Sermons on Episcopalian Church:

"The Birth Of Church"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 14, 2018

Pentecost sermon sharing what is church? Church is the gathered, the fire and wind of God, the heavenly Language, the witness, the ordinary, and the United.

“The Birth of Church” Acts 2:1-21 1. Today is Pentecost the birthday of the church • It is The birth of something special • It is the birth of the Holy Spirit It came into being on Pentecost and was given birth by the Holy Spirit, the One who intercedes on our behalf with utterances unknown to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Happy Birthday To The Church

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 19, 2018

When the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples of Jesus on that first Whitsunday in a very real sense the Church was born. When a child is born we celebrate annually the date of that birth by giving presents but on the Church's birthday we receive.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today is a very special day in the life of the Church it’s not just because today is called Whitsunday or the feast of Pentecost,,,,, it is however related to what happened on that first Whitsunday The sending of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus. No in many ways its ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-24, Acts 2:1-21

Transfer And Transformation Of The Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 30 in our exposition of Revelation continuing a discussion of the rapture of the church.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Transfer and Transformation of the church” Part 2 INTRODUCTION Last week we focused on the “WHAT” of the rapture or what I like to call the transfer and transformation of the church. Most all biblical scholars agree there are two phases to the return of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hope In The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2018

God has given His church a mission, God has given each of us a command to go and share the Gospel.

Hope in the Mission of the Church Throughout the history of the church there have been many who have laid down their lives for Jesus and the message of the gospel. Even today, there will be people who will suffer persecution for their faith in Christ. There will be those who are mistreated, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

(A Praying Church)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 21, 2018

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IF THERE HAS EVER BEEN A TIME WHEN WE AS A BOBY OF BAPTIZE BELIEVERS NEED TO BE PRAYING NOW IS THE TIME WITH THE SINFUL CONDITIONS OF THIS SIN SICK WORLD WE ARE LIVING IN IT`S PRAYING TIME

Acts 12:1-5 (GW) About that time King Herod devoted his attention to mistreating certain members of the church. [2] He had James, the brother of John, executed. [3] When he saw how this pleased the Jews, he arrested Peter too. This happened during the days of Unleavened Bread. [4] After capturing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts To Serve The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016

Evangelists, Prophets, Apostles, and Pastor/Teachers are not exactly authority figures. They are trainers. Good trainers have to be able to set an example. And these trainers are trainers in service.

Ephesians 4:11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: *other

Church - Resting Place Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Many come to Church for rest but involved in the politics and administration they have lost their blessings

“Restless in Resting Place” By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan “Pay attention to me and answer me I am troubled and upset” (Psalm 55:2). Psalmist David says this heartbreaking Prayer to the Lord. He admits in the presence of the Lord that his Heart is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:2

Denomination: Methodist

The Message To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

To the church at Ephesus, you have lost your first love.

I. Introduction A. Ephesus 1. Means desirable a. Such as a bridegroom would find his bride, desirable 2. It was the site of the main temple to Diana a. But, this Diana was not the same Diana as the Greek or Roman goddess b. This Diana was much older (1) She was the mother ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Corinthian Church Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

Paul's authority to write to this church. Who is Sosthenes. The source of Paul's apostolic Authority.

Introduction A. The human author of this letter was Paul, Saul of Tarshish 1. I am not going to spend a whole lot of time introducing Paul, except to say that Saul, his former name means “Prayed for” 2. Paul, on the other hand, means “small” a. Saul is a somewhat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Homesick For Christ's Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016

Paul was imprisoned in Rome and longed to be with the churches. With great distance between him and the churches, Paul did what he could to minister to the churches.

HOMESICK FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Colossians 2:1-8 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ November 20, 2016 Audio link to an mp3 recording of this message: http://chirb.it/sg5042 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The definition for homesick is: to be sad because you are away from your family ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity & Diversity In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

The body of Christ is being built up until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.

We come today to the core issue of the letter: If we're to fulfil our destiny as a church, if we're to demonstrate the manifold wisdom of God then we must be united in heart and mind. Here in ch 4, Paul begins to outline how being the new people of God is to be worked out in the down-to-earth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Passionate About The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 21, 2016

Paul was passionate about the church. He had developed a personal relationship with them and knew their needs and concerns. Pastors, and those within the church, can glean much from the Apostle in this passage. We need the commitment and passion he had.

Passionate about the Church Philippians 4: 1-3 In order to effectively lead a congregation of believers, the pastor must have a burden for the people within the congregation, while developing personal relationships with them. Paul understood this principle of leadership and provided a great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

(7) The Church At Pergamos

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 28, 2016

Worldliness has swept into the church. There are some who still hold to the truth of separation, but the majority are content, like Lot to seek the best of both this world and the one to come.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-12-2015 Lesson 7: The Church at Pergamos (Revelation 2:12-17) Revelation 2:12-17 (NIV) 12 “To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2018

Revelation 3:1-6 shows us the distinction between a faith devoid of works, and a daily, living, dynamic relationship with Christ,

Once again, approximately 34 million Canadians have lost an hour of sleep in the service of the grand national experiment called Daylight saving time. First introduced to Canada 100 years ago as a way to save coal, the project is now an annual eight-month ritual tolerated purely due to the belief ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Other

"First United Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2018

A sermon about rallying around the Resurrection.

“First United Church” Acts 4:32-35 With the advent of Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook we have seen people become especially emboldened to argue, curse and call one another names—all from behind their computer screens and smart phones. It’s kind of like the phenomenon of how people can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist