Sermons on Laodicean Church:

The Church Is One Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the Church. Perhaps we can get a fresh look at God's words about the Church.

Ephesians 4:1-6 We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the church. Coming without apology from an evangelical and scriptural perspective, still we are seeking to avoid the unproductive tension ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Is Catholic Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

When we speak of Catholicity, we speak of that which the One church [Where the WORD is preached, and where the sacraments are administered] has in common

Romans 11:33 - 12:8 Introduction We have said that every orthodox church regards the marks of the church to be four: The church is One, Holy, Apostolic, Catholic. When we speak of Catholicity, we speak of that which the One church [Where the WORD is preached, and where the sacraments are ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Is Apostolic Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

The entire Christian church agrees that the church is, or is supposed to be "apostolic" in nature. And yet as you might expect, there are several different explanations of just what it means to be a part of the apostolic church.

Ephesians 2:14-22 The entire Christian church agrees that the church is, or is supposed to be "apostolic" in nature. And yet as you might expect, there are several different explanations of just what it means to be a part of the apostolic church. THE APOSTOLIC POSITION Some people say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Is Holy Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

If a letter came to your house addressed to "the saints" at your residence, how would you respond? Or, when you read the challenge anywhere in the Bible: "Be ye holy for I the Lord your God Am Holy!" how do you receive it?

Ephesians 5:25 "... Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for it, that he might make it holy with His own blood, and present it to Himself pure and radiant, without any spot or wrinkle, holy and blameless." In the Bible account of Gideon you may recall that Israel was being menaced ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The idea of 7 being symbolic of perfection and completion is almost universal, and, therefore, it is the easiest of all symbolic numbers to understand. It usually means all of the category being dwelt with in the context.

A math teacher asked one of her less enthusiastic students, "If I take 23 away from 30, what is the difference?" He responded, "That's what I say, what's the difference?" In other words, it made no difference to him. Not everybody enjoys math and working with numbers, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4

The Model Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

We have folks today who actually seem shocked that God’s church has problems.

For example, some are shocked that the members of a church act less than perfect. Listen, I am shocked that they are shocked! Anytime you deal with humans, you have to keep in mind that the only perfect person who walked on this earth was the Lord Jesus, and imperfect people crucified Him! We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Church Buildings?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 9, 2022

What lessons beside who is my neighbor can be found in the Woman at the Well narrative? Actually, quite a bit. This lesson is that Jesus was not in favor of a centralized building for worship. This restricted the LORD who was spirit and existed everywhere.

Church Buildings? John 4:7-42 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz New American Standard 1995 John 4:7 There *came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus *said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His adisciples had gone away into bthe city to buy food. 9 Therefore the aSamaritan woman *said to Him, “How is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-42

Denomination: United Methodist

The Model Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

We have folks today who actually seem shocked that God’s church has problems.

For example, some are shocked that the members of a church act less than perfect. Listen, I am shocked that they are shocked! Anytime you deal with humans, you have to keep in mind that the only perfect person who walked on this earth was the Lord Jesus, and imperfect people crucified Him! We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Of Excellence

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Every football coach dreams of recruiting eleven of the greatest football players together on one team.

If a coach could recruit such players, he would have one of the best teams in the nation. Every coach knows that he would have a winning team if he could recruit such players. We all know that the success of every team is based on recruiting. We learn that as a child. Illus: Remember, when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibilities In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Today I want to talk about the two most important responsibilities in the church.

Illus: An unknown person wrote a letter to the editor of the newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. The complainer said, "I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Example Church

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 10, 2021

A model church, Paul wants the church to understand that they are an example, not only to the people around them, but to other churches.

A model church, Paul wants the church to understand that they are an example, not only to the people around them, but to other churches. What is that makes them a model? Not attendance numbers, annual budget, media coverage, or slick marketing techniques. Paul summarizes his profile of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 26, 2021

II want you to pay very close attention today as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading from.

We hope these exciting things we are going to be reading about will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH! IS THE RAPTURE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

(Unity In The Church )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 30, 2022

THE 133 # OF PSALMS IS A SHORT BEAUTIFUL GEM WITHIN TREASURY OF GOD`S ETERNAL WORD

VERY BRIEFLY IN THE WORDS OF THE LATE REVEREND DR LEROY BULLOCK ON MY WAY TO MY SEAT I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOUR ATTENTION THE 5TH DIVISION OF PSALMS THE 133 # FOR YOUR READING I WILL LIFT UP VERSES 1-3 Psalm 133:1-3 (KJV) 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Church Matters Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 13, 2022

In this introductory sermon to a series on 1 Timothy, we explore the relationship between Paul and Timothy and the reason that Paul wrote him this letter. Paul wanted to remind him of the way people should conduct themselves in God's household.

Introduction: A. How many of you like to watch home improvement shows on television, like Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, or Home Town? 1. We like to watch those shows in our household. 2. It’s amazing to see the home renovation those folks are able do with $100,000! Right? 3. But you know, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jun 15, 2022

FIFTY DAYS AFTER THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS, PETER STOOD IN JERUSALEM, KEYS IN HAND, READY TO UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DOORS OF THE KINGDOM.

HFL APRIL 17, 2009 ACTS 2; 29-41 29“Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:29-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ