Sermons on Church Decline:

The Danger Of Forgetting God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

Failing to pass faith to the next generation leads to spiritual decline and bondage.

THE DANGER OF FORGETTING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 2 Key verse: Judges 2:10 (KJV) “And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Go To Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009

A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

New Church Policies

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 16: 1 – 21

Jeremiah 16: 1 – 21 New church policies 1 The word of the LORD also came to me, saying, 2 “You shall not take a wife, nor shall you have sons or daughters in this place.” 3 For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters who are born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bore ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hosw To Be A Member Of The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 5, 2015

There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?”

TITLE: HOW TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-19 There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?” It was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In The Next Generation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025

Every generation is a new opportunity for the Church to continue the mission of Christ. The relevance and survival of the Church in the next generation depend on the spiritual foundation laid by today’s believers.

THE CHURCH IN THE NEXT GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 78:5-7 "For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of Ephesus, The Church That Had Left Their First Love Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 16, 2010

This is the 1st message from the book of Revelation. It focuses upon the letter Jesus sent by John to the church at Ephesus. Here was a church that had at one time loved the LORD with their all but in about 40 years that love had disappeared.

Sermons from the Book of Revelation: 04/11/2010 Sermon #1: The Church at Ephesus: The Church That Had Lost Its First Love: Scripture Ref: Revelation 2:1-7 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; ‘These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

America's Only Hope

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

The decline of America. America as it was, as it is now and America's only hope for the future

TITLE: America's Only Hope TEXT: Psalm 33:12-18 INTRO: America's beginning was different from all other nations. Christopher Columbus had discovered a new land and when settlers began to come here, they were looking for a new life, with new opportunities in a land where they could be free from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Church Success Strategies

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 5, 2001

Proven Success Strategies For New Church Plants

Planting a new church is proving to be the most effective and cost efficient way of reaching the unchurched and fulfilling the Great Commission. Between 2000-2020 an estimated 600,000 churches will be planted. Yet there are fewer churches per person in the US than there were in 1906. According to a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 15:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bible-Driven Church

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

What is the real purpose and meaning behind the Church and behind being left in this world once Jesus Christ has become our Savior and our Lord?

A Bible-Driven Church Colossians 1:25 It is not at all uncommon to hear someone say that they love the church they found because the people there are so nice and because the pastor is so easy to understand. What we do not hear people saying much is that they love their church because the people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2005

The makeover for a house comes from Hollywood, but the makeover for a home comes from heaven! The declining life of children translates into a declining culture of life! We must provide a godly home for the sake of our children!

3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Remember last week I ask - have you ever prayer a prayer like this, “God, I just commit my child to your safe keeping”? The Pastor’s Cat… Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Church Membership?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2010

Is church membership a biblical idea? Why should one identify themselves with a local body of believers?

There was a time when the role of the pastor and the place of the church were respected. A pastor was a person who was held in high esteem in the community just by virtue of his position, and the church was seem as an institution to respect. Those days, however, are gone. The church has fallen on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamum - The Compromizing Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 10, 2003

The inland city of Pergamum was located about fifty-five miles north of Smyrna, along the fertile valley of the Caicus River. It was built on the southern slope of a hill that rises almost one thousand feet from the surrounding plain that provided both b

THE REVELATION OF JESUS PERGAMUM - THE COMPROMISING CHURCH Revelation 2: 12-17 The inland city of Pergamum was located about fifty-five miles north of Smyrna, along the fertile valley of the Caicus River. It was built on the southern slope of a hill that rises almost one thousand feet from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Can We Do For Our Country?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 18, 2015

God's Word shows us 4 things that can help: 1. Give glory to God (vs. 1-5). 2. Speak up about our Savior (vs. 6-11). 3. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 12-16 & 19-20). 4. Remember our Redeemer (vs. 17).

What Can We Do for Our Country? Psalm 9:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 5, 2014 What's the biggest problem we have in our country today? -- There are so many to choose from, like the struggling economy. The good news Friday was the unemployment rate went down to 5.9%. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Types Of Church Members

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 24, 2010

What types of Church Members can we see in the 21st century church and identify in Biblical Principles? This message suggests 5 different types.

Types of Church Members Jude, Thessalonians, John, Corinthians, Ephesians, Peter * Last Sunday evening, as a part of our testimony time, we heard Bro. J.D. give an emotional word about being a ‘lost church member.’ I know from private discussion that he existed as a lost church member for many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Baptist