Sermons on Compromise In The Church:

The Crowned Church-Smyrna Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER ON EARTH? HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT AND WHAT IS THE CHURCH’S REWARD?

The Crowned Church—Smyrna Text—Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction. Clarence Jordan, the author of “Cotton Patch”, is a minister in Americus, Georgia. Jordan was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. Now Clarence was the minister of a poor, struggling, inter-racial congregation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Falsies Impacting The Church

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 18, 2005

We are living in an age of intellectualism. The Church must be ware of wrong teachings and ideas that do harm to the body of Christ.

Falsies affecting the Church today 1. The idea that every church is a good church. Things we hear people say; 1. As long as I am going to a church that is all that matters. -Not true! not every church preaches the correct Gospel. There is even the church of Satan. -There are so called Churches ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Christian Church?

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 20, 2005

Many people often ask, what is the Christian church and what do we believe? This message is a description of New Testament Christianity

“What is the Christian Church?” Introduction: A lot of people have the mindset that it does not matter where they go to church, as long as they are going. I do not think that this is the truth. First of all, the church is not a building, and many places that have the word church on their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Roles Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

This is among the most controversial sections in the Bible. Paul appears on the surface to be against women, but if you look at the context there is much more here - and more important issues than how we dress and act.

There is no doubt that 1 Timothy 2 is among the most controversial passages of Paul’s writings. In this chapter it appears as if Paul calls men to pray and women to shut up - while dressed in sackcloth and ashes - staying home barefoot and pregnant. Although it is short - only 15 verses - it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Role Distinctions In The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2005

The Bible establishes role distinctions in the Lord’s churches.

God’s Glorious Church Role Distinctions in the Church Galatians 3:28 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 29, 2005 Introduction (see footnote) Today we come to the last of the four messages I want to preach about women and their roles in the Lord’s New Testament churches. It has been a joy for me to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Churches At Smyrna And Pergamum

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 9, 2005

What can we learn today from the churches at Smyrna and Pergamum, one of the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 ?

Why would letters be written to these churches? Well, Smyrna was a very important centre of trade, with a valuable harbour, and big wine business. It was a very beautiful city, even outstanding. In all the civil wars, the people of Smyrna always chose the right side to be: it was politically ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Anniversary Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon for Church Anniversary

Jesus said, ‘every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure-store both the new and the old.’ This rather odd little verse is probably a kind of signature from the writer of the Gospel. It’s as though he was giving us a hint about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Glory In The Church

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005

Part of the High Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ was that God’s glory might be in them. What our Lord prayed for is staggering.

A story is told of a boy who was drawing a picture. His teacher asked what he was drawing. “I’m drawing a picture of Jesus, miss,” he replied. “But, Johnny, we don’t know what Jesus looked like.” Johnny paused for a moment, perked up, and said, “but they will when I’ve finished” We laugh at that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Good Church Fight!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Connoisseur Spirit In Churches?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2002

Are we just spiritual connoisseurs or spiritual growers?The question is not where is the God of Elijah? The real question is: where are the Elijah’s of God.

THE SPIRIT OF A CONNOISSEUR IN CHURCHES Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 19:17 Well done thou good servant: because thou hast been FAITHFUL in a VERY LITTLE, have authority over ten cities. Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:17, Job 23:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church: The Gate Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 12, 2002

If you’re weary with church as usual, let’s evaluate the proper steps that we must take that will prepare us for a move of God.

The Church; The Gate of God SHM – 11/25/01 p.m. – Text: Nehemiah 2:11-20 There are three essentials of rebuilding the gates and reclaiming the city of God: ·Preparation ·Cooperation ·Determination Preparation: Three Kinds of Preparation Are Necessary I. Head Preparation – The Development of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Two Sinners At Church

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 20, 2002

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinner.

The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinners. One knew he was a sinner and acknowledges it before God. The other knew not that he was a sinner and boasted of his righteousness. Yonder are these two men going to the temple. One goes down to the front pew, (he must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And It's Boundries

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

Knowing what are boundaries are as a Body of Christ in relation to other churches

THE CHURCH AND IT’S BOUNTRIES 2 Cor 10:16 “so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. For we do not want to boast about work already done in another man’s territory.” Intro: I. PREACH THE GOSPEL A. The Gospel is not: i. Gossip ii. Our Church Programs iii. Seek new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Healthy Attitude In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

The attitude of Worship.

A HEALTHY ATTITUDE IN THE CHURCH EPH.4: 1-3 I. INTRODUCTION TELEVISON, MAGAZINES, AND RADIO, ARE FILLED WITH ADVERTIZEMENTS ABOUT HEALTH THAT ARE DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO OUR MINDS IN AN EFFORT TO GET US TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES. WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXERCISE SO THAT WE CAN BE HEALTHY. BUT MY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist