THE CHURCH ACTS 5:1 16 (Opening: #399 of Illustrations of Bible Truths Spiros Zodhiates) Last week we left off on a positive note with the story of Barnabas, the encourager, who set an example of just how positive of an influence becoming a Christian can make not only in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

The Portrait Of The Church

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

How does Paul portait the Church in Ephesians

The Portrait of the Church (Seen in Ephesians) Christ’s Church is not an after-thought of God. It is not a plan “B” for something that He planned but just didn’t turn out as God had wished or hoped for. Being planned from eternity, "His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Backslidden Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 1, 2011

The church at Ephesus had much going to it and only one thing going against it - that thing was THE THING...It was now backslidden.

The Backslidden Church Revelation 2:1-7 * Today we begin ‘Part 2’ of the Revelation. Chapter 1 constitutes Part 1 of this book because it highlights the things which “have been.” Chapter 2 begins with the things which are. While we “THINK” it will be a good thing to get to the present-day ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church

Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 21, 2011

A indepth Study of Christ and The Church.

What is The Church? Introduction A. Our study is about Christ and the Church. B. The purpose is to learn the relationship that exists. DISCUSSION A. What Is The Church? 1. The Called Out: 2 Thes. 2:14 “Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bargaining Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2011

The Church at Pergamum was a church married to the world and risk losing her influence for the Kingdom.

The Bargaining Church Revelation 2:12-18 * Everybody loves to get a good deal because we are all ‘bargain’ hunters. Very few people desire to pay retail for anything. Yet at times, what begins to be a bargain turns out to cost too much. A lady was new in a community and was driving down the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Busted Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 28, 2011

The Church at Thyatira gave the illusion of being something they were not...Jesus "busted" them and brought them to reality.

The Busted Church Revelation 2:18-29 * When someone commits a crime, generally, they try to hide that crime & inevitably, the truth comes out so in the vernacular we say, “They got busted.” This means they were forced to face the truth. * In simplistic terms, today I call Thyatira the ‘busted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Hospital Or Church"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 2, 2011

Jesus said that it is the sinners who need a doctor. This lesson will help you to see how you can turn your church into a hopital and serve the needy.

I am sure you have heard people say: “If I walked in that church the walls would fall down”, “The church has a bunch of hypocrites”, “All they want is my money” and on and on. You see, we have a false view of what church is. Mark 2:16,17 “When the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-17

The Comfortable Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 3, 2011

The church at Sardis had become arrogant and thus comfortable with their ’church.’ The result was compacency, apathy, and death. This should be a warning for churches today.

The Comfortable Church Revelation 3:1-6 * Having read about this church and preached this text many times, I have labored over the proper name for this church. Terms like dead, decaying, or dying, as well as confused, contented, or cozy, were tops on my list. However, comfortable is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Diversity In The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012

Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The True Church

Contributed by Brian Keith on Mar 12, 2012

This sermon is about seeking 1st the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness. How to live in tough economic times...? This sermon offers insight on the many principles that Christians should suggest to themselves while living their Christian life and express

Matthew 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? v. 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. v. 33But seek ye first the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Is Prayed For

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Mar 24, 2012

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. Charles Spurgeon, who is referred to by many as the prince of preachers, would have been the first to tell you that the source of th

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. When he was just twenty years of age, the New Park Street Church in London called him to be their pastor. And ,,,, God began to move in the midst of that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Revival For The Church

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 26, 2012

A message encouraging the church to be the church

Psalm 51:1-13 “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Will Of God For The Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 29, 2012

God's will for the church is for us to be the bride and body. As the bride we experience Him. As His body we exalt Him.

Intro: Paul was very clear that the redemption, adoption, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the church was to bring glory to God. Ephesians 1:6,12,14. (Read) Our main goal and vision is to 1 Corinthians 10:13 “whether then you eat or you drink do all to the glory of God.” That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2012

A look at the last church of the 7, the lukewarm church, Laodecia

The Church at Laodecia Revelation 3:14-22 April 1, 2012 Today we’re looking at the final letter of the 7 letters Jesus wrote to the churches in the book of Revelation. Of the 7 churches, this was the most scathing and condemning. There were no positive words for the Laodecians. Laodecia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 16, 2011

Why would Paul list such a long boooring list of people at the end of such a powerful New Testament book? Why waste the ink? The answer to that question is both intriguing and exciting to those of who belong to Jesus.

I opened the sermon by asking the congregation to join with me in singing: “I’m So Glad I’m A Part Of The Family of God I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod For I’m part of the family, the family of God.” If you’re a Christian here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4, Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ