Sermons on Boat Symbolizing Church:

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 13, 2022

The purpose of the church is to be the catalyst that will ignite change in the sinner through and with the unadulterated word of God convicting sinners of their sin, convincing them that God loves them and died for their sins, and converting them.

The Purpose of the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Last week I spoke on how the Spirit of the Nicolaitans is operating in the church today. In that message I dealt with what I called superfluous fluff when I spoke on so-called Ecclesiastical Attire, Clerical Vestments, Robes, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Loving The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

Emphasizes that as followers of Christ, we are called to embody love, reflecting God's love in our identity and community.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We are here today to reflect, to learn, and to grow. We are here to strengthen our faith and to deepen our love for God and for each other. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Topics: Valentine's, Series

The Early Church

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 17, 2003

A look at the results of Peter’s sermon and the community of faith that had sprung up.

The Early Church Acts 2:37-47 Jeff Hughes – February 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Remember what it was like to be a new Christian? Remember how excited and joyful you were? If you were like me, you wanted to read your Bible all the time, pray, go to church all you could, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glorious Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2011

1) The Manner of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church"

Those who provide premarital and marital counseling often hear couples express deficient ideas of love. When asked what they mean by “I love you,” one or the other is likely to answer in self-centered language about being loved, feeling good, enjoying the other’s personality and so on. But here in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Other

The Revival Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Seven of a series

The Revival Church Revelation 3:7-13 This city of Philadelphia was located about 28 miles southeast of Sardis. It was a place noted for agricultural products, but afflicted with earthquakes. In A.D. 17, while under the reign of Tiberius, it was almost totally destroyed by an earthquake. Some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:21 When was the last time that you heard someone telling someone else just how great church was last week. • When they were totally blown away with the joy, • The excitement, the reality of people in relationship with Jesus Christ. The truth is more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church Of Pergamos

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons from the church of Pergamos. Email me for power point slides and video clips u

(TAB -video) Most hear of the book of (TAB) Revelation and think “end times”. But Revelation is more than that. It prepares US – the church - individual Christians, to be what the world need as the end times approach. Before Jesus reveals all the details of “His wrath to come”, He commands ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb And The Scroll Of Redemption Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus, symbolized as the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God, is the only one worthy to open the scroll and execute God's plan for redemption and restoration.

Today we're diving into Revelation 5. It's like a scene from an epic movie. Picture this: a scroll in God's hand, sealed with seven seals, and no one can open it. But wait, there's a hero in the story, and it's Jesus! Imagine you've got a locked box, and inside is the secret to your future - your ...read more

Topics: Symbolism, Revelation 5, Biblical Interpretation, Apocalyptic Literature

The Glorious Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2020

1) The Manner of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church".

Ephesians 5:25-33 [25] Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, [26] that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, [27] so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Other

The Church At Philadelphia

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 1, 2017

The Messenger to the CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA identifies Himself by saying, “THESE ARE THE WORDS OF HIM WHO IS HOLY AND TRUE.” These are divine attributes. Deity is delivering the message to the church of brotherly love.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 6-19-15 Lesson: II.F: The Church at Philadelphia (3:7-13) Revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Backslidden Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 5, 2007

A look at one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation.

“A Backslidden Church” Introduction: Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the raft and continue to catch some rays. After a short time the woman ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Content Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 7, 2008

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms & traditions can replace God’s presence and power. God here show the way out & the way back.

Revelation 3:1-6 The CONTENT CHURCH [Matthew 22:1-14] Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms and traditions can become so ingrained that they continue on and become void of Holy Spirit power. Good actions and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons learned from the Church of Philadelphia. Sermon notes, power point, and video clips available upon request.

(TAB) Have you ever been betrayed by someone you love? When I think of betrayal I think of a scene in one of my favorite movies – (TAB) Braveheart. William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) is fighting for Scotland to be free from the tyranny of England. Their only hope is if all the Scottish ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2015

With all the occupations of day to day living Christians and churches need these Mountains to direct our life so that we can live according to Christ's Great mission. If we don't we will live our life for either the most urgent or pressing need, or, for

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH MATTHEW 22:36-39 & 28:17-20 Church growth is the most study subject of the last few decades. The thrust of most the Church Growth and Church health books and conferences I've read or been able to view could and usually are summed up as: A great commitment to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022

When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20

Denomination: Baptist