Sermons on Head Of Church:

Church 101 - What The Church Is Good For

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 17, 2002

why we are the church here today

Church 101: What the church is good for. John 20:19-23 Last Monday, I had the opportunity to visit Westminster Abbey out in Mission. It is situated in a beautiful location, high atop a hill. And the steeple of the building, it soared to the skies and when you walk in you are quickly impressed by ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is A True Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2007

How does one distinguish a true church from a false church? This sermon examines three marks that define a true church of Christ.

Scripture Last week I began a short series of sermons on the topic of the church. Jesus is building his church. All over the world, whether in urban or rural areas, in densely or sparsely populated areas, or in places hostile or friendly toward Christianity, Jesus is building his church. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 24, 2018

Message 11 from Revelation exploring Jesus' letter to the church at Philadelphia.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Church of the Open Door” INTRODUCTION/REVIEW Today we look at the last letter to the seven churches of Asia who represent church congregations throughout church history. The people are the same – problems are the same. In these seven letters we find an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Go! And Expect The Impossible! - Ephesians 3:20–21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 9, 2025

What are you expecting God to do in your life? Are you praying small prayers because you think God is too busy? Are you dreaming little dreams because you're not sure He can handle the big ones?

Go! And Expect the Impossible! - Ephesians 3:20–21 Ephesians 3:20–21 (NLT): "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 32:17, Romans 8:11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Colossians 1:18, Revelation 5:13, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put Christ Back In The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 8, 2024

What is the greatest cause of disbelief in Jesus Christ and Atheism in the world today? Is it due to the lack of miracles being performed today – NO, could it be due to the sin of the world that is running so rampant today – NO.

Put Christ Back in the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRO: - A story my father told during one of his sermons many years ago went like this. A man dirty and smelled bad but loved the Lord walked into this church on Sunday morning walked down the isle and sat on the front row, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Apostolic

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

Church Order

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Corinth has been long noted as a church with problems… and one of those problems was disruptions, disruptions during worship.

I read Warren Wiersbe exposition of this passage and some of the comments are from him and Richard Pratt, "Holman New Testament Commentary." I Cor. 11:1-16 "Church Order" He came shuffling in… the service had already begun… almost no one noticed him yet everyone noticed him. He smelled of B.O., ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thyatira: The Church Of Corruption Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Thyatira: The Church of Corruption

Thyatira: The Church of Corruption 18"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Thyatira. This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are bright like flames of fire, whose feet are like polished bronze: 19"I know all the things you do--your love, your faith, your service, and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Lukewarm Church" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 6, 2009

Compares the modern church to the church in Laodicea.

“Revealing Revelations” The Church that made God sick -The Church of Laodicea October 12, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Yearning Of God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 20, 2013

We hear stories like that & shake our heads in dismay. It is hard to realize that there are millions living in such superstition & fear. You see, we have been taught that God is love – that He knows & loves each of us...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK One day, almost 4,000 years ago, God spoke to a man named Abram, who was later called Abraham, & said to him, “Leave your country, your people & your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#8 - Church; God's Family Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jun 23, 2016

Who is our family? Who is God's family? What is a family? What is church?

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Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Emerging Or Returning Church?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Isn’t Christ’s church good enough? Do we need to dress him up to get people through the door? Perhaps we should get back to what the church should be rather than trying to figure out new ways to make it work.

Emerging or Returning Church? Ascension Sunday Revelation 1:12 – 3:22 May 24, 2009 We talk a lot about Jesus birth, his death, his resurrection, but we tend to pay little attention to his ascension to the throne in heaven. So I began to wonder, what if Jesus had just been resurrected and not ...read more

A True Church Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003

John describes what the Lord sees about 7 churches, which one describes us?

A True Church Revelation 3:7-13 Illustration: Gregory P. Elder tells of his childhood. He spent many hours at the beach and in the sand building sandcastles. Whole cities would appear by his hand, in the sand. One year bullies, or toughies as he called them, appeared and smashed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Balanced Church

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 18, 2010

Sometimes we get so focused on just one aspect of Christianity that we fail to see the big picture: we miss the rest of the story.

AN OLD SOLDIER’S PERSPECTIVE OF A BALLANCED CHURCH ILLUSTRATION In the summer time my wife and I love to feed hummingbirds. Our front porch faces west, which makes it an excellent place for flowers and for birds. Each year we put out 3 or 4 hummingbird feeders so that we can sit on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church