Sermons on Church Member:

No Place In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017

In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 26, 2020

The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira.

THE CHURCH OF SARDIS **The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira. __Because the city was built in a mountainous region it was a natural citadel. __It was the capital of the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Leadership For The Church

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 10, 2024

How the Lord appoints leaders for His body

Leadership for the Church Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 20:17-31 A Christian is someone who responds to Jesus and His invitation to receive the free gift of Eternal Life from Him. 1 John 5:11 this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:12 He who has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 20:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes A Great Church

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon on the qualities that make a dynamic church that people will want to be part of.

TITLE: What Makes a Great Church, part 1 TEXT: Acts 2:42 THEME: Church growth. Health, evangelise P.S. Rick Warren states, and I agree, that the key issue for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth. Because when a congregation is healthy it will grow. INTRODUCTION: We all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Progress Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020

Luke introduces this section by spelling out that signs and wonders had been performed by the Apostles, which were the orders of the day for Apostles ministry. Peter had become an icon of healing.

Acts 5:12-26 Progress of the Church 5:12-16 Apostles Perform Miracles 5:17-19 Apostles Persecuted for Gospel 5:20-26 Apostles Preach the Word Acts 5:12-16 Apostles Perform Miracles St Luke introduces this section ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Triumphant

Contributed by David Parks on Jul 2, 2020

God has Always had a people.

THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT TEXT: Matt. 16:15-18. INTRODUCTION: 1. The history of the Lord's church is the history of the church triumphant. It has had its ups and downs, but: 1) It was built by the ultimate overcomer, "Be of good Cheer I have overcome the world." (John 16:33). 2) and it ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Blocks

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008

Building the church takes discipline. It takes everyone in the body of Christ

BUILDING BLOCKS ACTS 6:1-7 Disclaimer: This sermon was gleaned from sources from sermon central and private study INTRO- THERE IS A BOOK CALLED “WHAT’S A PASTOR TO DO” - IT COVERS THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT IN MINISTRY. (ONLY 140 PAGES) IT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

A Giving Church Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

A giving church is filled with people who have fully given their lives to God.

- I once read of a farmer who went to the office of a televangelist and asked if he could see "the Head Hog of the Trough." The receptionist was offended and said in response, "Sir, if you're talking about our beloved minister, you may call him Reverend or Pastor, but I don't think it would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To The Church Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 17, 2002

How does the Church in Thyatira compare to our Church? 4th in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

To the Church of Thyatira In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Church in Ephesus, the Church in Smyrna and the Church in Pergamum. Today we will look at the Church in Thyatira and not only how our Church compares to it, but also how we as individual Christians ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

State Of The Church

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002

This message looks at the four pillars of a growing Church; evangelism, outreach, worship, and fellowship.

State of the Church Dear friends, It has been one year since we gathered for worship in the Auditorium of the Warren local high school on a cool Sunday morning. That Sunday morning just a year ago, many in this community prophesied doom for the new church starting in the High School. I heard, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Methodist

The State Of The Church

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 4, 2008

This sermon compares the Health of our church to that of the 7 Churches of Asia Minor. It can easily be adapted to any church.

Title: State of the Church, 2008 Text: Revelation 2 & 3 Date: 2/3/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: President Bush gave his 7th and final “State of the Union” address on Monday night before a joint session of Congress. He discussed the war on Terrorism and talked ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church- On The Move Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 16, 2004

In this message we will look at three action words used by Paul in Ephesians that show us how the church should be on the move.

Kim Huffman 1/18/4 Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #3 “THE CHURCH - ON THE MOVE” INTRO. The book of Ephesians is a book about, for and to the church- the body of Christ. In this important book Paul uses three active verbs to communicate what the church is to do. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23, Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teachers In Church

Contributed by David Powell on Aug 27, 2007

Lesson on New Testament Teachers

Teacher: Did you do your homework? Boy: No, Teacher. Teacher: Do you have an excuse: Boy: Yes. It’s all my mother’s fault. Teacher: She kept you from doing it? Boy: No, she didn’t nag me enough. TEACHERS IN CHURCH David Powell Cotton Lane Community Church I. Teaching Is A Gift From God A. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Divisions In The Church

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 31, 2011

Christ requires unity in his body.

>>Divisions in the Church<< 1Co 3:3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? Here it shows that division is carnality. this is forbidden in the bible. We must be able to agree on the truth then apply it. Joh ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Core Values Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 24, 2025

Based Matthew 22:37-39 - Challenges hearers to live lives of intentionality

“OUR CORE VALUES” Matthew 22:37-39 FBCF – 2/23/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – My phone blew up Thursday. Phone call after phone call, text after text. - Call from Mark Self - Call from church member needing some info - Call from fellow pastor asking me about how we structure our worship services - Call ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist