Sermons on confirming churches:

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

Portrait Of The Church Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 8, 2006

This is the first sermon in a series addressing the need for the Church to preserve its nature and purpose the way Christ intended it. This sermon speaks largely to the meaning of true fellowship.

PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH Some of you may ask why I titled this study on Corinthians “Preserving the Church in a Pagan World”. You may even object to the word “preserving” as sounding too much like maintaining or holding out against the world when the Church should be boldly invading our world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Sardis Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 5 in series: Sardis "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Sardis: The Zombie Church # 5 in Series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday night, June 10, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Sardis Baptist Church? Revelation 3:1-6 page # 1916 Sardis was the capital of Lydia and one of the oldest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2003

10 Foundational Beliefs of the Peebles Church of Christ. A sermon I delivered on a Friend Day.

Jim Chandler Peebles Church of Christ. What is the Church of Christ built on? The Peebles Church of Christ is built on 10 foundational beliefs. 1. The Bible is true. (2nd Timothy 3:16-17) We believe that the Bible is God’s inspired Word to the world. The Bible is God revealing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Architecture Of The Church

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 24, 2023

Jesus establishes Peter as the first building block of the Church upon his confession that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, have that same opportunity to become a building stone in the Church.

CHURCH! THAT WORD, ALONE, BRINGS ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS AND UNDERSTANDINGS. I HAVE HEARD IT DESCRIBED AS JUST A BUILDING OR AS A PLACE CHRISTIANS GO ON SUNDAY. PERHAPS, THOSE DEEPER IN FAITH WOULD CALL IT A GROUP OF BELIEVERS. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS OF WHAT “CHURCH” MEANS TO US. IF WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Prophetical But (When God Inserts A Heavenly But)

Contributed by William Wyne on Oct 4, 2011

God can place a heavenly "But" in the midst of our lives that changes the course of life’s direction.

In verse 9 of Isaiah is the prophetical conclusion of the New Testament Good Friday execution on Calvary. Actually, verse 9 is the Old Testament proclamation of the sixth word of the Cross, “It is Finished”. Isaiah saw the finished scene of Calvary. In verse 9 the Prophet saw the intended burial ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

# 3 ~ Two & Three ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 15, 2011

Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of Bible numbers, last time we talked a little about the number TWO mostly in the Old Testament, and so today Lord willing we’ll point out it’s meaning in many places in the New Testament and move on too the n

# 3 ~ TWO & THREE ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-15-11 Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of Bible numbers, last time we talked a little about the number TWO mostly in the Old Testament, and so today Lord willing we’ll point out it’s meaning in many places in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

#24~twenty Six- Thirty-Nine - Forty Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2012

TWENTY-SIX is the number pointing to the GOSPEL, and the gospel is "the death, burial and resurrection" of our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. TWENTY SIX is found in our KJ Bible three times, and it’s found as "twenty and six". The number THIRTY-NINE is

#24~TWENTY SIX- THIRTY-NINE - FORTY "a" ~ Bible number meanings ~ 4-14-12 TWENTY-SIX is the number pointing to the GOSPEL, and the gospel is "the death, burial and resurrection" of our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. TWENTY SIX is found in our KJ Bible three times, and it’s found as "twenty and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Church Is Essential.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 29, 2020

It is the truth that binds all the other truths that are found in the gospel!

Trump declares churches 'essential,' calls on them to reopen I have heard people say, “Well, I don’t need to go to church to be a Christian.” Listen to this statement by Jesus (1)-Matthew 16:15-He said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. #33~10: - Another Mighty Angel -Pt-2 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 7, 2009

Frequently in the Old Testament we read about “the Angel of Jehovah.” These preincarnate appearances of Christ in the O.T. are called Theophanies or Christophanies, I personaly beleive this "MIGHTY ANGEL" is the Lord Jesus Christ, there are others w

Rev. #33~10:1-11 ANOTHER MIGHTY ANGEL pt-2 12-5-09 Today we’ll continue with our study of the Revelation here in chapter 10:, last time we talked about the 1st four verses and pointed out that this Mighty Angel that we find here , we believe to be the Lord Jesus Christ because of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Church

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Jesus called the temple a "House of Prayer". Is the church a house of prayer today? Do we believe prayer is still powerful? Nothing is more powerful than a church that prays together.

“A Praying Church” Acts 4:23-31 May 17, 2009 Today I would like to share with you about what is probably the most important activity of each Christian and the church as whole, prayer. I know for a fact that some Christians only pray at meal times and it’s often a repetitive, shallow one. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely ca

The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church As Servant

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004

James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Church On Fire

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002

What does it take to be a church on fire for God?

A Church On Fire Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Scripture Text: Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Church Persecution

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014

It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist