Sermons on Church Board:

The Founding Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores the birth, purpose, and mission of the early Church, emphasizing its role as a sanctuary for sinners saved by grace.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. I am thrilled to see each and every one of you gathered here today, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joyous occasion, every time we come together, to share in the Word, to fellowship, to break bread, and to lift our voices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Topics: Supernatural Birth, Church

An Effective Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of learning, love, worship, and witness in building a church that reflects the unity and purpose of the early Christian community.

Good morning, church family. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, to seek His face and to learn from His word? We are indeed a blessed people, a chosen people, a royal priesthood, called out of darkness into His marvelous light. We are gathered here, not by chance, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Early Church, Church Formation

Loving The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

Emphasizes that as followers of Christ, we are called to embody love, reflecting God's love in our identity and community.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We are here today to reflect, to learn, and to grow. We are here to strengthen our faith and to deepen our love for God and for each other. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Topics: Valentine's, Series

An Ideal Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, using the Thessalonian church as an example of joyful service to God amidst affliction.

Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary where grace abounds and love reigns supreme. We find ourselves here, in this sacred space, embraced by the warmth of fellowship, united in our shared pursuit of understanding God's Word, and emboldened by the relentless hope we have in Jesus Christ. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Topics: Church, Thessalonica

The Mystery Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

Explores the profound truths in Colossians about the blessings for believers, the battles against the gospel, and the building of the church.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering of saints. Isn't it a wonderful thing to be in the house of the Lord, a place where we can find peace, joy, and comfort? A place where we can find answers, strength, and direction? We are here because we are drawn by the love of God, the ...read more

Topics: Concern, Work, Church

Warnings For The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to combat false beliefs, deepen their understanding of biblical truths, and remain vigilant against modern philosophies that contradict God's Word.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family joined together by the love of our Savior. We share a common bond, a common faith, and a common purpose – to know Him more and make Him known. Today, we gather to open ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Topics: False Teachings

God's Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our Christian calling to actively contribute to God's church, welcoming the weary, healing the broken-hearted, and providing rest for the troubled.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today in this sacred space, where we gather as a family in Christ, united in our pursuit of understanding and living out His truths. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a realization that will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Church

Grievances In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon explores confronting sins, cleansing from unrighteousness, and claiming our kingdom inheritance through understanding and applying Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 6:1-11.

Good morning, beloved family of God, gathered here today in this sacred space, where the presence of our Lord is palpable and His grace is abundant. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are eager, our spirits are thirsty, and our souls are yearning for a fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Topics: Courting, Sins

When Wee Encounters Grace

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

The story of Zacchaeus with a new twist. Interview sermon for Faith Church of the Nazarene.

Lk. 19.1-10 “When Wee Encounters Grace” 1. A friend of mine interviewed recently at a medium sized church. At the close of the service, after he had preached, he stood by the back door to greet the people as they left. One by one they passed by him, many with a nod, or a smile, or a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Becoming A Church Of Prayer

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2007

The Jerusalem Church in Acts 2 "devoted thesmelves to ptayer." This messages presents to our local congregation how God is calling us to follow in their steps today.

Becoming a Church of Prayer --Acts 2:42-47 Sam Walter Foss was a New England poet in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His wife was a minister’s daughter, and their Church was College Avenue Methodist Church in Somerville, Massachusetts [SOURCE: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

What does the Bible REALLY teach about church discipline?

TOUGH LOVE IN THE CHURCH Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Elder Care Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2010

If churches want to help their leaders be all they can be, they must pay them well, treat them fairly, and pick them wisely.

When I get a chain letter in my Email, I usually ignore it; but sometime ago, I came across this chain letter, which gave me a chuckle. It was written to church members looking for the perfect pastor. It said… “The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, but thoroughly expounds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Welcomes All People Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

Part of a series on what the church is called t be.

“The Church You’ve Always Longed For: Welcomes all People” TEXT: Leviticus 19: 32-34 Throughout September, October and most of November, we will be talking about the church that God longs for. Last week I asked you to think about this phrase, “I like church, but....” Have ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

End Church Corruption

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 6, 2022

Jesus wanted to end the corruption of the Temple leaders. Is the same thing happening today? Whenever a group of humans creates an organization eventually corruption seeps in. However, this is preventable.

End Church Corruption John 2:13-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 2:13 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. 15 And He made a scourge of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-23

Denomination: United Methodist