Sermons on Great Churches:

Bridging The Gulf Of Generational Differences

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 7, 2008

THINK is a great acronym for bridging the generatinal gulf - Is it True, helpful, inspirational, necessary and kind.

Bridging the Gulf Between Generations (Phil. 2:1-5) "If there is any encouragement in Christ, consolation of love, fellowship of the Spirit, affection and compassion. Make my joy complete by being of the same mind. Maintaining the same love. United in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Fulfill The Great Commandment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 28, 2022

Jesus said that all 613 laws (365 thou shalt not’s – 248 thou shalt’s), and words of the Prophets hang on just two commandments.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matt 22:37-39 ESV) Today, our focus is on the Great Commandment to love God. Jesus said that when you love your neighbor it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 John 4:7-10, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 6:5-7, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 34:1-3, Ephesians 5:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God's Church Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2014

God's church matters because we: 1. are witnesses of God's mighty works (vs. 32-36). 2. have the answers to life's greatest questions (vs. 37-38). 3. have the help of the Holy Spirit (vs. 33, 38, 39). 4. have great reasons to rejoice (vs. 40-41).

Why God's Church Matters Acts 2:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Don't you love our church? We are blessed to be part of a church where people love God, love His Word, and love each other. But as we look into the Word of God tonight, remember that we are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020

This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

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 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

Marching Orders

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 11, 2024

When Jesus had finished his earthly ministry and was about to return to His place at the right hand of the Father, He commissioned His disciples and His New Church with the words of our text. We call them, “The Great Commission.”

Marching Orders (Matthew 28: 18-20) All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

The Church Of Philadelphia (A Loving Church)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 8, 2025

The church of Philadelphia and Smyrna were two churches that the Lord Jesus did not have any words of condemnation for.

Does this mean they were perfect? Absolutely not! For example, the Bible tells us that Job was perfect and upright man. Does that mean Job was perfect and sinless? No, the only perfect sinless man to walk on this earth was the Lord Jesus. Let me explain how the word PERFECT IS USED IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church’s Results Of Obeying God Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 15, 2024

What if the church had church, and collectively we just focused on Jesus? What kind of impact would we have if we were like-minded, and simply told others what Jesus has done? THIS was the first church's mission!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 3 The Church’s Results of Obeying God Acts 2:13-47 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this series: -- We’ve already unpacked the beginning of all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:13-47, Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Testament Church (Church Organization)

Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read.

1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read. 1) Since Jesus Christ is the "head over all things to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 18 - Great Praise From A Place Of Great Victory Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 18 consists of a series of triumphant thanksgivings to God, with which the writer connects a highly figurative account of his deliverance from danger, an assertion of his own uprightness, and a description of the victories he has won by God's assistance . . .

April 14, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 18 (KJV) PART #1: VERSES 1-12 Title: Great Praise from a Place of Great Victory To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Mercy And Our Great Salvation, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land God's Great Mercy and Our Great Salvation, part 2

Foreigners in a Foreign Land God's Great Mercy and Our Great Salvation, part 2 1 Peter 1:3-5 David Taylor We are in our third week of a new series “Foreigners in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter. We will look at what Peter says about our identity, our salvation, dealing with suffering, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024

The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Church Be The Church Part I

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2003

The Church of Jesus Christ is a Church focused on the wisdom of the Cross.

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART I: SPIRITUAL WISDOM I CORINTHIANS 2: 6 -- 3: 3 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER: APRIL 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION: “My Town” as sung by Montgomery Gentry. There’s a for sale sign on a big ole rusty tractor, You can’t miss it, it’s the first thing that you see, Just up the road ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

There Go The Ships

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.”

Scripture: Psalms 104:26 Title: “THERE GO THE SHIPS!” Introduction: There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.” Let me explain WHY. THE SHIP · Its purpose – Noah’s Ark was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Constitutes A New Testament Church?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Nov 7, 2005

WHAT IS A CHURCH? A New Testament Church is a Blood Bought, called out body of Saved, Born Again, Baptized believers who have made a covenant with each other to carry out the Great Commission.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. ------------------------- WHAT CONSTITUTES A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Great Concern For Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2024

That's why... 1. God gave us a preacher of unity (vs. 1). 2. God puts a priority on our unity (vs. 3). 3. God points us to His pattern of unity (vs. 4-6).

God Has A Great Concern for Christian Unity Ephesians 4:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 3, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Lord has always had a great concern for unity in His Church. Even the first Apostles had to overcome bitter jealousy and arguments. Mark ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist