Sermons on Church Growth And Development:

A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

This is a message that takes a look at unity, diversity and maturity in the body of Christ.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Unity of the Church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: A man had the misfortune of being stranded on a deserted island. To make the best of it he puts his talents to use and built a small town. Several years later, he was finally rescued when a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Loving Church Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009

What is church? If I asked you that question this morning how would you answer? In just one word – what would you say? Boring, irrelevant, out of date, hypocritical – or would you say that it is a place of joy, hope, love, companionship, caring?

On Sunday 31 May – which was Pentecost Sunday, the BBC showed a service from Kingsgate Community Church in Peterborough. It’s quite a large, dynamic, vibrant church and they were holding a baptismal service. The following day, Chris Moyles, who is a Radio 1 DJ who presents the breakfast show ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:20 When was the last time that you heard someone going on about how great church was last week. • They were filled with joy, There was a sense of excitement, • The Spirit was moving • And it felt like everyone there had made a connection with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity Romans 14:1-13 October 4, 2015 A man died and met St Peter at the gate. Peter asked, “Would you like a tour?” The man said, “Sure.” So, Peter led the man down a long hall with many doors. They stopped at the first door and Peter opened it and said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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 Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020

A Church pleasing to God

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for which ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To The Church Of Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 4, 2024

Both of the letters to Thessalonica address issues many churches face today such as how to be blameless, keeping the marriage bed pure, believing in but one God, handling persecution God’s way, should those able to do so work and many more topics!

Thessalonians 1 & 2 Thessalonians Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During Roman rule (167 BC to Ad 395) Thessalonica functioned as one of the most important cities in all of Macedonia. The city was founded by king Cassander who solidified twenty-six villages in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Idea Of Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2011

Church Consultants probably wouldn’t have started a church like God did... but His worked. How can we do Church today like He did back then?

How many of you have ever read the magazine called “Reminisce”? Several years ago there was an article in that magazine by a woman who told of her father having returned from the war. He, like many men, wanted to buy tools for his worksho, and one of the tools he wanted was a drill press. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As The Church

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jan 23, 2015

We can't be the church as individuals, yet in the American church today many have the mentality of being lone rangers. If we are going to be the church that God intended we must be committed to the church and to each other.

Living As The Church Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO: Have you ever read the Gospels and looked for the church? If you haven’t you should try it sometime. But I can tell you that you will not find much about church in the Gospels. Mark, Luke, and John don’t even mention the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Life's Problems Together Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004

You don’t find this kind of closeness and support in every church today -- but in the early church, everyone was serious about doing life together, no matter what. How can we develop that in our church? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

*NOTE: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the outline containing the "Fortify Your Faith" , etc. in this sermon. Please see "The Purpose Driven Church" (Zondervan, 1995) for more info. Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Part 1: God Won’t Do It Without You: Discovering Your Irreplaceable Role - Ephesians 4:11-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 22, 2026

Ephesians 4 says every believer is a “joint of supply”—a vital channel of God’s grace to others. Sit on the sidelines and the whole body suffers. Step in, and you help the church attain “the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. God’s Purpose Statement for Your Church If you were asked to draft a purpose statement for your church, what would you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Momentum

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

This is the second in a series of three sermons taken from Wayne Schmidt's book, "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum" as it related to us moving from a rented facility toward the purchase of a dedicated worship facility.

Momentum Scripture: Joshua 3 The momentum is building - no pun intended. Can you feel it? Today, we’re going to talk about momentum. Here’s a definition of momentum from Wikpedia: In classical mechanics, linear momentum or translational momentum is the product of the mass and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Redeemed Church Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 30, 2018

St.Paul wrote this epistle to the believers at Ephesus. He mentioned the importance of the believers and their role in the Church. God has called all of us, he has bestowed with special blessings and talents to us. Every one is unique in the Church.

Ephesians 4:11-16. Church Endeavor. Introduction: St. Paul wrote this epistle to the believers at Ephesus. He mentioned the importance of the believers and their role in the Church. God has called all of us, he has bestowed with special blessings and talents to us. Everyone is unique in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-17

Denomination: Methodist

His Church Series

Contributed by Darrel Brandon on Aug 31, 2006

To be holy is to be His. His church is made up of those who are His. Within any Christian church, we will find examples of faithfulness, fellowship, forgiveness and friendship.

HIS CHURCH Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION: As you may know, I am not a movie-watcher. I get too fidgety before the movie is over. Maybe I’m ADD or something; I don’t know. But there is a handful of movies I have enjoyed. My favorite movie is Dunston Checks In. I want to play a clip from that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ