Sermons on Christ Head Of Church:

The Seven Churches Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 17, 2011

What best describes our church today? Are we a church filled with brotherly love, faithfulness and a love for God through Jesus Christ?

If we look closely at some rather unique music compositions, we’ll find interesting things about two gifted and well known composers – Beethoven and Haydn. Sometimes we need to look closely behind the scenes to understand the full story. We can do just that in music, and we can do ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Justified Fools For Christ-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 17, 2015

1 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-1—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: In Carrabelle, FL, have you ever met someone who you would consider ‘a fool for fishing?’ ...Sport fishermen. No matter what happens in that person’s life they will find a way to get on the water or to the beach or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe About The Church? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 6, 2002

We need to have a scriptural understanding about the chruch. But just as important, our belief should be followed by action.

"When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder–, when the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there." We like to think about our future home called heaven. But what about the earthly institution called "The Church?" If the roll were called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Need The Church? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

A reminder that belonging to God means being a part of His family, the Church

I don’t need the church. I feel just as close to God outdoors. I’m already pretty good without the Church, and that should count for something. I don’t need to go through all the motions because God already knows my heart. If those words describe your heart, I’m glad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 15, 2005

The question everyone must answer is this: "Is Jesus Christ really in charge of your life?" Jesus Christ deserves to be in charge of your life because God has put Him in over all creation, made Him the head of the Church, and because He has reconciled al

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD: SERIOUSLY! WHO¡¯S IN CHARGE AROUND HERE? The Supremacy of Christ Colossians 1:15-23 INTRODUCTION: A. We are in week 3 of a series of messages I am calling Jesus Christ is Lord: Seriously! i. This series is taking us through Paul¡¯s letter to the Christians in the town of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Church When It Hurts

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 27, 2010

The command to love each other tends to bring up images of church members smiling and having fun together. We may think of joyful worship, relaxing picnics, or even exciting Bible studies, but what about conflicts and misunderstandings? What about persecu

Purpose: To show that loving believers requires determination and hard work. Aim: I want the listener to decide to love the body of Christ no matter what. INTRODUCTION: The Bible talks a lot about loving other believers in Christ’s body, the church. Here is a sample: Listen to Jesus: John ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's All About Jesus

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 16, 2009

Let’s set the record straight! The church is not about entertainment, programs, popularity, size or individuals, but about the Son of God, period!

It’s All About Jesus Griffith Baptist Church – 4/19/09 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Key verse: Matthew 16:16 - And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Premise: Let’s set the record straight! The church is not about entertainment, programs, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Part Five: Keep Christ The Core Distinctive Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 10, 2006

Understand the critical difference between a secular church and the church of the Christ.

Introduction To begin this morning, let us read a few passages of scripture. I would like you to look for a common thread of thought that connects these writings. Are you ready? John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Love Your Wife As Christ Loved The Church Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Christ's love for the church is without limits. He gave His life for the church - before you loved Him.

His love does not depend on your love for Him. Under God's authority - love your wife as service--as giving your life to God. Be thankful for your wife and realize the favor you have received from God."(Proverbs 18:22) A husband must seek to be like Christ if his wife is to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Ephesians 5:25-28

Being Church - With The Perfect Team

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 22, 2016

On Trinity Sunday we explore what it means to be church, with the perfect team, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Have you ever considered how important teams, especially successful teams are to life? I am not just talking about sporting teams. Think about it for a moment, most of what happens in life requires groups of people, a team, working together to deliver us a product or a service or achieve ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Church? #1 Posing As Paupers Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

For in Christ Jesus, we have countless spiritual blessings! However, many of these blessings go unused. Blessings that are wonderful, but unappreciated by many

~ Intro: Have you ever heard of "Hetty" Green, known as "America's Greatest Miser"? She died in 1916, and left an estate worth over $100 million (almost 2.8 billion today) $2,865,431,192.66. Yet, it is said that... • She ate oatmeal cold, because it costs to heat it • Her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To Philadelphia: The Church That Is Faithful And Alive Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

So finally we come to a church with a positive record. This church shows what Christ wants a church to be.

Have you ever seen a church that is alive and faithful to Christ? A church that focuses upon Jesus Christ? A church that makes Jesus Christ the center of its ministries and activities? A church that focuses upon reaching and growing people for Christ? A church that focuses upon teaching people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 5 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

Up to this point in the text James has been sharing issues regarding how we are to respond to trials and temptations. With trials, we are to embrace them as being from God and for our benefit. With temptations, they are the opposite, not from God and da

DETAILING OUR LIVES FOR JESUS JAMES 1:21-27 INTRODUCTION: Up to this point in the text James has been sharing issues regarding how we are to respond to trials and temptations. With trials, we are to embrace them as being from God and for our benefit. With temptations, they are the opposite, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Witnesses In Words And Actions Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008

The church carries out its calling to be witnesses to the ends of the earth through the gifts and talents of Christ’s disciples in everyday situatiosn in life.

Acts 3:1-16 “The Church Witnesses in Words and Actions” INTRODUCTION We continue on our path of discovery. Our goal is to gain greater insight and understanding about the Church, by studying the early Christians who are portrayed in the Book of Acts. So far we have learned that the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Proclamation Of The Church, Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 15, 2023

The church was established by the Lord Jesus Christ to proclaim the message of salvation to a lost and dying world. We need to remember that and repent of proclaiming anything else.

Ignorance is not listed as a gift of the Spirit. It is vital in these last days to know why you believe in the message of the Gospel and what makes up the essential doctrines of the faith. The Gospel is constantly being attacked by the forces of evil each passing day.Too many Christians have no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Mark 16:15, Titus 1:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Timothy 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist