Sermons on Church And Jesus:

The Church’s Time Of Tragedy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2003

On the whole, our churches are not what they ought to be, as evidenced by the conditions brought forth in this message, which are actually indications of the need for revival.

The Church’s Time Of Tragedy Text: Acts 20:28-32 Intro: As you listened to that title, you may have entertained the thought that the Church has always experienced tragedy of one form or another since its inception. If you did, you would be right. The Church of Jesus Christ has endured physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

We celebrate the birth of Jesus & all the world pauses to celebrate Christmas with us. We celebrate His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter as a very special day on the calendar. But then comes Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. It’

We celebrate the birth of Jesus & all the world pauses to celebrate Christmas with us. We celebrate His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter as a very special day on the calendar. But then comes Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. It’s an important day because Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Church

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2019

Jesus will give us the same 3 gifts he gave to the Asian churches in these letters: Affirmation, correction and promise (From Matt Proctor's book, "Victorious" Chapter 5 "Love the Church Honestly")

HoHum: Matt Proctor- Several years ago, two of my nephews accompanied their mom on a visit to a friend’s house. Ben was 8, Brian was 6. Their mother’s friend was a very neat lady- a place for everything and everything in its place. Though childless, she did have a few toys and handed Ben and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragement: Making Others Strong

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005

As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

Encouragement: Making Others Strong 1. Why is it that many of us are into “approval addiction?” 2. Some of us need a lot of approval, whereas others needs less. But we all need it. Why? 3. The answer is simple: life is rough, and it tears away at our self-esteem. People, circumstances, our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:38, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Centering In On Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 28, 2019

Why is the church dying in America, and what can we do about it?

Centering in on Jesus Acts 2:22-36 In America, the church as a whole is going through an identity crisis. Who are we? What purpose do we serve? Why are so many churches declining? What can we do to turn things around? These are good questions to ask. These same problems faced the famous British ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

This is not about US building a church – Jesus is the one who builds the church – Matt 16:18 “and on this rock I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH” – what is the rock? It is the confession that JESUS is the Messiah, the SON of the Living God!

Under Construction: Who are we? Determined to reach the Lost! This is not about US building a church – Jesus is the one who builds the church – Matt 16:18 “and on this rock I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH” – what is the rock? It is the confession that JESUS is the Messiah, the SON of the Living God! (Verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Luke 9:10, Mark 16:15-16, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Matthew 9:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of A Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

I don’t know what you think of when you think of evangelism, but evangelism is reason powered by the Holy Spirit. Paul would consistently use the persuasive powers of reason as he talked to people about becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.

We begin a new series today. Our church celebrates its 125th year anniversary. We have some things planned for later this year. We also begin a new book: 1 Corinthians. Many of you may think it odd to begin journey of a book of the Bible and then focus on Acts. Yet, Luke tells us the beginnings of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church This Christmas, Why Not?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 3, 2009

A short sermon on Jesus place in our lives and a challange to a group of young mainly non-believers from a SA programme to attend church this Christmas.

Read Luke 2: 8-12 As we enter the season of advent, we think of Jesus this cute baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, in a stable in a place with a nice name, visited by the shepherds and the wise men and angels. The Christmas cards we have been brought up with show that it may have been snowing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Changing Church And The Changeless Christ

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 29, 2010

We are in transitional times; we will be helped through transition if we remember who got us here and why, but if we also remain wary of popular bandwagons. The ultimate measure is whether we have been faithful to Christ's call.

Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 24, 1996 Some folks are allergic to change. They want everything to be just as it always was. They get used to things and they want everything to stay put. Some folks just won’t deal with change. A few weeks ago the electricity went out at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Faithful Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 17, 2006 To start out this morning, I want to ask you, what you think of when I say the word, “Church”? Some people think of an organization – maybe a denomination like the Baptists, or the Lutherans…Maybe, when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Honor In The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 3, 2014

Inductive Sermon combining Rev 2:12-17 (Pergamum) and Rev 3:1-6 (Sardis). Live with Godly honor and persevere through struggles and stumbles in our faith, wear the name of Jesus well in front of others, live out living in white.

HONOR IN THE CHURCH REVELATION 2:12-17 and 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks, we have been intently looking at the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. In Revelation 1:19, Jesus Christ commands the Apostle John, "Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 4) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002

Will we be the church as Jesus desires us to be? The husband and wife relationship pictures the mysterious relationship between Christ and His church. He will make us a NURTURING CHURCH as we are passionately in love with Him.

We are all saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our church’s most valuable members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing created a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years, and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32, Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

" A Noticable Difference In The Church"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2002

In this message we will look at 5 marks of a church with a noticable difference. (Jesus is Enough - part 6)

Jesus Is Enough - Part Six “Therefore, There Should Be ND In The Church” Jesus, is enough. Jesus is enough..... Jesus is enough...... That’s the message, Paul is trying to get across to the Christians in Colosse. It is not Jesus plus some thing else - is just Jesus. He is enough. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Church Our Lord Jesus Christ Loved

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 25, 2004

If we believed that this church is the Lord’s church, and if we really believed that our Lord Jesus Christ loves this church, then we believers (members) should love it too.

Title: Loving the Church our Lord Jesus Christ Loved Text: Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;” Introduction: Our Lord Jesus Christ loved the church that He gave His own life for it. He purchased it with His Own blood – Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist