Sermons on Gathers Church:

The Crowned Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Smyrna

Smyrna: The Crowned Church Rev 2:8-11 Herman Lange, a German Christian who was executed by the Nazis during World War II. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Corrupted Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Thyratira

Thyratira: The Corrupted Church Rev 2:18-29 It?s interesting to note that the longest letter is written to the smallest city mentioned in these chapters. What is happening here that had John so upset? He was upset because this church had allowed the worst possible congregational sin; unopposed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feeble Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Sardis

Sardis: The Feeble Church Last week I was reading a book about a group of fighters battling for Good against insurmountable odds. Your typical fantasy book. In one the chapters, one of the best good fighters was dueling it out with one of best evil fighters. The book describes this climatic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruitful Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Philadelphia

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolish Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Laodicea

Laodicea - The Foolish Church Rev 3:14-22 A Christian physician gave a message on the subject, "The People Jesus Won?t Save!" He used this illustration: "While I was in residence at the Mayo Clinic, a lady who had suffered for many years came for an examination. We found that she could be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 7, 2003

And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come. What really happened on this wonderful day.

The Birth of the Church Understand the Church is not a physical building, it’s not an organization or denomination, it’s not a particular ministry, the Church is made up of the body of believers that are called by His name according to His purpose. The Church is people called out of people. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

The Power Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 21, 2004

An Evangelistic message for the Church.

The power of the Church Where is the Power of the church, has it become the fear of the world, or just another religious entity? Where has your ordination come from, man or God is it paper or rock, is it a river of life or a stream of corruption? ORDA’INED, Appointed; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church At Pentecost

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 23, 2004

The Holy Spirit came in power that day...the church needs a return to that kind of power. What must we be to be ready?

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family & friendships July 25, 2004 The late Dr. A. W. Tozer, author and pastor, said, "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Complacency In The Church

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 24, 2004

THE CAUSE & CURE FOR COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH

COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH BACKGROUND: The people of the Northern kingdom (Israel), even while thinking themselves secure, stood doomed for their rejection of the Lord and His ways. TEXT: Amos 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14, Proverbs 10:4, Joshua 24:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2006

The church was suffering, but Jesus was with them.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  What would you do if not too long after you became a Christian, bad things started happening to you?  What would you do if when you became a Christian, people started persecuting you, you lost your job, you lost all of your possessions, and people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In A Kingdom Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 1, 2007

Why doesn’t the church look anything like the Kingdom Jesus spoke about? Here are a few things that need to change.

Dakota Community Church July 1, 2007 Kingdom of God IV In A Kingdom Church This morning I want to continue our series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on the local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Club Or Church?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 28, 2005

The church is very different from a club. In these verses Paul teaches us four distinctive ways in which the church ought to be different.

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Club or Church? The church is very different from a club. In these verses Paul teaches us four distinctive ways in which the church ought to be different. Congregation in the Lord, If someone was to ask you, “What is the difference between a church and a club?”, what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Backbone Of The Church

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

In a time when the role of the church is becoming fuzzy we need the spiritual discernment to see that, despite external circumstances, the fullness of the power of Christ is in the church.

Ephesians 1:15-23 The Backbone of the Church Scripture Readings:- 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Ephesians 1:15-23. Congregation in the Lord, Let me start by raising a hypothetical question. In a hundred years when people look back to this period of church history in Australia, how will it be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Church

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 4, 2008

This sermon compares the Health of our church to that of the 7 Churches of Asia Minor. It can easily be adapted to any church.

Title: State of the Church, 2008 Text: Revelation 2 & 3 Date: 2/3/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: President Bush gave his 7th and final “State of the Union” address on Monday night before a joint session of Congress. He discussed the war on Terrorism and talked ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Church Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 17, 2008

What was it about the church at Thessalonica that made it a church worth modeling? In this study we will that the church had a blessed beginning, produced great fruit, and has a great future.

1 Thessalonians 1 The Model Church The Lord wants to bless the church. He waits for the church to be what he wants it to be. A place of believers who want to live and serve and bring God glory and see lives transformed by the power of a risen Savior! The church was a model and example for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ