Sermons on Church Appreciation:

Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 10, 2021

The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Camping With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2024

The tabernacle teaches us to appreciate God's presence but also to respect His distance.

Ryan and Morgan adopted a child from an orphanage in another country. They'd passed through all the legal processes in that country. Charlie was their son. But right before the day when they were supposed to pick Charlie up from the orphanage, there were some political upheavals, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:1-37, John 1:1, John 1:14, Exodus 30:11-16, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 10:31, Matthew 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Redemptive Purpose Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 9, 2022

Paul's judgment reveals the redemptive purpose of discipline - for the sinner as well as for the purity and witness of the church.

Paul, like a spiritual father, admonishes the Corinthians whom he regards as his spiritual children. • He cares for them like a nursing mother and corrects them like a father would, urging them to walk in a manner worthy of God. (cf. 1 Thess 2:7,11) • Paul taught them in word and by his example, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That I May Know Him

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The call to "know Him" is an invitation to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. It is a call to experience His resurrection power, share in His sufferings, and become like Him in every aspect.

THAT I MAY KNOW HIM Scripture Text: Philippians 3:10 (KJV) - "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death." By Rev Samuel Arimoro INTRODUCTION: The desire to know Christ is the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Midyear Thanksgiving: Celebrating The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Mid-year thanksgiving is a spiritual discipline and an expression of humility, acknowledging that without God, we could have done nothing.

MIDYEAR THANKSGIVING: CELEBRATING THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 124:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Deuteronomy 8:10-18 INTRODUCTION: As we stand at the midpoint of the year, it is fitting and wise to pause and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Count Your Blessings And See What The Lord Has Done Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 16, 2025

Gratitude opens our eyes to God’s faithfulness and reveals the many blessings He has already accomplished in our lives.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS AND SEE WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Key Verse: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” (Psalm 103:2) Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-3; Lamentations 3:22-23; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Luke 17:15-19; Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grateful Hearts Attract Greater Blessings

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 20, 2025

This message teaches that a heart consistently filled with gratitude positions a believer for continuous increase, divine favour, and greater blessings from God.

GRATEFUL HEARTS ATTRACT GREATER BLESSINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 100:4 Key Verse: “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” (Psalm 100:4) Supporting Texts: Luke 17:15-19; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witnessing To The Hurting Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2012

How do you do "church"? Is it about going to a building and singing songs, praying prayers and listening to a sermon... or is there something more to it than that?

OPEN: Years ago at summer camp I learned this little song. If you know it sing along with me: Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held out his palm and asked for an alm, and this is what Peter did say: "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Word Of God At Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

The impact of the Word of God at Thessalonica

I Thessalonians 213-16 Just after Janet and I had started to date she went to live in France for a year. One day while I was at UUJ I was standing at the bus turning circle at the Loughshore when I noticed this girl coming towards me. I thought she looks very like Janet but it can’t be because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Image Is Everything! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We cannot begin to appreciate just how precious it is to be a human being created in the image of God.

Intro: 1. Sailhamer, "The creation of humanity is set apart from the previous acts of creation...whereas throughout the previous account the making of each creature is described as "according to its own kind," the account of humankind’s creation specifies that the man and the woman were made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007

Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Willing Waiters

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009

: The CAUSE of Conflict

A guide at Blarney Castle in Ireland was explaining to some visitors that his job was not always as pleasant as it seemed. He told them about a group of disgruntled tourists he had taken to the castle earlier in the week. "These people were complaining about everything," he said. "They didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Characteristics Of An Alive Church (Colossians Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 16, 2018

Do you meet the characteristics of an alive, dead or sick church?

Characteristics of an Alive Church Colossians 1:1–14 Introduction If we read carefully the opening verses of Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, we can see seven characteristics that mark an alive church even today. Payday Someday A little boy was reading a book. His father walked past the door ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Be Sure About The Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015

There are a lot of churches out there to choose from. Jesus only promised to build one, He only bled for one, He only died for one and He is the head of only one. Since Jesus established only one, how can we be sure we are members of that one church?

Recognizing the Church (You can be sure part 2) Jesus promised to build only one church. Matthew 16:18, "and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Jesus shed His blood and died for only one church. Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Don't Need Church!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 7, 2015

What is the church? Is it necessary for a Christian to be connected to a local church if at all possible? What are the functions and benefits of the church? Why does the Lord think so highly of the Church if we don't?

We often say that context in reading Scripture is everything. But, getting the right verse is pretty important as well. At a wedding one of those involved was supposed to read 1 John 4:18 NASB which says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene