Sermons on Gathers Church:

The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020

A Church pleasing to God

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for which ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of Laodicea Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020

The Lukewarm church

Today we will look at the final church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most loathe by Christ of the seven churches. The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Of Thyatira

Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020

Don't tolerate Jezebel

Today we will look at the final church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most loathe by Christ of the seven churches. The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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 And State Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

What separation does mean is that all true religious faith is a matter of free choice, and so no state power can ever be rightly used to enforce faith or any religious conviction.

Until every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord, the abuse of power will be a major cause of human suffering. When the country of Chad in Africa became independent in 1960 the Christian missionaries were delighted that the first President was a Baptist. Tambolboye was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

The World In The Church Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The church to whom the Epistles were written were already far from the ideal. The battle with the world in the church began immediately, and it was just this battle that was the cause for much of the New Testament to be written.

Theodore Reik tells of how an Austrian Jew was trying to find a refuge from Hitler. He went to a travel office to select a place to which he could flea, and with the help of the clerk he began to consider the possibilities. But each country had some difficulty connected with it. In one you needed ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2

The Church And Healing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Healing has been a Christian weapon to destroy the works of the devil from the beginning. Some form of healing should always be a part of the ministry of the church.

One of the enjoyable experiences of being a parent is the experience of exercising the gift of healing. Maybe you are unaware of the fact that you possess such a gift. I was until I noticed how effectively my wife was using it. I then became conscious of the fact that I had the same amazing power ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-20

The Church Is One Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the Church. Perhaps we can get a fresh look at God's words about the Church.

Ephesians 4:1-6 We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the church. Coming without apology from an evangelical and scriptural perspective, still we are seeking to avoid the unproductive tension ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Is Holy Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

If a letter came to your house addressed to "the saints" at your residence, how would you respond? Or, when you read the challenge anywhere in the Bible: "Be ye holy for I the Lord your God Am Holy!" how do you receive it?

Ephesians 5:25 "... Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for it, that he might make it holy with His own blood, and present it to Himself pure and radiant, without any spot or wrinkle, holy and blameless." In the Bible account of Gideon you may recall that Israel was being menaced ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The idea of 7 being symbolic of perfection and completion is almost universal, and, therefore, it is the easiest of all symbolic numbers to understand. It usually means all of the category being dwelt with in the context.

A math teacher asked one of her less enthusiastic students, "If I take 23 away from 30, what is the difference?" He responded, "That's what I say, what's the difference?" In other words, it made no difference to him. Not everybody enjoys math and working with numbers, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4

A Challenge To The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend

A Challenge To The Church Ephesians 3:1-12 Introduction: Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend. I. Paul’s Sacred ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Church Covenant

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 4, 2019

We are steadfast in our faith, & our calling. We will stand against the carnality of this creation, & be the light God has called us to be!

Sermon - The church Covenant - Today’s message is geared towards our tendency to lean on grace so much that it cripples us from being what God has intended. - If you look in your bulletin I typed up our church covenant. Church Covenant Having been led, as we believe by The Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-9, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

Elders In The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 7, 2019

Along with the instruction Paul gave in his letter to Timothy, he also shared with Titus concerning the qualifications for elders, bishops, or pastors within the church. This passage was given for the benefit of the church in selecting and ordaining elders to serve in the local church.

Elders in the Church Titus 1: 5-9 After a warm greeting, Paul immediately got to the heart of the matter. He was writing to Titus with purpose, seeking to equip him for ministry, while serving to establish local churches. The task at hand was ordaining elders within every city in Crete, so they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist