Sermons on Church Worship:

A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

The last three Churches in Asia

Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines In The Worship Of God (Pt. One: Importance / Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 18, 2013

The early church placed a great priority on many types of prayer, but the ultimate end of those prayers were not merely for blessing the Church, but to bring the Lost to Christ.

GUIDELINES IN THE WORSHIP OF GOD (Part One: The Importance and Priority of Prayer) 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ May 19, 2013 Audio link to this sermon: http://chirb.it/FxLd9A INTRODUCTION: 1.) As we have said before, Paul had written this epistle to Timothy as kind of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Day Set Aside

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 2, 2009

There is a day that we as Christians use for worship with each other. This day is special and should be kept special.

A Day Set Aside Griffith Baptist Church – 1/04/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 13:15-22 Key verse: Nehemiah 13:17 - Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day? Premise: There is a day that we as Christians use ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Church Or A Great Church

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004

What does it take to make a church a great church?

The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your In The Church But Is The Church In You

Contributed by Tony Marshall on Oct 15, 2004

This sermon stresses the importance of having true conversion and not just being active in the church.

I know your in the church, but is the church in you · Many people today are wasting their time in church. What I mean by this, is that they are in the church but the church is not in them. · Amazingly people come to church and see other people get blessed, healed, and delivered but it is never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27, Philippians 4:19

A Great Church Is A Generous Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 6, 2016

Here we see another mark of a great church. A great church is a generous church.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 7 A Great Church is a Generous Church Acts 2:45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. (Acts 2:45) The Sunday School Teacher asked her eight eager 10-year-olds if they would give $1,000,000 to their church. "YES!" they all screamed!! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Church Anniversary. Birthday Of Church

Contributed by John Oquinn on Oct 23, 2018

A look at Pentecost

120 YR Anniversary Acts 2 How many here enjoy having birthdays and growing another year older? I'm not even going to ask who the oldest person is. Just think about all of the changes that have taken place in our lifetime. Do you realize NASA had less computing power when they landed man on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Build The Church By Being The Church

Contributed by Paul Woodhouse on Aug 16, 2022

Nehemiah has notable character strengths which enabled the Jews to deal with conflict and injustice among them.

There exists a direct correlation between the effectiveness of our mission and how we treat one another as God’s people. We must be the church before we can build the church. We must care for one another before we can hope to reach our neighborhood, this city, the world. *No one is going to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church.... Why We Do What We Do.

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 12, 2011

To share some areas that we need to look back at and understand the reality of why we do the things we do. God desires each of us to follow Him not blindly but boldly and intelligently.

Illustration: A story is told about a wife cooking a roast. She cuts the end off of the roast, puts it on a pan and then in the oven. The husband asks her "Why did you cut the end off?" she replies "Because my mom always did." The next day the wife talks to mom and asks "Why did you cut the end off ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Other

Back To Church Sunday Series

Contributed by Monty Mora on Sep 17, 2014

This message highlights the importance of what church attendance provides for those who attend.

Introduction A Churchgoer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. He wrote, “I’ve gone to church for 30 years now, and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Purpose Of The Church- Service Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2003

Are we supposed to serve or be served?

INTRODUCTION As we have looked at the question “What is the Purpose of the Church, thus far we have identified three areas of that should be included in the purpose of the church, worship, fellowship, discipleship. Today I want to look at an area that a lot of churches struggle with. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Christians Use Language From The Occult?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2017

An inciteful look at three occult words that have crept into the church.

There has been a dramatic increase in the use of words and terms in the church that are taken from the occult and pagan mysticism. Here are three examples ‘Soaking’ Prayer The term 'soaking' started in the occult and refers to the practice of self-emptying so that the divine energy (aka ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Matthew 6:7-8, John 10:4-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's His Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the church.

It’s His Church October 13, 2013 For the past number of weeks, we’ve been looking at the church, and today and in two weeks, we’ll take a final look for now at the church. Remember, next week is more of a special week, as we will have a special worship and pot luck honoring our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Late-Coming And Irregular Church Attendance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025

God ordained the gathering of believers for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Church attendance is not optional for serious Christians; it is a divine instruction and a spiritual necessity.

THE DANGER OF LATE-COMING AND IRREGULAR CHURCH ATTENDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 122:1, Luke 4:16, Acts 2:42, Proverbs 8:17, Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION: God ordained the gathering of believers for worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Searching For True Freedom

Contributed by Steve Steve on Jul 6, 2002

Paul’s message to the church to not be stuck in the slavery of human tradition’s. Really impacted me as to how I personally worship God.

Colossians 2: 6-8 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him...” How? How are we as Christians supposed to continue to live in him? Let’s read on and see. In verse seven we read this... 1. rooted and built up in him.--See tree root systems-- We in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God