Sermons on Church Worship:

A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2020

This is the 5th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#5] A HEALTHY CHURCH… Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: What is the purpose of the local church? What does a healthy Church look like? Acts 2:42-47 A healthy Church is devoted… 1. To the teaching of the Word. Regardless of the situation or circumstances that you are in, you need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Church Is What?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

The Christian today has a distorted view of the church and it has been affecting its divine mission.

Church is what? Thesis: The Christian today has a distorted view of the church and it has been affecting its divine mission. Text: Acts 2:38-47; Acts 4:32-37 Acts 2:38-47 “The Message” Peter said, “Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-37, Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Corinth Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Lessons to learn from the church in Corinth.

Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions: The Church at Corinth 1 Corinthians 1:4 ¡V 15 At 4:30am someone pounded on the door of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd¡¦s home. The physician listened to the man on his doorstep explain how his traveling companion had fallen from his horse en route to Washington and had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Permissive Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Five of a series

The Permissive Church Revelation 2:18-29 As we continue this study, let us look back at what we have seen. We have seen the church that needed a second honeymoon, Ephesus. The did what they did out of duty instead of love for the Lord. We saw the church that needed courage, Smyrna. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit In The Church

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Our annual "State of the church"address

The Spirit in the Church address Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 19, 2002 Those of you who know me well know that I really like politics. Some people chart March madness and the sweet sixteen. While I chart who is ahead in the presidential primaries. I am probably one of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Praying Church

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Jesus called the temple a "House of Prayer". Is the church a house of prayer today? Do we believe prayer is still powerful? Nothing is more powerful than a church that prays together.

“A Praying Church” Acts 4:23-31 May 17, 2009 Today I would like to share with you about what is probably the most important activity of each Christian and the church as whole, prayer. I know for a fact that some Christians only pray at meal times and it’s often a repetitive, shallow one. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

A United Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016

The early church was a united church. They would exhibit a level of unity and oneness that will forever be an example and challenge to churches everywhere.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 6 A United Church Acts 2:44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. (Acts 2:44) I was walking across a bride one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019

The mission of the church is to bring the Good News about Jesus to as many as possible regardless of upbringing, social status or education.

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH Text: Romans 1.8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: "A church should not merely have a missions department, if should wholly exist to be a mission" (Timothy Keller). 2. As a church our mission is the Great Co-mission, to go and make disciples of all nations. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

No Place In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017

In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Early Church

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 17, 2003

A look at the results of Peter’s sermon and the community of faith that had sprung up.

The Early Church Acts 2:37-47 Jeff Hughes – February 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Remember what it was like to be a new Christian? Remember how excited and joyful you were? If you were like me, you wanted to read your Bible all the time, pray, go to church all you could, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Progress Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020

Luke introduces this section by spelling out that signs and wonders had been performed by the Apostles, which were the orders of the day for Apostles ministry. Peter had become an icon of healing.

Acts 5:12-26 Progress of the Church 5:12-16 Apostles Perform Miracles 5:17-19 Apostles Persecuted for Gospel 5:20-26 Apostles Preach the Word Acts 5:12-16 Apostles Perform Miracles St Luke introduces this section ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Model Church

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 21, 2014

The emphasis in this textprovides a model for the what the church should strive to become.

“The MODEL Church” Thus far we have studies 6 churches with one remaining; all exhibiting various problems. This evening we will continue to look at what I call the MODEL church. Looking at the churches on the surface; we would have not seen what our Lord saw in each. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Triumphant

Contributed by David Parks on Jul 2, 2020

God has Always had a people.

THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT TEXT: Matt. 16:15-18. INTRODUCTION: 1. The history of the Lord's church is the history of the church triumphant. It has had its ups and downs, but: 1) It was built by the ultimate overcomer, "Be of good Cheer I have overcome the world." (John 16:33). 2) and it ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Impact Of A Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2023

The church of Ephesus had an impact on the city and surrounding area.

INTRODUCTION • Over the next six weeks, we will look at the church of Ephesus’s growth and development. • Interestingly enough, we will begin this series by spending our time in Acts 19. • In Acts 19, we will see the beginning of the church of Ephesus. • In Acts 19, we see Paul’s third missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 12, 2007

Does church really matter? It depends.

Acts 9:18-29 Church Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 9, 2007 I want to welcome each of you to today’s services! I trust and pray that you enjoy your time with us and more importantly that you connect with God through our time of worship. In last week’s message I dealt with this question: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist