Sermons on Christ The Head Of The Church:

Christ, The Church, & Our World Today

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

God’s plan has never changed. He has commissioned the church to "…go into all the world & make disciples of all people, baptizing them in the name of the Father, & of the Son, & and the Holy Spirit."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Many of you grew up in a little town much like the one that I am going to describe to you now. It isn’t very different from many small towns even today. So travel back with me for a few moments to your Hometown, USA. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christ Speaks To His Churchs--Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Introduction to the series, then Ephesus--in spite of their orthodoxy, the spiritual vitality of the church at Ephesus was gone.

Christ Speaks to His Churchs--Ephesus Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We all dread performance appraisals; they can often make or break a career. In the Book of Revelation we read our Lord’s spiritual evaluation report to His churches. While specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Who We Are In Christ As Church Member

Contributed by Thomas Perdana on Aug 8, 2006

When we become a christian we have new identity in Christ, and our view toward each other in the church must reflect that fact.

Here is the text from our Bible today: 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The King And The Peasant Girl - Christ And The Church

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 19, 2006

The Song of Songs is a poetic love story between a King and a lowly country girl, which uses exotic and striking language. It celebrates love and affection between a man and a woman that cuts across class barriers. But what did God intend in including it

Personally I’m not much of a gardener; at best you could call me a ‘weed exterminator.’ But I certainly enjoy walking round a beautiful garden. What are the ingredients needed for a successful garden? I guess, the soil must be suitable, and needs to be plenty of water, sun and shelter. For a garden ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

United To Build A Stronger Church For Christ

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on May 4, 2013

Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction

“Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction”. The Greek translation for unity is (henotes) meaning to function as one, unanimity, agreement. The English translation parallels to the Greek interpretation to be in harmony, or union. What does unification look like? or what does it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Blueprint For Christ's Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus plan for His church.

THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025) If you look through the vast resources in my personal library you would notice that great number of those books are focused on church growth, organization and church health. One book is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Look At The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

What sort of Church are we? What sort of church can we be, and become?

March 29, 1992 Mark 8:27-38 [The Relationship of Faith to Faithfulness] [27] Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

There are no 'untouchables' with God!

RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of Jesus Christ To The Church At Colossae Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 1, 2016

The gospel message ofJesus Christ is the essence of teaching by those of the early Church. The question is, How do we respond to that Gospel message? The Church at Colossae received it, sent it out, and found it to be the Power of God.

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT COLOSSAE Colossians 1:3-14 Here is a link to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/bqxyKD INTRODUCTION: 1.) I have decided to continue with where i had left off last week and to preach a series of messages from the book of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Christ Grows His Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-14 shows us how Christ grows his church.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing In Christ Beyond Church Attendance Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

church attendance is essential for spiritual nourishment and community, it's possible to group up in church without truly growing in Christ.

As Christians, it's easy to get caught up in the routine of attending church services, participating in fellowship events, and engaging in spiritual discussions. However, attending church and growing in Christ are two distinct concepts. While church attendance is essential for spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 12:31

The Body Of Christ – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

There is only one body, but many members. We are all dependent on one another. It is not just the pastor’s job to care for the members of the body—that would be humanly impossible. Each member must function as he or she is called.

We continue our study of His Church and begin by looking at 1 Corinthians 12. (1 Cor 12:13 NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body; whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free; and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Cor 12:14 For in fact the body is not one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds Of Jesus, His Head Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 21, 2011

Objective: A communion meditation for Good Friday of Holy Week, part 4 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.”

Good Friday of Holy Week REDISCOVERING HIS LOVE: THE WOUNDS OF JESUS, HIS HEAD* (Isaiah 50:6) Objective: A communion meditation for Good Friday of Holy Week, part 4 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.” Good Friday Prayer on Christ’s Passion O crucified Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ Jesus, The Foundation

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 18, 2011

Sermon for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany

I Corinthians 3: 10 – 11, 16 – 23 / Christ Jesus, the Foundation Intro: The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy is a 179 foot tower that moved about 1/20 of an inch a year. It was once 17 feet out of vertical plumb. The fear had been that the tower would eventually topple over on to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shining Shoes For Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 3 part series designed to help people work through conflict. part 3 of 3.

Matthew 18:15-20 Shining Shoes for Christ When Brennan Manning, an evangelical Catholic, was waiting to catch a plane in the Atlanta airport, he sat down in one of the many places where usually black men shine white men’s shoes. And an elderly black man began to shine Brennan’s shoes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist