Sermons on Church Division:

The Scattered Church Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 30, 2021

The past year has seen the church "scattered" from our traditional routines and practices. What do we do now?

The Scattered Church Following the Spirit / Samaritans; Simon the magician converts; Philip (evangelist) / Acts 8:1–25   • Lots of changes in this COVID era and what is becoming the post-COVID world. • How we work, go to the dr., shop, visit with folks, go to school, even “go to church” has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4, Acts 8:5-8, Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fallen Church. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

Today, Iam going to address a critical issue affecting many churches these days, the danger of becoming a fallen church.

Today, Iam going to address a critical issue affecting many churches these days, the danger of becoming a fallen church. In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus Christ rebukes the church in Laodicea, warning them of the consequences of their spiritual complacency. Let's examine the characteristics of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 2:42

Opposition To The Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 6, 2021

Society loves the world more than they love God.

OPPOSITION TO THE CHURCH 2nd COR 2: 11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 1John 2: 15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live In The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 30, 2023

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#4] LIVE IN THE CHURCH 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: I love how the Holy Spirit builds this book of the Bible. We are told to live in hope because of our salvation. We have been born again and therefore it should cause us to live in holiness. The only way we can live our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort For The Church

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 29, 2024

Paul discusses the Rapture of the Church of Jesus Christ. Paul lets them know that the coming of Jesus is not an event that should bring fear to the hearts of believers, but an event that should comfort them.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18(NKJV) COMFORT FOR THE CHURCH June 29, 2024 In this letter, Paul confronts the doubts of the young Thessalonian congregation; challenges them to a closer and cleaner walk with the Lord and He answers the questions they have about several areas of the faith. Among the topics ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Architecture Of The Church

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 24, 2023

Jesus establishes Peter as the first building block of the Church upon his confession that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, have that same opportunity to become a building stone in the Church.

CHURCH! THAT WORD, ALONE, BRINGS ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS AND UNDERSTANDINGS. I HAVE HEARD IT DESCRIBED AS JUST A BUILDING OR AS A PLACE CHRISTIANS GO ON SUNDAY. PERHAPS, THOSE DEEPER IN FAITH WOULD CALL IT A GROUP OF BELIEVERS. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS OF WHAT “CHURCH” MEANS TO US. IF WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Church Is A Temple

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2023

What's the foundation of the church? What did the cross do for the nations? Let's find out in Ephesians 2.

What is the bedrock that the church is built upon? What did the cross do for the nations? Paul answers these questions in Ephesians 2. Let’s begin by asking, what were we like in the past? At one time you were like a dead person because of the things you did wrong and your offenses against God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022

When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Church On Fire

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

There is nothing more pathetic than a drowsy and lethargic church. When a church loses its fervor for Christ, it ceases to be an organism and becomes merely an organization.

A CHURCH ON FIRE 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Scripture Text: Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Introduction: Many of us love an open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Type Of Church

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: GOD meant us to be His Body from the start. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare Old and New Testament and see the church in both. IV. TEXT: Compare: Nehemiah 8:12 (New Living Translation, Secon

I. EXORDIUM: GOD meant us to be His Body from the start. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare Old and New Testament and see the church in both. IV. TEXT: Compare: Nehemiah 8:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So the people went away to eat and drink at a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Unity Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A series from Ephesians 4 about unity in the church.

Ephesians 4:1-3 February 3, 2013 I’m not sure if you knew that today is Super Bowl Sunday. Or as some are calling this the “Har-Bowl.” I’m stuck with a dilemma. You see, the pregame show started at 9 a.m. That means they will talk about this game for 9.5 hours before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

No Place In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017

In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Emergent Church

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 27, 2016

Exploring the dangers of the post-modern Emergent Church movement

The Dangers of the Emergent Church Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Boundless Church

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Apr 14, 2022

The church was given to us by the mighty hands of the Father in heaven, and as we navigated through the scriptures we see the glorious unlimited grace poured out from generation to generation to perfect the people of God through the Father's mercy and unmerited favor.

SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 2:1-5 KJV I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.2 Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.3 And, behold, the angel ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At The Crossroads

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 2

THE CHURCH AT THE CROSSROADS (REVELATION 2) "Which way to town?" the stranger asked. The local resident pointed to the right. "And how long will it take to get there?" The native stared at the stranger intently and shrugged. "I know you can hear me!" the stranger ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible