Sermons on Perversion In The Church:

The Inherited Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2018

To accomplish the task of evangelising our world, we must work as though our congregation was new. New churches have a vibrancy that can be lost as we grow older. In time, if we don't take care, we will have an "inherited church" rather than a vibrant, living congregation.

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Maturity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2022

It is necessary for us to grow in our faith so that we can fight the battle against Satan.

The Maturity of the Church Text: Eph. 4:7-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are no short cuts to maturity. It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. The development of Christlike ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Methodist

Live In The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 30, 2023

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#4] LIVE IN THE CHURCH 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: I love how the Holy Spirit builds this book of the Bible. We are told to live in hope because of our salvation. We have been born again and therefore it should cause us to live in holiness. The only way we can live our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

We are all called to use our gifts to evangelize the lost

Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Chains Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:12-18

Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Church in Chains” Philippians 1:12-18 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18, Revelation 20:4, Acts 4:18-20, Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Methodist

Apostasy In The Church Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the signs of apostasy in churches, how to overcome it, and how to find a true church biblically.

The Bible warns of a great apostasy that will occur in the latter days, where many will fall away from the faith and follow false teachings. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is evident in many churches today. In this sermon, we will explore the signs of apostasy in churches, how to overcome it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Acts 20:28-31

Architecture Of The Church

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 24, 2023

Jesus establishes Peter as the first building block of the Church upon his confession that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, have that same opportunity to become a building stone in the Church.

CHURCH! THAT WORD, ALONE, BRINGS ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS AND UNDERSTANDINGS. I HAVE HEARD IT DESCRIBED AS JUST A BUILDING OR AS A PLACE CHRISTIANS GO ON SUNDAY. PERHAPS, THOSE DEEPER IN FAITH WOULD CALL IT A GROUP OF BELIEVERS. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS OF WHAT “CHURCH” MEANS TO US. IF WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Church Is A Temple

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2023

What's the foundation of the church? What did the cross do for the nations? Let's find out in Ephesians 2.

What is the bedrock that the church is built upon? What did the cross do for the nations? Paul answers these questions in Ephesians 2. Let’s begin by asking, what were we like in the past? At one time you were like a dead person because of the things you did wrong and your offenses against God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Church Decorum

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2023

I think Church Leaders need more than one eye to supervise every area connected to church, which includes: staircase, parking lot, terrace, store room, canteen etc. Must read for all Church leaders!

Leviticus 11:45 For I am the Lord who brought you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy." I think Church Leaders need more than one eye to supervise every area connected to church, which includes: staircase, parking lot, terrace, store room, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Multigenerational Church

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 2, 2023

Uncracking the secret of the early church is at the heart of this message. It looks at several key elements that has led the church to grow exponentially.

A young lady working on her master's degree in social work asked to work with me on a research project related to multigenerational trauma. She plans to get her Ph.D. and continue our work internationally. I had learned how various traits are transmitted across generations. My 5th great ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022

When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Active Church

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 19, 2025

The Church continued to grow

The Active Church Acts 5:12-28 A little over thirteen years ago, the Elder Board of Living Faith Fellowship asked me to write an essay on my ideal Church. Part of what I wrote said, “The vision of the church is: We exist to bring Praise and Glory to our King, Jesus Christ. We do this by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 29, 2025

This sermon looks at the establishment of the church and looks at what a firm foundation should look like. It should make you think "Am I doing my part"

Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals the foundation of the church and the assurance we have in Jesus’ promise. Let’s open our Bibles to Matthew 16:18. In this verse, Jesus makes a declaration: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Awakening Church

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

The Church must wake up from spiritual slumber and return to her apostolic foundations of prayer, power, purity, and proclamation.

THE AWAKENING CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:31-33 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11, Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 52:1-2, Joel 2:28, Revelation 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The early Church in the book of Acts was a spiritually alert, power-driven and unified body of believers. They were not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 9, 2025

Pentecost, as it is called in the Greek language for the Jewish Feast of Weeks, as celebrated 50 days after the resurrection gave birth to the church.

When you stop to think about it…what brought us here today. Now I don’t mean by plane, train, or automobile, but what things in our lives caused us to be gathered today, and each Sunday before and after today? We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are not here merely to fill a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Leviticus 23:15-17, Luke 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Luke 24:46-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ