Sermons on Empowered Churches:

The Vital Church Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 26, 2014

The Spirit-energized Pentecost Church was the, miraculous, sharing, attractive growing Body of Believers.

The Vital Church Acts 2:43-47 Acts 2:41: So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

Church Government

Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jul 27, 2014

Church government is a necessary element in the body of Christ which serves to establish and maintain order. A church without orderliness will be chaotic in all her activities. This teaching is going to teach about church Government.

I. The Origin Of Church Government. A. Government itself started by God and was a direct commandment to Noah after the flood. In theology it is called, (The Dispensation of human Government) (Gen.9:5-6) B.Church Government started with Christ, the head of the church (Col. 1:8;Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 2 verses 8 through 11

Revelation 2: 8 – 11 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Honor In The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 3, 2014

Inductive Sermon combining Rev 2:12-17 (Pergamum) and Rev 3:1-6 (Sardis). Live with Godly honor and persevere through struggles and stumbles in our faith, wear the name of Jesus well in front of others, live out living in white.

HONOR IN THE CHURCH REVELATION 2:12-17 and 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks, we have been intently looking at the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. In Revelation 1:19, Jesus Christ commands the Apostle John, "Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Malware In The Church

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 19, 2015

A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration.

Title: Malware in the Church Text: Mark 10:35-45 Thesis: A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration. Introduction This week I began reading The Girl In the Spider’s Web… another Scandinavian mystery novel. It is the 4th book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A detailed look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

The Church - Unity September 27, 2015 Ephesians 4:4-6 A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their 3 kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them and the mother smiled and turned around to do some work. A short while later she heard the cats bellowing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity Romans 14:1-13 October 4, 2015 A man died and met St Peter at the gate. Peter asked, “Would you like a tour?” The man said, “Sure.” So, Peter led the man down a long hall with many doors. They stopped at the first door and Peter opened it and said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity October 11, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 Throughout history churches have split for the craziest reasons ~~ Holy Creek Baptist - piano bench — they had 4 separate services — moving piano bench to a different location for each one. Centerville, Ga - presbyterian church split ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

The Church - Unity October 18, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 For the past 5 weeks we’ve been looking at the church and what it means to be a unified church. It’s very easy for a church to become distracted with what is not essential. I know you’re getting sick of this quote, but I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Justification

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION

THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION Numbers 23:1-24: Introduction Israel's wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

Marriage And The Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015

The traditional vows between a man and a woman at the time of marriage are beautiful and full of self abandonment and commitment. We who are in the Church, are there because of a mutual commitment between Christ and ourselves, like marriage.

Marriage - what a wonderful creation of God! Just yesterday Pastor Karenlee and I were privileged to perform a marriage ceremony for two of our friends who live in Rochester! May the Lord bless their union and their lives. Jesus Himself believed in marriage. Listen to what He told the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Church Fighting? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 30, 2015

What causes problems in the church?

Let us continue our worship of God by learning from the Letter by James. Open your Bibles to James Chapter 4…… We will focus on the first 3 verses this morning, but let us read v1-12….. Read along with me…. Let us note again that this letter is written to Christians. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2014

A message about the church and how Christ has given us power to overcome the enemy.

Title: The Power of the Church Theme: To show the power the Christ has given the Church. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Review Over the last few week we have been looking at what happens when the church is the church. As we learned from Matthew 21 Jesus went into the temple and He cleansed it. Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Problem With The Church

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Jul 11, 2015

What is going on with the church today? This sermon highlights the age-old issues that cause problems in our churches

Text: Rev 2:1 – 3:22 Theme: The problem with the church Introduction: - Have you ever looked the church and asked yourself the question: “What is wrong with the church today?” [e] - I have asked myself this question on numerous occasions [e] - Why this question? - Firstly, ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Study Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of The Church

The Study Of The Church 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: "...on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it" (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare