Sermons on Ineffective Church:

Dead Flies

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

There are some characteristics of even those who are Christians that will cause the Spirit of God within to be ineffective.

DEAD FLIES IN THE OINTMENT By Rev. James May Ecclesiates 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor. THE DEATH OF A TREE IT STARTED AS A SEEDLING ON THE SLOPES OF THE MOUNTAINS AND ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church In The Next Generation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025

Every generation is a new opportunity for the Church to continue the mission of Christ. The relevance and survival of the Church in the next generation depend on the spiritual foundation laid by today’s believers.

THE CHURCH IN THE NEXT GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 78:5-7 "For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prodigal Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message gives a new look at the parable of the Prodigal Son comparing the two sons to O.T. Israel & the New Testament Church.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Prodigal Church” Introduction: The CHURCH is the most POWERFUL “tool” God has at His disposal.  The CHURCH is the “ONLY” tool God has to REPRESENT Him in this world.  In verse 11 Jesus said, “A Certain Man” had two sons.”  The father ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unchanged Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Overcoming Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001

The Church will overcome ALL!

THE OVERCOMING CHURCH Eph 3:11-21 I - We (the Church) are overcomers Rom 8:34-39 A - outside circumstances cannot stop us - 1 - may be an end for some - in ALL these things WE are more than conquerors 2 - don’t think God doesn’t love you! we overcome hardships II - We have power to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To The Church Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

This is a sermon on aggressive evanglism.

From the southern most tip of Florida to the northern most point of Maine, from the shores of Virginia, across the great Mid-west plains unto the star studded coast of California, this nation has built many prisons in hopes of solving it’s ever increasing problem of crime, violence and social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15, Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: *other

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001

The Lord’s church can grow!

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001

More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2001

More ideas as to what will help the church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- A Baptist preacher had the habit of going down to the train station every single day to watch the Sunset Limited go by. There was no chore he wouldn’t interrupt to carry out this daily ritual. Members of his church thought he was a bit nuts and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"You Are The Church" Series

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Sep 14, 2001

We as saved individuals make up the body of Christ.

Title: “You Are The Church” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-13 Introduction: A lovely building is not a church. All the beams, joists, decking, pews, seats, pulpit furniture, carpet, fixtures, woodwork, organ, piano, speaker system, chalkboards, easels, and podiums do not make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Smyrna Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 2 in series: Smyrna "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Smyrna # 2 in Series: The Letters of Christ to the Seven Churches. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 6, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Smyrna Baptist Church?” Revelation 2:8-11 Then name Smyrna means “myrrh” or “an offering of sacrifice.” Smyrna is the church that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pergamum Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 3 in series: Pergamum "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Pergamum: # 3 in Series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 20, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Similar to Pergamum Baptist?” Revelation 2:12-17 The King James Bible calls this church Pergamos, but the NIV calls it Pergamum. According to the Greek text, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Thyatira Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 4 in series: Thyatira "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Thyatira: # 4 in series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, June 3, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Thyatira Baptist?” Revelation 2:18-29 The city of Thyatira in Asia Minor was not an important city of Asia, being not religious or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Sardis Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 5 in series: Sardis "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Sardis: The Zombie Church # 5 in Series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday night, June 10, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Sardis Baptist Church? Revelation 3:1-6 page # 1916 Sardis was the capital of Lydia and one of the oldest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Philadelphia Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 6 in series: Philadelphia "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

Philadelphia: # 6 in series of The Letters to the Seven Churches “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Philadelphia Baptist Church?” Revelation 3:7-13 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church July 15, 2001 Philadelphia Baptist Church is the revived church that has turned back to the Word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist