Sermons on Church Closing:

Slammed Doors

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2014

Friend, we need fortitude to hang on to God and wait for Him! I repeat fortitude!

Slammed doors! Revelation 3:8”I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” Have you had doors slammed on your face? I have had many, many, many, so much ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

If you knew you had only 30 days left to live, what would you change?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is imperative (not just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1, Philippians 3:10-14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Draw Closer To God.

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 12, 2016

renewing your mind

How easy it is for the devil to get our minds and thoughts off track, thinking about things we should not. This is why our minds need to be saturated and fortified by the Word of God. If what you are thinking about is what is right, you cannot be thinking about what is wrong. Our mind is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 10:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 6, 2022

• How intimate are we to God? • How familiar are we with regards to God? • Familiarity is different from Intimacy. • Familiarity has something to do with knowing God through a story. • Intimacy has something to do with our experience of God.

3 STEPS TO INTIMACY WITH GOD: 1. HEARING GOD’S VOICE. a. ...If a man hear my voice. b. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. c. Hebrews 3:15 While it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. 2. OPENING OUR ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Being Called Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 5, 2018

This sermon is going to focus on the benefits of prayer and the fact that God is willing and able to help us navigate life far better than we can!

Being Called into His Presence Luke 18:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If you got invited to meet and have exclusive access for a day to an influential evangelist like Rick Warren, James Dobson, Franklin Graham, Bill Hybels, J. D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer or J.I. Packer; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Church Of Supernatural Signs

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

keys to a powerful church

Intro: we all are familiar with signs, everyday signs are part of our lives. Stop signs, yield signs, speed limit signs, signs that advertise, signs that warn. During the 60’s people held up peace signs. There are protest signs, and at football games people hold up signs that show support of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Men And A Church – Now What Is The Result? – 3rd Letter Of John Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 24, 2024

The Apostle John wrote to his close friend Gaius, and in this short letter we read of a close friend, a wicked man, and an excellent example of a Christian testimony. They are the three men in this letter. I hope you find this instructive.

THREE MEN AND A CHURCH – NOW WHAT IS THE RESULT? – 3rd LETTER OF JOHN Here are three glimpses of a church that could be any church but it is specific to the little group where Gaius was fellowshipping. We are going to look at three men mentioned in John’s letter to that church synonymous to ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:6-8, Acts 19:29, Acts 20:4, 1 Corinthians 1:14, Romans 16:23, 2 John 1:4, 3 John 1:1-5, 3 John 1:9-11, Jude 1:8, Jude 1:12-13, Jude 1:19, 3 John 1:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Under Pressure

Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004

How should Believers live in a world hostile to God? We find some answers in the closing verses of James.

James 5:7-20 “Christians Under Pressure” INTRODUCTION It wasn’t long after his birth that Jesus first experienced hostility (i.e. Herod in Matthew 2:13-23). In our generation we are seeing Christians experiencing hostility around the globe (e.g. Churches in Indonesia). There is an element to the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: *other

Blessed Ignorance, Jesus Is Mine Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 9, 2003

We claim to know too much, as we want to make ourselves elite, we want to close off new ideas. Know nothing but the servant heart (a sermon for deacon ordination).

The psalmist says, “He has put a new song in my mouth.” And so I took that very literally and composed a new song for church today. Do you want to hear me sing it? It’s called, “Blessed ignorance, Jesus is mine” You say you don’t think you know that one? You say you think I got that wrong? ...read more

Scripture: John 7:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Philadelphia: A Committed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Philadelphia

The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Being At Church And Not In Church

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 12, 2004

This sermon deals with how we sometimes miss what God has for us by not attending church or when we do attend, we don’t worship like we ought to.

The Danger Of Being Church At And Not In Church Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Churches Of Revelation - The Corrupt Church And The Dead Church

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 27, 2019

This is a sermon about the corrupt church of Thyatira and the dead church of Sardis, in a series about the churches of the Book of Revelation.

CATM Sermon - October 27, 2019 - The Churches of Revelation - Thyatira and Sardis So far we have looked at 3 of the 7 churches in the book of Revelation. We’ve seen a pattern in the way Jesus communicates to the churches. That pattern is that Jesus begins with gratitude and even praise to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-28, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Church Or His Church

Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001

What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Bury The Church Or Better The Church

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

BURY THE CHURCH OR BETTER THE CHURCH

Illustration: Years ago in a small quiet community, it was the tradition that when someone died that the pastor would go to the church and ring the church bell three times. This was how the little town would know when someone passed away. So one Sunday afternoon, the pastor of the little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Working Church Is A Healthy Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing the power, honor, and health of the church through active participation and spiritual nourishment from God's Word.

Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful gathering of believers. Isn't it wonderful to be here, in the house of our Lord, surrounded by brothers and sisters in Christ, ready to receive His Word? I am so glad you have chosen to be here today, to share in this time of fellowship and learning. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Topics: Church Anniversary