Sermons on Commands Of Church:

The Study Of The Identity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Identity Of The Church

The Study Of The Identity Of The Church Colossians 1:18 (KJV) 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. How would you set out to locate a long lost friend? First, you would gather all of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Foursquare

The First Persecution Of The Church Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The church persecuted by the world, but is triumphant

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 004 TITLE: The First Persecution of the Church TEXT: Acts 4:1-12 INTRO: After the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at the Feast of Pentecost, Peter preached his first sermon and 3,000 people were saved. Following that, he and John healed a man who had been lame from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Message To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 6, 2022

Have we been so busy doing the work of the Lord that we forgot the Lord of the work?

Revelation 2:1-4 A Message to the Church in Ephesus 11/6/2022 As stated in Revelation 1:11 Christ sent a message to each of seven local churches in Asia Minor. The order of scriptural presentation was geographic. A messenger would naturally travel the route from the seaport Ephesus 35 miles north ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Giving In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 27, 2013

God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial blessings

Giving In The Local Church "The last part of the person to convert is the wallet." - Herbert Kane. God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Pergamos: The Church Of The Undecided Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Pergamos: The church of the undecided

Pergamos: The Church of The Undecided Revelation 2:12-17, “"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Pergamum. This is the message from the one who has a sharp two-edged sword: "I know that you live in the city where that great throne of Satan is located, and yet you have remained loyal to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Win-Some Church Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 25, 2006

What it takes to be a soul-winning church

“A Win-Some Church” 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: In 1993, Ronald Maxwell wrote and directed the movie Gettysburg. It was based on The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. The movie brings to life three of the bloodiest days of American history. The first scenes take place a couple of days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Great Church

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

A look at the Early Church in Acts as the pattern for what makes a truly "great" church today.

Looking For A Great Church Text: Acts 4:23-33 Today, many people are searching for a great church. A great Church in the minds of many means that it is a church that has many programs and ministries that cover all ages. A great church also means having an upbeat, updated music ministry with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 24, 2018

Message 11 from Revelation exploring Jesus' letter to the church at Philadelphia.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Church of the Open Door” INTRODUCTION/REVIEW Today we look at the last letter to the seven churches of Asia who represent church congregations throughout church history. The people are the same – problems are the same. In these seven letters we find an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Harmony Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 21st Sermon--3 Expressions of Harmony in the Early Church

Harmony of the Early Church Acts 4:32-37 Joke—lady in church called long distance friend, so distressed/hatfields and mccoys-deacons fighting-w/ pastor!-people hate each other/…well, let me add it to our church’s prayer list—what’s the name of your church?/…Harmony Baptist! Harmony ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Should Be

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

The church of Acts shows us what the church of today should be like

What the Church Should Be Acts 9:31 Introduction The city of Long Beach, California, looks upon the Queen Mary, docked at a quay on the ocean front, as a floating white elephant. Since 1967, when the city bought the ship from Cunard, $63 million has been spent on its conversion into a tourist spot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

The Lifeless, Living, Lukewarm churches exposed

The Lifeless Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) I. The Characteristics of Christ to the Lifeless Church [Sardis] (v.1a) [Wicked pagan worship/ctr trade/wealthy A. He Who hath the Seven Spirits of God [prosperity abundt/A.D.17 earthquake destroyed/nothing good said B. He Who hath the Seven Stars ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sent: The Missional Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

How we as a church are to witness and lead someone to Christ.

A. OLD WORDS AND NEW WORDS • SAVED = Conversion, to lead someone to Christ, i.e., soul winning • WITNESS = share what Christ has done for me, i.e., testimony • CHURCH GROWTH = the results of evangelism Internal Growth = spiritual External Growth = members Transfer Growth = join church Biological ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Report Of The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2017

The persecution ended when Saul, its most ardent advocate was converted and became a witness for Christ. The “church” was at peace.

March 19, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: A Summary Report of the Church (9:31) Scripture 31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 27, 2020

Thus, believers limit leadership to the secular world and the places where citizens socialize, political establishments, corporate business, sporting activities, and professional gatherings in society. The price is the low and unworkable leadership structure in the body of Chris

Therefore, there is a need for the restructuring of the present church model if she desires to project Christ's government and leadership to the world. There must be an all-inclusive, team spirit, true unity, and a three-but a single-level model built upon the membership, stewardship, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Witness Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 19, 2000

The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: *other