Sermons on Church Letters:

A Bad Day At Church

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

Have you ever had a bad day at church? Jesus did. In fact, one day Jesus went to church and they tried to kill him.

Have you ever had a bad day at church? Jesus did. In fact, one day Jesus went to church and they tried to kill him. We have all had a bad day at church at least once in our lives. Maybe it was that time when the food you prepared for the fellowship meal did not turn out the way you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Church Covenant

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007

Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Baptist

Church In An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Scott Bates on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon reminds us of the main purpose and vision of the church. The sermon helps us to see how to avoid "Americanizing" the church of Jesus Christ

Church in an Identity Crisis Eph. 3:14-21 In 50 years I’ve had the privilege to meet a lot of people. And of all the people I’ve ever known I have to say all of them, if given the opportunity would change something about their physical appearance. You know, maybe a little taller; little shorter; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Design Of God's Church

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 25, 2008

God gives godly leaders to train His people to become godly people for a God-honoring outcome.

The Design of God’s Church Griffith Baptist Church – 9/28/08 A.M. Service Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Key verse: Ephesians 4:11-12 - 11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking The Church's Potential

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

There are five primary purposes of Christ’s Church and they are the key for unlocking our spiritual potential.

Unlocking The Church’s Potential Understanding the Purpose of Christ’s Church Matthew 22:37-40 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Speaking To The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 26, 2008

A word about the worldwide financial crisis that is taking place.

September 28, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Subject: Judgment Title: God is speaking to the Church This is one of those Sundays where I had a sermon already prepared and another well on the way and the Lord spoke to me on Friday morning during prayer, “Here is where I want you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Compared To A Mother

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 2, 2008

As God is the believer’s Father, so the Church is his Mother.

THE CHURCH COMPARED TO A MOTHER Text: Gal 4:22-31 (v. 26) Introduction: The capital city of those who are justified by faith is the heavenly Jerusalem. Paul had pointed the Galatian believers to Christ. Now false teachers had come in trying ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Is The Church Full Of Hypocrisy? Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses hypocrisy in the Church and explains how to limit hypocrisy in your life.

Is the Church full of hypocrisy? At many points in my life I have thought, "Yes. Most definitely, yes. The Church is full of hypocrisy." At other times I have thought, "Well, it is not as bad as I thought it was." But, I have never thought, "There is no hypocrisy in the Church." That would simply ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: *other

A Brave New Church Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 24, 2009

As the church develops some amazing things naturally start to happen. Look at some of the incredible things that are going on with this brave new church.

4. The Book of Acts June 14th, 2009 A Brave new Church The one thing that has always impressed me about beggars is that they know how to make money. I don’t mean that to be insulting I really don’t it is impressive. I remember a few years ago I was in my office working and this car pulled up. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: *other

The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009

A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

The Loveless, Persecuted, Compromising and Divided Churches exposed

The Loveless Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) I. Christ’s Characteristics to the Loveless Church (v.1) A. He that holds the seven stars in His right hand [Master of the messengers to the Church] B. Who walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks [Omnipresent Lord of the Church] II. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

The Lifeless, Living, Lukewarm churches exposed

The Lifeless Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) I. The Characteristics of Christ to the Lifeless Church [Sardis] (v.1a) [Wicked pagan worship/ctr trade/wealthy A. He Who hath the Seven Spirits of God [prosperity abundt/A.D.17 earthquake destroyed/nothing good said B. He Who hath the Seven Stars ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reinventing The Church 1 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

We must no longer be a COME AND GET IT CHURCH, but a GO AND GET THEM CHURCH. Or, "Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze?"

REINVENTING THE CHURCH, Part 1 Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze? I recently watched an episode of “Extreme Home Makeover”. If you have seen the show, you know about the “professional makeover artists” … I must confess things have changed quite a bit in my life: from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Methodist

Creating Community In The Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007

You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Change The Church

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 8, 2007

A sermon that suggests we can change the church by understanding how we belong to the body of christ and how we need to change ourselves first.

How to change the church "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed