Sermons on Edifice:

The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

In the year 2002, the Catholic church has come under fire by the news media because of the corruption in the Catholic priesthood.

Those who have studied the history of this church have known something about this corruption for many years. For example, some of the problems today we are hearing about are: (1) THE HOMOSEXUAL PROBLEM IN THE PRIESTHOOD On the Fox News Channel, on “The Factor,” they reported that about 50% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Sleep While Praying

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015

To show that JESUS never wanted us to sleep when talking to Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you sleeping while praying? No. I listened and do what JESUS commanded. Matthew 26:41 Matthew 26:41 All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words Matter!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 9, 2020

The following sermon is going to show that the best way to handle the deceptive words of a fallen world is to seek God’s protection as outlined in His Word!

Does Words Matter? Psalms 12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Being the primary method of communication words are extremely powerful and can be used to invoke a spectrum of feelings ranging from love, joy, and happiness to anger, disgust, fear, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Urgency

Contributed by David Spiegel on Mar 6, 2015

The signs of the times are evident. Where is the sense of Urgency that the church should have? Jesus said He is not willing that any should perish, so why are we so comfortable with the idea? Shouldn't we be about the family business of making disciples?

Make no mistake, we have an “urgency emergency”! I wish I could stand here this morning and say, “Everything is alright”. You can just coast through this life and enjoy it as you live to a ripe old age and be gently laid to rest among family and friends as angels carry you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Makes A Great Church

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon on the qualities that make a dynamic church that people will want to be part of.

TITLE: What Makes a Great Church, part 1 TEXT: Acts 2:42 THEME: Church growth. Health, evangelise P.S. Rick Warren states, and I agree, that the key issue for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth. Because when a congregation is healthy it will grow. INTRODUCTION: We all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Home For Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Part of sermon series regarding our purpose statement; this one about the church as a fellowship.

“…A Home for Fellowship…” Various Scriptures (August 5, 2001) Introduction Several years ago studies were conducted among former American prisoners of war to determine what methods used by the enemy had been most effective in breaking their spirit. The findings revealed that they did not break ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Emmanuel - God With Us!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 14, 2003

Christmas message based on Matthew 1:21-23.

Emmanuel ¡V God with Us! Matthew 1:21-23 John 1:1-3, 10-14 December 14, 2003 Introduction This morning we continue our look at the Christmas story as related in Matthew. Last week we read from Matthew 1:18-25, which in those eight verses gives us a quick synopsis of the miracle of Jesus¡¦ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

That's Tempting

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 12, 2005

Temptation - Fasting - Lent - Temptation - Forgiveness

Our text today tells us that Jesus was fasting. It should be obvious that I am not an expert on fasting, but I can answer a couple common questions. Should we fast? Jesus never commands us to fast, but he assumes that we will. In Matthew 6:16 he says “When you fast” not “If you fast”. “When you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak Lord, I Am Listening

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012

Today we’ll be reflecting on how important “listening” is when it comes to our relationship with God and to what the Corinthians were not hearing.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 6:(9-18) 19-20; 10:13 1 Kings 8:27 One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Workers Of Iniquity

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2014

To show that if you are a backslider, you will be treated the same by the LORD like unbelievers. So return to the LORD before He returns.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a backslider? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if you are a backslider, you will be treated the same by the LORD like unbelievers. So return to the LORD before He returns. IV. TEXT: Psalms 125:5 (Amplified Bible) 125:5 As for such as turn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

Suffering is opportunity for the joy of God to make us strong

“THE STRONGHOLD” THE JOY OF THE HOLY GHOST 01/29/09 Gal 5:16-25 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transforming Wall Street

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 4, 2010

God is just as concerned for Wall Street ... and the "Wall Street" of every community ... as He is for the street that runs in front of the church.

Imagine a father offering these words of advice to his new college graduate, who is seeking a job: I want you to know it's a jungle out there. College has been a cake-walk. From now on, you'll be in the real world. The language is money. And it talks loudly. The goal is to get as much as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Judas Missed-10

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 7, 2019

10 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-X—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Early in February 2019, our church was given two boxes of green bananas & three cases of ‘Silk’ brand Soy Milk with an expiration date of March 10, 2019. We announced that both were available to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

You Don’t Need The World’s Wisdom Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #11. The believer as the temple of God and how this affects our ttitudes is the focus of this message.

If I were to preach a message about separation and the need to keep ourselves unspotted by the sin and decay all around us, there are certain verses I would use. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 – “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23