Sermons on Destroying A Church:

The Church That Made An Impact: How The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 5, 2017

A discussion based study of 1 Thess. 1:1-10

The Church that Made an Impact: HOW the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Oct-Nov, 2016 NOTE: This is the second lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 14, 2024

Every church at one time has tensions in it, but what causes them and importantly, how can we deal with them? I have chosen a number of problem areas gathered from my experience in churches and we examine them. I hope they are of some help.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – AS I UNDERSTAND IT OVER 65 YEARS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION This coverage will apply not only to the church fellowship of believers, but also to any committee, business meeting, or ministry operating in or by a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3, Galatians 5:16-19, James 4:1-3, 1 Timothy 3:1-8, Titus 1:5-9, Titus 2:3-5, Revelation 18:4, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 16, 2024

Our study continues with a few serious matters. The place of PRIDE and GOSSIP is opened up, plus some thoughts on MONEY; and the way some like to dominate others. They all cause tensions in churches. Faithful, honest preaching is vital to reduce potential conflicts.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 2 Last time we began a list of issues that I have seen over my lifetime that can cause tensions and conflicts in the church. In this second message we continue that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1, Ephesians 4:3, Luke 11:42-44, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, James 1:5, 2 Corinthians 12:20, 2 Corinthians 12:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024

What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:3, Hebrews 13:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can Kill A Church ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

Satan’s goal is to kill the church. Sometimes church members help him and don’t even know it. the good news is Jesus promises that if we are faithfull "the gates og hell cannot prevail"

"WHAT CAN KILL A CHURCH" 2 Cor. 2: 4-11 1. In Re 3:1, the church at Sardis was described as a "dead" church... 2. This reveals that churches can die - and they often do... 3. There are at least two ways a church may die... a. It may cease to exist b. It may die inwardly, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church

Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 9, 2008

This sermon shows us some important things in preserving unity in the church.

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 “Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and {that} the Spirit of God dwells in you? [17] If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. [18] Let no man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Enemy

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005

The Last Enemy to be destroyed is death.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Man was created to live o Man became a living soul--Gen 2:7 o He was created for fellowship with God. Ø Death came because of sin. o There was only one restriction in the Garden--Gen 2:16-17 o Disobedience brought death--Rom 5:12 Ø Death is the last enemy we will face. BODY: I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Drilling Holes In Our Doubts Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2011

Doubt will destroy faith and relationships

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Doubt can be so destructive in our lives. For Mr. Templeton, it pretty much ruined his life. • As we continue on with our series “Equip, The Essential Tools For Spiritual Living”, my prayer is that we can learn how devastating doubt can be if left ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Lust Destorys Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Lust is not innocent; it destroys intimacy

Ascension Day sermon 2012 There’s a classic psychology experiment where the professor gets a group of his psychology students to stand on a street corner all staring up at the sky and pointing … and guess what - without fail lots of other people start gathering round to look up at the sky and try ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Open Sin In The Church

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

How to deal with sin in the church

DEALING WITH OPEN SIN IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 5: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. In chapter four, Paul sought to warn the Corinthian church much like a father would warn his son 1. Paul’s warning concerned the sins that were within the church at Corinth 2. Any consistent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

1 John 2:7-14 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 22, 2025

1 John 2:7-14

1 John 2:7-14 The importance of a sub heading The New Commandment 7 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Four Myths About The Church

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing. It has been a blessing as well as a great help as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Four Myths about the Church” Math16: 18 The church is THE vehicle that God uses to push back the darkness and change our world. I think we need a reminder, today, that there was a group of men and women who have gone before us, here at EBC, who boldly proclaimed the gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Courting Sin Within The Church

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005

This message answers four key questions on the question of Christians suing each other.

1. What’s The Problem? - Believers were suing each other in court. - What does Paul think of this? - v. 1 - “Dare any of you. . .” - v. 6 - “But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!” - v. 7 - “already an utter failure” - Paul is shocked and dismayed that their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

#1 Intercession The Gift To The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014

Seldom is the office of an INTERCEDER RECOGNIZED. There is little applause, put this is essential to the church and leadership.

WHAT EVERY CHURCH NEEDS... STAND IN THE GAP... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTERCEDE: to stand in the gap for another, to help settle, to defend, to intervene, mediate, to pray for, to petition, Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The rapture of the church.

The Rapture of the Church Even though many groups deny the rapture, the Bible clearly teaches that there is a rapture of God’s people when Christ returns. I can understand why there is a debate as to when the rapture will occur, but I can’t identify with groups who deny the rapture will happen at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist