Sermons on Let The Church Be The Church:

Becoming A Kingdom Church

Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 19, 2008

The church today is tasked with advancing the Kingdom of heaven, here’s how.

Being a Kingdom Church Matthew 16:13-20 Almost sixty years ago, our nation was shocked by the sudden death of our president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. We all remember the somber pageantry and mood in our nation Ronald Reagan died. But this was far more momentous because our nation was in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are We A Mega Church? Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

Will you release your grip on that which is TEMPORARY and live for that which is ETERNAL?

Are We A Mega Church? Acts 4:32-37 We’re continuing our series through the book of Acts this morning in the series I’ve entitled, “The Church on Mission.” My sermon title this morning is a question – Are We A Mega Church? Now according to the definition of a mega church that’s used by church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Turning Stomach Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

What makes our Lord feel ill?

THE CHURCH OF THE TURNING STOMACH HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON: story about an Emporer dupped into believing that he was clothed in splendor. He strutted down the streets with an arrogant attitude while those who knew better saw him as just naked. THIS MORNING:  Church in a the wealthiest of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

The Church Takes A Stand

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defining The Role Of The Church

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003

The sole purpose of the church is to be the dynamic, living body through which God can accomplish His work to His glory.

Defining The Role Of The Church Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction We are talking about the subject of church today. And speaking about church, a couple of months back we conducted a survey within the congregation to help the ministerial staff to preach a series of relevant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Message To The Church At Pergamum Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 27, 2003

1) Satan’s throne- the roaring lion 2) Satan’s subtlety- the Trojan Horse 3) the Saviour’s Sword- strats with the church

The message to the church at Pergamum. Revn 2:12-17 WBC am 29 June 2003 Satan’s throne- the roaring lion These are scary words! “I know where you live. Where Satan has his throne” Ancient Pergamum (modern Bergama) is located in western Turkey 16.5 mi. [26.5 km.] inland (as the crow flies) from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Welcomes Sinners

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 18, 2004

Christ welcomed "the wrong crowd." Is our church doing the same?

“THE CHURCH THAT WELCOMES SINNERS” Luke 15:1-10 Have you ever visited a church, and not felt welcome? A few years ago, I went to an area Reformation service. I had to drive an hour to get there, and I was running late. I almost couldn’t find the place, but I did, and I had to park pretty far ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Without Borders

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

God calls us to break out of our borders of worship and church. We serve a limitless God so why not give limitless service?

In this story, God calls on us to go beyond our borders! It’d be nice if we realized that our power and purpose do not lie solely within these walls! The church building is a funny building because its contradictory! All other buildings exist to keep out the bad elements! The church building ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: *other

God Is Building A Church

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008

What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and died for it.

Title: God Is Building A Church Text: Matthew 16:18 Introduction What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To The Church #5 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Many pastors were being misunderstood and criticized by the people when they preached on giving. But what does the Bible say about serving God through giving? God’s people must know, understand and give to the church based only on what the Word of God tea

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Theme: Serving God Through Giving Pt.2 Text: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Introduction A. The word of God has reminded us of the truth that each believer is called, needed, gifted, equipped, and plays a significant role to help build up the body of Jesus. That’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vision Specific Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007

A Vision Specific Church will show evidence of the reign of the Holy Spirit by a devotion to "Teaching, (true) Fellowship, Worship, and Evangelism".

INTRODUCTION A. Began Series “Accomplishing The Vision” March 1 1. “Offer God Your Best” – Mark 14:3-11 a. Saw the Principle that God will use Our Best to Accomplish His Purpose b. We must be available. 2. “Are You Robbing God” – Malachi 3:7-12 a. Reminded that God expects us to take care of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church- Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003

Is fellowship more than eating dounuts together? It is an important part of the mission of the church

INTRODUCTION  Last week we talked about the reason for having a purpose.  The Church needs to define its purpose; this must start from God’s word.  The first Purpose of the church that I we looked at last week was Worship.  Last week I said that I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About The Church Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 29, 2003

Using Matthew 16:15-18 I share some lessons about what Jesus mean’t by "the church."

Intro: A family was sitting in church on Sunday morning. The little brother was fidgety and whiney. Big sister looked at little brother and said, “why don’t you be still?” “Because church is boring”, he said. The big sister looked and at him and said, “church is supposed to be boring.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church? (Reworked) Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 25, 2013

This is the reworking of a sermon I wrote several years ago. The Church is: 1. The church is a fellowship. 2. The church is a family. 3. The church is a flock. 4. The church is a body.

What Is The Church? Our text today is found in Matthew chapter sixteen. Follow along with me as I read: "Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; and others, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit-Filled Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 18, 2012

Signs and wonders in nature are not to be taken lightly, because they are not given for trivial reasons. God’s power displayed by signs and wonders in nature in the last days will be unprecedented because it will serve to confirm and signify one of the gr

Spirit-Filled Church [Acts 2: 1-4; 13-21] Opening illustration: During our ministry in the Middle-East at one of the underground churches a gentleman used to walk around 5 miles to attend that worship and fellowship. He had a lowly job at a remote construction site in the wilderness and could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational