Sermons on Church Attendance:

Ananias, Sapphira, & Church Discipline Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 21, 2023

Today we will look at the Biblical account of Ananias and Sapphira and see what we can learn. We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today.

INTRODUCTION • We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today. • What about the attitude, "Well, I'm anointed too…?" In the scriptural context, this was talking about "top-tier leadership." I. THEIR INITIAL ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Should I Tithe 10% To My Church?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Let's talk about tithing! In my view, tithing is very important. God gives us Jesus, he gives us life, he transforms us, and makes us new in Jesus. He sends His Holy Spirit to live in us and make us holy.

Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce Let's talk about tithing! In my view, tithing is very important. God gives us Jesus, he gives us life, he transforms us, and makes us new in Jesus. He sends His Holy Spirit to live in us and make us ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Proverbs 11:24, Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

First Church Book Of Acts Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The Church is Rooted in spreading scriptural holiness.

“First Church Book of Acts Holy Spirit” “When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundational Role Of Apostles And Spiritual Gifts In The Church

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 11, 2025

Brethren, let us open our hearts and minds to the Word of God this morning. We gather as the Church, the body of Christ, and it is crucial that we understand the structure and foundation upon which we are built. For without a firm foundation, no building can stand. And so it is with the Church.

The Foundational Role of Apostles and Spiritual Gifts in the Church Introduction: Christ, the Cornerstone Brethren, let us open our hearts and minds to the Word of God this morning. We gather as the Church, the body of Christ, and it is crucial that we understand the structure and foundation upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have We Lost Our Churches To Worldliness? Series

Contributed by Eric Agyei Febiri on May 18, 2023

Churches are expected to guide and form the conscience of society and people by pointing out the truth without fear or favour. Some of our churches today however, have lost their moral authority to the world because of power, fame, and money by their leaders.

Morality is now measured by the votes of the Senate and the Parliament, and not the individual conscience. Civil authorities and those in power now vote to decide what is sin and what is not sin, what is lawful and what is unlawful. And this has now crept into our Churches, but Church leaders ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1, Ezekiel 34:1-10, Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Catholic

Lessons From The Rechabites Clan For The Church Today.

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 2, 2020

If you can be so loyal and committed to your cultures and the rules set by man, God deserves more loyalty because He is bigger than any human being

My daughters have a friend who comes to play with them, but one thing about this girl is that she is ever clean. I have watched her grow but she has maintained that discipline. Sometimes when I have trouble getting mine to shower, I challenge them using the example of their friend. Then one day my ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity Of The Church - Sermon For Proper 16 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 19, 2020

An challenging exploration of what it means to be the church here and now. This is a re-work of a much older sermon of mine, which feels as relevant now as it did years ago. The analogy was used from another source, although I cannot now remember where that source is.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Throughout the Gospels we see Jesus involved in situations where a number of profound questions are asked. Questions such as Pilate asking what is truth, or what is power, and today our Gospel leaves us with another when he asks his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus The King - Empowering His Church (Pentecost) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 30, 2025

JESUS the KING, having ascended to the Right hand of the FATHER, now empowers HIS Church with the HOLY SPIRIT, granting divine authority, boldness, and power to continue HIS mission on earth. At Pentecost, the Kingdom came within us, making us a Spirit-filled people who declare that Jesus is Lord.

2025.11.30. Sermon Notes. Jesus the King Empowering His Church (Pentecost) William Akehurst, HSWC SERIES: JESUS THE KING KEY WORD: Pentecost, Empowerment, Holy Spirit, Witness, Kingdom, Promise, Power (dýnamis), Unity, Revival, Mission, Authority, Boldness SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-4, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:14-21, Acts 2:37-41, Acts 1:4-8, Joel 2:28-32, John 14:16-18, John 16:7-15, Ephesians 1:18-23, Galatians 5:16-25, Acts 4:31, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Heaven, More Than The Church Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The Kingdom of God is not just about the promise of eternal life, but also about living a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the present. It is about God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven.

Today, we're going to talk about something that's way cooler than you might think. It's called the Kingdom of God. Now, I know what you're thinking, 'I've heard about this before.' But trust me, it's way more than just heaven or church. It's like the ultimate level-up in the game of life. Let's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Spiritual Reign, God's Sovereignty, Heavenly Rule

Being The Spirit-Filled Act 2 Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores the power of the Holy Spirit, encouraging believers to live Spirit-filled lives that reflect and magnify God's glory.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we bask in the divine presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, as we immerse ourselves in the Word of God, let us open our hearts and minds to the profound wisdom that awaits us. Our focus today is on the twelfth chapter of the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-4

Topics: Indwelling

What Does A Child Of God Look Like?

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Sermon addresses the many personal bias’ found in the church.

What Does A Child of God Look Like 1 John 3:1-7 September 25, 2005 I. Introduction A. The writings of John are many peoples favorites B. Each of John’s writings deals primarily with God’s love and the life of Jesus 1. The Gospel of John chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus 2. The Epistles ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Installation For An Associate Pastor

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 10, 2007

This is a simple Installation Service for our Associate Pastor we recently have recieved.

Installation Service Associate Pastor (Call Pastor Brian Belinda to stand before the Congregation) As we have gathered together this evening, we do so with the intention to receive a gift from God to this Body, in the form of an Associate Pastor. The Scripture informs us in Ephesians 4:11, “And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Other

Remedy Part 7: The Remedy For Brokenness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jun 2, 2009

Final sermon of the Remedy series through Romans. Broken. Many of us are. We carry the burden of pain and regret of yesterday with us wherever we go. We’re broken. Can’t anybody fix us? God can. And He does it through the Church.

REMEDY The Remedy for Brokenness “Our life is full of brokenness - broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God’s faithful presence in our lives?” -Henri ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Saints Of God: Suspicious Or Supportive?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

God's people should encourage one another.

THE SAINTS OF GOD: Suspicious or Supportive? Acts 9:19-32 I do not know anyone who does not want to succeed. Deep in our hearts some of us may feel like we have lost or that we have no chance of winning, but feeling like we are fumbling around in the dark is quite different from wanting to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The second purpose of our lives is to love one another.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". So far, we’ve seen that God made us for a reason. He had a purpose in creating us. Life was not an accident; the human race ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist