Sermons on Church Member:

Images Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2012

Jesus built a Church, and the Scriptures give us many inspiring images of the Church, especially for evangelization.

Monday of 28th Week in Course 2012 St. Theresa of Jesus Vatican II It is especially fitting that our readings today focus on the nature of man’s response to God’s initiative, because that response culminates in the assembly we call the Church. Lumen Gentium is the Church’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6-7

Denomination: Catholic

Church Government

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jul 27, 2014

Church government is a necessary element in the body of Christ which serves to establish and maintain order. A church without orderliness will be chaotic in all her activities. This teaching is going to teach about church Government.

I. The Origin Of Church Government. A. Government itself started by God and was a direct commandment to Noah after the flood. In theology it is called, (The Dispensation of human Government) (Gen.9:5-6) B.Church Government started with Christ, the head of the church (Col. 1:8;Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Church Really Matter? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I realized the triumphal entry, the crucifixion and the resurrection will mean very little if anything at all until we answer this question.

“Does Church really Matter? Acts 9:18-30” Today we begin looking for Easter and many will be preparing for egg hunts and the like. Sermons are preached today about the triumphal entry as Jesus made His way into Jerusalem. The crucifixion will be the topic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

New Testament Church Planting Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008

Exposition of Acts 11:19-30 about the first Gentile church plant, its discipleship, and its mission

Text: Acts 11:19-30, Title: NT Church Planting, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: India--So I wrote in my journal, describing the aftermath of the October 1999 cyclone whose 200 mph winds and 30-foot tidal surge devastated the coastal areas of Orissa , India . Originating in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Church Protocol

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 4, 2020

Church Protocol Booklet

If a church is to operate in a decent and orderly fashion, there must be an authority over the house; the Pastor, Bishop and an Overseer etc has been chosen by God to provide vision, knowledge, understanding, sound doctrine, discipline and order. The church is the most important place where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church In The Last Days

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 24, 2003

This study looks at the clear signs given by Jesus and the apostles that point to the falling away from the faith and the condition of the church nearing the end-times.

The Church in the Last Days The clearest sign given to the Christian that we are in the last days is the falling away from true faith. The scripture gives a lot of attention to this one sign that will precede the rise of the anti-Christ. Look at 2 Thessalonians 2: 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Church Relationships

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

This sermon teaches us how to act and interact with people within the church.

Imagine that we are putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle. In turn we each put pieces into place; slowly the beauty of the picture begins to take shape. As we continue putting the puzzle together we talk about what it would be like to be a part of the scene before us. As the final pieces are being ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 8, 2022

The church is an organization that will have a similar life cycle as any living person. Is it possible that some churches need to die so new church's are born? Is your church fulfilling the spiritual needs of its membership.

The New Church Mark 13:28-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 “Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Church 101 - What The Church Is Good For

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 17, 2002

why we are the church here today

Church 101: What the church is good for. John 20:19-23 Last Monday, I had the opportunity to visit Westminster Abbey out in Mission. It is situated in a beautiful location, high atop a hill. And the steeple of the building, it soared to the skies and when you walk in you are quickly impressed by ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Christian In The Church

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Church At Worship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2010

The apostolic command to be filled with the Spirit is a corporate responsibility of each congregation, and not simply an individual command. Paul instructs the churches what Spirit-filled worship looks like in this text.

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Church

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 22, 2020

We want us to look into God's Word and wonder at the beauty, the mystery, the glory, and the greatness of the church.

What is the Church In whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. - Ephesians 2:22 Who needs the church? Well, the answer is: if you're a child of God, you need the church. I need the church. We all need the church. And when we say the word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

The Church is absolutely necessary and vital to the triumphant plan of God.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Necessity of the Church Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction: A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church as the husband sat sipping his coffee. It was just about time to leave when she noticed her husband hadn’t moved a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Club Or Church?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 28, 2005

The church is very different from a club. In these verses Paul teaches us four distinctive ways in which the church ought to be different.

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Club or Church? The church is very different from a club. In these verses Paul teaches us four distinctive ways in which the church ought to be different. Congregation in the Lord, If someone was to ask you, “What is the difference between a church and a club?”, what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are Churches Nurturing

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 29, 2017

Getting back to basic gospel preaching

Are Churches Nurturing 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 As we read through Paul’s epistle today, and dwell on just what he is trying to tell us, we find some areas of the church that just might need a little work. You see whether overtly or not churches for the most part are viewed in terms of success by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Galatians 1:11-12, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational