Sermons on characteristics of the church: showing 406-420 of 144,221

We Are The Church Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I. The shift seems sudden, but the theme is the same. vss. 4-5 A. A shift from infants to stones vss. 2-3 verses vs. 4 The image changes but the theme is the same B. Notice the language: 1. Living stones vs. 4 (Christ) This is a paradox – stones have no life Adding the word living to this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leadership For The Church

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 10, 2024

How the Lord appoints leaders for His body

Leadership for the Church Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 20:17-31 A Christian is someone who responds to Jesus and His invitation to receive the free gift of Eternal Life from Him. 1 John 5:11 this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:12 He who has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 20:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church At Antioch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

The Gospel reached the nations through the persecution of disciples. They became founders of taking the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Find out how God used Christians on run for the expansion of the early Church.

Acts 11:19-30 Church at Antioch 11:19-21 Gospel and nations 11:22-24 Barnabas Ministry at Antioch 11:25-26 Believers named as Christians 11:28-30 Response of the Church during Calamities Acts 11:19-21 Gospel reached many nations The expansion of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Thriving Instead Of Just Surviving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2006

A sermon on Acts 4:23-37 on how a church can thrive in the most hostile of environments. (Thanks to Jay Hardison for the outline)

Sermon for 1/15/2006 Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: A. Sing- Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held up his palms and asked for alms; and this is what Peter did say: Silver and gold have I none, but as I have give unto thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007

An in depth look into the rapture or taking away of the church

The rapture of the church. Rev. 4:1-2 After this I looked, and behold, a door was opened in heaven, and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me, which said, come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter. 2 and immediately, I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

As Members Of The Church

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. All persons live within a network of relationships, and Christians are no different. What the apostle Paul has shown us in his epistle to the Romans is that the relationships in a believer's life are designed by God to be uniquely spiritual. a. The believer's relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-21

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 Living Church

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Feb 3, 2003

This sermons draws out the similarities between a human body and the Body of Christ (the Church).

The Church is a living body . . . the body of Christ. Upon close examination, we find that the Church shares many characteristics with the physical human body. I. A BODY IS UNITED. A. The members of a healthy body work together to accomplish things. 1. The brain sends commands to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

When churches forget who they are and what is their purpose they quickly sink into a sea a of insignificance with no effectiveness and no power.

Series: Being the Body WHAT IS THE CHURCH? Matthew 16:13 18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I have discovered through the years that one of the most important aspects, if not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2018

This is the 5th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#5] THE PERFECT CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Introduction: I have really prayed about how I was going to handle today’s service and sermon. I thought about just acting as nothing has happened this week that could have a huge negative impact on our Church. Then, I started studying our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

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 Dying Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009

Sermon 8 in series dealing with Sardis

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Dying Church” INTRODUCTION Jesus came that we might have life. Last week we focused on the new life He promised to anyone who puts their faith in Him. If anyone is in Christ he is a NEW creature. Old things have passed away behold, HE has become new. But what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Church And The Community

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2002

What is the churches relationship to the community from Gods perspective? A City on a hill, salt and light.

Matt 16:13-18 Upon this Rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Jesus church is a strong church A unified church: Jn 17: 21 –22 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Antioch Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

Becoming a New Testament, missions minded church.

The Antioch Church Acts 11:19-26 Purpose Statement: To renew our focus on becoming a New Testament missions minded church In many churches these days, the buzz word is “purpose statement”. Churches and church leaders are in many churches trying to put together a statement that reflects what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 13th Sermon--4 Characteristics of a Great Ministry: Converted Membership, Constant Ministry, and Continual Multiplication.

The Day of Pentecost, pt. 6 Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-47 v. 41 last time: • A Converted Membership Today: • Constant Ministry Notice what happened right after they got saved: v. 42 That rings my bell…because the test of a great church is not just how many decisions are there, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist