Sermons on Church Christians:

The Last Church Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018

We as God’s community will only know full satisfaction when our wealth is in Christ, when our vision is His vision, when our self-concept is bound up in our identity in Christ, and when our clothing is His righteousness.

Revelation 3 v. 14 To the angel of the church of Laodicea write; These things says the Amen (True), the witness (martyr), the faithful and true, the overarching one of the creation of God. v. 15 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot, I wish you were either cold or hot. v. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

A Church Alive Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.

Philippians 1:1-11 Paul had some tough times as he traveled around the Mediterranean telling people about Jesus. He faced opposition from various sources: from the Jewish leaders who were worried that he was taking people away from their Jewish worship, from Roman authorities who were concerned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming A Church On Fire Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012

Thank you Pastor jerry Shirley for this outline If I was going to literally set the church on fire I wouldn’t announce it on the sign out front But I’m praying the we will be set ‘on fire for God!’

The town atheist was not a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He was not interested in church. There was only 1 church in the area and it was a cold and dead social club, where no decisions were being made. **One day the church building caught on fire, and the whole town ran toward it to help ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

What "Christian" Are You? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 1, 2012

In Revelations 2 and 3 seven churches are listed. These traits are found today in all churches. What church best describes you as a Christian?

Today I dip my toe into the Book of Revelation. Notice I am not plunging in. The Book of Revelation is the only book that begins with a blessing and ends with a curse. “God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Casualties In This Christian Army

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000

CHURCH SOLDIERS

MODERN DAY CASUALTIES IN THE CHURCH! ( failure is when you stop trying....if you lay down soon you will be laid up...wounded, in foxholes, in the bunkers..phillip. 1:27 1. THE AWARENESS OF OUR ENEMY. a. his personality..as a roaring lion, deceiver, thief, destroyer, liar, murderer, accuser... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 30, 2001

An encouragement to genuine Christian salvation and discipleship

An Exemplary Church 1 Thess 1.1-10 ------------------------------------------------------- In her book "The Key To a Loving Heart" Karen Mains describes the most climactic moment of the wedding. The families have been seated, the groom and his attendants are waiting with the minister and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Virtues Of An Effective Christian Leader

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon is excerpted with editing from Thomas Coke's sermon preached at the ordination of Francis Asbury.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The most important part of a minister’s duty, is to insist on the great, fundamental truths of Christianity…. But to be an effective Christian leader, one must also seek and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:7-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Church In The Shadow Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008

Congregations today are in peril of being like the Church in Pergamum: confessing Christ in a culture that is unfriendly to Christianity, but embracing the lifestyle of those who are not Christian.

Revelation 2:12-17 Church in the Shadows Pergamum December 2, 2007 "Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne" This letter was written "to the angel of the church in Pergamum." As in all the letters, the angel is a divine messenger. This is in keeping with the opening verses of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Dangerously Christian Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon was preached on Pentecost Sunday and challenges the church to become "Dangerously Christian!" (Len’s Sweet’s phrase).

Who would have ever thought that going to church would be dangerous? But it has become exactly that in some places. Simon Loh, a pastor at Faith Assembly of God in Singapore, visited a hospital to pray with a church member who had contracted SARS. Soon thereafter, Loh discovered that he, too, had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Methodist

Subversive Christianity Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 30, 2020

This is Talk 1 in a 13 talk series from Colossians. Alternative philosophies, learning thankfulness, a letter to our church.

I’d like to read to you a letter written from prison written in 2004. From a father to a son …. “Hi my boy. Thankyou for coming to see me. It made me feel so good to see you that it hurt because I really do miss you. I am proud of you, Nolan. Please be good at school and listen to your mother, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Robot Christians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 4, 2025

In this sermon I will be preaching on the warning God gave to the church at Ephesus, “NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE SOMEWHAT AGAINST THEE.”

Have you ever had someone come to you and say, “I need to talk to you, I have something against you that I want to discuss with you.” This is exactly what the Lord said to the church at Ephesus. “NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE SOMEWHAT AGAINST THEE.” Let’s look at what the Lord had against this church, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In The Church Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 29, 2002

adapted from Steve Higgs at Merridian Christian

Peace in the church, Live @ peace series Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ April 28 2002 It is not our first instinct to accept those that are different than us. This is illustrated the best in Junior High School. Have you ever noticed that junior highers have a label or description for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit-Filled Christian

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

. We want to be a Spirit-filled church. Since this church, like every church, is made up of people, the only way that we can be a Spirit-filled church is if we have Spirit-filled people. But what exactly does that mean?

January 18, 2004 Ephesians 5:18 ¡§The Spirit-filled Christian¡¨ INTRODUCTION Let¡¦s try a little experiment. I¡¦m going to mention some events or players in past and present day history, and you see what comes to mind as I say these things. Here we go: „X the death of Princess Diana „X ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Soft And Effeminate Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2004

Sometimes love is pointed and hurts.

A SOFT AND EFFEMINATE CHRISTIANITY HORATIUS BONAR ON BIBLICAL REPROOF AND CORRECTION - Circa 1890 "There is some danger of falling into a soft and effeminate Christianity, under the plea of a lofty and ethereal theology. Christianity was born for endurance; not an exotic, but a hardy plant, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

All true believers have God’s glory within, no matter what they may look like on the outside. Christian unity is not based on the external, but the internal. The very Spirit of God within us.

How important is unity in our individual lives? How important is unity in our church? Jesus had a lot to say about the importance of unity. If Christians cannot be unified, then we are not approaching one another in love. And we cannot be a good witness for Christ if we are bickering with one ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24

Denomination: Christian Church