Sermons on Christ Head Of Church:

Christ Is King!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

A sermon for the last Sunday of the Church year - the feast of Christ the King

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - traditionally recognised as the feast of ‘Christ the King’. Next week is Advent - the start of a new Christian year, but this week we conclude the old ecclesiastical year with a proclamation of the kingship of Christ, and a call upon all of us to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Supremacy Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 7, 2016

But both the acts of creation, and also His authority over the Church Jesus has proven Himself to be supreme over all, and is worthy of our worship.

THE SUPREMACY OF JESUS CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1:15-23 GREENMOUNT AND O’LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST OCTOBER 30, 2016 [Sermon 3 of __ in series on Colossians] Audio Link to hear the preaching of this message: http://chirb.it/JHqyG5 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today there are many who have a great deal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article #11 - The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The Eleventh Article of Faith in the Church of the Nazarene looks at the nature and purpose of the Church.

Article of Faith #11 - The Church Date: Sunday, August 15, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell During my experience as a student at Eastern Nazarene College, there were very few times when I was reminded that I was a non-Nazarene at a Nazarene college. You might think that I often felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Of all the seven churches this one is best known and the Lord called them to repent that they would have revival.

Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church Rev 3:14-22 Intro. Here we come to the letter to the seventh church, this is probably the one most often spoken of. Those who believe these letters represent different church ages, they say this is more like today than any of the other churches spoken of. Even those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dream Church

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 9, 2004

I believe Noah had the greatest church going. The Bible says, he was a preacher of righteousness.. And I believe God shows us through Noah how a church is to properly function. There are 6 points to show us why.

Title: God’s Dream Church Text: Gen 6-8 and II Peter 2:5 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning I want to talk about the church, and how wonderful it truly is. - I believe Noah had the greatest church going. - How many people knew that Noah was a Pastor? - The Bible says, he was a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.

1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah: Christ Is Coming Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Many believe that Zechariah’s prophecy foretells Christ’s rule of an earthly kingdom that is yet to be established, and will rule for a thousand years. I believe that Zechariah is referring to Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom—the CHURCH—in which you and I are part of today.

A. Have you ever known anyone who told you that something was going to happen, and it did? 1. What if this morning while we were sitting around the table in the fellowship hall drinking coffee and eating donuts, Mark Thomas emphatically told us that the Indianapolis Colts is going to WIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004

The New Testament clearly demonstrates that there is one and only one Church that was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

I want to talk to you tonight about the Church. However, before I get into that, I want to share a little bit about where I come from. I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church. I’ve spent some time kneeling with Baptists. I’ve played guitar with the Pentecostals. I’ve preached in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2019

Christ is the King of Glory. He is the One who ascends into the Presence of the Lord. Only He has perfectly fulfilled the Law in perfect righteousness. Christ, who went to the cross and defeated our two greatest enemies: Sin and death!

It’s funny how things go sometimes. A couple of years ago I wouldn’t have started out preaching by making a political disclaimer but, given what’s going on today with the government shut down and caravans, I feel the need to be perfectly clear that what I am about to say is not political in any ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be A Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Faithful Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 17, 2006 To start out this morning, I want to ask you, what you think of when I say the word, “Church”? Some people think of an organization – maybe a denomination like the Baptists, or the Lutherans…Maybe, when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Gangrene: Necrosis Of The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 3, 2020

Paul warns Timothy to avoid godless chatter because it will spread like gangrene. Sin, like gangrene, has a way of spreading and causing division in the congregation.

When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ligaments In The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family with rich relationships.

You’ve heard me talk about my days of playing basketball years ago. I was never a star, but I had a lot of fun. There could be several reasons that I was never a star. There were a couple of minor problems, like I wasn’t especially good at either shooting or dribbling a ball. But another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:16, Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:10, Romans 15:7, Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Saving Knowledge Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

How does one come to faith in Christ. And just what is saving faith?

Saving Knowledge I John 2:1-6 Introduction Last week, we talked about our relationship we have in Jesus Christ in terms of light and darkness. Our fellowship with the Father requires us to be pure light without any dark spot. And we all too well know that this makes any fellowship with the Father ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing Church As A Team Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

For the church to operate scripturally, it must opperate as a team

Doing Church as a Team Acts 2:42-47 - They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Images Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2012

Jesus built a Church, and the Scriptures give us many inspiring images of the Church, especially for evangelization.

Monday of 28th Week in Course 2012 St. Theresa of Jesus Vatican II It is especially fitting that our readings today focus on the nature of man’s response to God’s initiative, because that response culminates in the assembly we call the Church. Lumen Gentium is the Church’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6-7

Denomination: Catholic