Sermons on Christ Loves The Church:

Roadblocks On The Way To Revival

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 26, 2002

Some things common to most churches are standing in the way of real revival.

I. We want Stirrings without Change A. Emotionalism B. Shouting & singing with joybells ringing but no personal involvement C. Reservoir without being a river (Dead Sea) II. We want Sound Doctrine without Compliance A. Want it told like it is, but live like it isn’t B. Intellectualism – study of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

I believe “Waiting” is a Word God is whispering to His Church today.

WAITING HABAKKUK CHAPTER 2: 1 – 3 “I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Our Loving God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

I purposely decided to preach on the topic of God’s love at the end of this series because love is an essential attribute of God, the capstone of His personality. Having said that, I feel overwhelmed and challenged by the task of trying to put into words

Our Loving God I know I got a lot of mileage last week out of turning 40 but I thought I’d begin this morning with a story about what happened when a young couple invited their aging pastor over for Sunday dinner. While the parents were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Followers Of Jesus Are Loved Conquerors Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 8, 2007

Followers of Jesus Christ are loved conquerors. They walk in victory because of what Jesus did for them on the cross. They may suffer and face difficulty, but they are more than conquerors in the midst of it all. They can not be separated from the love

Followers of Jesus are Loved Conquerors The Good News of God By Greg Johnson February 7, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 8:35-39 Followers of Jesus Christ are loved conquerors. They walk in victory because of what Jesus did for them on the cross. They may suffer and face ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temple Without Walls Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2009

The holy place of Jesus Christ resides not in any building, cathedral, or historical site, the holy place of Jesus Christ resides in your heart.

Stephen stands before the highest religious court in the land to answer charges of blasphemy against Moses and against God. This is the same court that Peter and John recently stood before and the same court Jesus recently stood before. All the same men are there who were at Jesus’ trial, all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ: The Final Command Of Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

The moral of that story: It’s your job to share the gospel. And don’t let anyone temper your zeal. Jesus is alive. Everyone needs to know that.

"D.L. Moody made a deal with God that he would witness for Christ to at least one person each day. One night, about ten o- clock, he realized that he had not yet witnessed; so he went out in to the street and spoke to a man standing by a lamppost, asking him, "Are you a Christian?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Salvation Army

Deacons: Servant Leaders

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

A call to deaconship is a call to serve. Deacons are called to minister to the body of Christ and not act as a ruling body.

DEACONS: SERVANT LEADERS ACTS 6:1-7, 1 TIM 3:8-12 When Jesus came to earth He turned conventional theological understanding and religious hierarchy upside down. Before Jesus came places of position, power, and influence were sought after in the religious. As a matter of fact, those in places ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Wwjd?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2014

A sermon about adopting the attitude of Christ.

Philippians 2:1-13 "WWJD?" Back in 1989, a youth group created the acronym WWJD? The idea caught on and some advertisers made some serious money on the concept. By the 1990's just about everyone was familiar with WWJD? Bumper-stickers, Bible covers, tee-shirts, jewelry, and more came out of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Moms Who Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 11, 2012

A Mother’s 1) Gentleness (1 Thessalonians 2:7), 2) Intimate affection (1 Thessalonians 2:8a) and 3) Sacrificial love (1 Thessalonians 2:8b)

Jamie Lynne Grumet has become the poster mom of attachment parenting. With her almost-four-year-old son, Aram, at her breast, the 26 year old Los Angeles mother’s turn as a Time cover model has given the world a lingering visual of what so-called extended breastfeeding looks like. Although the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Other

How To Love Your Wife Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Most people who end in the divorce court because of a mole hill which was not removed, and it grew into a mountain.

A minister was visiting a state asylum, and was being shown around by the superintendent. On the first floor a man sat in a rocking chair moaning, "O Mary, why did you do it?" The superintendent said, "This is a very sad case of a man jilted in love." Continuing on the tour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Can The Dead Hear?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

When the heart goes out of our faith, then the life goes out of our church. A vital congregation has its source in God.

Nobody wants to be a part of a dead church. Not even Jesus! In the last book of the Bible, the book of Revelation, we find Jesus speaking to the church in a city called Sardis, and you know what he says? He says: “I know your works; you have a name [for] being alive, but [actually] you are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Look Around Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 19, 2010

Did you know that Jesus is a bricklayer? He is the best bricklayer ever! And has chosen never to work alone; he wants your help!

Look Around I Peter 2:4-10 1 Peter 2:4-10 4 As you come to him, the living Stone-- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Teachings Of Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 11, 2009

Outline of the book of 1 Thessalonians

THE TEACHINGS OF THESSALONIANS I. The End Times – Last days . 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 2:19; 3:11-13; 4:13-5:11; 5:23 . 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2:1-12 II. The Emotions – Passion of a pastor, don’t lose joy& hope . 1 Thessalonians 1:3-5; 2:7-8, 11-12, 17-18; 3:1-10; 4:1-8 . 2 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Of The Body - 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 15, 2011

In order to reveal the miracle of unity that exists in Christ, Paul lays down the harsh reality of how divided the fall has left us. He doesn’t want the Ephesians (or us) to miss the weight of this thing. He doesn’t want a “no big deal” attitude to arise

Dakota Community Church October 16, 2011 Unity of the Body - 1 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Lessons From The Pearl

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

The pearl illustrates several wonderful spiritual lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.

Title: LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Intro: In this parable the merchant is Jesus, the pearl is the church, and the great price is the death of Jesus on the cross. Pearls have been used for centuries as objects of beauty. We will take a look at the pearl and notice how it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: *other