Sermons on Church Bias:

The Laodicean Church Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2014

They once had it but lost it.

The Laodicean Church Rev.3: 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Tricycle Church

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014

There's a place for you, and there's a way to get there, by us trusting, believing and gathering around one another.

Well, welcome, Antioch family and friends. And it is 2014. So, Happy New Year. Here we go. And as always, we as a leadership team are committed to, "God what are you saying for the year? What is your word to us and then how do we live that out? How do we respond?" Actually, that is a good way to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Deacon In The Church

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

What does it mean to be a deacon?

Within the New Testament Church, there are only two offices for which we receive a list of qualifications. First, is the office of the Elder. There are multiple Greek words which are used for this office including presbuteros and episcopas, but they are all speaking of the same office. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism And The Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2014

A sermon on how baptism relates to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating pg. 241- 254)

HoHum: How can one be baptized without the church? Christians are the church. If not a Christian then not part of church, if a Christian then part of church. We have no record of anyone in the NT baptizing themselves. Imagine someone coming to the point of wanting to be baptized, they come ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 24, 2014

Jesus is where Christians place all our hope. The letters to Smyrna and Philadelphia in Revelation 2 and 3 express this hope to us and encourages us to remain faithful.

HOPE OF THE CHURCH Revelation 2:8-11 & Revelation 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION… HOPE IN HYMNS #1 A Lamp In the Night #2 Great is Thy Faithfulness #3 My Only Hope is in the Lord #4 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less [transition] BACKGROUND OF THE CITIES We are continuing our look at the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vital Church Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 26, 2014

The Spirit-energized Pentecost Church was the, miraculous, sharing, attractive growing Body of Believers.

The Vital Church Acts 2:43-47 Acts 2:41: So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

Church Government

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jul 27, 2014

Church government is a necessary element in the body of Christ which serves to establish and maintain order. A church without orderliness will be chaotic in all her activities. This teaching is going to teach about church Government.

I. The Origin Of Church Government. A. Government itself started by God and was a direct commandment to Noah after the flood. In theology it is called, (The Dispensation of human Government) (Gen.9:5-6) B.Church Government started with Christ, the head of the church (Col. 1:8;Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 2 verses 8 through 11

Revelation 2: 8 – 11 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Honor In The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 3, 2014

Inductive Sermon combining Rev 2:12-17 (Pergamum) and Rev 3:1-6 (Sardis). Live with Godly honor and persevere through struggles and stumbles in our faith, wear the name of Jesus well in front of others, live out living in white.

HONOR IN THE CHURCH REVELATION 2:12-17 and 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks, we have been intently looking at the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. In Revelation 1:19, Jesus Christ commands the Apostle John, "Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hero Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 14, 2014

We see the problems and issues presented in Revelation 2-3. We see the solution presented in Revelation 4-5. The solution is simple: Focus on Jesus Christ our Ultimate Hero.

HERO OF THE CHURCH REVELATION 4:1-5:14 INTRODUCTION… Adapted from “Comic Book Character” by David A Zimmerman, IVP 2004, pgs 10-11 Our Western pop culture is shaped by superheroes whether you realize it or not. Superheroes have cemented their place in the American cultural ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World In The Church Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The church to whom the Epistles were written were already far from the ideal. The battle with the world in the church began immediately, and it was just this battle that was the cause for much of the New Testament to be written.

Theodore Reik tells of how an Austrian Jew was trying to find a refuge from Hitler. He went to a travel office to select a place to which he could flea, and with the help of the clerk he began to consider the possibilities. But each country had some difficulty connected with it. In one you needed ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2

The Church And Healing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Healing has been a Christian weapon to destroy the works of the devil from the beginning. Some form of healing should always be a part of the ministry of the church.

One of the enjoyable experiences of being a parent is the experience of exercising the gift of healing. Maybe you are unaware of the fact that you possess such a gift. I was until I noticed how effectively my wife was using it. I then became conscious of the fact that I had the same amazing power ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-20

The Church Is One Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the Church. Perhaps we can get a fresh look at God's words about the Church.

Ephesians 4:1-6 We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the church. Coming without apology from an evangelical and scriptural perspective, still we are seeking to avoid the unproductive tension ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Is Catholic Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

When we speak of Catholicity, we speak of that which the One church [Where the WORD is preached, and where the sacraments are administered] has in common

Romans 11:33 - 12:8 Introduction We have said that every orthodox church regards the marks of the church to be four: The church is One, Holy, Apostolic, Catholic. When we speak of Catholicity, we speak of that which the One church [Where the WORD is preached, and where the sacraments are ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Is Apostolic Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

The entire Christian church agrees that the church is, or is supposed to be "apostolic" in nature. And yet as you might expect, there are several different explanations of just what it means to be a part of the apostolic church.

Ephesians 2:14-22 The entire Christian church agrees that the church is, or is supposed to be "apostolic" in nature. And yet as you might expect, there are several different explanations of just what it means to be a part of the apostolic church. THE APOSTOLIC POSITION Some people say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene