Sermons on Christ The Head Of The Church:

Choosing A Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

We must choose the Lord's church. There is only one. And that's the one we need to be a part of. We need to choose correctly and wisely. The choices we make in life are going to effect us the rest of our lives on earth and in the eternal hereafter.

Choosing a Church The Christian Chronicle has recently reported that the number of Church of Christ adherents (members and their unbaptized children) continues to decline. Since 2003, the number is down 102,000 or 6.2%. During the same time, the number of congregations fell by 708, or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preacher Who Lost His Head Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 4, 2005

An examination of the arrest and martyrdom of John the Baptist, showing that a man may kill the messenger, but not his message.

The Preacher Who Lost His Head Aim: To show how John’s fearless condemnation of Herod and his wife resulted in his death, yet his message lived on. Text: Mark 6:14-29 Introduction: John the Baptist was, of course, the forerunner to Christ, “the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

This passage describes to us the order of things when the rapture of Christ takes place.

“THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. The CONFUSION of the Thessalonians. (v. 13) Romans 1:13; 1 Corinthians 10:1; 12:1; 2 Peter 3:18; Luke 8:52-53; John 11:11-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; 2 Peter 3:4; Job 19:25-27; Proverbs 14:32; Ephesians 2:12 2. The CONVICTION of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Friction? Lift Up Your Head!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 20, 2022

FRICTION? Life has many friction points. We must learn CREATIVE USE OF CONFLICT. Life is about choices.

FRICTION? LIFT UP YOUR HEAD… By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:28 (MSG) When all this starts to happen, up on your feet. Stand tall with your heads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28, Isaiah 61:3, 1 Timothy 6:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Organization Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ..

Church, Organization of the Organization of the Church The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ. The way was too narrow for people to walk in, and persecution from the outside and judgment from the inside (Acts 5) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Foursquare

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Church Life

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2001

This sermon takes the list of names at the end of Colossians and turns them into an illustration of what the church should be.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Church Life Colossians 4:7-18 November 25, 2001 Intro: A. [The Wrong Virgin] A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hairs Of Your Head All Numbered

Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2020

Jesus comforted His disciples, “And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” In these words, Jesus speaks of God’s FOREORDINATION, His detailed KNOWLEDGE of us, His high VALUATION of us, and His promise of PRESERVATION.

THE HAIRS OF YOUR HEAD NUMBERED Matthew 10:30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who picked up a homeless man and took him to Denney’s for breakfast. While eating the man asked him how he ended up this way. 2. He said, "Up until last month, I still had it all. I had plenty to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin Raises It's Ugly Head Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Israel quickly turns from glorious victory to humiliating defeat, because of disobedience and arrogance towards God.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 7:1-15 Title: “Sin Raises It’s Ugly Head” • Up until this point Israel’s journey has been marked by trust, obedience and success. • Tonight we see they get their first taste of failure because sin has crept into the camp. o Even in the moments of our greatest success ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is This Your Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 25, 2012

Lots of peace and love.

IS THIS YOUR CHURCH Ephesians 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 1.Do all the people believe in the Holy Spirit. 2. Do people come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Church

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 11, 2011

we as the church are here to prove he lives.

>>>>What is a church>>>> Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me... (KJV) Is it a place to see your friends? Is it a place to sing and dance? Is it a place to pray? Is it a place to talk and socialize? Is it a place to where nice ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

Characteristics of the first church.

The First Church Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:37-47 INTRODUCTION Many Christians today are playing church. In this age of affluence and pleasure-seeking, some come to church once-a-week to salve their conscience so that they can go back and do their own thing the rest of the week. This is the age of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Church Maintenance Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 29, 2011

This message is designed to help us understand how God expects us to maintain relationships within the family of God.

CHURCH MAINTENANCE 1 Tim 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION: A. Maintenance can be a hard thing to do. 1. It is easier to buy something new, but eventually you have to do maintenance on it. 2. There are basically two types of maintenance: a. Preventive – this maintenance is do to preclude a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:20 When was the last time that you heard someone going on about how great church was last week. • They were filled with joy, There was a sense of excitement, • The Spirit was moving • And it felt like everyone there had made a connection with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020

A Church pleasing to God

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for which ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

Where does the power for living as an effective witness for Christ come from? The answer is none other than the Holy Spirit.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Power of the Church Text: Acts 1:1-8 Introduction: On Father’s Day in 1997, Ricardo Enamorado set out on a jet ski from Chicago’s Wilson Avenue Boat Ramp and headed north along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. After traveling several miles north, at about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible