Sermons on Church Is Hope Of The World:

Priority #2: Love The Church! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2026

Based on Philippians 1:1-8 - Encourages hearers to consider reasons to love the Church.

“PRIORITY #2: LOVE THE CHURCH” Philippians 1:1-8 FBCF – 1/18/26 JON DANIELS INTRO – Welcome to First Baptist Flora – a perfect church! No one here has any problems – no one here struggles in any area of their life – no one here has ever had a disagreement w/ anyone else in this church FAMILY – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges American Churches Face

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 14, 2022

Christianity in America (and in Europe) is declining. This sermon share three challenges that caused the decline and how we respond to them.

Thirty-four years ago, a church was born in Walnut Creek under the leadership of Pastor X. During those years, we faced many challenges, both internally and externally. But by the grace of God, we still exist today. That is why today, we want to thank God for His faithfulness. We say, "Thus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Timothy 3:1-4, Matthew 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Kicked Out Of Church

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2004

Lessons learned from Jesus’ rejection at Nazareth.

Jesus Kicked Out of Church Lk. 4:22-30 INTRO.: Can you imagine the Lord kicked out of Church? His home church, yet. But that’s exactly what happened. Jesus went to Nazareth to visit the town and the synagogue where He was reared. At first, His town folk listened to Him with great interest. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Shepherd And Church Unity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2013

The Council Fathers recognize the obstacles to human unity, and the key to bringing humans together under the leadership of the Good Shepherd.

Monday of 4th Week in Easter 2013 The Good Shepherd The prophet Isaiah complained, with the voice of God, “all we like sheep have gone astray.” This was truly said of the Hebrew people, and their Jewish descendants. Every time God rescued them from the results of their own bad ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020

Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sovereignty Of God In Church Growth

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026

When we think about church growth, it’s easy to focus on programs, strategies, or numbers on a chart. But the book of Acts invites us to see church growth in a very different light — as the sovereign work of God, moving powerfully through His Spirit.

“The Sovereignty of God in Church Growth” • Acts 2:47; • 1 Corinthians 3:6–7 • Psalm 127 • “Who really grows the church?” • Mention how people often attribute church growth to marketing, programs, or personalities. • But Scripture shows us: God is the one who gives the increase. When we think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In The Conquest - More Than Conquerors In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2018

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. If we are in Christ, if we have accepted Him as our Lord and Saviour we have no need to fear our past, our present or our future.

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. Hope in the Conquest of what? Hope in the Conquest of Sin; Hope in the Conquest of Death; and Hope in the Conquest of Fear. Our hope comes from being in a real relationship with Jesus, He has conquered the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37, Proverbs 3:5-6, Deuteronomy 32:4, Acts 10:34-36, John 15:9-13, Philippians 2:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

# 3 - Letter To The Church At Pergamos Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 29, 2025

This is a message on the third of seven letters by Jesus to the churches. In this message we look at the Letter to the Church at Pergamos.

Letter # 3 - Letter to the Church at Pergamos Revelation 2:12-13 – “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 1:16, Hebrews 4:12-13, Ephesians 6:17, Numbers 26:1-3, Numbers 31:16, 2 Peter 2:15-16, Jude 1:11, Psalm 78:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fresh Fire: The Holy Spirit In The World Today Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I would take an educated guess that most of the sermons you will have heard over the years have focused on God the Father or on God the Son. I know that you will have heard sermons about the gifts

Our theme for this year is Fresh Fire and our preaching this year is going to focus on The Holy Spirit and each month we will focus on a specific aspect of His ministry. The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I would take an educated guess that most of the sermons you will have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Church Get Involved

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006

Prayer of the Church

WHEN THE CHURCH GET INVOLVED Acts 12.5 THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH Jesus Declared it (Upon this rock. . . Jesus Purchased it (His death, burial, resurrection Jesus’s Blood sanctified it Somewhere along the line of life. . People have become fascinated, infatuated, captivated by what is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Revelation: Church Of Sardis Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of the church of Sardis in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: How to overcome the deadness Theme: To show how the Sardis church was and Jesus' answer Text: Rev ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

And He Is The Head Of The Body, The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2018

The New Testament idea of the Church is easily comprehended. It is the whole body of the faithful in Christ Jesus, who are redeemed and regenerated by His grace—the aggregate multitudes of those in heaven and on earth who love, adore, and serve the Son

5/24/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIB1: THE HEAD OF THE BODY, THE CHURCH (Colossians 1:18a) • Letters inside brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:18a (NIV) (Text) 1:18a "And he is the head of the body, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Bad Times Without Trusting In The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2023

Daniel sinks back into self-reflection, with symptoms reminiscent of what we today know as a “panic attack.” How does he escape?

Saturday of the Last Week in the Year (Dec 2) 2023 I heard a radio commentator say recently that he can’t remember a time when he heard as many people talking about the “end times” as he hears today. This being the last week of our Church year, we are hearing “end time readings,” particularly from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:15-27, Luke 21:34-36, Psalm 146:3-5

Denomination: Catholic

A Prayer For The New (Church) Year

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

A Prayer for the New (Church) Year

Happy New Year! No, this is not a “Max Webber” greeting. Max (a member at St. Peter), as you know, likes to greet people with “Happy New Year!” no matter what time of year it is just to get a reaction. I, however, am very serious when I say “Happy New Year!” because even though January 1st is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Submission To Christ In The Church #1 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Now Paul starts on the second part of the letter on our submission to Christ. How we should be different after coming to Christ than what we were before.

COLOSSIANS #4 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Part One: The Supremacy of Christ in the Church (1: 1 2:23) In the first two chapters Paul as shown that if the church follows Christ He is over everything in the church’s life, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church