Sermons on Peace In The Church:

Church Leaders And Ethics

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad guidelines that Christian leaders must observe. Ethical practices are upright, honorable, moral, lawful, above-board, and full of integrity. The conduct and lifestyle of modern-day Christian

Church Leaders And Ethics 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - These things I write to you….so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church That Makes An Impact Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

Churches make an impact for the gospel when the testimony of their lips is backed up by the testimony of their lives.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Church Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 27, 2004

When God brought the Gentiles in it was a major hurdle for some of the Jewish Christians. How did they deal with the divisive fall out? How can we practice what God taught them?

We really need to review where we’ve been to appreciate where we are in Acts 15. Here it is in a nutshell. Just before he ascended back to heaven, Jesus commissioned the apostles to wait in Jerusalem for power from God to accomplish the witnessing work of bringing the gospel to the whole world. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

SALT WAS A VERY SPECIAL COMMODITY DURING JESUS' LIFETIME. TO BE COMPARED TO IT MAKES THE CHURCH VERY SPECIAL AS WELL, AND WITH A GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.

THE CHURCH: THE SALT OF THE EARTH MATTHEW 5:1-13 TODAY WE COME TO THE END OF A SERIES ON THE SIGNIFICANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHURCH. JESUS USED A NUMBER OF SYMBOLS TO DESCRIBE THE CHURCH AND THE LAST ONE WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT IS SALT. SALT IS SOMETHING THAT IS READILY AVAILABLE IN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation - A Letter To The Churches

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016

Expounding on the first few chapters of Revelation & looking for modern applications.

REVELATION – a letter to the churches Of all the books of the bible none is more misunderstood and more avoided than the book of Revelation.  Some will say the book of Revelation is so filled with mystery & symbolism how can we know what to take literally and what to view as symbolic?  What ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church You've Always Longed For ... Is An Encouraging Church Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 10, 2012

According to Scripture we have a tremendous ministry of encouragement to one another as we grow to become a “church of encouragers.” What is this encouragement based on? How do we go about it? What impact does such encouragement have on our relationshi

The Church You’ve Always Longed For … Is An Encouraging Church! - Hebrews 10:19-25 Series: The Church You’ve Always Longed For #1 I once read somewhere that the average person meets some 10,000 people during the course of their lives. Most of those encounters are unremarkable ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: *other

Jesus Built Church

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 9, 2008

examining how Jesus builds the local church of believers

Intro: if Jesus came and built the local church, what would it look like? Would He build it like we would build it, or would He have a different plan? I believe He has a plan for the local church, and in this series I would like to look at His plan for the local church. Our title for this series ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Is His Body

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 20, 2023

Who are saints? Who are holy ones? Who are Christ's body?

Who are saints? Who are these “holy and faithful people” (CEB), also called “God's people” (CEV), and “God’s holy people” (NIV, NLT) that Paul is writing to? Are saints the church? Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To The Church In Philadelphia

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 4, 2020

The church with the "open doors"

The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia Rev. 3:7-13 Ancient Philadelphia is now called Alesihir in modern day Turkey. Philadelphia was the youngest of all the seven cities. It was founded by colonists from Pergamum under the reign of Attalus the Second, who ruled in Pergamum from 159 to 138 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Names Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 2, 2020

There are certain titles given to Jesus in Scripture that speak to the intimate relationship that He has with His church. Jesus is - the shepherd of the flock, the head of the body, the cornerstone of the building...etc

The Church Names Of Jesus OKAY – first of all I would like to give a huge birthday shout out to… to….US!!! YOU SEE – today is Pentecost Sunday! The birthday of the Church and of the Kingdom Jesus came to establish, nearly 2000 years ago. NOW REMEMBER – Jesus said in Matthew 16 And I tell you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, John 10:14, Colossians 1:18, Isaiah 54:5, John 15:5, Ephesians 2:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Cliques In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.

Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28

Topics: Exclusivity, Inclusivity, Cliques

Community-God's Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 17, 2017

We as followers of Jesus are called to be the church. What would God think of the church today and what it is doing? What would Jesus want us to do as the church? What would Jesus think of our service? What would He notice?

Title: Community-God’s Community Date: 1/29/17 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Corinthians 1.2 CT: We as followers of Jesus are called to be HIS church. [Screen 1] FAS: I read an interesting book recently by J.D.Vance. (A young man in his 30s). It is titled, “Hillbilly Elegy”. It caught my interest by ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Etymology Of Life For The Church

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 23, 2013

Our understanding of words like OBEY, WORSHIP, and CHURCH and the purpose of our gatherings has consequences effecting our lives as individuals and as the Church.

After one of the first performances of Handel's Messiah, one nobleman complimented the composer on the entertainment that he had given the town. My lord, said Handel, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better. So let it be here this morning. I find the field of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: *other

Stone Throwing In Church

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 4, 2002

An application to John 8:1-10

I went out and gathered small flat stones to pass out to the church. Also I dressed in blue jeans and a nice shirt. (I normally dress in a coat and tie). When you are in a conservative church jeans are a big deal. This is just some Ideas. Preach it! Stone Throwing in Church John 8:1-11 4-7-2002 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 9, 2011

God uses different means to bring us to our knees. When we really fervently pray, mighty things will take place. Let the church rise to her full potential by collectively calling on His name.

WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1,5-18 In the last few verses of chapter 11, we see a great revival in Antioch. There the disciples were first called christians. The Spirit had done a great work in their lives, in that they laid aside enough of their carnal self to become identified as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal