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  • 3 Fold Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Sep 7, 2017
     | 12,802 views

    What is the purpose of the Church? What does the Bible teach us that, we as a Church of Christ, should do?

    The Three-fold Purpose of the Church Introduction Illustration: A rich man was determined to give his mother a birthday present that would outshine all others. He read of a bird that had a vocabulary of 4000 words, could speak in numerous languages and sing 3 operatic arias. He immediately bought ...read more

  • Angels In The Church Age Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,077 views

    Angels are all over the OT, the gospels, and Revelation. Why are they strangely absent during Paul’s epistles? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ANGELS IN THE CHURCH AGE Colossians 1:24-27 Rev. 2 & 3 talk about the ‘angels’ of the 7 churches, and the 7 candlesticks. The angels in that context are the pastors…the messengers, the leaders, not literal angels. Angels are present in the church age, and still very important, but on a very ...read more

  • God Loves Children

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,707 views

    It's one of the best know scenes from the Gospels, Jesus blessing the children, this message looks at why children need to be important to our local churches.

    It was just about this time of year 22 years ago. We had just moved to Bedford to start what would eventually become Cornerstone and I had to fly to Colorado to attend what was called “Church Planters Boot Camp”, an intensive week long training session that included men and women from ...read more

  • The Power Of God In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,982 views

    The controlling power of God in His people and in the church.

    THE POWER OF GOD IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 3:20-21 ONLY GOD’S POWER CAN TRANSFORM THE CHURCH INTO WHAT HE WANTS THE CHURCH TO BE. IT IS HIS POWER THAT QUICKENS US, JOHN 6:63 TEACHES, “IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT QUICKENETH.” WE ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF DIVINE POWER. THEREFORE, ONCE WE ...read more

  • "The Living Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday. The Living Church of the Living God has a Biblical mandate to uphold and hold forth the Living Word.

    (Upholder of the truth) “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 By ...read more

  • Letter To The Church In Pergamum

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 10, 2020
     | 4,022 views

    Pergamum was the first city of Asia to openly support the imperial cult or emperor worship, and therefore was considered the chief seat.

    Letter to the Church in Pergamum Rev. 2:12-17 As we begin our study and draw some application to present day, let’s look back historically to get an idea what was happening 19 centuries ago. We find that Pergamum was the capital of Asia, and had been the capital city of Asia for almost 400 years. ...read more

  • Pentecost: The Establishment Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 549 views

    Fifty days after Jesus' resurrection, the church of Jesus Christ was established. A follow-up to the Gospel of Mark series. (PREACHED DURING THE COVID SHUT DOWN)

    PENTECOST: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH (FOLLOW-UP TO CHRIST'S GREAT COMMISSION) Good Morning Family, I’m praying that everyone is doing well. I know that you, even as I am, are anxious to be at the church building worshipping together as a family. But, sadly, we will still be home again ...read more

  • Handling Hurts In The Church Series

    Contributed by Captain David Kauffman on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,260 views

    How do we align our hearts - when trouble surrounds – when difficulties pile up – and there seems no possible way of escape? Series Theme Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13

    Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18 Series Theme Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the ...read more

  • The Ordinary, Imperfect Church

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    This sermon takes a look at how God can use even the smallest of churches because God uses ordinary and imperfect people within His church.

    Recently there was a study put out that claimed that Americans say yes to Christianity but no to Church-anity. And it stated how many baby boomers are leaving the church today. The reasons given were that they thought the church was a) boring b) irrelevant but most striking was c) not necessary. ...read more

  • Immoral Church Members Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    In today's lesson we learn about the discipline of immoral church members.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the discipline of church members engaged in blatant, unrepentant sin. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

  • Striving To Be A Church Of Christ

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    Principles to insure that we are indeed a church that belongs to Jesus.

    Introduction: A. I love the old story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Years later, he was discovered by a passing a navy ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore they were met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I’m so glad you’re here! I’ve ...read more

  • The Church In The Last Days

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014
     | 6,842 views

    To show that the Church is a Glorious Church in the Last Days because we have been purchased and washed by the blood of JESUS 2,000 years ago.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you qualify for the the description of the Church? Of course not. We don't deserve it but the Church is purchased and washed by the blood of JESUS. Acts 20:28 (Amplified Bible) 20:28 Take care and be on guard for yourselves and the whole flock over which the Holy Spirit has ...read more

  • Protecting The Unity Of The Church

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Jun 16, 2021
     | 4,722 views

    The importance of protecting the unity of the church and practical principles and steps for doing so.

    We'd like to think that the church is immune to conflict and disagreement. After all, we're all Christians here. Right? Well, don't be naive. Hopefully, we're all striving to be like Christ. But we're also humans who sometimes fall short. We say things or react before we ...read more

  • Silent Sermons Of The Church

    Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    Silent sermons that are in every standard church

    Silent Sermons of the Church I doubt very seriously if you have ever heard a sermon quite like this one. But as you know I have a tendency to preach one of those types occasionally. Have you ever thought about the silent sermons the church building itself preaches? “Sermons in stones” was a ...read more

  • Why Is The Church Not Growing

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 15,433 views

    The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

    ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" A) Church growth is normal; standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church .......! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

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