Sermons on Church Correction:

The Church Of Tolerance

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2006

In our society today, tolerance is considered a virtue. But our definition of it has changed - and accepting and even applauding any and every practice will weaken and pollute our lives. Learn how to safeguard your church and your life from compromise.

When I read verses 18-29 I picture a church in turmoil - a good church with good people that has been infiltrated with those who would exploit weakness and draw off believers into immorality. The good people stand by and watch - and mourn. The church in Thyatira was small - and sometimes in a small ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Victorious Church!

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 17, 2006

Being a Christian is no guarantee for victory, we must follow God’s recipe for success.

"But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ..." 2Cor2:12 You ever feel like your Christian life is full of defeat and setback? When things are going wrong it’s easy to point things out. But to have victory in your marriage, your church, at work or school takes two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, Acts 2:43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision Of The Church

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Jan 17, 2006

I grew up thinking that Jesus must be emabarassed with this thing called church. The hypocrisy and fakiness led me to want to see something different. This sermon is my personal understanding of what i wanted the church to be.

Loving the Church powerpoint available at coolguybri@verizon.net There is a word that brings a lot of emotion when used. To some people it is a bad word and thoughts associated with it are pain, politics, division, hurt and disappointment. That same word, to others brings to mind absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Being The Church!

Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006

A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocrites In The Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

dealing with hypocrisy

“Hypocrites in the Church” Matthew 23 2/8.98 Intro: Have you ever noticed how some people always have an excuse for not coming to church? I found a solution for this: No Cop-Out Sunday. Read Article. Probably the number one reason people give for not coming to church is “There are too many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reason For The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 7, 2006

Some reasons God established the church.

The Reason for the Church Matt. 28:18-20 Mt. Bethel MBC September 26, 1999 I. God’s Eternal Purpose A. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” B. Rev. 4:11 “Thou are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Zoo

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 26, 2005

THE LOCAL ZOO IS NOT THE ONLY ZOO I HAVE BEEN TO, I HAVE BEEN TO THE CHURCH ZOO.

MATTHEW 7:15-20 LETS READ INTRO. BEFORE I PREACH ON THE CHURCH ZOO LETS NOTICE THE TWO"S FOUND IN THIS CHAPTER A. MAT.7:13 TWO GATES -STRAIT AND WIDE. B. MAT.7:13-14 TWO WAYS-BROAD AND NARROW. C. MAT.7:13-14 TWO CLASSES-MANY AND FEW. D. MAT.7:17 TWO TREES-GOOD AND CORRUPT. E. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Church In Laodicea

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 29, 2005

What was said to the Church in Laodicea - the seventh of the seven churches - and what it might mean for us today.

Laodicea was a very, very wealthy city, founded by Antiochus II and named after his wife Laodice. The city was strategically located, where three major roads converged, so it was highly commercial. It was well known for its banking industry, its manufacture of black wool, and a medical school ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Busy Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2005

How does busyness hurt our ability to witness for Jesus? How does ministry sometimes change our focus from loving the Messiah? Learn how to avoid the trap of busyness from Jesus’ critique of the Ephesian church.

I do some writing professionally. I haven’t had much published - but it’s a craft I care about and work on seriously. One of the best tools a writer has is not spell check - but gut check. By that I mean a critique group. A critique group reads what you’ve written - gives you some things they like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Church Membership

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon about what it means to be a "church member."

Church Membership Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18, Romans 12:4-5 Intro: As Christians our flesh has been crucified with its affections and lusts with Christ at Calvary, and the old man of sin is dead (Romans 6:6). Furthermore, we have been married to another and made part of his body, the body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of The Church

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 17, 2003

The glory of God carries a sound and that sound has a message. The church must have a different sound than the world. What is the sound and message of the Church of God?

1 Corinthians 14:7 – 8 1 Samuel 4:1 – 11; 7:2 – 11 I believe that everyone here will agree that every sound carries some sort of message. For instance, if your teenage child slams the door of his/her room, it carries the message of someone that is angry. Or, if you asked your children to wash the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Normal" Church

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

"Normal" means "conforming to a standard". The Standard for our churches ought to be the Lord Jesus Christ. The church at Jerusalem gives us an excellent blueprint for how a church ought to be.

INTRODUCTION: God wants every church to be a “normal” church. What is normal? Webster’s dictionary says, “conforming to a standard.” God has given the standard for His church. When we compare the church in the book of Acts with our churches today, we fall so far short of God’s standard. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

An International Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 20, 2003

Corinth is a church with great resources, both material and spiritual, but it’s also a church with great responsibilities. It needs to recognise that it’s part of a world wide church and express that membership materially. And it needs to be on guard agai

We tend to think of the world today as shrinking, getting smaller and smaller. For example, last week, Di and I boarded a plane in Melbourne and 2 hours later we were throwing off our jumpers and getting ready for a swim in the pool at Noosa. You can get on a plane this afternoon and by tomorrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 27, 2003

What is the rapture and how should we live in light of the coming rapture?

Text: I Thessalonians 4: 13- 5:11 Title: The rapture of the church. Introduction The next two great events in the history of the church are; 1.The end-time revival 2.The rapture of the church. The word “rapture” is not found in the bible. The word rapture is a translation of the Latin word ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003

This message was preached during a Month of Missions emphasis and illustrates the need for awareness among evangelicals regarding those who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.

Jesus, Hope of the Nations “The Persecuted Church” Month of Missions - 2003 Various Scripture Texts – © Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) John 15:20 (NIV) “Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Baptist