Sermons on Church At Philadelphia:

Christians Are Persecuted Severely Worldwide: Ancient Thessalonica To The Modern Era

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day.

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day. A great deal of persecution occurs in the following countries: Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, India, China, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

There's Something About Mary Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 25, 2017

A sermon for those for whom it is not "their thing" about the biblical basis for Christian devotion to Mary preached Northolt 13th August 2017

..................................... I want to talk to you about someone who is very important in the Christian story. Many Christians, not all Christians, but the majority of Christians world wide believe that when this faithful person came to the end of their earthly life, they did not die but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56, Revelation 12:1-17, John 3:16, John 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Be A Member

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 13, 2015

Be A Member. We are one body; the SAME body, but as different members of the body. Not different bodies; one body!

Happy "Be A Member" Saturday, Everyone! Hi all. Are you a member of anything? I'm a member of a hunting camp. I used to be a member of the electrical union. I used to be a member of the Boy Scouts. I am a member of First Baptist Church of Saltillo PA. What about you; are you a member of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Where There Is Vision, There Is Provision Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 20, 2015

The third and final of a set of sermons on the theme of giving

You may wondering why there is half a person [a stuffed pair of trousers] sitting on this seat here. Apparently her name is Penny. Of course that may not be what you are wondering about. What you are wondering about instead may be why on earth there is a see-through ceiling a few feet above your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Anglican

Intentional Commitment Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 15, 2020

My first sermon in Fiji on my first Sunday in Fiji. A call to intentional commitment.

Commitment. Colossians 1:24-2:5. I am so excited about being in Fiji. (This is my first Sunday in Fiji of a three-year appointment at this stage.) This weekend that has just gone; the officers of the Fiji Division along with Territorial staff have engaged in teaching on the 'we commit ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why We Worship Together

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

Sermon encouraging church attendance, fellowship and worship.

TITLE: WHY WE WORSHIP TOGETHER TEXT : Hebrews 10:24-25 Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good‑works: Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner‑of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just What Are You Doing?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 15, 2011

How to act as Christians.

JUST WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Paul s appeal to believers for unity in the church. Don’t compromise. Phil. 3; 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Essentials

Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Oct 20, 2012

What is needed to truly worship

A. Worship is a word that is often used today but little understood. It is not hootin’ and holleren’ during a church service. It is not a warm fuzzy feeling during a song. It is not any of the things that most modern Christians do. B. Jesus said to the devil that God alone is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Flip Of The Coin Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Jesus’ answer forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government.

Introduction This is the most famous of the debates because of the brilliance of the answer. Indeed, it is an answer that forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government. Text 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Purpose-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012

2 of 2. Every church has the same overall Purpose. We may have various means of fulfilling this Purpose, but the actual Purpose is the same. What is the purpose of this Church? Our Purpose is to...

OUR PURPOSE-II—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 Our devotion to the Lord is sometimes not what it should be. Need: Every church including Needmore BC has the same overall Purpose... God’s love compels us To love, reach & nurture others for Christ. We may have various means of fulfilling this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Stopping The People, The Presence, Or The Power Of God!

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Nov 24, 2008

No matter how hard the enemy tries to stop God, he will never succeed. God is all-powerful and His word lives on through the lives of His people.

I. Read Matthew 24:35 and Hebrews 1:11 Matthew 24:35--Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words will never pass away. a. Greek word for “pass away” is parerchomai (par-er-khom-ahee) which means to perish, neglect, avert, pass away without fulfillment, or to be in vain (it is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Stones Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008

As living stones built on Christ the Cornerstone we become the temple for God’s Spirit and a priestshood serving one another.

Christ the Cornerstone What is the primary Biblical image Jesus’ disciple Peter used to describe Jesus? You might think Messiah, Savior, Lamb of God, Shepherd. Actually the primary Biblical image one of his disciples, Peter, used to portray Jesus is the Cornerstone. The first time Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Who’s On First

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

A powerful sermon on the true mission of the church, based upon a sermon from the late Dr. E. V. Hill and the iconic skit by Abbot and Costello.

Who’s On First Luke 19:10 Back in 1986 I heard Rev. E. V. Hill preach at a pastor’s conference. It was great. He preached a sermon he called, “A Spiritual Homerun.” Today I want to use that sermon as a skeleton for my own. E. V. told about preaching at a conference in Lucerne, Switzerland. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Lord, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 1, 2008

Loving the Lord through Loving your Church

Loving the Lord, Part 6 Loving your Church; Acts 2:42-47 Introduction In your bible go to Acts Chapter 2 This past week we discussed Loving our Nation and Loving through our Praises; and this morning I want us to examine how we love the Lord by loving His church. This message is to bring you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Am No Longer An Evangelical

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2008

The Evangelical movement has been slipping from its moorings for many years. I believe the departure from orthodoxy is now complete and it is time to separate ourselves from much that is proclaimed under the banner of “Evangelical Christianity.”

Note carefully the indefinite article. This sermon will examine Evangelical the noun. I am not speaking about being evangelical. In that sense, the word evangelical is an adjective describing ones attitude toward sharing the gospel. I am not repudiating my Christian faith, but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational