Sermons on Let The Church Be The Church:

The Glorious Bride Series

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010

The church is the body of Christ, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way, because we are his bride.

The Glorious Bride Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 Sometimes I think we don’t think often enough about that first week of creation described for us in the early chapters of Genesis. We kind of breeze by it, as if we’re in a hurry to get past the wonder of the creation itself, and even the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mature Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

2. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 14, 2010 Mature Have you ever wondered what Spiritual maturity looks like? We all start out as infants. When we are born we are weak and helpless. We depend on our parents for survival. We cannot eat for ourselves, we cannot drink for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

Denomination: *other

Selfless Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

3. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 21, 2010 Selfless There was a mother with two young children. She wanted to raise her kids well by teaching them to serve and to help others so one night she called them both into the kitchen after diner. She said to them: I need one of you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

What Are We Aiming For As A Church? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

A challenge to our church to know who and what we are and where we are going

What are we aiming for as a church? Part 1 Opening: 1. I will be asking a series of questions and I would like you jot your answers down. Write from your heart. Do not write what you think I want to hear… Text: Psalms 90 Notice…. Verse 12- teach us to count our days – that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Unified Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

1. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 7, 2010 Unified 1 Corinthians: Unity and Division: (1:10-17) 1 Corinthians chapter 1 starting in verse 10. Last week we made our way through Paul’s introduction and greeting in his epistle to the Corinthians. It is apparent that Paul has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: *other

Church Health Principles # 1 "Persistence In Faith" Series

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 11, 2009

In order for a church to grow as God wants it to grow, the church must be a healthy church. Naturally healthy churches will grow. So we want to find what principles will it take to build a healthy church. Persistence in Faith is the first principle any pe

Text: Luke 18:35-43 Intro: • Speaking of persistence in faith o Man Drawing deep in to the things of the Spirit no matter what may come. • Friday’s Service o In line where God has been leading me. o God’s word speaking to me to continue to dig deep  Congregation will follow. o Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Five Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

The church is not supposed to mimic other human institutions. It is built up the foundation of never-ending love – supernatural power - unsearchable riches –immeasurable vision.

OPEN: So as we’ve begun exploring the fourth chapter of Ephesians – we’ve been looking at a proper response to the blessing Jesus provides for those who are in the Church. These are all first response issues – these are the baby steps. If we don’t get these first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let’s Talk About Jesus

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 26, 2025

Big Idea: Jesus is my friend.

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. As each day goes by, we need your power, love, and guidance. Lord, first and foremost, we thank You for forgiving our sins and dying for us while we were still sinners. Lord, as we approach another holiday season, we thank You for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, Psalm 100:4, John 15:13-15

Denomination: Other

Lesson 3: Organization Vs. Organism Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009

An indepth look at what it means to be the body of Christ. If He is the head of the body, the foundation of the kingdom, then we are simply body parts, cells, bricks. What does it mean to be an armpit?

ORGANIZATION VS. ORGANISM “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church…” Colossians 1: 17-18a Indeed, Babel has had its effect throughout history. We can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Has Come Series

Contributed by John Sears on Feb 9, 2012

As Christ’s body, we should reflect Christ’s heart. What does that look like?

Introduction: What’s in a gift? It’s an important question as Valentine’s Day approaches. Guys, are you like me? Do you struggle with what to give your girl for Valentine’s Day? Did you even remember that Valentine’s Day is coming up? Don’t forget. The worst gift you can give your girl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 3, 2007

People will let you down, but God never will.

The Lord is a faithful God: • “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands” (Deuteronomy 7:9). • “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s All Praise The Lord

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

LET’S ALL PRAISE THE LORD

PS.116: 19 PRAISING AND REJOICING IN OUR GREAT GOD 12-1-07 Today we’re going to try & talk just for a little while about the Greatness of God. So listen as I read today’s text verse found in PS.116:19 1O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2For his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Raising The Bar: Let Your Life Count For Something Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2014

We are called to let our lives count for Christ even when it means go against the cultural standards and political correctness of society.

Raising The Bar—“Let Your Life Count For Something” 10/13/152 2 Chronicles 33:21-34:8 Philippians 3:7-16 Today is the final message in our series “Raising The Bar.” We have looked at letting our yes mean yes, our attitudes towards those around us, and our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let’s Get Drunk Not Bewitched!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 16, 2019

Do not let things distract you from being completely controlled by the Spirit!

The title may seem a bit shocking coming from a former full body tatted Baptist and now Assembly of God lad. Stay with me! It is not as shocking as it sounds, but you may be shocked as we study a few verses in Galatians and Ephesians. Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-4, Ephesians 5:18-21, Galatians 5:16-17, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Together

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 8, 2023

How was life in the early church? Let's find out in Romans 15 and 16.

Paul concludes his topic of patience over non-essentials with a glimpse of the early church. If our faith is strong, we should be patient with the Lord's followers whose faith is weak. We should try to please them instead of ourselves. 2 We should think of their good and try to help them by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist