Sermons on Early Church Pentecost:

The Consistent Church - #6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 11, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

THE CONSISTENT CHURCH Rev. 3:7-13 * Churches are known by her Characteristics. For instance, they are formal, loose, spirit-filled, charismatic, troubled, exciting, or the like. * As we have studied the churches in Revelation, we have seen the Careless, Crowned, Corrupted, Compromising, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Church Attendance Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 17, 2005

This sermon deals with church attendance and our commitment to it. Also, how does God feel about church attendance.

The Importance of Church Attendance! If You Want to Kill the Church Never go to your church or meetings held there, if you do go, be late, it’s no one’s affair. If the weather is bad, either too hot or snowing, just stay home and rest, for there’ll be others going. But should you attend, be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of A Generous Church Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2015

This message was preached at our 20th Anniversary and reflects on the birth of the Corinthian Church and Cornerstone

A Church Birthed in Generosity I’ve always been intrigued with the Corinthian Church. A church with problems, you don’t have to read very far through the letters addressed to the church to discover that they struggled with “issues”. Theological issues, moral issues, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014

This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Role Of A Church Member Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 9, 2021

The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

Introduction Welcome everyone! I hope your week has been well. It’s good to be with you on this fine morning. Today, we’re wrapping up a series where we are looking at the different roles within in the church. Next week, we’re going to kick off a new series on the After Life. We all have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philadelphia The Raptured Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 13, 2023

The church of Philadelphia is the only church that was given the promise of being Raptured and it was because of what they did, and it is those characteristics they possessed that we must possess today in order to be caught up in the Rapture.

Philadelphia The Raptured Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In my studies this week I was looking at the 7 churches of Revelation and I have taught on them many times before, but that is what is so awesome about the Word of God you can read it over and over again and every time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Apostolic

The 5th Church Of The Apocalypse -The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 11, 2020

The Church in Sardis had become lethargic and lost its way. Jesus calls us to be alert

The Fifth Church of the Apocalypse - The Church at Sardis Introduction We have been looking at the Churches of the Apocalypse during lockdown Last week we looked at the fourth Church of the apocalypse - the Church of Thyatira. Today we are looking today at the fifth Church of the Apocalypse - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Luke 12:35-39

Denomination: Anglican

The Right Use Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2024

What is the primary purpose of tongues? What limitations does Paul place on the exercise of tongues in the general assembly? Did Paul desire believers to speak in tongues (1 Cor. 14: 5, 18, 39)?

Intro The gifts of the Spirit are an essential part of God’s plan for His Church. When the Church is operating in the power of the Spirit, lives are transformed, and cultures are turned toward godliness. When the Church tries to do its work through human ingenuity and carnal resources, we lose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Acts 10:46

Denomination: Charismatic

A Church Without Walls

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004

I ahve a dream of us being a ’church without walls’. If we can remove the walls (barriers) God will naturally do the rest. Barriers to God, each other, seekers, age, GOing and serving.

A church without walls. WBC Away weekend . 16.05.04 am Do you believe =God wants the KOG to grow? Lives to be changed? - do you believe Jesus prayers (for unity, many to come to know Him, ¡¥greater things than these¡¦ etc) are answered? Yes? - do you believe God is more willing to answer some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches - Ephesus Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Church in Ephesus

We are excited to be here as we are starting a new sermon series this morning. During, this series we will be looking at the seven churches found in the book of Revelations. These churches had several things in common, in particular they were all living in a pagan world and they were all under ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deacons: Servants Of The Church

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Deacons are spiritual leaders who share a concern for the needs of the church with the elders and work under their guidance.

Thesis: Deacons are spiritual leaders who share a concern for the needs of the church with the elders and work under their guidance. Intro.: 1. Earlier this year this congregation appointed its first group of elders. a. Watershed event in our history. b. Reflective of our desire to imitate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

A New Beginning

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 21, 2021

Many of us have had hunger pangs to return the community that Covid 19 took from us. This sermon focuses on the aspects of community, the birth of the Church, the Great Commission and How the Holy Spirit empowers us. Today we will focus on barriers, baptism and breaking out.

A NEW BEGINNING Text: Acts 2:1 - 11, 17 - 21 Act 2:1-11  When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.  (2)  And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: United Methodist

2005 State Of The Church

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2005

This message was presented to our church to share the vision for the coming year and to make sure that we all understand what our real mission is as a Local Body of Christ.

2005 State of the Church Pastor Jim May In a few days the TV, radio and newspaper networks across the nation will be broadcasting the State of Union address of President George W. Bush. I wanted to seize the moment and give you a “State of the Church” address as well. Today I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blueprints Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

And as we build the church, there are certain things that simply have to be in the plans if we’re going to be the kind of church God wants us to be. Community, Teamwork, Love.

It’s amazing what you can find on the Internet. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a Star Trek fan, so I was impressed when I found this. I found a website of pictures of the USS Enterprise made entirely from lego. (http://homepage.mac.com/happywaffle/enterprise/) The interesting thing about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan