Sermons on I Love My Church:

The Church Of Thyatira (The Compromising Church)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 14, 2025

Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord.

Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches of Revelation to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord. These seven churches were established after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. When the Christians saw the Lord died on the cross, all their hopes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Helping My Neighbor After The Storms

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 25, 2017

Loving and Serving God by Loving and Serving our Neighbor

Helping My Neighbor After the Storms Matthew 22: 34-46 It always warms my heart to see so many people come together and reach out to help others after a disaster, such as the recent hurricanes. Material and monetary donations flowed to relief organizations and churches specifically for victim ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship: Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 7, 2004

Levels of Fellowship: 1. Membership: Choosing to belong. 2. Friendship: Learning to share. 3. Partnership: Doing my part. 4. Kinship: Loving believers as family.

(Note: The outline of this sermon and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I often think of the stories my grandma told about the Depression era when people would pool their soup beans and eat at each other’s homes. Times were hard, but there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

"What Makes The Church Beautiful?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 8, 2016

The message shares what makes us beautiful it is faith in Christ, Love, endurance, and God the one who enables.

What makes us Beautiful? Colossians 1:1-14 1. Note the first thing Paul shares is he does not address the letter to the church he addresses the letter to the Saints • 2 To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters* in Christ in Colossae: 2. The First ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Love

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Oct 20, 2005

As the Church,it is high time that we stopped being distractedby things that really do not matter that have no bearing upon salvation and that Jesus Christ never even mentioned And start focusing in on that commandment on that emotion that Christ to

I was driving up to Pittsburgh the other day for a meeting with Pastor Bish When all of the sudden the car in front of me, the car that I had been following for about 10 to 15 miles dropped to about 15 mph slower than they were going Not only that, but the car started to weave from side to side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons In Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 21, 2012

Jesus gave us a new command. Are we walking in obedience to it?

Lessons from Vacation, 2012 July 22, 2012 Job 14:1-5 “Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He springs up like a flower and withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure. Do you fix your eye on such a one? Will you bring him before you for judgment? Who can ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Why Am I Here Today Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in the series "At The House Of God".

Series: At The House Of God [#1] WHY AM I HERE TODAY? 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Chris (Congregational Reading): What is our vision? It is our vision to: 1. Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2. Live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 3. Intentionally make all church activities about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who I Already Am In Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2005

This sermon highlights 7 things that Christ has already done for us.

Opening Story: Many of you are familiar with the story of “The Lion King.” You might remember when Simba couldn’t decide whether or not he should return to the Pride Lands. He has some heavy baggage he has carried, including a tremendous guilt about his father’s death. As Simba was growing up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

While Waiting On God, I Can... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2020

This is the 1st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#1] WHILE WAITING ON GOD, I CAN… Acts 1:1-26 Introduction: Have you ever been forced to sit and wait on something? (Everyone should be saying yes. We are all waiting to see what will happen with COVID-19; and how it will continue to affect us.) I hate waiting. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

First Love

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 21, 2012

Often people become so involved in good and ligitimate things that they allow themselve to be pulled away for what is really their first love. It is intended to help us be careful lest we like the Ephesian church leave our first love thus loose it.

REVELATION 2:1-5 FIRST LOVE INTRO: A. John had been banished to the Island of Patmos and while there he was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit while worshipping God. a. Being overshadowed by the Holy Spirit he was shown thing which must shortly take place. b. I do not have time to elaborate on those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Calm In My Chaos Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 23, 2007

Finding grace to help when I need it most in the REST that God offers me TODAY by trusting in His Word.

In his book, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” which was later made into a movie starring Will Smith, Chris Gardner tells of his childhood memories and how he and his sister Ophelia coped with being poor. “Ophelia and I lived vicarious lives as we played a game we made up with the household’s (Spiegel) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day Example

Contributed by George Crumbly on Jun 16, 2006

A sermon of how I remember my Father after nearly 50 years

“FATHER’S DAY-2006” George Crumbly Humphrey UMC Father’s Day June 18, 2006 AM Ephesians 6 I guess this is first time that I can remember doing an actual Father’s Day message including my own Dad. I’ve used a message for Mother’s Day including my Mom over the years. I want to wish each & every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Finding My Place In The Field Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009

How do I find my place in the field?

Dakota Community Church August 16, 2009 The Field & the Force 5 Finding my Place in the Field So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

My Response To The Resurrection

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 24, 2008

Which of the four possible responses to the resurrection will I make - deny it, be distracted from it, be deceived about it or delight in it?

Thank you so much for joining us this morning for our annual Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service. Every year as we approach the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, I always enjoy going back and reading the Biblical accounts of all the activity that was going on in connection with the only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Got Love

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 12, 2005

Love inside the church is too much like love in the family. We are hard on the ones we love. Love within the church is good stuff and Paul explains the standard.

Got Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A I went to a wedding yesterday. It was one of thoes events that brought the reality of time and how many years have passed into clearer focus. The groom was the son of some really good friends. He is about the same age as James. I congratulated our friends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Congregational