Sermons on Christ Head Of Church:

The Wealthy Church Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 25, 2012

It is easy to take pride in our wealth when what we really need to be doing is to understand our poverty without Christ.

Introduction We know the phrase, “read between the lines.” We perhaps have gotten letters in which we have tried to do that. What does he mean “I’ll see you”? He’s always written before, “can’t wait to see you soon.” What does she mean, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Is For The Sick PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores our inherent sinfulness, the redemption offered through Christ's sacrifice, and the importance of seeking reconciliation and restoration through faith.

Beloved in Christ, as we gather here today, we are reminded of the grace that blankets us, the mercy that mends us, and the love that lingers in our hearts, all courtesy of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as people striving for perfection, understanding that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26, James 5:13-20, James 3:2

Topics: Righteousness

The Beast From The Sea Part Ii: Fake Or Fatal Wound? Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Antichrist and the head wound

Last Week In Revelation... It often amazes me how much information and doctrine can be packed into a single verse or two of God's Word. Sometimes, I feel like an NFL referee; when I look at a passage of Scripture I form one opinion but "upon further review" I overturn the previous decision! I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:3-4

Denomination: Bible Church

We Need The Word Working In Four Places In Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 17, 2017

We are living in a day when good is evil spoken of and we that do well are being called evil. Christians not only being attacked spiritually, but all verbally and in some cases physically. We must do all we can so we can stand in this day.

WE NEED THE WORD WORKING IN FOUR PLACES IN US! -Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (KJV) I. The Word should first be in our minds. - Ps 1:2 But his delight is in the ...read more

"Imitators Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jun 22, 2003

To be a truen New Testament Church we must do what Jesus did. WDJD What did Jesus do? Let us discover what Jesus did and become Imitators of Christ.

“Imitators Of Christ” Prepared For Fort Payne For Wed. Night, June 18th 2003 Text; Matt 4:18-22 (KJV) 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Death Of The Church

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we saw how the two witnesses represent the church of Jesus Christ and those who have been anointed or ordained to minister the truth to them.

1. Last week we saw how the two witnesses represent the church of Jesus Christ and those who have been anointed or ordained to minister the truth to them. That includes us. We saw how those would seek to harm them , would not effectively do so, unless they could make us waver in our testimony or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Needs The Church? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Do we really need the church to be a Christian?

Who Needs the Church? I run into many people who say they are believers, but when you ask them where they go to church they say I don’t need the church. A Friend told me this week when I asked where she was attending church, said at home. Recently the leaders of my former church said they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Who Owns The Church?"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 6, 2009

Answers the question, "Who Owns the Church?"

“Who Owns the Church” January 11, 2008 Matthew 16:13-20 Have you ever noticed that the most profound things come from the mouth of babes? My grandson Nate and I went to the Church New Year’s day to clean up after our wonderful New Year’s Eve party. On the way there he asked, “Granpa, do you own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Holiness

What About The Church?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2010

A hard look at the church. what it is and what it is not. We have to be what Jesus Christ defined as the church if we will make an impact on the world.

What about the church? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction- I want to talk about the church this morning. I want to talk about this church, Rosedale Church of the Nazarene. RNC for short, and I want to talk about the church universal (all churches). I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fallacy Of The Perfect Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2012

THIS PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS THE FIRST INTERNAL ATTACK ON THE EARLY CHURCH. THIS ATTACK SHOULD MAKE THE CURRENT CHURCH REALIZE THE WE, AS THE BODY OF CHRIST ARE NOT IMMUNE TO SUCH ATTACKS, AND THAT WE MUST BE ON GUARD SO AS TO PREPARE FOR AND DO OUR B

THE FALLACY OF THE PERFECT CHURCH The Peril of Deception Acts 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2 With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles' feet. 3 Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Successful Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 5, 2014

What is the REAL evidence of a successful church.

The Marks Of A Successful Church Acts 12:24 In church life there are certain things that we use as indicators of success. I went to an Evangelism Conference earlier this week. Any time you get a group of preachers together you are going to hear certain questions: Where do you pastor? How many are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of A Church Member Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 9, 2021

The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

Introduction Welcome everyone! I hope your week has been well. It’s good to be with you on this fine morning. Today, we’re wrapping up a series where we are looking at the different roles within in the church. Next week, we’re going to kick off a new series on the After Life. We all have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Human Church Signs

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 17, 2001

What the lives of individual followers of Christ are saying about Christ and the church to the world around them.

Recently we were thinking about getting a new church sign. The old one doesn’t communicate well. It’s not only out of date, it just doesn’t stand out. The impression it makes doesn’t create curiosity and interest in our church to passers by. Made me think about our lives as believers in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Church Government

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jul 27, 2014

Church government is a necessary element in the body of Christ which serves to establish and maintain order. A church without orderliness will be chaotic in all her activities. This teaching is going to teach about church Government.

I. The Origin Of Church Government. A. Government itself started by God and was a direct commandment to Noah after the flood. In theology it is called, (The Dispensation of human Government) (Gen.9:5-6) B.Church Government started with Christ, the head of the church (Col. 1:8;Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 12, 2016

In this message we talk about what the bible says about the local church.

WeAre . . . The Church (note when you see B/S that is when I say brothers and sisters) OKAY WELCOME – to church! NOW - I want to start off this morning with some God-breathed words from the pen of both Matthew and Paul. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ