Sermons on Church Responsibility:

The Church That Tolerates

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 26, 2002

We are called to be a loving body that accepts all people where they stand, however, the example of Thyatira shows that lines must be drawn for the health of that loving body.

THE CHURCH THAT TOLERATES. Since God created the human race, Satan has taken an active aggressive role against the human race. His goal is to divide and destroy. He wants to seduce us away from the protective arms of our Creator so that he can drag us away to share in his eternal destiny. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church In Smyrna Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 3, 2002

How does the Church in Smyrna compare to our Church? 2nd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

To the Church in Smyrna In this series on the seven churches of revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our Church. Today we will look at the 2nd church of revelation, the church in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church Of Pergamum Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 4, 2002

How does the Church in Pergamum compare to our Church? 3rd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

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

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And The World

Contributed by Zivanai Dimasi on Apr 12, 2002

The church and the world are distinctly separate institutions with aims, tastes and attachments essentially different.

It is my pleasure to stand before you sharing the word of God. It is a living word, a word, which gives life, a word that gives understanding, a word which knowledge, a word which gives anything good, which you can think of. "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Why Is There Church?

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002

What is the purpose of "church"?

Why is There Church A young man & friend were driving to a football game when they were hit by a semi. Both were knocked out and the car was thrown into the ditch. When the driver woke up, he realized he wasn’t too badly injured, but his friend was bleeding and in serious trouble. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25, Psalm 78:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002

A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

We can learn what kind of church Jesus wants us to be by looking at the distinctive identifying marks of the church in Jerusalem.

THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 6:7 INTRO. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Church

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

An expository sermon designed to show the true nature and character of the Church as Jesus designed it.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 10 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 10 “The Lukewarm Church” Christ’s letter to the Church@ Laodicea Date: August 14, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 14-22 Introduction Tonight we will study the last letter to the churches in Asia. Let’s look at tonight the letter to the church @ Laodicea, the seventh ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002

The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye."

The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye." Great confusion and bewilderment will occupy the minds of those left behind. Many explanations for the disappearance of those missing will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Talking In Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.

Rules for Talking in Church 1 Cor. 14:1-39 When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Church

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Nov 24, 2002

How does God build a church?

INTRODUCTION It has been three years since this church started. There have been a lot of changes since then. This congregation has moved from meeting at a campground, to services in a used Desert Storm tent, and now, finally, into a beautiful new building. It took a long time to get here. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unlearning The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003

The church Jesus built is His body called for a special purpose in the world.

UNLEARNING THE CHURCH Matthew 16:17-19; Col 1:18,24-25; Thesis: We have adapted so many unhealthy and unbiblical views and practices we call the church, that we have almost rendered the church irrelevant and ineffective. We need to recover what Jesus expects or dreams the church will be. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-25, Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sound Of The Church

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 17, 2003

The glory of God carries a sound and that sound has a message. The church must have a different sound than the world. What is the sound and message of the Church of God?

1 Corinthians 14:7 – 8 1 Samuel 4:1 – 11; 7:2 – 11 I believe that everyone here will agree that every sound carries some sort of message. For instance, if your teenage child slams the door of his/her room, it carries the message of someone that is angry. Or, if you asked your children to wash the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal