Sermons on Church At Pergamos:

Priorities For Today's Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 2, 2006

To have an impact for Jesus, we must have our priorities straight; both as individual Christians and as a church.

A policeman in Los Angeles responded to a call of a burglary in process. It was around midnight when he got there. He saw a young man standing near the front door of the business and when he yelled for him to get down on the ground, the young man raised a gun and pointed at the policeman. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

How To Be A Loving 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 Loving Church (Rev.2:1-7) Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up September 10, 2006 I decided to do a series on the church, because I don’t know if you noticed or not, but lately, the church in our society has been getting a pretty bad rap. More and more people are wondering, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

The Church As The Family Of God

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

The relationship between older and younger church members

The Church as The Family of God 1 Timothy 1:1-2; 3:14-15; 5:1-2 Today, we begin a series of sermons that will focus on the greatest of all institutions. No I am not referring the national government or the United Methodist Church. I am speaking of the family. May 7-13 is National Family Week ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Waffle House Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2006

The church needs to stand firm in what it believes and teaches.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  “When you think of the most evil place in the world to live, where would it be?”  Imagine if you will that you are living in a city that Jesus says is the place where the throne of Satan resides.  Would it be hard to live for Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006

It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dream Church

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 9, 2004

I believe Noah had the greatest church going. The Bible says, he was a preacher of righteousness.. And I believe God shows us through Noah how a church is to properly function. There are 6 points to show us why.

Title: God’s Dream Church Text: Gen 6-8 and II Peter 2:5 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning I want to talk about the church, and how wonderful it truly is. - I believe Noah had the greatest church going. - How many people knew that Noah was a Pastor? - The Bible says, he was a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Be A "Liberal" Church Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004

Are you Giving God what is Left or what is Right? Let us explore the three R’s of giving; the Requirement, the Reason, and the Reward.

Let’s Be A "Liberal" Church 1 Corinthians 16:1—3 INTRODUCTION Burt Reynolds starred in an old movie entitled The End. In this film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. After going under he is looking at the surface from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Highest Calling Of The Church

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 14, 2004

The highest calling of the church is to reach the lost for Christ.

In view of the church today, we should ask ourselves the following questions: 1. Are we a church in a maintenance mode or a mission mode? 2. Are we tied to the dock serving as a reception center or (are we out on the seas of life serving as a rescue operation? 3. Which is greater our seating ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Some Enemies Of The Church.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 20, 2004

THE LOCAL CHURCH IS GODS INSTRUMENT ON EARTH TO CARRY OUT HIS COMMANDS.

EPHESIANS CHAPTER 5-22-26 TITLE, ENEMIES OF THE CHURCH A, THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM. B, THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF FELLOWSHIP AND EDIFICATION. C. THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF SPIRITUAL INSTRUCTION. I KNOWN THE DEVIL IS A ENEMY OF THE CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-26

A Church That Is Blessed Of God!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 3, 2004

Challenging a local church to be committed to God.

THE CHURCH THAT IS BLESSED OF GOD Hebrews 13:1-9 Heb 13:1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bi-Polar Church

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 14, 2004

In today’s churches we are suffering from bi-polar disorder. This sermon shows the symptoms and the cure.

THE BI-POLAR CHURCH Text: James 1:8 In the medical profession there is a disorder known as Bi-Polar Disorder. In this disorder the person experiences mood swings from extreme highs (Manic) to extreme lows (Depressive). They cannot tell when one of these swings will take place. While there is no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church- Christ's Bride Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon will compare marriage to the relationship Christ has with His church. It will also show how important it is to be ready when the bridegeoom comes.

Kim Huffman (1/25/4) Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #4 “THE CHURCH – CHRIST’S BRIDE” Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO. The church is very special to our Lord. He died to bring her into existence. His love for the church is what gives us hope. The special relationship Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Gifts For The Church

Contributed by Richard White on Nov 16, 2002

The church is in need of those who are willing to become living sacrifices for God. He, by His grace, has given us gifts. We must use them

Spiritual Gifts of the Church Romans 12:1-12 RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free