Sermons on Church Corruption:

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

Church 101 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

God’s template for church gatherings is straightforward. Let’s look at four focuses that describe what a church should accomplish internally, though not always all at once, but through its overall ministry.

Church 101 (Acts 2:40-47) 1. Sometimes people do not like to think too much: A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH FORGETS ITS FIRST LOVE? THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS IS OUR EXAMPLE.

The Church In Ephesus Text: Revelation 2:1-7 This morning I want to go back to the series I’ve been preaching on the last 6 weeks—“The Lord’s Church”. I hope you have enjoyed these lessons as much as I’ve enjoyed preparing them. I believe they have brought me back to “my roots”. They have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit And The Church Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 17, 2005

Pentecost is the Birthday of the Church. This sermon looks at what we were born for.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 15, 2005 Pentecost The Spirit and the Church Acts 1:1-11, 2:1-47 You may remember what I’ve been saying about how the Trinity is involved in the creation. How the Father and the Son work together to form the whole of creation, and how the Spirit, who is the ...read more

Denomination: *other

An Undivided Church Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 16, 2003

Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.

SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church In Pergamum Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003

The message to the church in Pergamum teaches us that we are not to be squeezed into the world’s mold.

Revelation 2:12-17 October 26 2003 The Church in Pergamum Do you remember the movie Liar, Liar? It is this story about a habitual liar played by Jim Carey. On his son’s birthday, the son’s birthday wish is that his dad would have to tell the truth. The wish comes true so that every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

The Early Church.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 2, 2003

With Peter being the spokesman for the 12 we watch the early church grow spiritually and courageous with its loyalty to Jesus.

The early church. Acts 5:11 -- 40. 12/03/03 In the early chapters of this book we see that the man Peter was a very prominent influence in the early church. Other Saints will become prominent as you read on such as Steven, Philip, and beginning in chapter 13 is the great apostle Paul. With Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Story Series

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 25, 2004

The story of the church following the Day of Pentecost told from the perspective of Cornelius.

A Church Story Many years ago there lived a young Italian man, who had been born into a noble and distinguished family. Upon reaching adulthood he entered the military, whether through enlistment or conscription is unclear, nonetheless, as a military man he did very well and eventually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

An Effective Church

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Unstoppable Church Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004

Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, Jesus has provided the church everything we need to accomplish His Will in this world.

How many of you here this morning have had someone close to you die? (raise hands) I don’t think there is another crisis in life quite like that one. When someone that you have spent your life with is taken away from you, there is a tremendous void, a gaping hole that for the rest of your life will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church And The Tribulation.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 29, 2004

Most of the church will go through the Tribulation Period.

The church and the tribulation. Matthew 7:13, 14 -- 21 -- 23. 05/30/04 I want to invite you to the book of Matthew chapter 7. I am going to be preaching on the subject of the church and the tribulation period. Now when I speak of the tribulation period I am speaking of the time Jesus speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With Attitude Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004

The church should have an attitude -- the attitude of awe on one side, and gladness on the other -- with sincerity holding them in balance.

I bet you are like me, in that you have a list of things to DO. Call the plumber, call the insurance agent, go by the grocery store, call your Mom, pick up the Dry Cleaners… In the Second Chapter of Acts, there is a wonderful description of a list of things churches are supposed to do. What I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sanctification Of The Church Series

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004

The church is to be a holy place, filled with holy people, fulfilling a holy task. Paul’s words on the church should be an inspiration to all.

Colossians 1:1-14 The Sanctification of the Church PLACE OF THE CHURCH (v.1,2) -LOCATION of the building (not important) -DEDICATION of the believer (what God looks at) PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH (v.3-5) -Commended for their faith -commended for their love -commended for their hope PURPOSE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist