Sermons on Church Temptations:

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 1, 2016

When a Church misses its God given purpose, it becomes a social gathering

BIBLE STUDY THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH 1 TEXT- MATTHEW 16:18-19, 1 COR 12:12-27 INTRODUCTION- There are questions about the purpose of the church even in this present cruel generation. These questions are as follow: why was the church of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Emergent Church

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 27, 2016

Exploring the dangers of the post-modern Emergent Church movement

The Dangers of the Emergent Church Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

The message to the church at Smyrna. This church had a constant threat of death, but they remained faithful.

I. Introduction A. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles north of Ephesus 1. It was and still is an important sea port a. The city's name is now Ismir 2. It was the site of the temple to Emperor Tiberious B. As a representative church, Smyrna pictures the time from about 100 AD to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Audacity Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

. AS CHRISTIANS WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE AS TO WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG. TO BELIEVE IN CHRISTIANITY MUST MEAN THAT WE, ALTHOUGH WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION,, STATE THAT WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN ANY OTHER RELIGION IS CORRECT.

THE AUDACITY OF THE CHURCH ACTS 26:16-23 SPORTS FANS WILL ALWAYS ARGUE OVER QUESTIONS SUCH AS, WHO WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME IN A PARTICULAR SPORT. I THINK IN REALITY IT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION TO ANSWER BECAUSE YOU CAN’T FACTOR IN THE TIME VARIABLE. I CAN SAY GORDIW HOWE WAS THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Missionary Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2015

The nature of the Church is to be missionary.

Thursday of 28th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The word we render as “woe” is a transliteration of the Hebrew “oi.” We hear it in movies and TV when a Jew is lamenting over something bad: “oi vay!” But Jesus here is not using it about a situation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:47-54

Denomination: Catholic

Malware In The Church

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 19, 2015

A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration.

Title: Malware in the Church Text: Mark 10:35-45 Thesis: A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration. Introduction This week I began reading The Girl In the Spider’s Web… another Scandinavian mystery novel. It is the 4th book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A detailed look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

The Church - Unity September 27, 2015 Ephesians 4:4-6 A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their 3 kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them and the mother smiled and turned around to do some work. A short while later she heard the cats bellowing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity Romans 14:1-13 October 4, 2015 A man died and met St Peter at the gate. Peter asked, “Would you like a tour?” The man said, “Sure.” So, Peter led the man down a long hall with many doors. They stopped at the first door and Peter opened it and said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity October 11, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 Throughout history churches have split for the craziest reasons ~~ Holy Creek Baptist - piano bench — they had 4 separate services — moving piano bench to a different location for each one. Centerville, Ga - presbyterian church split ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

The Church - Unity October 18, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 For the past 5 weeks we’ve been looking at the church and what it means to be a unified church. It’s very easy for a church to become distracted with what is not essential. I know you’re getting sick of this quote, but I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Justification

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION

THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION Numbers 23:1-24: Introduction Israel's wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

Marriage And The Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015

The traditional vows between a man and a woman at the time of marriage are beautiful and full of self abandonment and commitment. We who are in the Church, are there because of a mutual commitment between Christ and ourselves, like marriage.

Marriage - what a wonderful creation of God! Just yesterday Pastor Karenlee and I were privileged to perform a marriage ceremony for two of our friends who live in Rochester! May the Lord bless their union and their lives. Jesus Himself believed in marriage. Listen to what He told the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

The church at Thyatira had two characteristics: One was like Lydia, a woman who was a servant of Christ, ministering to the saints; the other was like Jezebel, a woman who supported the priest of Baal and hated God's servant.

I. Introduction A. Thyatira 1. The names means continual sacrifice 2. The city of Thyatira is about 35 Miles East of Pergamum a. Coastal cities (1) Ephesus (2) Smyrna (3) Pergamum b. The rest of the seven churches were inland 3. The city of Thyatira once was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2016

The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church.

Intro I’m going to utter a prophecy. The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church. Goal Let’s learn that real estate is not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Thyatira

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 29, 2016

An outstanding feature of the message to the church at Thyatira is the introduction of the divine speaker by name—“The Son God.”

The Church at Thyatira Commentary on the Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-24-2015 Topic # II. Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia (2:1-3:22) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist