Sermons on modern church:

A Church In Labor

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006

What does the sabbath have to do with labor?

Thoughts about Labor: ¡ñ One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish. About that time, a businessman ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Church Together

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 6, 2006

At its best, the church is communal, creedal, charismatic, and caring.

Doing Church Together Ephesians 4:1-16 August 6, 2006 One of the things that I have learned through the years as I have taken scores of psychological tests for ordination and continuing education is that I am terribly introverted. I am so introverted that I am almost off the scale. Extraverted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Church's One Foundation Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012

What is to be the foundation of a church, and how then should the builders build upon it?

1 Corinthians 3:10-13 The Church’s One Foundation 1/26/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I am amazed at times at how well the scripture for the sermon fits the occasion of the day, considering that the text is chosen without my knowledge of the circumstance. I could not have selected a more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church At Laodicea

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2017

With the other churches, when the Lord Jesus said, “I KNOW THY WORKS,” He meant good works; He was commending them for good works. But the Lord Jesus has no word of commendation for this church.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 6-29-15 Lesson: The church at Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) Revelation 3:14-22 (KJV) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To The Church At Laodicea Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Laodicea

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-22 Charles Spurgeon said “No Scripture ever wears out. The epistle to the church of Laodicea is not an old letter which may be put into the waste basket and be forgotten; upon its page still glow the words, "He that hath an ear, let him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Dignity Of Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The dignity of man affirmed by God in Scripture contrasts with the attitude of ancient and modern pagan cultures

Monday of 5th Week in Course February 11, 2013 Our Lady of Lourdes Gaudium et Spes “As many as touched the fringe of His garment were healed.” On this World Day of the Sick, it is particularly appropriate to look at the healing power and history of Jesus as it is displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

Don’t Be Confused About The Term Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2010

The modern-day, Americanized church is a poor representation of the 1st Century church. We are confused about what we are.

Don’t be Confused – (THE TERM) - #1 Matthew 16:13-19 * This morning I carry you on a brief journey on which, for the past couple of weeks, I have found myself. Quite honestly, this journey has been painful and helpful as well as hard and exciting. My first disclaimer is that my desire is not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7e Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2018

Part 7e addresses the functions of Evangelists, Preachers, and Ministers/Servants/Deacons and some variations between the New Testament church and modern practice in the way these functions are implemented.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-23, Acts 15:2-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-12, 1 Timothy 3:8-10, Ephesians 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:7-31, Romans 10:14-18, Romans 12:4-8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jezebel In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2018

What happens when a church begins to tolerate just a little bit of evil? The study is a consideration of this particular question.

“To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. But I have this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Church

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Nov 4, 2001

We have home schools, home business, and home shopping but the church cannot be relegated to the home.

The Church Heb 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. I realize that I will be preaching to the choir today but I believe that it is important for us to be reminded from time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Churched Out Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013

Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests!

“All Churched Out” Malachi Series Pt. 3 July 7, 2013 Introduction A Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. 1 In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests! a 1 Peter 2:9 (NASB) 9 But you are A CHOSEN ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Preoccupied Passenger Povokes Pilot Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 29, 2008

The piolt of the ship-a Bentile-goes to call upon a Jewish man to pray for him and for his crew. Not all of Jonah 1:6, can be viewed as true tyoes, yet there are enough of instances where we see Jonah, a type of the Church, is called to pray at the behest

JONAH 1: 6 PREOCCUPIED PASSENGER PROVOKES PILOT I. PERIL: A. Perishing. B. Punishment. C. Pariahs. II. PIOUS: A. Predicament. B. Prayer-less. C. Provoked. III. PILOT: A. Pattern. B. Piousness. C. Pleadings. The scene on board the ship carrying Jonah is not a serene scene. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Night-Shift Shepherds

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 7, 2002

This is an examiniation of the life of shepherds to discover the role and responsibilities of the church in the times in which we live.

I want to take this passage of scripture from the pages of the Christmas Lectionary. Allow me to take a winter passage and expound upon it this summer. A traditional Yuletide text and expound upon it this summertime, this passage for the cold days of December and lift it up for us this hot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

American Idol Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

A look at the different idols we worship.

American Idol June 29, 2014 Isaiah 44:9-20 As I was doing my Bible reading this week, I read Psalm 115 and I immediately thought of Isaiah 44. We’ll read these passage in a bit. I had a different topic and scripture planned for today, but I felt the Lord leading me to talk about this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Had Enough Of Being A Consumer? Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020

We all have lenses we look through but when was the last time we stopped to look at our lenses?

We all have lenses we look through – modern, western world is consumerism and individualism, it hasn’t always been this way. Consumerism is the underlying modern mindset So what is consumerism ? Consumerism is the equation of personal happiness with consumption and the purchase of material ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist