Sermons on Church And The Believer:

Overcoming The "Church" In The Last Days

Contributed by Bud Rose on Jun 12, 2012

In the last days the Apostate church will have a "form" of godliness but deny the power of God. We must overcome this church and be the church God wants us to be.

Overcoming the Church in the Last Days Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-17; 4:1-8; Revelation 3:15-19 TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:1-17, “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Come To Church

Contributed by Deldrick Leasure on May 31, 2010

This sermon brings to light the excitment of the Psalm writer, when he declared that he was glad when they said let us go into The House of The Lord. The sermon tells us what to look for and expect when we come to church

Psalm 122:1 “Why I Come To Church” During election times we often hear about the various polls that are taken during this time. You have what is known as a straw poll, then you have a telephone poll, then in recent years they have even come up with what is known as the online poll. All of these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Methodist

Great Expectations For God's Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 9, 2018

Great expectations for God's Church: 1. Expect new strength (vs. 32). 2. Expect new support (vs. 33-34). 3. Expect new service (vs. 35-36; 39-41). 4. Expect new starts (vs. 37-39). 5. Expect new struggles (vs. 37-40). 6. Expect new success (vs. 37-41).

Great Expectations for God's Church The Book of Acts - Part 51 Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." You've probably heard that quote before. It's one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Transforming His Church

Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on May 18, 2016

In the upcoming years, the body of Christ will face many changes that are ordained by God. These changes will bring division and strife to the body of Christ, but they are essential for its purifying.

In the upcoming years, the body of Christ will face many changes that are ordained by God. These changes will come after God informs His Church about them; for “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7). These changes will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Vision For His Church Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 20, 2002

Sermon to cast vision around the 5 fold purpose of the church. Rediscover your purpose!

God’s Vision for His Church Intro: Write down what you think the purpose of the church is Doctors fix Bodies Mechanic fix cars What do churches fix?… Lives and souls God is asking us one question church… How’s Business??? We say Glen Elder Chrisitan Church his a place where God is seen.. Love is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church That Made Jesus Sick Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006

SEVENTH IN SERIES OF SEVEN SERMONS ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA MINOR, SPECIFICALLY THE CHURCH AT LAODECIA

Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Church That Made Jesus Sick (Seven Churches #7) Text: Revelation 3:14-22 Date: June 25, 2006 Intro. Today we reach the last of the seven churches in our series on the seven churches of Revelation. A couple of these churches have been good, but in reality ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Church - Serving The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 26, 2008

A message of exhortation when it comes to working in the church FOR the Lord.

Building the Church and Serving the Lord Joshua 1:7-9 Introduction Go to the book of Joshua. This morning, we are going to examine some words of encouragement from the Joshua, which was given to him directly from the Lord. I want you to see how it applies to your life in all facets, especially ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Ingredients Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to s

: The apostle Paul first preached the gospel to the Thessalonians during his second missionary journey. After he left them, he sent Timothy to find out how they were doing. When Timothy returned, he came with a fantastic report that we find in 1 Thessalonians 3:6–7: “When Timothy came from you unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Vision For His Church

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 12, 2009

A church must seek change in order that it continue to be relevant John Stott promotes this while holding on the 4 essential marks

***NOTE*** I have to confess that at a late hour the night before preaching this sermon the ’goat’ ate my sermon and 11 months of sermons in a folder on my computer. I had to re-write it late that night. I was desperate so I used more of John Stott’s words than was in my original script. I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Pastors: God Called And Church Called

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 7, 2005

Consider the pastor’s call and a church’s response to that call

God’s Glorious Church Pastors: God Called or Church Called? 1 Timothy 1:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 6, 2005 Introduction Have you ever received one of those chain letters that tells you to send a copy of the letter to several other people, add your name to the list, and so on? There’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Support The Integrity Of Our Church Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 30, 2004

This sermon asks peoople to seriously consider their attendance, lifestyle, and giving as it relates to what others see in them and what these things say to others about their God and their church.

I Will Support the Integrity of Our Church Matthew 5:16 February 1, 2004 Intro: A. [Ever Met a Christian?] A father was teaching his son what a Christian should be like. When the lesson was over the farther got a stab he never forgot. The little boy asked, “Dad, have I ever met one of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church On The Launching Pad [missions] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 7, 2005

Vision casting message, also appropriate for missions and for preaching in the new year. THE CHURCH OF GOD, THE COMMANDERS OF GOD, THE CALL OF GOD, THE COMMISSION OF GOD. Powerpoint at website.

Revive ‘05--The Church on the Launching Pad Acts 13:1-3 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In 1983, a movie was released called “The Right Stuff”, a documentary of the US Space Program. After years of testing and sending animals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Church In The Likeness Of Christ

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 23, 2007

Having grown up in "The Restoration Movement", our emphasis has been restoring today’s chuch in the likeness of the early church. We should be imitating Christ, not the church.

RESTORING THE CHURCH INTO THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST! A. Modern Day Parable: ILLUSTRATION: Around the turn of the last century, there was a man who lived alone with his 5 year-old son. The boy’s mother died shortly after giving birth. The boy was greatly ADMIRED by his father. He was especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ