Sermons on Church Today:

Are You A Christian Snob? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 24, 2009

There is no room for favoritism or partiality in the church today and James in Chapter 2, shows us how we can make sure it doesn’t surface in our life or church.

Are You a Christian Snob? James 2:1-13 Intro Let me open tonight by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian Snob?” Before you answer that question too quickly ask yourself this, “Who, outside of your present circle of friends, have you attempted to include in your life recently?” Almost all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Ongoing Reformation

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 25, 2009

A Reformation Sunday sermon preached 10/25/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa that talks about the need for ongoing Reformation in the church today.

Today is Reformation Sunday, the day each year where we gather in churches to sing “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, the liturgical color for the day is red, some churches have special afternoon or evening services to commemorate the day, and we talk about Martin Luther. Some people really look ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

My God Shall Supply All Your Need

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 16, 2007

In the same way God supplied the needs of the Philippian Church, he promises to do so for local Churches today and for each one of us personally as His individual children.

My God Shall Supply All Your Needs --Philippians 4:15-19 Memorizing Scripture has been a meaningful spiritual discipline for me. One of the first Scriptures that I memorized was the promise Paul shares with us in our text this morning, Philippians 4:19, and I want to quote it from the New King ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Ministry Lifecycle

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 19, 2022

John the baptist knew his mission was over and he was glad. Churches today need to learn this lesson. Sometimes churches do not let old missions close out.

The Ministry Lifecycle John 3:22-36 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 3:22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He was spending time with them and baptizing. 23 John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Understanding Today's Situation (Part I) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 25, 2006

Understanding God’s calling to preach the Gospel, as our time on Earth is running out.

Today we will lead off in the direction that God has been taking me for sometime now in my private study; and I believe that the time is here and now to begin teaching on the importance of understanding where we are in the world. I have to give you a sad fact that ought to touch the heart of every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Needs To Return To Gilgal

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 29, 2024

What is the church of today leaving as a memory for those to come. Gilgal meant much more to Israel than just a place on the map.

“The Church needs to go back to Gilgal.” by Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I grew up in the church. I am what you call a back bench baby and a PK. For those that may not know a back bench baby is we slept on the back bench of the church during service because we had school in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Apostolic

What Is The Church?

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 14, 2007

Why is it that people in Canada today are interested in God and spiritual things, but they aren’t going to church? It’s time to take a new look at the church, and go back to the Bible and make sure we’re doing church the way God intended!

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? INTRO TO TOPIC: This morning I want to talk to you about something I dearly love and cherish. THE CHURCH. Do you remember the rhyme we learned as children? “Here’s the church, here’s the steeple, open the doors and see all the people." If we were to write that song today, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Making Today Count For Eternity

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001

From the parable of the minas, understand our responsibility as believers to be faithful in preaching the Gospel, the task entrusted to us by our Lord.

The things that may happen in the future will affect us today. When we know that this recession will drag on for a long time, we have to make plans - to keep our jobs, spend less save more… The government will have to find ways to create jobs for the retrenched, bring forward projects to stimulate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surviving Today's Economic Downturn

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

5 Financial Principles from the Bible

Surviving Today’s Economic Downturn 5 Financial Principles From the Bible 1. $eek First The Kingdom Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” --Is God the King of your life? --Is God the King of your paycheck? Matthew 6:21 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Today Hear His Voice

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 14, 2001

A simple sermon exploring the need to be faithful to God through His Word

TODAY HEAR HIS VOICE Hebrews 3:12-19 INTRODUCTION: The Israelites are the forerunners of the faith. They were God’s chosen people under His covenant during the time before Christ. They are also examples of how one should conduct himself in regards to his or her relationship with Jehovah God. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Speaks Today Series

Contributed by John Russell on Aug 3, 2005

Part I of two on how God speaks to us today

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? PART I: How God Talks To Us Today Introduction SHOW CLIP OF "GOD CALL-ING" You’ve seen the commercial, "Can you hear me now? Good!" 34 year old Paul Marcarelli of New York City got the nod to represent 50 people who drive 100,000 miles a year to test the reliability of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 People Present Today

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 14, 2005

Here is a Sermon for Everyone Some sermons to convert the lost Some sermons to feed or correct believers This one’s for you

Three People Present Today 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 I. Introduction A. Here Is a Sermon for Everyone 1. Some sermons to convert the lost 2. Some sermons to feed or correct believers 3. This one’s for you B. Three Kinds of People 1. The natural man (v. 14) 2. The spiritual man (v. 15) 2. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Where can we find salvation? The thief on the cross found it right next to him. Based on several sermon I read several years ago. Most original, some not!

TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE TEXT- LUKE 23: 39-43 INTRODUCTION- I have a friend, and he is the kind of guy that would try anything, and he was driving through Tennessee colony, Texas when he drove passed the Coffield Prison unit. He decided he wanted to see what it was like in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For Tomorrow, Strength For Today

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

A funeral message, explaining what Jesus meant by calling Himself "the resurrection and the life", and how that comforts us in time of loss.

Opening Remarks: One day a father and his daughter were out for a leisurely drive in the country. It was a hot summer day and the windows were rolled down. Suddenly the daughter began screaming and fidgeting in her seat. A bee had just flown inside the car through the open window. This would not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Not In Hell Today?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jan 29, 2003

evaluation to three answeres people give to the question...why are we not in Hell today?

Why are we not in Hell today? 1/17/03 Opening statement… Why are we not in Hell today? Why are we not in Hell.? Take your Bibles this morning if you would and please turn to 2ND Thessalonians chapter 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist