Sermons on Deacon:

A Farewell Homily

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2013

Always remember that the task of the Church is to attract non-believers to Jesus Christ in the Church.

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2013 “farewell” In the pre-Christian world, there was an inchoate understanding of human life after earthly death. The Hebrew’s picture of human existence in the nether world was one of gloom, shadow, even an inability to praise God. I think that the young man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Catholic

Beware Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019

If Jesus is not in control of your church it is not a church. It is a religious club often managed by a Diotrephes.

3 John 1:9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Divisive And The Godly Minister

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012

This is the very reason that this 3rd letter of John was written. There was a divisive leader in the church who was causing serious problems. In writing, John covers the traits of the divisive leader and he tells us how to handle him.

A divisive leader is one of the most serious problems to ever confront a church. When a church has within its ranks a divisive leader, the very life and ministry of the church are threatened. A divisive leader always carries a church through one of its most traumatic experiences. He usually ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Christ Is Building #3

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003

This shows that Christ not us is over the church. With some help here on earth.

SERMON #3 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. WHO IS OVER THE CHURCH? a. EPHESIANS 5:22 32 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Rightly Dividing The Word:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

God has given us His Word and we’re to be careful not to try and make His Word fit what we may have heard down through the years just because we may have heard or been taught certain things about the Bible according to what Grandpa may have said.

RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD: 2ND Tim. 2:15 Today I’ll talk for a little while about rightly dividing the WORD. And let me say here at the very beginning that I’m certainly not a Bible scholar by any means, but I do believe that God has given us His Word and we’re to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of “the Church, Part 2” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “The Church, Part 2”

The Study Of “The Church, Part 2” Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. There are thousands of different denominations in the world. But the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Needs Of The Church Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 17, 2011

Church members need to be alive in the Lord.

NEEDS OF THE CHURCH TODAY Rev.3: 1And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2Be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Valor

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

One of the major controversies that separate churches to this day is the role women play in ministry. For me, this topic has become a blessing rather than an obstacle.

Women of Valor Intro.: Many women have had a profound impact on history, society and the church. Although tradition, experience, and practice, have often excluded women in light of certain passages attributed to Paul, he commended women who served as leaders in the church and often relied on them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

1 TIMOTHY Introduction to Timothy I A Dangerous Heresy-- (William Barclay pg. 4) A. It is clear that in the forefront of the situation against which the Pastoral Epistles were written there was a dangerous heresy which was threatening the welfare of the Christian Church. If we can distinguish ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Hinderances

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 16, 2001

Some instances and obstacles the Church must deal with Today.

In the Church today, as a Pastor and Preacher there are times we are faced with hinderances to the worship service. As Sons of God, we are to keep on the firing line and be instant in season and out of season. Let’s look at a few things ALL of God’s men are faced with. There is the pitch-fork ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-15, Galatians 5:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Diversity In The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012

Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Quality Leadership

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006

Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Greeting Of Grace Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 31, 2016

Although Paul was imprisoned, he sought to encourage the church at Philippi. He urged them to focus on Christ and His grace. Like Paul, we need to encourage others while keeping our focus on the Lord. He must be central to all we do.

A Greeting of Grace Philippians 1: 1-2 Today as we begin to move through this precious epistle, verse by verse, I want to remind us of the context in which it was written. Paul is bound in a Roman prison, awaiting trial, facing accusations regarding his faith. He is no longer free to go and come ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Men & Women - Equal But Different? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

Are their differences between men and women and do those differences matter in the church

Men and women – Equal but Different? Slide We live in an age where merely recognizing differences in people can sometimes be interpreted as discrimination. Since the 1960’s it has been unlawful in the workplace to discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. While ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Though You Are Small

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 19, 2019

Why did God choose Bethlehem as the birthplace of His only Son? In the pages of Bethlehem's history are several "small to greatness stories written by the hands of God.

THOUGH YOU ARE SMALL – MICAH 5:2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans[b] of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” As I am praying how I can illustrate the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational