Sermons on Our Heavenly Bodies:

Church The Way It Ought To Be

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

From the moment this church came to be, the people were fired up. They were exhibiting the critical characteristics of a healthy church. They were doing church the way Christ intended it to be done. The church was alive.

Church The Way It Ought To Be Acts 2:42-47 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 22, 2000 Grand Opening Service Introduction: This truly is a day for celebration. Those of us who make up the Pico Canyon team has been looking forward to this day for two years. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

When Joy Is Our Song PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023

This sermon encourages us to receive God's message of joy and assurance through Jesus Christ, like the humble shepherds, with open hearts and minds. Key

Welcome, my dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as a family, bound by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We stand here, not as solitary islands, but as a unified body, our hearts beating in rhythm with the divine melody of God's love. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Joy, Making Room

The Church: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

The Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life for the church knowing completely that it would have the good, the bad and the ugly connected to it.

The Church: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Thesis: The Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life for the church knowing completely that it would have the good, the bad and the ugly connected to it. Texts: Ephesians 5:25-27; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Cor. 1:10-17 Video Illustration: The end of the movie The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Galatians 5:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Forward To Our Death

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2007

We can look forward to dying because Jesus Christ has given us victory over death.

A YOUNG CHILD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A TERMINAL DISEASE. THE PARENTS KNEW THAT HE WOULD DIE SOON. THE CHILD AS WELL KNEW THAT HIS DEATH WOULD BE SOON. ONE NIGHT HE WAS SITTING IN HIS MOTHER’S LAP WATCHING TELEVISION WITH HER. HE LOOKED UP INTO HER EYES AND SAID, “MOMMY DOES IT HURT TO DIE?” THE YOUNG ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Peculiar Obligation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2011

1 of 2. The author exhorted his audience to join him in living out/confirming the obligations peculiar to their faith. What obligations are peculiar to the Christian? An obligation peculiar to the Christian is...

OUR PECULIAR OBLIGATION-I—Hebrews 10:19-25 Attention: Meeting the New Neighbors My quiet Saturday morning ended abruptly when my 12-year-old son, Billy, and one of his friends burst through the door. "Hey Dad, announced Billy, "have you met the new neighbors?" "No." "Come on Dad, you have to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Our Salvation In Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 4, 2022

Here is a very simple truth: for us to reach the world we must uncompromisingly be church the church that Christ called the Church to be.

As we continue through the book of Ephesians, we’re getting ready to transition from the introductory blessings into the meat of this book. I want to reiterate the dominating theme of Ephesians. That should be evident by the title of our series, Jesus Only. The Christian faith will always, always ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

The Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014

Continuing to look at the church and what it means for God's people.

The Church November3, 2013 I want to read from an article which was written by a current pastor. His name is Jason Johansen. “About 10 years ago, I grew disillusioned with the church I had attended all my life. I continued to attend, but I avoided the people there. I kept greetings brief ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Solid Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Solid Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 24, 2006 Rev. 2:12-17 If you’ve been with us the past couple of weeks, you know that we’re studying 7 churches in the book of Revelation. As Jesus inspects the church in Rev.2,3 (walking among the lampstands that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord, Increase Our Faith!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 28, 2022

All too often, our faith falls short of faithfulness.

Increase Our Faith Luke 17:5-10 Increase Our Faith.” This has been the request of countless Christians over the ages. How we all would like more faith. We are like the man with the possessed son when confronted by Jesus to believe answered, “I believe; help my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24) This brings up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Noisy Life

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 7, 2019

God has called us to be part of the Body of Christ… to work in unity with other believers not just in our own church and ministry, but across our communities and around the world

This morning, we’re going to talk about “Living a Noisy Life”… To help you understand what I mean, we’re going to do something a little different… Does everyone know how to clap? You can clap both hands together, or you can clap one hand on your leg… you can even stomp your feet if you want… But I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 2:4-9, 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, Amos 3:3, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Stuck! Series

Contributed by Jaymes Chase on May 6, 2012

How not to get stuck in the past but move forward in your relationship with Christ

Don’t Get Stuck! 1 Cor. 10 Introduction: Have you ever been stuck somewhere? I have been stuck in traffic, stuck in the mud, stuck working with people that are belligerent, stuck in situations that you know the moment you are in them you want to run. I’ve been stuck in fights ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Our High Priest Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 3:1-6

January 26, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 3:1-6 “Jesus our High Priest” 1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. 2He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Measure Of Our Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 3, 2024

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. One day God will measure whether we fear Him or whether we fear men.

THE MEASURE OF OUR FEAR OF GOD This morning, we continue our sermon series with today’s message, ‘Measuring Our Fear of God.’ In this series, we have seen that in measuring our lives for eternity, God will measure things like our obedience, and love for Him. But one of the most pivotal points of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 6:16-19, Isaiah 5:20, Malachi 3:16-17, Hebrews 11:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iii: Our Deliverer And Provider Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish life experiences of being delivered by the Lord our God and being provided for by our God whose goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR DELIVERER AND PROVIDER A dear saint of God went Home to be with the Lord one week between sessions at The Baptist Inn where we gathered each Sunday for Bible study, like we do here, until that senior adult facility ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-6, Isaiah 38:15-17

Why The Church Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 12, 2014

In our culture where the influence of the church is diminishing, why should we BE the church? The answer is found in the identity of Jesus and the promises he makes about the Kingdom he is establishing (the church).

Why the Church I want to share some staggering statistics about church. Since the year 2000, more than 4000 churches in America have closed the doors to their buildings each year. That's more than 40,000 churches. At the turn of the 1900’s there were 27 churches to every 10,000 people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church