Sermons on First Church:

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church.

The Mission of the Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church. I. We Are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dating The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Are you dating your church?

Dating The Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: Are you dating your church? This has nothing to do with determining the age of the institution. It has everything to do with one’s affection toward the institution. What do you mean? Think about it. Many people reject the church. A lot just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Progress Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020

Luke introduces this section by spelling out that signs and wonders had been performed by the Apostles, which were the orders of the day for Apostles ministry. Peter had become an icon of healing.

Acts 5:12-26 Progress of the Church 5:12-16 Apostles Perform Miracles 5:17-19 Apostles Persecuted for Gospel 5:20-26 Apostles Preach the Word Acts 5:12-16 Apostles Perform Miracles St Luke introduces this section ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Church At Antioch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

The Gospel reached the nations through the persecution of disciples. They became founders of taking the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Find out how God used Christians on run for the expansion of the early Church.

Acts 11:19-30 Church at Antioch 11:19-21 Gospel and nations 11:22-24 Barnabas Ministry at Antioch 11:25-26 Believers named as Christians 11:28-30 Response of the Church during Calamities Acts 11:19-21 Gospel reached many nations The expansion of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons learned from the Church of Philadelphia. Sermon notes, power point, and video clips available upon request.

(TAB) Have you ever been betrayed by someone you love? When I think of betrayal I think of a scene in one of my favorite movies – (TAB) Braveheart. William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) is fighting for Scotland to be free from the tyranny of England. Their only hope is if all the Scottish ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Mar 8, 2021

The Church of Jesus Christ was born in the fires of Pentecost...

THE POWER OF THE CHURCH The Church of Jesus Christ was born in the fires of Pentecost: Act 2:1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Act 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

What Is The Church?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 7, 2020

What is the church? Why the church? How is the church governed? What are the most important rituals of the church? What does the church do?

What is the church? Why the church? How is the church governed? What are the most important rituals of the church? What does the church do? What is the church? The Greek Term The early church borrowed a Greek term, meaning a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into a public place. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2, Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Return To Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 13, 2020

It will be a great joy to go in Gods house.

The return of the Church Hosea 11:9 I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city. We will never be as we once were the Devil would like to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Triumphant

Contributed by David Parks on Jul 2, 2020

God has Always had a people.

THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT TEXT: Matt. 16:15-18. INTRODUCTION: 1. The history of the Lord's church is the history of the church triumphant. It has had its ups and downs, but: 1) It was built by the ultimate overcomer, "Be of good Cheer I have overcome the world." (John 16:33). 2) and it ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church People Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 29, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, you are called as friends of Christ Jesus

CHURCH PEOPLE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 29, 2020) “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.” (John 4: 23, King ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Colossians 3:15, James 4:8, Romans 12:8, James 2:23, John 15:14, John 15:13, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2020

This is the 5th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#5] A HEALTHY CHURCH… Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: What is the purpose of the local church? What does a healthy Church look like? Acts 2:42-47 A healthy Church is devoted… 1. To the teaching of the Word. Regardless of the situation or circumstances that you are in, you need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Will Survive

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Apr 22, 2020

This message uncovers the reasons why the church will continue to survive from this time and forevermore!

1. We Have A Solid Rock (18a) - Our Rock is Jesus Christ (16a) - Our Rock Is The Son of The Living God (16b) - Our Rock is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8) 2. We Have A Daily Work (18b) - Build His Church - We must share our faith - We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Church!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 30, 2015

We have a job to do as God's people. Today we face challenges that remind us that this is serious business.

Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus promised to build His church. He promised that the gates of Hades would not be able to stand against His church. He built His church on rock. Ray Vanderlaan’s video series: That The World May Know, has an section on this passage in Matthew 16 where he gathers with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Theology

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015

Understanding the Church

Theology of the Church [The Cornerstone of the Church] …Matt. 16:13-20 Upon completion of a task which Jesus asked of his followers, Jesus asked them, who do you people say that I am? He was asking his followers what is the public opinion of me? What is the identity they ascribe to me? The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2014

This message points a finger back at ourselves in dealing with the issue of trouble in the church and how we can avoid it.

TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Philippians 1:15-18 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16  the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17  the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist