Sermons on Church Death:

A Life Sustaining Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the third sermon of an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

INTRO Before I even begin preaching this morning I just want to say: There has never been a time that this verse has been so crucial as to our generation today! We are in the last days...and alot of the reason we even are still here today in this country is because we have not turned our backs on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

A New Look At The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006

What does God expect of His church?

The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Pergamos 3 Series

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jan 3, 2006

A powerful in-depth look into the message of Christ to the 7 churches of revelation.

The church of Pergamos Randall LaVere II We have been going through the letters to the seven churches. It is important to know that these letters are not dispensational letters, but they are indeed applicable letters to us in our everyday lives. This is the last testament of Christ to the church. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Charismatic

The First Church In Europe

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2016

The Holy Spirit barred Paul's way to the north and the south and it was then that Paul could look west to see the Man of Macedonia. He found the first Church in Europe whose leader was a woman, Lydia from Thyatira

Sermon Acts 16:6-34 My favourite book in the Old Testament is the Book of Proverbs and in the New Testament is the Book of Acts. The Book of Acts is written to Theophilus which means in Greek Lover of God from Theos meaning God and Phileo meaning love. What he a man who was Luke’s patron ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Anglican

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

Peace, The Church And Society

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 3, 2015

God will deal with the evil people of this world who do not repent and turn from their evil ways. We as members of the church are not to judge but are to be shepherds of the sheep, seekers of the lost, friends of sinners, the poor and broken-hearted.

“You have heard it said of old, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say unto you; do not resist the evil person. If he strikes you on the left, turn to him on the right”. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5 verses 38-39 not to contribute to further violence by retribution, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39

Denomination: Anglican

Secrets Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-42 Listen to this statement. “It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms; just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are These That Persecute The Church

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 23, 2022

Paul writes a letter to the church in Thessalonians about their problems that they were having, and in his writing he was informing them that judgement was coming.

Paul writes a letter to the church in Thessalonians about their problems that they were having, and in his writing he was informing them that judgement was coming. The purpose of judgment is to rectify injustices. You see the believers at Thessalonica were suffering fierce persecution and all kinds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Church On Mission - Going! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 8, 2025

Do you believe God called you just to study? To live in Vienna, to get a job, find a spouse, to have a family, to settle down, to live the good life or is there an even greater calling on your life?

I have recently been reading a book called, The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty written by a master violin maker - “a luthier.” The author described all that is involved in making a beautiful instrument visually and acoustically. He drew an analogy of the crafting of a violin to the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Laodicean Church #1 Series

Contributed by Manuel De Jesus Vela on Sep 2, 2004

This is the first of a 6 part series on the church of Laodicea.

Our topic for the next few weeks will be a Love Letter from Jesus ¡V otherwise known as the letter to the church in Laodicea. How many have ever received a love letter or perhaps have dedicated a poetic piece to that special someone? Why do we write such things; because we care, because we love, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14

Denomination: Adventist

The Church As A Devoted Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

Relationships Within The Church Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 30, 2002

How should believers relate to one another within the chruch? Relational answers are found in C.H.U.R.C.H.

Imagine that we are putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle. In turn we each put pieces into place; slowly the beauty of the picture begins to take shape. As we continue putting the puzzle together we talk about what it would be like to be a part of the scene before us. As the final pieces are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prescription For Church Unity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 29, 2003

It seems like there is a real danger for the church in that, the stronger a they hold to their beliefs, the greater the chance of disunity. There is such need for us, with our great beliefs that we hold dear, to talk about church unity.

Introduction: You may notice that during this time of the year that many of our men around the country are glued to the football games on television. College football is such a great part of American tradition. It all builds up to the bowl games at the end. That is what people are waiting for, to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Church God Will Bless

Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 11, 2001

This message focuses on following the model of the early church in order to be a church God will bless.

The Church God Will Bless By Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Acts 2:41-47 Several years ago in the movie Hoosiers, Gene Hackman played the part of Norman Dale, a former college coach with a tainted past who was hired to coach a rural high-school basketball team from Hickory, Indiana. Coach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Is "Church" A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 3, 2008

At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is.

I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.” At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is. I got a phone call from my buddy Roger this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational