Sermons on Church Staffing:

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022

When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort For The Church

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 29, 2024

Paul discusses the Rapture of the Church of Jesus Christ. Paul lets them know that the coming of Jesus is not an event that should bring fear to the hearts of believers, but an event that should comfort them.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18(NKJV) COMFORT FOR THE CHURCH June 29, 2024 In this letter, Paul confronts the doubts of the young Thessalonian congregation; challenges them to a closer and cleaner walk with the Lord and He answers the questions they have about several areas of the faith. Among the topics ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2024

A look at what it means to have unity according to Paul

UNITY IN THE CHURCH July 7, 2024 Ephesians 4:4-6 A Lutheran theologian from the 16th century, named Rupertus Meldenius wrote --- “In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.” - Rupertus Meldenius That’s a great reminder. Yet how do we define what’s essential? Where’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Ephesians 2:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Church

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Importance, purpose and structure of the Church

Title of today’s message: Being the church Today’s message is centered around the key passage found in Matthew 16:13-18. You may want to turn there, as we’ll get there in a minute or so. We are going to consider three amazing facts today: Importance, purpose, and structure of the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, Ephesians 4:16

Apostasy In The Church Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the signs of apostasy in churches, how to overcome it, and how to find a true church biblically.

The Bible warns of a great apostasy that will occur in the latter days, where many will fall away from the faith and follow false teachings. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is evident in many churches today. In this sermon, we will explore the signs of apostasy in churches, how to overcome it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Acts 20:28-31

The Beginning Of The Church

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 18, 2025

All things in common

The Beginning of the Church Acts 2:40-47 As we have studied Acts, we have learned some basics of the Gospel message. Jesus left heaven and came as a baby, taught about the kingdom of God, and died on the Cross for our sins. Jesus then rose again and is currently seated at the right hand of God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Singles And The Church Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 28, 2025

How do you think the church should encourage singles? What if you knew the value of single and married people to the church family and the benefits of integrating the two? You are invited to consider ways to better support single people!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Singles and the Church Selected Scriptures Today we continue with our 3-part series on Singles. Last Sunday we looked at Singles and Marriage. Today, Singles and the Church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, 1 Corinthians 7:32-34

Denomination: *other

Laodician Church

Contributed by Keith Wysong on Mar 14, 2025

What did Christ have to say to the Laodician Church?

INTRO TO THE EPISTLES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES AS WE GET INTO THE 7 CHURCHES AND HOW THAT EACH OF THESE CHURCHES REPRESENT A TYPE OF CHURCH IN THE WORLD TODAY, WE MUST NOT FAIL TO MENTION THAT THESE 7 CHURCHES ALSO COMPRISE OF 7 DIFFERENT TIME FRAMES OR SEASONS OF TIME THAT CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRETY OF ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

The Christian Church

Acts 11:19 - 30 The Christian Church 1. The Growth Her Expulsion - 19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, Her Expression - preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. Her Expansion - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Holiness

Church Conflicts

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

There are divisions in the Church today as there were in the early Church and there is little or nothing that we can do to completely eliminate it but it might be managed to remove rancour and bitterness.

Church Conflicts. TEXT: 1 Cor. 1:10-13. Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Church On Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025

Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sin In The Church

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 28, 2025

Every one of us needs to understand that we’re all susceptible to sin. But also everyone of us also needs to know that there is hope if we leave that sin – because we can be restored.

Alba 4-27-2025 SIN IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 5:1-13 There was a flock of wild ducks headed south for the winter. One of the ducks looked down and sees domesticated ducks in a barnyard and the easy life that they have. He decides to leave the wild ducks to spend some time with the domesticated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Ushers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Highlight the importance of treating all members of the church equally, without partiality.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a pertinent issue that, as Christians, we must navigate with wisdom and grace. We're going to be exploring the danger of partiality in the church, an issue that's as relevant today as it was when James first penned his letter. To illustrate our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Topics: Snooty, Ushers

The Laodicean Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to serve God with passion and zeal, warning against the dangers of lukewarm faith.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to turn our hearts towards the message given to the church in Laodicea as recorded in Revelation 3:14-16. This is a powerful passage that speaks directly to us today, reminding us of the importance of serving God with passion and zeal, the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Topics: Temperature

Dedication Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage us to not be anxious, but instead to pray, be thankful, focus on what is good and noble, and put into practice what we learn from the teachings of Apostle Paul, thereby growing more like Christ each day.

Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna be diving into some words from Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6-9, where he talks about the power of dedication, the joy of rejoicing, and the strength of faith. As Billy Graham once said, “Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Topics: Dedication, Church, St. Dennis