Sermons on Church Contours:

The Communication Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Communication of the Church

Acts 13:14-39 The Communication of the Church I. The Preparation of the Gospel (14-16) Paul’s arrival in Antioch. A. The Synagogue - 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. - those hungry for truth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Constraint Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Constraint of the Church

Acts 15:1-12 The Constraint of the Church I. The Dispute for the Apostles 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up... A. The Origin of the Dispute - 5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Church Is Missional Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022

The focus of this sermon is that the church not only is about the sending short and long-term missionaries, but that the Church exists for missions and that every Christian is a missionary.

We have been going through a six-part series called The Nature of the Church. You may recall when I started the series I said that there were basically three aspects that help give definition to the church. I said the church was Christ initiated. The church is a spiritual community. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 4:34, John 20:21, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church Is A Community Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the idea that the Church is not simply a building where people gather, but it is a spiritual community of called out people of God who are commissioned to carry out His mission on earth.

Can anybody tell me what date it is today? The 25th. So what does that mean happened about a month ago? Christmas. You guys are sharp. Very good. It was Christmas a month ago. It is hard to believe. This week I was reflecting on some of the great gifts I received this past Christmas. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 1:22, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Corinthians 12:14, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

An Organized Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 13, 2022

There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized.

There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized. “God isn’t a God of disorder but of peace. Like in all the churches of God’s people” (1 Corinthians 14:33 CEB) What did God model as an example of His character ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

A Complaining Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2022

A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed.

A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed. “Soon the people began to complain about their hardship, and the Lord heard everything they said. Then the Lord’s anger blazed against them, and he sent a fire to rage among them, and he destroyed some of the people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Church Buildings?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 9, 2022

What lessons beside who is my neighbor can be found in the Woman at the Well narrative? Actually, quite a bit. This lesson is that Jesus was not in favor of a centralized building for worship. This restricted the LORD who was spirit and existed everywhere.

Church Buildings? John 4:7-42 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz New American Standard 1995 John 4:7 There *came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus *said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His adisciples had gone away into bthe city to buy food. 9 Therefore the aSamaritan woman *said to Him, “How is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Serving In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2022

The church is at its best when we are all following our calling.

SERVING IN THE CHURCH Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: C. Peter Wagner states in his book Your Spiritual Gifts on page 19: "Martin Luther permanently changed Christendom when he rediscovered the priesthood of all believers. Still, Lutheranism retained much of the clericalism of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Church As Community Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2022

A final message on the church using the phrase 'perichoresis.'

Connecting Community Acts 2:42-47 November 20, 2022 As I conclude my series on the church, I was thinking about what would be most helpful for us. I was thinking about a key word or words to propel us forward. What really struck me, was what we need to hear over and over and over again. Because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of A Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2023

The church of Ephesus had an impact on the city and surrounding area.

INTRODUCTION • Over the next six weeks, we will look at the church of Ephesus’s growth and development. • Interestingly enough, we will begin this series by spending our time in Acts 19. • In Acts 19, we will see the beginning of the church of Ephesus. • In Acts 19, we see Paul’s third missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To The Church Of Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 4, 2024

Both of the letters to Thessalonica address issues many churches face today such as how to be blameless, keeping the marriage bed pure, believing in but one God, handling persecution God’s way, should those able to do so work and many more topics!

Thessalonians 1 & 2 Thessalonians Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During Roman rule (167 BC to Ad 395) Thessalonica functioned as one of the most important cities in all of Macedonia. The city was founded by king Cassander who solidified twenty-six villages in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 29, 2025

This sermon looks at the establishment of the church and looks at what a firm foundation should look like. It should make you think "Am I doing my part"

Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals the foundation of the church and the assurance we have in Jesus’ promise. Let’s open our Bibles to Matthew 16:18. In this verse, Jesus makes a declaration: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Awakening Church

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

The Church must wake up from spiritual slumber and return to her apostolic foundations of prayer, power, purity, and proclamation.

THE AWAKENING CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:31-33 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11, Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 52:1-2, Joel 2:28, Revelation 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The early Church in the book of Acts was a spiritually alert, power-driven and unified body of believers. They were not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 9, 2025

Pentecost, as it is called in the Greek language for the Jewish Feast of Weeks, as celebrated 50 days after the resurrection gave birth to the church.

When you stop to think about it…what brought us here today. Now I don’t mean by plane, train, or automobile, but what things in our lives caused us to be gathered today, and each Sunday before and after today? We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are not here merely to fill a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Leviticus 23:15-17, Luke 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Luke 24:46-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 13, 2026

1. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ 2. The love of God 3. The fellowship of the Holy Spirit

THE BLESSING OF THE CHURCH 1. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ 2. The love of God 3. The fellowship of the Holy Spirit ********************** THE BLESSING OF THE CHURCH 2 Corinthians 13 : 14 14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal