Sermons on New Church:

Stop "Going" To Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Dec 29, 2015

Changing our mindset from "going" to church to "being" the church.

Stop “going” to church! Last week we answered the critical question, “Why must I be saved?” My prayer is that you have a greater understanding of what you must be saved from, the result if you aren’t saved and how you can be saved. It is also critical that we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reinventing The Church 4 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

WE NEED TO KNOW THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY IN WHO THEY ARE IF WE ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO LOVE THEM EFFECTIVELY! OUR love for one another and our community NEEDS to come to full bloom over and over again and move on to complete fruitfulness as we express

REINVENTING CHURCH, part 4 Philippians 1:9-11 <<NEED: a bud and a bloom; bruised fruit>> We have been hearing about how we need to REINVENT the Church in the community we live today. The first reinventing principle is this: We will no longer be a “Come and get it” Church but a 1. “Go and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Qualifications Of Church Overseers Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2021

What should we look for in a Pastor, elder, and Bishop of a church?

Let us continue to worship our God by again listening to what was said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Before we read our passage for today, let us note again the calling of Timothy… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Message To The Church In Thyatira Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 11, 2022

The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. He commends, He confronts and He comforts the church.

Revelation 2:18-26 A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN THYATIRA December 11, 2022 The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. The name Thyatira means “Unceasing Sacrifice”. Thyatira was known for its woolen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Unshakeable Foundation Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

Explores Peter's divine revelation and appointment, reminding us that God uses ordinary people for His extraordinary work, inspiring our own faith journeys.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a delight to be with you today, standing on this sacred soil, under this hallowed roof, where we gather to honor our Lord and Savior. We are united in our love for Him, bound by the grace He so generously pours upon us, and called to share His truth, His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Topics: Prevailing Church, Built On The Rock

Our Church Ordinances

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

or·di·nance Pronunciation Key (ôr dn- ns) n. 1. An authoritative command or order. 2. A custom or practice established by long usage. 3. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist. 4. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city g

or·di·nance Pronunciation Key (ôr dn- ns) n. 1. An authoritative command or order. 2. A custom or practice established by long usage. 3. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist. 4. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city government. Matthew 28 19 Go ye therefore, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 20, 2013

There is a process that God has for you to fulfill your purpose, but you need to cooperate with God because He has placed a seed of success inside of you.

Growing In The Local Church Philippian 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Reasons to grow spiritually: * Gives you authority over the enemy * Makes you tough * Allows you to discover your strengths ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

When The Church Is Scattered

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021

Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

“And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church Of The Namby Pamby

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Jul 19, 2025

If John could have seen the Church today when writing the Revelation, I think he wouldn't have been quite so biblically polite in the Letter he would send to it.

To the Church of the Namby-Pamby I’ve been somewhat bothered with something lately and can’t seem to get it off of my mind. A feeling that God is pushing us to get things sorted quickly because His return is VERY SOON. Anyone else felt this? Felt the urgency of the church’s mission? Felt like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

The Church That Was Built By Christ

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

It is indeed a fact that Christ built the church. That is undeniable in its biblical and spiritual premise. However, when considering this subject in a contemporary prism, I feel it necessary to make a comparison through an illustration of modern home

EVANGELIST HERMAN E. WESLEY III The Church That Was Built By Christ Matthew 16:13-18; Psalm 127:1 PRELIMINARIES I think it necessary that when we come together for functions such as this that we spend time sharing lessons that will have a meaningful impact on our ministries and on our service. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Love The Church Honestly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 12, 2015

If Jesus loves the church then I should love the church. And I should love the church the same way Jesus does. He doesn’t love his bride because she’s perfect. Jesus loves his bride because she belongs to him. He loves her warts and all.

Series: Victorious! “Love the Church Honestly” Revelation 2-3 Open If you’re joining us today for the first time ever or the first time in a while, we’re doing a devotional study through the book of Revelation. Our goal is to get to the heart of the message of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Without Walls

Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 29, 2011

So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every ma

Sermon “Church Without Walls” Brian Mann I want to talk with you tonight about what it means to be a church without walls. And how we become a church without walls. And what is the reality of being a church with walls. The bulk of our text tonight is from Joshua chapter 6. So if ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church – Its Consummation Is Righteous Joy – The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb And The Church’s Return To Earth - Part 2 (Part 13 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 21, 2023

This last Church posting looks at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb and the eternal home of the Church. It considers the Bride at the Second Coming. It is a full posting. Thank you to all those who have followed this Series.

THE CHURCH – ITS CONSUMMATION IS RIGHTEOUS JOY – THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB AND THE CHURCH’S RETURN TO EARTH - PART 2 (PART 13 IN THE SERIES) This message follows on from Part 1. It is the very last posting in this Series on the Church, the Bride. [5]. WHO IS INVITED TO THE MARRIAGE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:9, Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Revelation 19:9-12, John 14:3, Zechariah 14:3-4, Zechariah 14:5, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 5:9-10, Zechariah 14:9, Revelation 20:6, Revelation 21:9-10, Revelation 22:17, Revelation 19:5-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2008

Message about how we can remember and become involved with those suffering for the faith.

Remembering the Persecuted Church Hebrews 13:3; 1 Corinthians 12:26 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church November 9, 2008 Me: This is one of those real somber topics that we’d really rather not think of, at least if we’re honest about it. Talking about persecution doesn’t evoke ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church's Garden Of Gethsemane

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2009

If we understand how it happened, and the redemption of Christ, even the clergy abuse scandal can give us cause for hope.

September 13, 2009 24th Sunday in Course The Gospel I just proclaimed for you is the first of two summits in Mark’s explanation of Jesus the Nazarene. To emphasize Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is Messiah, Mark omits all the detail that Matthew gives, particularly his entrusting of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Catholic