Sermons on biblical church: showing 271-285 of 148,649

The Relationship Between The Pastor And The Church

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

The church needs to know the Biblical view of the relationship between the pastor and the church

I. The current conflict in the average church - Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, - The pastors agenda - Sometimes the pastor is looking out for himself - The process of choosing a pastor - The standards for decision making - The lack of trust in the new pastor - The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Watchful Church

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today from this passage as the Apostle Paul wraps up the book of Titus, he will close with some general rules to follow in the church, and to watchful of certain things, so that they don’t hurt the church, to tonight let’s learn what we as a church need t

A Watchful Church Pm October 18th 2009 Titus 3:9-15 Introduction As we began this series five Sunday nights ago, we set out to go through this book in order to find out what a true biblical church looks like, and at the very beginning we learned what five calls of the church are, then we learned ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Right On The Faith Family Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2003

What could happen if we built this church on Biblical principles even if they ran counter to good business management practices and philosophy? Is it possible that we might then be blessed by a higher philosophy if we built a church like Jesus wanted? I

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on Sunday morning November 2, 2003 to the Evergreen Church. The sermon is an installment in the Biblical Church Series from 1 Timothy The sermon title is: The Biblical Church is right on the Family Chapter 5 The church is a family of faith A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is Divorce Okay? Series

Contributed by Derek Helt on Nov 7, 2000

Divorce touches Christians as much, or more, than it does those outside of the church. How should we deal with it?

Is Divorce Okay? Text: Mark 10:1–12 Derek Helt One time a couple of years ago my wife and I were talking with a friend of ours. Our friend happens to be a single mother with two children. In the course of our conversation, she began telling us about her marriage to the father of her children. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should We Do Now?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 27, 2010

Biblical advice for the church from a departing pastor

What Should We Do Now? Philippians 4:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 24, 2010 INTRODUCTORY NOTE: *I was saved through the ministry of this church in 1975, and after answering God’s call to the ministry, I returned to serve as associate pastor from 1983-1992. After ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

In 2010, when the movie 2012 was released, I used it as a platform to discuss end time prophecy. I hold a pretribulation view regarding the rapture but understand that other BIblical views are held by very wise and godly men. My notes are scattered and

2012: The Rapture of the Church 7 things you can do if you get bored in church! 1. Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not, raise your hand and tell the preacher. 2. Devise ways of climbing into the balcony without using the stairs. 3. Listen for your preacher to use a word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Church?

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 14, 2007

Why is it that people in Canada today are interested in God and spiritual things, but they aren’t going to church? It’s time to take a new look at the church, and go back to the Bible and make sure we’re doing church the way God intended!

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? INTRO TO TOPIC: This morning I want to talk to you about something I dearly love and cherish. THE CHURCH. Do you remember the rhyme we learned as children? “Here’s the church, here’s the steeple, open the doors and see all the people." If we were to write that song today, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Relationships Are Everything - Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A Biblical look at the importance of forgiveness.

Relationships Are Everything Forgiveness is Key Mark 12:31 When Narvaez, the Spanish patriot, lay dying, his father-confessor asked him whether he had forgiven all his enemies. Narvaez looked astonished and said, “Father, I have no enemies. I have shot them all.” If I were to ask you this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words From The One Who Knows Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Christ's messages to the seven churches in Revelation reveal His intimate knowledge of us and His desire for us to be victorious in Him.

Today we're diving into the third chapter of Revelation today. It's like we're on a road trip through seven ancient cities in Asia Minor, which is now Turkey. These cities form an upside-down "U" on the map, just like an old Roman mail route. It's like we're delivering God's mail, messages from ...read more

Topics: Biblical Messages, Seven Churches, Christ's Teachings

Is The Church Still Needed

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012

With churches declining & dying, the question should be ask, "Is the church still needed." This message gives 3 Biblical reasons why the church is mandatory.

Is the Church Still Needed? Jerry Watts Matthew 16:18-19 * At the beginning of the 20th century most of America was rural. For the rural population life was hard. They made their way by the sweat of their brow and their calloused hands. Transportation, for the most part was still by ‘horse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Call For Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

There is a hesitancy on the part of many church pastors and elders to hold their church members accountable for their actions. This neglect is hazardous. Church disciple is both biblical and necessary

The Call for Church Discipline 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 “... Allan Bloom argued in his 1987 best-seller, The Closing of the American Mind [Simon and Schuster], that tolerance, built on the assumption of moral relativism, not truth, has become the chief “virtue” in America. To judge any behavior or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do Before, During, And After Church

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 23, 2001

Biblical preparation for worship and service

“What to do before, during and after church ” I. What to do before church: A. Prepare your heart, 21a B. Confess your sin before God (confession is agreeing with God you are a sinner) C. Repent of your sins (repentance means to lay aside, walk away from) II. What to do during church: A. Open your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Obedient Church

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Tonight we will learn about being an Obedient church, and what an obedient church looks like, again it is my desire that compare our church to this biblical model and see how we measure up, and again the challenge will be, if there is any area where we do

The Obedient Church Pm September 20th 2009 Titus 1:5-16 Introduction Last week we began a six part series through the book of Titus, the title of this series is “Will the true church arise”. The purpose for this series is to compare our church to the biblical model for church and see ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Types Of Church Members

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 24, 2010

What types of Church Members can we see in the 21st century church and identify in Biblical Principles? This message suggests 5 different types.

Types of Church Members Jude, Thessalonians, John, Corinthians, Ephesians, Peter * Last Sunday evening, as a part of our testimony time, we heard Bro. J.D. give an emotional word about being a ‘lost church member.’ I know from private discussion that he existed as a lost church member for many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Baptist