Sermons on Church Gathering:

The Church: The Flock Of God Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

AN IMAGE THAT IS FREQUENTLY USED TO DESCRIBE CHRIST'S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS CHURCH IS THAT OF THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP.

THE CHURCH: THE FLOCK OF GOD ACTS 20:25-32 FEBRUARY 10, 2019 AN IMAGE IN THE BIBLE THAT DESCRIBES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JESUS AND HIS PEOPLE THAT BRINGS COMFORT TO SO MANY PEOPLE IS THAT OF BEING THE GOOD SHEPHERD. MANY CHURCHS WITH STAINED LASS WINDOWS WILL OFTEN HAVE AT LEAST ONE PICTURING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Church Servants Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

Three aspects of deacons

Text: 1 Tim 3:8-13, Title: Humble Church Servants, Date/Place: 4.22.18, WHBC, AM A. Opening illustration: “The world may assess a man’s greatness by the number of people whom he controls and who are at his beck and call; or by his intellectual standing and academic eminence; or by the number of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's First Miracle Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

The Church experiences the miraculous to validate the message.

"FIRSTS” IN THE CHURCH. The Book of Acts is the record of the “first” experiences of the Church. We have studied the first Gospel sermon preached by Peter, the first invitation given, the first salvations experienced, the first baptisms, and the first commitments of the Church. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamum: The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 2:12- “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of Him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.” 1. When the GLORIFIED Christ first appeared to John, the apostle said that He had a “sharp double- edged sword protruding from His mouth”- Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church The Way It Ought To Be

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

From the moment this church came to be, the people were fired up. They were exhibiting the critical characteristics of a healthy church. They were doing church the way Christ intended it to be done. The church was alive.

Church The Way It Ought To Be Acts 2:42-47 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 22, 2000 Grand Opening Service Introduction: This truly is a day for celebration. Those of us who make up the Pico Canyon team has been looking forward to this day for two years. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Healing Church - Words Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2023

Words our words carry the power to create a positive environment or a negative environment. Words create worlds – yes- the world’s around us are created by our words. What do your words sound like each day?

Series: “The Healing Church 2023” Sermon #2: Healing Church – Words Thesis: Words our words carry the power to create a positive environment or a negative environment. Words create worlds – yes- the world’s around us are created by our words. What do your words sound like each day? ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Philippians 2:1-5, Philippians 2:14-15, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First European Church Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 16, 2005

Part 1 of a series on Philippians, this message describes Paul’s first visit to Philippi.

The First European Church Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church Today we’re going to start a series on Philippians. We will study Paul’s letter to the Philippian church verse by verse. First, let’s look at where the letter to the Philippians fits in the New Testament. It is easy to divide the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church On The Edge Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 20, 2005

What the church needs to be on the edge of. we do nt worship the place we meet but we can worship at the place we meet.

Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge Last week we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the place we meet at but we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Roles Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

This is among the most controversial sections in the Bible. Paul appears on the surface to be against women, but if you look at the context there is much more here - and more important issues than how we dress and act.

There is no doubt that 1 Timothy 2 is among the most controversial passages of Paul’s writings. In this chapter it appears as if Paul calls men to pray and women to shut up - while dressed in sackcloth and ashes - staying home barefoot and pregnant. Although it is short - only 15 verses - it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Incredible Shrinking Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

I have heard it said that Baptists favorite book in the Bible is the Book of Numbers. We are always looking for nickels, numbers and noses. Or is it bodies, buildings and budgets…or people, properties and payola? Too often, we seek more! But Jesus lost

John 6:60-71 The Incredible Shrinking Church I have heard it said that Baptists favorite book in the Bible is the Book of Numbers. We are always looking for nickels, numbers and noses. Or is it bodies, buildings and budgets…or people, properties and payola. Regardless, I think you get ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

What-A-Church Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Dec 21, 2010

Paul really loved the church of Thessalonica, this young church was doing many things right this sermon looks at a few of them.

What A Church… 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 http://www.pastorpete.org INTRO: I have been focusing on the book of 1 Thessalonians in my daily study for the past few months and I am continually amazed at the depth and the richness of this book. One of the things that I love about this book of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

The End Of The Church Age

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

There is no doubt in a reasonable thinking persons mind that we’re surely in the last days of this Church age.

NEAR THE END OF THE AGE: There is no doubt in a reasonable thinking persons mind that we’re surely in the last days of this Church age. Listen as I read today’s text Genesis 6:1-6:13 1And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In The Midst Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Austin on Dec 8, 2021

Christ is to be the reason and the center of the church. Christ is the center of the church and it's mission.

CHRIST IN THE MIDST Illustrations Years ago a tornado destroyed a little church on the coast of England. The congregation was too poor to replace it. One day a representative of the British Admiralty called on the local minister. The official inquired if his people planned to rebuild. The pastor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Ethics In The Church Today

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013

The goal of ethics is to develop a body of moral standards on which the church can draw so that it can successfully respond to the many moral challenges it faces in all societies. Moral character development should be seen as primary importance both fo

Ethics In The Church Today Ephesians 1:22-23 - And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2023

In Acts 12. we see the power that's at our disposal if we will seek God in intercessory prayer. Peter was going to be executed the next morning, but because Christians prayed, God sent an angel. He'll do it today if we pray! This message will preach!

THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHERE JESUS WAS BORN 1. A backwoods Texan asked a woman to marry him and she said, “We can’t get married unless you’re a Christian.” So he went to a Catholic church and said he wanted to join. 2. The priest said, “Well, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God