Sermons on Build My Church:

He Knows My Name

Contributed by Robert Hightower on May 20, 2003

Based on the song "He knows my name, He knows my every thought, He sees each tear that falls and He hears me when I call"

“He Knows My Name” Enon Baptist Association Pastor’s Conference May 19, 2003 Robert S Hightower I know as pastors you have tried to help people and it just doesn’t seem to work sometimes… For some of you that was just yesterday and for some that will be today And I know how frustrating that can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Need To Go To Church Anyway Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2003

This sermon is the fourth of the series. This message looks at five reasons why we need to go to church; Christ established the church, promised its birth, works through the church, established the church as a shelter, and loves the church.

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE Why Do I Need To Go To Church Anyway? Hebrews 10:25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Call To Worship

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 4, 2007

The beginning of the Church year (Fall) and all of its activities calls for a renewal of commitment and repentance to do the Lord’s work. This Psalm is a call to worship and a call to battle for the church and its ministries.

OUR CALL TO WORSHIP Last week as I was walking my dog a verse came to my mind: “The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it…” I had not memorized this phrase, nor do I recall a song that would grab me the way this phrase did. I shrugged it off and continued the canine ritual. A few days ago I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, Psalm 24:7-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Protecting The Unity Of The Church

Contributed by Greg Warren on Jun 16, 2021

The importance of protecting the unity of the church and practical principles and steps for doing so.

We'd like to think that the church is immune to conflict and disagreement. After all, we're all Christians here. Right? Well, don't be naive. Hopefully, we're all striving to be like Christ. But we're also humans who sometimes fall short. We say things or react before we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Member-Run Church Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

Casting the vision for a member-run church, promoting the identity of every believer as a priest and minister of our God

The Catalytic Church: The Member-Run Church Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:1-6a Maybe you’ve heard about the two women who stood side by side on the sidewalk in the middle of the night watching the only church in the neighborhood burn to the ground. And as they stood there, one woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church, God's Family

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 16, 2012

This message looks at what it means to be the family of God

The Church, The Family of God Over the past couple of years the media has made having a hay day with the news that fewer and fewer Canadians are attending church on any giving Sunday. They cite statistics that as a people Canadians seem to be becoming more spiritual, that is they pray more and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Philadelphia The Raptured Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 13, 2023

The church of Philadelphia is the only church that was given the promise of being Raptured and it was because of what they did, and it is those characteristics they possessed that we must possess today in order to be caught up in the Rapture.

Philadelphia The Raptured Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In my studies this week I was looking at the 7 churches of Revelation and I have taught on them many times before, but that is what is so awesome about the Word of God you can read it over and over again and every time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Apostolic

The Church Moves Forward

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002

In ordaining two elders, we are making a powerful statement about the organized Christian church.

The Church Moves Forward Cornwall/Montreal November 30, 2002 Today, we’re making a powerful statement about the church, and a very positive statement, at that, in performing these ordinations.Jesus founded the church. The church came from the heart of God, through Jesus, and the activity of the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Your Spiritual Gifts In The Marketplace Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

We sould not stop being Spiritual people when we leave the church building

Singing the Songs of The Lord In a Strange Land October 24, 2004 Daniel 2 Using Your Spiritual Gifts In the Marketplace In the sphere of life that you spend most of your life and energy (work, family, school, sport…) have you ever come up against something that was impossible to solve? Read ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: *other

He Hideth My Soul! Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 27, 2004

Depicts the joy of worship.

HYMNS THAT DEMAND WORSHIP! SERMON #7 By Ivan G. Casteel HE HIDETH MY SOUL! Psalm 27:5; 1 Cor. 10:4 Ps 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. 1Co 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Hearts In The Church

Contributed by James May on Feb 24, 2002

The descriptions given of the 3 men that John wrote about in 3 John are general descriptions of the type of hearts that we find in every church. The Heart of a Servant, the Heart of the Evangelist, and the Un-teachable Heart.

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: 3 John 1:1-12, Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thyatira - Jezebel In The Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2025

The seven churches of Revelation: Thyatira -Jezebel in the Church - Revelation chapter 2 verses 18-29 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Greeting: • Addressed to the angel of each church. • Identification: • Christ identifies Himself in relation to the church. • Condition: • A description of the church's spiritual state which was good. • Problem: • Assimilation - the process of becoming similar to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Brethren

Churches With A Big Problem!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

Every church needs:

? Good talented musicians, ? Christians who faithfully attend all the services, ? Christians who will faithfully support the church with God’s tithes and their offerings etc. Many churches across this nation have these wonderful Christians. However there is something you do not find in many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church- Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2003

One of the purposes of the church is to Worship God

INTRODUCTION  Purpose Driven Church. What drives the church? Are we tradition driven? Are we personality driven? Financially driven? Program or building driven? Event driven? Seeker driver?  Explain the reason for having a purpose.  The starting point for every church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Gifts To The Church

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 27, 2006

Christ’s Gifts to the Church 1) Come in different packages 2) Help us grow stronger; 3) Keep us working together

Do any of you know what will happen in six months? Today is the 25th of June, which means that in six months it will be the 25th of December: Christmas! If you’ve already noted that Christmas is only six months away, you’re probably the kind of person that can’t stand having to wait to open ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran