Sermons on Brith Of The Church:

76. The Church - Service Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

The church is to be a spiritual hospital where sinners can go for healing and believers should never forget we too are recovering patients.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 76 - THE CHURCH - SERVICE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:10-11, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Luke 4:16-21, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Romans 12:6-8, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Peter 2:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Church – The Essential Service Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018

Sometimes Christians treat the church as an emergency service … a place to go when you need spiritual help and security, but to be avoided when all is well. But the church is the only institution which can stand against the gates of Hades. Therefore church is an essential service.

Message Matthew 16:13-20 Church – The Essential Service What do we do when we have an emergency? When there is fire … we call the Fire Brigade When there is a street fight … we call the Police. When there is a car accident and people are injured … we call the Ambulance. That’s who we think of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Colossians 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up The Church Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 15, 2019

This is the final segment in the series "The Revitalization of the Lord's House and People. We must do more that build up the physical structure of our church, the people, who are the church, must be built up. the bible word for that is "edify."

We are not only into building up the Lord’s house in terms of physical assets, our buildings and grounds, but also in the building up of God’s people which is the church. We grow not only in terms of numbers, but in terms of spiritual depth. Last week we looked at our call: Ephesians 4:1 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Going To Church

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 16, 2019

There is a danger in going to church and leaving without truly having church in them. Church is not something you go to, serve or become a member of. That is not what church is. Church isn't somewhere you go, but something you are...seven days a week!

STOP GOING TO CHURCH Scripture Reference: Psalm 92:12-15 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 10, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Powerpoints are available free of charge if you email me at saved2follow@hotmail.com and request them.) VIEW OUR SERVICES ONLINE AT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Immorality In The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul has already dealt with divisions in the church. Now he has to deal with the issue of immorality. Many were being seduced by “the spirit of the age”. Note what Paul has to say. It is still a timely word for us today.

DEALING WITH IMMORALITY IN THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Needless to say we live in a sexually saturated society. As far back as April 15, 1993 USA Today reported that the average American man under age 40 has had seven sexual partners in his life. Paul has already dealt with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Richest Person In The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Be careful that you don’t equate material prosperity with true wealth. How does the Bible describe the richest person? Take a look at the Macedonian Christians.

THE RICHEST PERSON IN CHURCH 11 CORINTHIANS 8:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the richest of them all? Is it the one with the most money? Most toys? Biggest house? Finest car? Newest furs? Sparkling diamonds? Be careful that you don’t equate material prosperity with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Jesus Built Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2014

The church is the people of God and we should strive to simply be the church that Jesus built.

A. Introductory comments. B. Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the coming weeks. 1. I’ve titled the series UR Church – Be the church of Christ. C. The story is told of a young girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014

This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church With An Open Door Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

We’re all so different. We come from different backgrounds, different convictions. But when we all love each other and open arms to all kinds of people, that’s when the beauty of unity is seen. And God wants that here.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 15. I am preaching through the book of Romans verse after verse. We are actually coming down to the last two chapters. Paul is trying to get very practical as he speaks to the church there in Rome. And you’ve got to remember, there are all different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2014

Four transferable principles from the human body to the Body of Christ.

A 20/20 VISION FOR THE YEAR 2020: SIGNS OF HEALTHY CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 INTRO: What is a healthy church? • How can you tell one when you see it? • How does it look different from other churches? • How does it act differently from other churches? We used social media ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Secrets Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-42 Listen to this statement. “It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms; just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Cleaning The Clutter Of The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 7, 2014

A message about what happens when we clean the clutter of the church, then the blind and the lame come into the church.

Note: This is a working outline. These are just my notes and thoughts on the topic. Title: Cleaning the House of the Church or Getting the House in Order or Cleaning the Clutter Theme: Text: Matthew 21:12 - 14 Matthew 21:12-14 Then (when, right after the triumphal entry, the peoel had gathered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church, The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 23, 2012

We are the body of Christ but what makes us a healthy body?

The Church, The Body of Christ The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church - Hope For The World

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 23, 2012

As economic, political and international troubles mount, remember that the Church of Christ posesses the only hope for this hopelessness world.

The Church POSSESSES the only HOPE for a world in TROUBLED TIMES. The church has been entrusted with the Gospel, and the Gospel is the only hope to change people's hearts.. Faith Bible Church was established 75 years ago. We are coming close to that anniversary celebration. 1937 was similar to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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