Sermons on Church Health:

Pentecost - A Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 8, 2023

The Day of PENTECOST finally arrived. The company of believers were still together in the upper room....

September 09, 2023 There were 3 feasts on the Jewish Calendar, known as the Pilgrim Feasts, that required all able-bodied men to go to Jerusalem: • Passover – Comes at the beginning of the “Feast of Unleavened Bread,” which lasts for 7 days – celebrating the liberation of the Israelites from ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Acts 1:6-8, Acts 2:14-36, Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Church And Its Role

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

The church should be a vitally important part of your life.

I. The authority of the church. (vs. 3) A. Supported by the Holy Spirit 1. The church’s actions should be led by the Spirit. (v.28) 2. God moves through His church. 3. This factor should not be ignored. 4. Do not become over individualized that we ignore the work of the church by God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Church Life Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Regularly gathering together as a church is essential for our growth, unity, and purpose, as well as for worshiping God and carrying out the mission of the Gospel.

Today, we're going to talk about the need for church life. You might have noticed that church attendance sometimes goes down, but that doesn't mean we should give up on it. In fact, we need each other more than ever to grow in our faith and make a difference in the world. To help us understand this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18, Hebrews 10:25

Topics: Community Worship, Spiritual Growth, Fellowship, Biblical Teachings

Marks Of A Renewed Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

How can revival take place when the church is dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Such is the state of affairs of the churches today.

Opening illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. “Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!” it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire burning. The bishop was also interested in the sign directly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Election Of Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 27, 2024

Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level from local congregation to the international forums. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple position to the highest rank. God hates.

Theme: Election in the Church Text: Acts 1:15-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his Love endures forever. Introduction: Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple nomination to the highest positions. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Methodist

Addressing Sin In The Church

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus has just told the Parable of the Good Shepherd. The shepherd goes after the straying sheep. Then Jesus spells out what WE need to do when we see a member of our church falling into sin and straying.

INTRODUCTION We sometimes hurt people. I can think of times when I’ve hurt people. And people sometimes hurt us. I can think of times when I’ve been hurt. It happens in families, in workplaces and in churches. There was a time when Paul was planning to visit the church in Corinth. But he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The First Church Of Noah

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 6, 2025

First we compare Noah’s Ark to modern churches and then observe 7 details about the Ark which are revelations about the Church of Jesus Christ and our salvation.

THE FIRST CHURCH OF NOAH 1 Pet. 3:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this elderly couple. They were having a terrible time with their memory. They went to the doctor. He instructed them to start writing down everything they were doing so they wouldn’t forget. 2. The next night, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-21, 2 Peter 3:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Church Fueled By Prayer

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Prayer unlocks personal and churchwide renewal, bringing God’s transforming power to impossible situations and turning hearts and nations toward Christ.

Introduction — When It Feels Like No One Is Listening Dr. Ralph D. Nichols of the University of Minnesota once spoke at a high school commencement when chaos broke out—crying babies, restless children, a small boy galloping up and down the aisle. Nichols tried every speaker’s trick to regain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Acts 4:3, Acts 12:1-5, Romans 8:15, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Finding Refuge In The Church SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A Church should be a city of refuge for those who are hurting and in need.

Today, we gather here to dedicate this building to God. After meeting in schools for over eight years, we are grateful that God has provided us with this place. As we complete the necessary work to fully occupy this building, we want to set it apart for a special purpose - as a house of God for ...read more

Topics: Church, Body Of Christ

Peter & The Early Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To inspire the congregation to learn from Peter's faith and courage, and to become builders of the church, open to God's divine plan, just as he was.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Acts, focusing on the adventures and exploits of that rock-solid disciple, Peter. His role in the early church was monumental and his life-changing experience at Pentecost is something that continues to inspire us today. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Topics: Peter, Early Church

When The Church Is On Trial PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

God tests and refines us through our trials, ultimately leading us to a place of abundance, and we should trust in His promises and provision.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we gather here to explore the depth of God's assurance to us from Psalm 66:10, "For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver." This divine promise provides a solid foundation for our faith, reminding us that God will provide for our needs, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10

Topics: Lord's Provision

Overcoming Cliques In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.

Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28

Topics: Exclusivity, Inclusivity, Cliques

The Church Was Born On Pentecost Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the significance of Pentecost as the birth of the church and emphasizes the church's mission to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Birthdays are a big deal. And, some birthdays are a bigger deal than others. Like first birthdays for instance… That’s a milestone no one wants to miss. And yet for some reason, many of us just seem to blow right past the actual birth of the church. Sure, we all know about the birth of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Topics: Pentecost, Church Birth, Gospel Proclamation

Does God Want Us Rich And Healthy?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2009

Get a prosperous soul and let God decide if your life will match it or be given something better.

If you listen to many of the TV and radio preachers you would think that Christ is the dispenser of the American dream. Indeed, God’s throne seems to be a celestial Las Vegas where instead of spinning a wheel your prayers are like rolling dice. If you roll the right number God drops money, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31-40, 3 John 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Tips On Being A Callcenter Agent

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015

Tips on being a callcenter agent on a CHRISTian's perspective

Tips on being a callcenter agent 1. Top priority: 6-8 hrs. Of sleep per day. If you like to reach your quota, first reach your quota of sleep. Make sure you are always at peak level w/ energy left. 2. Healthy foods/diet only - avoid junk food, eat only foods that are essential for energy, stay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal