Sermons on Church Controversy:

Marks Of The Faithful Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013

With what God has entrusted to us, are we faithful not only as individuals but as a church toward God. Are we willing to faithfully pursue Him and walk with Him no matter what! God put the church in the world; Satan tries to put the world in the church. Be faithful!

Opening illustration: I wonder what Christ or even the apostle Paul would say if they were to visit our churches today. What a beehive of activity! Committees, programs, entertainment without end. But worship is often downplayed, services are cut back, prayer meetings are eliminated. Some call ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 20, 2013

There is a process that God has for you to fulfill your purpose, but you need to cooperate with God because He has placed a seed of success inside of you.

Growing In The Local Church Philippian 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Reasons to grow spiritually: * Gives you authority over the enemy * Makes you tough * Allows you to discover your strengths ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Mission Statement Of The Church Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2013

Why did Jesus leave the church behind. We can worship Him and learn about him in heaven but there is one thing we can't do in heaven.

For those of you who have kids and can remember leaving their children alone, whether it was for an hour, an evening or a day you understand that the most important thing that you wanted to them to remember were your last words. “I love you, remember your homework”, “I love you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 27, 2013

God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial blessings

Giving In The Local Church "The last part of the person to convert is the wallet." - Herbert Kane. God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Practicing In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013

Exercise your spiritual gift so that the Body can be edified and encouraged

Practicing In The Local Church Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Charismatic

It's Not The Baptist's Church Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

All witnessing points to Jesus and away from ourselves

It’s Not the Baptist’s Church John 3:22-36 Rev. Mark A. Barber Last Week, we saw how Nicodemus was witnessed to by Jesus who knows the hearts of all people. The whole gospel is a witness to the person and work of Christ. We saw in the earlier sermon “How to be a Good ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 27, 2011

What is a 'healthy church'?

“CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH” Romans 12 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Broadalbin Baptist Church, April 10, 2011 Introduction: What is a 'healthy church'? It is NOT defined by size, wealth, demographics or facilities. It IS defined and determined by Character, Transformation and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

Peter calls the church Living Stones built on the foundation of Christ Jesus alone. We are both a building and a body. As a body we are living cells built upon the DNA (Divine Nature Attributes) of Jesus. We are called to unity and love for one another

“The Church of Saint Who” PRAYER FOR CHURCH BODY Now as we are praying. I want to ask us also to pray for our church. Pray that we as a people will learn to love God with all our hearts. Lord make us desperate for You. Pray that each of us will learn to love one another as Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

The Church That God Builds Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014

Jesus promised that He would build his church and Satan would not be able to stop it from growing. Satan and all his legions can storm out of the gates of hell to attack it, but they will not overpower it or destroy it or stop it from completing its mission.

Completing the Mission that Jesus Began The Church That God Builds Acts 2_41-47 The book of Acts is all about God “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” through the early churches. That mission was and is to seek and to save those who are lost. (Luke 19:10) Jesus promised that He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Sardis Church Of Christ

Contributed by Doug Conley on May 22, 2014

Are you clothed in white? What if you aren't? What will be your outcome?

(Rev. 3:1-6) I. Re 3:1 ¶ "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, A. In the context of these letters 1. The word “angel” means “messenger” a) Minister b) Evangelist 2. He who has a) Is speaking of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

The seven churches described in Revelation 2-3 are seven literal churches at the time that John the apostle was writing Revelation. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today.

The letter to the Church at Ephesus Reading Revelation 1:9-11 & 2:1-7 Most Christians today will accept that we are approaching the time when Jesus will return to this Earth. Many prophecies concerning this event have happened, and the present state of the world confirms that something drastic ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cure For The Common Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 8, 2012

Don't try to hide the fact you have quarrels and fights. Deal with the fact that there is divisions and disagreement. Divisions distract us. Learn the principles that can be the cure for the common church.

Intro: What is it that causes fights and quarrels or division? We see division in families, marriages, teams, governments, and of course churches? Why? Listen to what James the brother of Jesus has to say. James 4.1-3 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Aren’t they caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Churches Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 20 – 21

Luke 13: 20 – 21 A Tale of Two Churches 20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” The first Gospel written came from the pen of the apostle Matthew. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:20-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pergamos: A Warning To The Church

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 18, 2012

The message to the 7 churches of Revelation are as pertinent today as it was when it was written. We all should learn as the LORD points out the flaws in the Church that needs attention. Pray for our nation, as we desperately need the LORD!

2012.08.19.Sermon. Pergamos William Akehurst, HSWC No Compromise Faith. Keep pure and to God’s Word. The message to the 7 churches of Revelation are as pertinent today as it was when it was written. We all should learn as the LORD points out the flaws in the Church that needs attention. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Church Is Going To The Dogs

Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 7, 2012

This sermon teaches that all are loved by God and therefore the Church should reach out to everyone.

The Church is Going to the Dogs (Mark 7:24-37) Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist