Sermons on Currupt Church:

Sardis Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

An early wake up call. A church with nothing to commend it

The Letter to the Church at SARDIS Divided into three sections 1. Introduction of the Writer 2. Reprimand of the Church 3. Encouragement to the Faithful. Historical Background. City in Asia, modern day Turkey. Near to Thyatira. Capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. Early prosperity under ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Smyrna Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

Encouragement to persevere

Brinton 09-03-03 Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 1. Introduction: We started last month to look at the letters written to the Seven Churches in Asia as a series. The book of Revelation was written by the apostle John whilst he was banished to the island of Patmos in traditionally AD 96 at a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

Thyatira Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

Be on your guard against false teachers

This evening we are going to take a look at the fourth letter in the Book of Revelation to the Seven Churches in Asia, that to the church of Thyatira Read: Revelation 2:18-29 Background A large town Akhisar stands on the site of Thyatira. Thyatira was a city in the Roman province of Asia, which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Anglican

Mark #9: Uncommon Fellowship Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 17, 2001

This sermon details the fellowship that the first church had and many churches today lack.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Uncommon Fellowship Acts 2:42-47 August 19, 2001 Intro: A. [Welcome and Do-Si-Do, Citation: Cartoonist Sandy Silverthorne in Leadership, Vol. 11, no. 4]. "And now here’s the point in our service where I’d like you all to rise, turn to the person on your right, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 19, 2001

The sermon reviews the positive things that Jesus had to say about the church - their trust in God, their witness and their love and endurance

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

It's Not About The Hand

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

Encouraging believers that the body of Christ does not revolve around them, but they exist to serve others.

I was in the supermarket one day, and a lady came down the aisle whom I could barely see over the top of her groceries. I got somewhat frightened because she seemed to be heading straight for me. She screeched to a halt within a few feet of me, peered over her load, wagged her finger, and said, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-22, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time Has Come For Bi-Vocational Ministers And Staff

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

We are all ministers so we need to rethink some traditional vocational concepts.

The Time Has Come For Bi-vocational Ministers and Staff I have served in many churches over the last twenty-five years in a bi-vocational capacity. Only at the time I had not heard the terminology nor realized that it was what was needed in the churches. I had been saved and mentored under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Acts 20:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Godly Friends

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

We tend to become like the people with associate and identify with.

Why Is It Important to Fellowship With Godly Associates Acts 1:12-14 1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Illustration;One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A Humble Community

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001

Submit yourself to the family of believers and experience the joy and wonder of a supernatural community.

The Power of a Humble Community Matthew 18:15-20 Pastor Jim Luthy At the beginning of the season, the Portland Trailblazers were considered a favorite to win the NBA championship. Their team consisted of no less than 6 former All-Stars and perhaps the greatest Soviet player in history. Through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Formative Fellowship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 4, 2002

God uses the fellowship of other christians to form us into mature Christians

Habits that Lead to Christian Maturity Lent 2002 Formative Fellowship Acts 2 The need for Maturity: In Romania, after communism fell, we in the west became aware of the many orphans there who were basically warehoused in huge orphanages. They were vastly understaffed. So the babies, while they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Conflict While Walking In Love

Contributed by Chad Payne on Jan 18, 2003

When the inevitable conflict arises between believers, how can we address the issue and maintain a relationship of Godly love?

Introduction: Notice the word “brother” in verse 15. This is addressed to Christians. This is dealing with believers who are in conflict. In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of The Place Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 22, 2003

God made places before He made people. This sermon examines the importance of the place in relation to realizing purpose.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PLACE THE PRINCIPLE OF DIVINE PLACEMENT Have you ever heard the statement to go to the church of your choice? It sounds nice and we tend to believe it but in reality the church we attend is not our choice it’s Gods! God will not bless you just anywhere you go. Genesis 2:8 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 30, 2003

Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him.

Our Peace Ephesians 2:11-22 Focus: Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him. Function: To encourage a church with the message of reconciliation in Jesus, vertically (with God) and horizontally (with fellow mankind. “Something there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 3:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Cuerpo - La Iglesia

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 7, 2002

La Iglesia tiene obstaculos para crecer y debemos no solo concocerlas sino saber como ser exitosos atraves de ellos.

EL CUERPO – LA IGLESIA (Col. 1:18 – Rom. 12:4-5) INTRO: 1. ENFERMEDADES COMUNES AL CUERPO FÍSICO 1.1. Reumatismo 1.1.1. Dolores en los musculares y articulares 1.2. Artritis 1.2.1. enlace de los huesos 1.3. Dolor de Cabeza 1.3.1. un fuerte dolor en el cerebro u otra parte que aun viene ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Reality Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

3/5 - Anytime that we attempt great things for God, oppostion is going to come

The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and also to love our enemies; probably because the are generally the same people. This was certainly true in Nehemiah’s time. His arrival in Jerusalem was a threat to those leaders and tribes and nations around him. A strong Jerusalem would endanger the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist