Sermons on Church Sickness:

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jul 3, 2002

Demonstrates how unity and fulfilling the purposes of the church go hand in hand. Gives practical characeristics to exhibit in order to achieve unity.

Unity in the Church Philippians 2:1-11 Here Paul is instructing the church how they are to act one to another. He’s leading them to unity. And it’s unity for a purpose. Vs. 2 says "working together with one heart and purpose." It’s when we follow these instructions of Paul and we, the Church, are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-26, Galatians 5:19-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Calling Of The Church

Contributed by Pieter Botes on Jul 14, 2002

What is the calling of the Church, Paul says walk worthy of our calling. (Preached to a newly established Church)

The Church’s Calling: (Ephesians 4:1) A) Introduction: We live at a time that the whole world is in a revolution. The winds of change are blowing, at hurricane strength, and nobody is escaping it. As the world has seen last year, with the WTC tragedy, the world’s economy, that seems to prosper, is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"V" Is For "Church"

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

This shows what the church should be.

"V" is for "Church" (The idea for this sermon came from an e-mail I received.) 1. In the Bible, the church is characterized with several Vs. First, the church is visible. We read letters in the Bible written to people belonging to churches in certain cities. These are real people who make the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2003

10 Foundational Beliefs of the Peebles Church of Christ. A sermon I delivered on a Friend Day.

Jim Chandler Peebles Church of Christ. What is the Church of Christ built on? The Peebles Church of Christ is built on 10 foundational beliefs. 1. The Bible is true. (2nd Timothy 3:16-17) We believe that the Bible is God’s inspired Word to the world. The Bible is God revealing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church As An Oasis

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003

This sermon is about the church being a place of refreshment, revival, and renewal for the wanderers of life.

"The Church As An Oasis"-Rev.A.LaMar Torrence Exodus 15:26-27 I. Introduction A. Sister Maya Angelou’s poem “On the Pulse of Morning”: A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Marked the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens of their sojourn here on our planet floor, any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

An Undivided Church Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 16, 2003

Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.

SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church In Pergamum Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003

The message to the church in Pergamum teaches us that we are not to be squeezed into the world’s mold.

Revelation 2:12-17 October 26 2003 The Church in Pergamum Do you remember the movie Liar, Liar? It is this story about a habitual liar played by Jim Carey. On his son’s birthday, the son’s birthday wish is that his dad would have to tell the truth. The wish comes true so that every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

The Vibrant Church

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 18, 2003

A vibrant church is one that has resounding Life, and that life comes from the source, Jesus Christ, our Risen Savior.

The Vibrant Church Pastor Glenn Newton 5-4-03 Acts 2: 36-47 Stan Toler, Pastor/Authur and Speaker from Trinity Church of the Nazarene in OK City, OK. was telling us about his visit to Dr. Chow’s church in S.E. Asia a couple of years ago. Dr. Toler was investigating why this church was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Nazarene

The State Of The Church

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004

Our church, like many churches, is in need of some repair much like the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s rebuilding began with reliance on God, repentance from sin, and risking obedience.

January 4, 2004 Nehemiah 1 “The state of the church” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. And that means that it is time for evaluation. One of the things that gets evaluated the most at the beginning of the new year is a person’s weight. My family and I just got back Friday from my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 22, 2004

Four Specific Prayer Needs for every church

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH John 17:8-24 A lot of talking can go on in the life of a church. Many words can be said. An evangelist went to one particular church and preached on a Sunday Morning. While standing by the exit door to shake hands with people a woman approached him. ‘That was the worst ...read more

Scripture: John 17:8-24

The Power Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 21, 2004

An Evangelistic message for the Church.

The power of the Church Where is the Power of the church, has it become the fear of the world, or just another religious entity? Where has your ordination come from, man or God is it paper or rock, is it a river of life or a stream of corruption? ORDA’INED, Appointed; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church At Pentecost

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 23, 2004

The Holy Spirit came in power that day...the church needs a return to that kind of power. What must we be to be ready?

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family & friendships July 25, 2004 The late Dr. A. W. Tozer, author and pastor, said, "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Complacency In The Church

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 24, 2004

THE CAUSE & CURE FOR COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH

COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH BACKGROUND: The people of the Northern kingdom (Israel), even while thinking themselves secure, stood doomed for their rejection of the Lord and His ways. TEXT: Amos 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14, Proverbs 10:4, Joshua 24:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Fellowship In The Church"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 17, 2004

Used as a Homecoming message, this sermon examines the 3 objectives of the church: Doctrine, Fellowship, and Prayer.

“Fellowship In The Church” INTRODUCTION: TODAY, we’re going to take a POSITIVE look at the church. Too often, the church gets a “bad rap”. Some people might have a NEGATIVE view of the church. BUT … I don’t see it that way. Have you ever NOT WANTED to come to church? STORY: One Saturday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Rebuked Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 18, 2004

A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world.

The Church Is Rebuked By The World (Jonah 1:6) Intro. A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world. And worse, it is not because he is acting carnally nor about his disobedience to God, for this they did not know about. He is being ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist