Sermons about Compromised Church

Resolving Church Conflict Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2006

based on 55 ratings

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What does an argument that took place 2000 years ago between two ladies have to do with our church here today? We will find out plenty.

A few years ago I was talking to a minister that told me the story of his church. He said that at one time the place where the church is located was very heavily populated. It went through a period of depopulation. There were two churches in the area but as people left neither church could afford a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

(7) The Church At Pergamos

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 28, 2016

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Worldliness has swept into the church. There are some who still hold to the truth of separation, but the majority are content, like Lot to seek the best of both this world and the one to come.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-12-2015 Lesson 7: The Church at Pergamos (Revelation 2:12-17) Revelation 2:12-17 (NIV) 12 “To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Radical? Really?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2009

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Someone suggested that we return to radical Christianity. I’m for it but are we up to the demands?

There is a group on one of the social networks that was issuing a call to return to radical Christianity. I love the concept and joined the group but I wanted to feel out how they defined radical and if they were really up to radical Christianity thus I posted this in the group’s discussion ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

25. When Faith Goes Quiet: David In Philistine Country Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2025

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There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but of fear. We call it “being realistic” or “practical,” but often it’s just fear baptizing itself as wisdom.

When Faith Goes Quiet: David in Philistine Country September 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12, 1 Samuel 28:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 1)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 13, 2015

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In Acts 5 are 3 attitudes about Jesus and the preaching of the cross. One is satanic & one SEEMS reasonable & sensible, but is really a product of human wisdom & leads to error. Only one is biblical & blessed by God. Part 1 deals with the first 2.

Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 1) Chuck Sligh April 13, 2015 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 [TEXT TO BE READ LATER] INTRODUCTION In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Displacement Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 4, 2014

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Because we want others to approve of us, we feel a pressure to displace some of God’s commands with peer group rules or trends.

The Danger of Displacement (Mark 7:1-13) 1. One of my favorite Jewish jokes (I have told before) is the following: 2. A Jewish congregation was arguing over whether one should stand or sit during the Shema Yisrael. Half of the congregation said one should sit, the other half insisted one should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Pigs Can't Swim Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 22, 2011

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Just as demon-possessed pigs can't swim, neither can some of the pigs of sin we allow in our lives.

Mark 5:1-20 ILL. I was recently contacted by a pulpit committee that was interested in my ministry. I met with Chairman of the Disenchanted, Bro Tepid. He described his church; First Lukewarm Church of the Apathetic. “Nothing too boring, nothing too exciting. We want it to fit into our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Brainwashing Believers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2009

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Exposition of Daniel 1:3-7 about the attempts of Nebuchadnezzar to brainwashing the Hebrew youths in their training period and how it parallels satanic strategy in our world

Text: Daniel 1:3-8, Title: Brainwashing Believers, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/1/09, PM A. Opening illustration: 8 Simple Rules to Date my Daughter B. Background to passage: When God sovereignly gave Jehoiakim to Nebuchadnezzar, we must remember that it wasn’t the 586 complete obliteration of the city. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Achan's Fatal Mistake

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 7, 2003

based on 95 ratings

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The importance of not compromising with sin

Achan’s Fatal Mistake Joshua 7:3-13,24-25 Primary Purpose: The importance of not compromising with sin Last week we saw the people of God stand before their enemy and defeat them. We saw the powerful story of how God led the people of God to defeat Jericho. As they turn from this fresh ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:3-25

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Win More People By Softening The Gospel?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 12, 2017

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A study of Jesus' teaching that He did not come to bring peace to the earth and how we need to "fire it up" instead of "watering it down."

CAN WE WIN MORE PEOPLE BY SOFTENING THE GOSPEL? The best plan is not to “water it down” but “fire it up.” - Luke 12:49. - Fire is referred to in this verse. There is a sense in which the truth of Christ is going to bring fire to the earth. - Fire burns down what already exists. - The fire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Baptist

"Fiery Trials Are Fruitful” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

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It really takes a godly man, a godly woman to say no when the pressure is on.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 3 & Romans 12 1. CONFIDENCE. We left off last week with 3 men who stood their ground before the leader of the known world! a. It wasn’t new. Their confidence began early in their youth, continued through the teenage years, and now tested again! b. Before the king, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men Wake Up, We Are In A Fight

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 4, 2016

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This Message challenges men to stand firm in the midst of compromises being made all around them. This can be used as a Father's Day or Men's Day Message.

Men, Wake Up To The Fight 6/19/2016 Daniel 3:1-15 Romans 12:1-2 Happy Father’s Day to all of you men out there who have served well as fathers, grandfathers, uncles, cousins, sons, brothers, coaches, teachers, big brothers, mentors, and role models. I want you to know, somebody is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warning To A Dying Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 25, 2006

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An examination of the poisons that cause a church to die.

WAKING A DEAD CHURCH It’s hard to believe that the winter Olympics have come and gone already. Just a month ago, Gladys, Drew and I closed out each evening sitting on the couch watching the athletes compete. Some of the events, like the ski jumps, and snow boarding, we enjoyed watching. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Spiritual Leadership Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 4, 2015

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It is so easy for a church to lose its bearings and drift off course. There is so much in the world that tempts a church to compromise God’s Word, chase tangents, or get caught up in the latest cultural fads.This is why leadership is so important.

Understanding Spiritual Leadership 1 Timothy 5:17-20 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. It is so easy for a church to lose its bearings and begin to drift off course. There is so much in the world that tempts a church to compromise God’s Word, chase tangents, or get caught up in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-20

Denomination: Bible Church

A Church Wedded To The World

Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000

based on 164 ratings

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In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey.

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey. To the amazement of many, this retiredbusinessman had discovered the lost city of Troy. To-day, you can still see the ruins of its towers and its walls, which were 16 feet thick. According to the Homer's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

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