Sermons on Commands Of Church:

More Than Church Attendance

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 30, 2005

Church attendance is important but Christianity goes far beyond the church building.

October 2, 2005 Morning Worship Text: James 1:19-27 Subject: True Religion Title: More Than Church Attendance I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have said from this pulpit that church attendance is so important to us all. We need to be in church. Hebrews 10:25, “Let us not give up meeting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Christ Is Building. #2

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003

The second sermon shows how we are called to the church that Christ has built.

SERMON #2 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING. LAST WEEK WE FOUND OUT THAT JESUS IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH UPON THE FOUNDATION THAT HE IS THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD AND HE IS THE CHRIST MATTHEW 16:16. WE THEN LEARNED THAT JESUS WAS THE CORNER STONE OF THAT CHURCH LUKE 20:17. WE ALSO LEARNED THAT HE IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Become A Holy Church

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2004

A call to personal Holiness from God’s perspective

"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." (1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV) God has called His sanctified Bride, the Church, to be holy (1 Cor 1:2). He has commanded that we "consecrate" or keep ourselves apart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 10:10, Matthew 5:1-12, Revelation 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Judgment - Starting With The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 15, 2004

When a nation turns their back on God, God sends judgment. We are standing on the very brink of judgment from God - judgment which will begin with the church.

GOD’S JUDGMENT - STARTING WITH THE CHURCH EZEKIEL 9:1-11 Introduction: When a nation turns their back on God, God sends judgment. Some time ago Billy Graham said it well, "If God does not judge America, He is going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah." I believe that we are standing on the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

This will be the most earth shaking, cataclysmic event the world has ever known to date...one that will get the attention of the entire planet. And it will signal the time of final judgment that Scripture says will soon take place.

THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH PART 2 Last week I began our "Last Days" series with a brief look at the conditions that will precede the rapture of the church...conditions that show us that we are at the very brink of that blessed event. Today I want to look at the specific details that will take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:13-18

Grace And God's View Of The Church Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 27, 2011

God’s message of love is for all people regardless of race, culture or physical descent.

Romans 11:1-24 Introduction: A. What, if any, place does Israel have in God’s world plan? B. This question is answered in various ways by Christians. 1. One’s millennial view (end time understanding) often determines the answer. 2. Those considered premillenialists believe God will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Church On The Move Part 1

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Sep 8, 2016

How we can get back to basics and become the church that God desires.

This morning I feel led to remind you of some truths that we shared in the beginning of our study of the book of Acts. You as a church soon will enter into a new season with the arrival of a new pastor. I encourage you to pray for the Owens family as they transition and for Triumphant Assembly as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love The Church? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon examining the attributes of those who truly love the local church.

DO YOU LOVE THE CHURCH? I Thessalonians 2:1-13 When Dwight L. Moody was in London during one of his famous evangelistic tours, several British clergymen visited him. They wanted to know how and why this poorly educated American was so effective in winning throngs of people to Christ. Moody took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Production Of A Dedicated Christian Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2023

A Business man and is wife was riding through a town and he noticed business signs on all of the buildings.

He saw signs that said: • Smith Hardware • Smith Pharmacy • Smith Tire Service • Smith Garage • Smith Insurance Company • Smith Funeral Home • Smith High School • Smith Real Estate • Smith Body Shop After seeing all these signs with the ame Smith on them he said to his wife “I wonder where all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Vision For The Church

Contributed by John Newton on Sep 1, 2025

Paul shares his vision for the church with the believers in Ephesus

Many years ago (I’m embarrassed to admit how many!) a wise friend passed on to me a little book entitled The Gospel Blimp. Maybe some of you are old enough to have heard of it. Perhaps some have even read it! The story opens with a group of friends from church gathered for a barbecue in the back ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-21

Denomination: Episcopal

# 6 - Letter To The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2025

This message is based on the Letter to the Church at Philadelphia as found in Rev.3:7-13

Letter # 6 – Letter to the Church at Philadelphia Revelation 3:7 – “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens’” Jesus begins by introducing Himself ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 1 Peter 1:13-16, John 14:6, Matthew 5:11-12, 2 Peter 3:8, Revelation 21:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Tragedy: Devoid Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores navigating faith amidst worldly distractions, maintaining churches as sanctuaries of God's love, and fostering spirit-filled stewards for service.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a wonderful day to come together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, to feel the warmth of His love and to seek His wisdom? His Word is our guide, our comfort, our hope, and our strength. It's a joy to be here with you, to share in this ...read more

Topics: Worldly Leadership

Christian Governance-&-Church-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 22, 2018

1 of ? Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--I—1Peter 3:8-12 Peter is offering lessons to the church in the overall scheme ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rightly Dividing Church And State

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

America was founded upon the Christian understanding of life.

Sermon ~ “Rightly Dividing Church & State” Matthew 22:15-21 There are those things that are more or less political, and those that our eternal. Our Lord says it like this within Matthew’s gospel: “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The Rapture of the Church

The Rapture in Revelation There are several foreshadows of the rapture in the book of Revelation. To grasp the picture of the raptured church, we must understand the vision of John. We have already looked at the throne of God, but we will re-examine what is applicable here. Look at the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist