Sermons on Churchs Nature:

# 4 - Letter To The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 16, 2025

This is a sermon on the letter to Church at Thyatira

Letter # 4 – Letter to the Church at Thyatira Revelation 2:18 - “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass:’” Son of God As Jesus commences His letter to the Church at Thyatira, He introduces ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:15, Revelation 19:12, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 2:9, Revelation 22:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

# 5 - Letter To The Church At Sardis Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 19, 2025

This is a sermon on the letter to the Church at Sardis

Letter # 5 – Letter to the Church at Sardis Revelation 3:1 - “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” The Seven Spirits of God Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Revelation 1:4, Revelation 4:5, Revelation 5:6, Revelation 8:1, Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 26:41, 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 11:31, Hebrews 12:12, Matthew 12:20-21, Matthew 5:48, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Romans 1:16, Hebrews 2:1-4, Matthew 24:42-44, Hebrews 3:7-15, Isaiah 61:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 10:28-31, Matthew 10:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Committing To Our Mission As The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

Jesus seeks the lost and sends us to join His mission, turning everyday places into opportunities to share His love, freedom, and abundant life.

There’s a line that lingers in the soul like a song you can’t forget: Jesus came looking for people. Before we raised our hands, before we learned the words, before we found our seat on a Sunday—He was already searching. He crossed crowded roads, dusty villages, and social barriers, because that’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Luke 4:18-19, John 10:10

Topics: Service, Purpose, Mission

The Church's Vision Statement In Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

Jesus calls ordinary, willing people to surrender and follow Him, promising His presence as we share His love and grace in our everyday lives.

Friends, pull up a chair and breathe for a moment. The coffee might be cooling and the calendar might be crowded, but the King of heaven has a word for hearts like ours. He speaks to people who are still a little wobbly from the whirlwind of life, people who worship and sometimes wobble, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: Kingdom, Growth

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

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

The Glory Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

The glory of a Spirit-filled church cannot be faked. It is seen in the lifestyle of its members, the power in its gatherings, and the love in its fellowship.

THE GLORY OF A SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:42-47 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-2, Ephesians 5:18-21, John 17:21-23, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Romans 14:17 INTRODUCTION: A Spirit-filled church is not just a gathering of people; it is a living, breathing expression ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth Of The Church: Understanding Pentecost SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Pentecost was a unique event in history, marking the birth of the church. This sermon explores three key lessons we can learn from Pentecost.

Pentecost was a significant event in history as it marked the birth of the church. Today, I want to share three important lessons we can learn from Pentecost. The church was created by God. From the beginning, God had the church in mind and promised that nothing would overcome it. Jesus came into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Topics: Pentecost, Birth Of The Church

The True Corner Post Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores knowing God personally, encouraging energy to serve Him, boldness to share Him, and finding contentment in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to open the rich treasure chest of God’s Word together. We are not here by accident. We are here by divine appointment, called together by the One who has written our stories and holds ...read more

Topics: Staying Strong, Not Going Well

What Has Happened To The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination, fulfilling our spiritual duties, and combating spiritual forgetfulness through the study of Revelation 3:14-18.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you once again as we open God's Word together. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Revelation, a book that often feels like a mystery to many of us. It's filled with images and symbols that can seem strange and even daunting. But let's not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Topics: Losing Identity

Our Security Blanket

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 27, 2011

When we understand God’s unchanging nature in the midst of a rapidly changing world, we can feel secure.

Our Security Blanket (is God’s Unchanging Nature) Malachi 3:6 , JAMES 1:17 What are you counting on for your security? What makes you feel safe in this world? Do you remember Linus in the Snoopy cartoon? He sucked his thumb and carried around what? His security blanket. If anything but ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rotten Living That Leads To Loss Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Don’t treat sin like a weed-eater whacking away at the visible weed—go to the root of the problem. It’s a heart problem, not a behavior problem.

INTRODUCTION In the last message I mentioned one of my favorite Presidents, Calvin Coolidge. He was known as “silent Cal,” because he was a man of few words. One day, President Coolidge was walking home from attending church and reporters gathered around him. They asked, “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Family Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 21, 2007

The Bible gives us deep insights into the nature of family relationships. Christ, as the Head of the Church, is also the Head of each Christian family.

Sermon for CATM - April 22, 2007 “Family Love” - Colossians 3:18-21 As I was reading scripture and preparing a Bible study I was to lead earlier this week, a picture flashed in my mind of all of us in this place on Sundays. And I’ll be honest. I was overwhelmed with an intense feeling of love for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled With Jesus

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011

As you look at the vision for a local church, it must have interwoven thru it the threads that promote growth into the fullness of the nature & character of Christ.

Filled with Jesus Ephesians 3:16-19 NLT As you look at the vision for a local church, it must have interwoven thru it the threads that promote growth into the fullness of the nature & character of Christ. As you hear all the things Paul is describing & then see where it is he wants it to bring us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bear One Another's Burdens Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 29, 2021

It seems natural that God’s intention for the church is that we become a community where we bear one another’s burdens.

- Building Up One Another - Bear One Another’s Burdens Galatians 6:1-2 Introduction M. Scott Peck begins his book The Road Less Traveled with a three word sentence that is packed with simple, yet profound truth…it reads, “Life is difficult.” Life is filled with burdens. Galatians 6:2 “Bear one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ