Sermons on Divided Church:

The Church Jesus Built Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2014

The church is the people of God and we should strive to simply be the church that Jesus built.

A. Introductory comments. B. Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the coming weeks. 1. I’ve titled the series UR Church – Be the church of Christ. C. The story is told of a young girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 28, 2018

This sermon is from a sermon series entitled, "What We Believe." In this study we look at how the church is the body of Christ, and exactly what that means, looks like, and entails.

What We Believe The Church: The Body of Christ As we continue through our series on what we as Christians say we believe in, we’ll be looking at a number of different doctrines, or teachings, of the church. And it is my hope that everyone will not only grow in their understanding, but also in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Foursquare

Taking The Church To Task

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our text passage this morning represents an enormous "pause" in a complicated theology lesson. The writer of the epistle has begun teaching about the priesthood. He has reminded his readers of their historical priesthood; he has just mentioned the mysterious Old Testament figure ...read more

The Shepherd, The Sheep, And The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 7, 2001

This sermon speaks of the relationship between Christ and His church as that of the Shepherd and sheep. It looks at some of Satan’s pitfalls in the church, as thieves and robbers, and relates the sheepfold to the church.

The Shepherd, The Sheep, And the Church Introduction: I believe that of the many images that Jesus identifies Himself with in the New Testament, one that brings solace to many is that of the shepherd. Many stained glass windows in our churches portray Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church Here For

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 20, 2003

Why we need the Church

Introduction at the start of church: How to Have a Good Day Psalm 34:11-16 How often has someone said to you, "Have a good day"? That’s a nice statement, but what does it mean? When you review the day’s activities before you go to bed, how do you know whether the day was good or bad? When ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Prayer For The Church Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

Subject: What should be our response to God’s blessings? Complement: Our response is to pray for strength in other believers and in the church as a whole.

Intro: When a sports team wins the championship game, what is their response? When you hit a home run at work and your boss notices and congratulates you with a promotion, what is your response? Think about those people who win some big multimillion dollar prize, imagine their response. Now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Near-Sighted Church

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2011

In this sermon we look at what causes evangelistic near-sightedness and how to overcome that condition. This sermon is based on an excellent sermon by Dan Williams.

Introduction: A. I like the story of the policeman who pulled a lady driver over and asked for her license. 1. After looking at her license, he said, “Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses.” 2. The woman answered, “Well, I have contacts.” 3. The policeman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Super Bowl Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 28, 2014

The first church in Acts was a champion church. This sermon examines the characteristics of the New Testament church that if adopted would turn any church into a winning church.

Super Bowl Church Chuck Sligh July 27, 2014 The opening illustrations come from Mike Gilbert’s sermon found on SermonCentral.com titled Reading the Map / Visualizing the Goal. [There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon which is available by emailing me at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With Christianity - Exclusivity Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The world believes that Christan is exclusive and divides people.

The trouble with Christianity - Exclusivity Over the next couple weeks we are going to examine some of the things that people see as being problems with Christianity. We are at a time when Christianity in general – all denominations wither old school and traditional or modern thinking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Dysfunction, Division, & Dreams Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

Healing the dysfunction; restoring the relationships that are divided (even, deeply divided) ~ God will take care of this as we seek Him, follow Him, pursue Him.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Dysfunction, Division & Dreams Scripture Text: Genesis 37.2-11 INTRODUCTION Do you every wonder where-in-the-world God is? ~ …Events unfold and stuff happens, …and sometimes we just can’t see God in any-of-it! Have you ever wondered where God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Act In Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

When the Holy Spirit is present the believers act with decency and order in the church, always preferring one another in love.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 How to Act in Church 1 Corinthians 14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we are continuing our multi-part study of 1 Corinthians. My goal is that we connect with the Word of God written, find out to the best of our ability ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The State Of The Church #2

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 10, 2003

What makes a church great? A church is not measured by human standards but by God’s. Ephesians 4 lists 7 keys to becoming a great church. (Message also includes 4 guidelines for our local church for 2003.)

· Winnie the Pooh is once took an evening walk with his friend Piglet. They walked for a long time in silence, but Piglet finally asked, “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” Pooh responds, “And what do you say, Piglet?” “I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy God Healthy Church Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This is the second of three messages dealing with perversion in the church

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Holy God Healthy Church” 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Part Two Review Opening Address and Introduction 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 Review In this chapter Paul tackles the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is Our Church "Apostolic"? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2001

Five characteristics of an apostolic congregation.

For the last one thousand, seven hundred years, Christians across the world have recited the Nicene Creed in their worship. Part of the Nicene Creed says, "We believe in one holy, catholic, apostolic church." What does that really mean? We know what "one" means, that it refers to the oneness of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

God’s heart is for harmony in the church.

Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to an NFL championship after the 1971 season and was voted Super Bowl MVP, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of frustration for him. Coach Tom Landry sent in every play from the sidelines. The coach ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist