Sermons on Laodicean Church:

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022

When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Unraptured Church.

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jan 30, 2023

Mark 13:35-37 KJV "Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch."

i was wheeling (driving) my children to school when this call kept coming. It was John, one of my church members. I parked to answer this persistent call. John was panting, as he spoke. "John, what exactly is the problem and please calm down? He kept shouting, "it had happened, please ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our Christian calling to actively contribute to God's church, welcoming the weary, healing the broken-hearted, and providing rest for the troubled.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today in this sacred space, where we gather as a family in Christ, united in our pursuit of understanding and living out His truths. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a realization that will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Church

Grievances In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024

This sermon explores confronting sins, cleansing from unrighteousness, and claiming our kingdom inheritance through understanding and applying Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 6:1-11.

Good morning, beloved family of God, gathered here today in this sacred space, where the presence of our Lord is palpable and His grace is abundant. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are eager, our spirits are thirsty, and our souls are yearning for a fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Topics: Courting, Sins

Church Is Habitual PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Trusting God in trials, resisting temptation, and living out our faith through obedient action shapes us into Christlike people who impact the world.

Some weeks feel like a head-on collision with life, don’t they? The calendar crowds you. The headlines haunt you. The phone rings and your heart sinks—another bill, another doctor’s report, another hard conversation. In moments like these, James steps into our living room with a calm, steady voice ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Topics: Practice, Perfection

Confusion In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

God brings peace and order to our lives and church, inviting us to trust His presence and follow His clear, simple guidance with settled hearts.

If you walked in today with a heart that feels hurried, with thoughts that scatter like leaves in a gust of wind, you’re in good company. Life has a way of turning up the volume. Deadlines stack up. Conversations get clipped. Sleep runs thin. And then Sunday comes, and we find ourselves in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Topics: Clarity, Christ

The Lukewarm Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus lovingly exposes our self-sufficiency, invites us to deeper dependence on Him, and offers restoration, hope, and true riches for our lukewarm hearts.

Some of us walked in today with a smile for the foyer and a sigh for the soul. Bills on the counter, deadlines on the calendar, questions on the heart. And yet, here we are, gathering around a Letter from Jesus to an ancient church in a city called Laodicea—a church with polished doors and tepid ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Topics: Lukewarmness, Laodicea, Disgust

The Church Mission

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 10, 2024

The church is failing in its mission to preach and teach the Gospel to every nation, people, and tongue as Jesus commanded, because we are busy preaching feel-good prosperity-based messages.

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 14:25-33, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 21:42-43, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Persecution Of The Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2024

Acts 4:1-22 shows us how the church handles persecution.

Introduction Open Doors is an organization that monitors the persecution of Christians around the world. According to their 2024 World Watch List, “more than 365 million Christians suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith” (see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church At Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 22, 2024

Acts 4:23-31 gives us several reasons why prayer is relevant.

Introduction Have you ever prayed, and God clearly answered your prayer? In his book Say It With Love, Howard Hendricks has a delightful story about a little boy who saw God answer his simple prayer. Hendricks writes: We had a lovely couple in Dallas several years ago. He sold his business at a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Ushers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight the importance of treating all members of the church equally, without partiality.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a pertinent issue that, as Christians, we must navigate with wisdom and grace. We're going to be exploring the danger of partiality in the church, an issue that's as relevant today as it was when James first penned his letter. To illustrate our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Topics: Snooty, Ushers

Dedication Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage us to not be anxious, but instead to pray, be thankful, focus on what is good and noble, and put into practice what we learn from the teachings of Apostle Paul, thereby growing more like Christ each day.

Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna be diving into some words from Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6-9, where he talks about the power of dedication, the joy of rejoicing, and the strength of faith. As Billy Graham once said, “Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Topics: Dedication, Church, St. Dennis

The Church At Ephesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Understand and appreciate the mystery of God's love, His power to accomplish His plan, and the faith of the early church, as revealed in Ephesians 3:1-21.

Good morning, family. I want to start us off today with a quote from A.W. Toze. He said, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." It can be difficult to remember that God’s timing is often different from ...read more

Topics: God's Power

Church Growth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the importance of a strong, unified, and spirit-filled church community as the foundation for church growth and as a means to conquer worldly challenges.

Good morning, church family. I'm delighted to see you all sitting there, ready to be filled with the word of God. Today, we'll be diving into the heart of Matthew 16:18. It says, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Church Growth, Spirit-Filled Community

The Church @ Ephesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, Church! Today we're diving into a rich passage from Acts 19:1-41. It's a story filled with God's power, miracles, and faithfulness. It's a story about the early believers in Ephesus, showing us how the Holy Spirit worked in their lives and in their church, how they witnessed God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Topics: Waiting, God