Sermons on Reformed Church:

A Vision For Church

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 5, 2009

how we are to be church in this broken world

A Vision for Church 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

When churches forget who they are and what is their purpose they quickly sink into a sea a of insignificance with no effectiveness and no power.

Series: Being the Body WHAT IS THE CHURCH? Matthew 16:13 18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I have discovered through the years that one of the most important aspects, if not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healthy Church? Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011

I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it t

I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it to my attention again. I kind of feel like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 1, 2011

We conclude our lesson about the discipline of immoral church members by looking at the extent of discipline.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the discipline of church members engaged in blatant and unrepentant sin. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Church?

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2011

This may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian faith. A look into the word of God in Matthew brings to light the amazing calling that Jesus intends for us.

What is Church? Listen to Matthew 16:13-28. Pay attention to how Jesus describes "Church," his path, and our relationship with Him. Matthew 16:18 gives us the first mention of the English word “church” in the New Testament. In all of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John this word “church” only occurs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 16, 2011

Why would Paul list such a long boooring list of people at the end of such a powerful New Testament book? Why waste the ink? The answer to that question is both intriguing and exciting to those of who belong to Jesus.

I opened the sermon by asking the congregation to join with me in singing: “I’m So Glad I’m A Part Of The Family of God I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod For I’m part of the family, the family of God.” If you’re a Christian here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4, Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Devoted Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 18, 2011

A short talk encouraging devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, and worship.

‘They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer’ (2:42). The life of the early church was marked by devotion. The early believers loved to hear and put into practice the apostles’ teaching. They were utterly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010

In many churches around the world today, the subject of church discipline is marginalised, downplayed or ignored. Many modern churches worried about the excesses in church discipline that have occurred throughout history, have regrettably allowed a severe

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 In many churches around the world today, the subject of church discipline is marginalised, downplayed or ignored. Many ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ekklesia - The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 9th sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Ekklesia – the Church (BFM #9) Text: Ephesians 4:4 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we are continuing our study of the BFM and today we are on article 6, the article on the Church (Read BFM article 6 – the church). I think that the doctrine of the church is one of the most misunderstood, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 10th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Church Discipline (BFM # 10 ) Text: 1st Corinthians 5:1 – 11 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time we talked about article six of the BFM – The Church and I told you all that there were certain essential ministries that the church does. The first one was the preaching of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 5, 2008

Jesus was appearing and disappering

The Foundation of the Church by Gerald Van Horn Text. Matthew 16:18-19 Imagine yourself as the editor of the Jerusalem Daily newspaper in the days of the disciples. Picture the hectic pace to keep up with the changing events. “Jesus Arrested,” “Jesus Found Innocent,” Jesus Crucified,” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Order In The Church Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008

When confusion comes - turn to God’s Word.

1. What can wash away our sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. a. I love that hymn, and I especially love that line. b. It’s the precious blood of Jesus that washes us, and cleanses us from all our sins. What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letters To The Churches

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Nov 20, 2010

Letters to the Churches

Letters to the Churches Revelation Two Introduction: 1. Letters to the Churches a. The Lord is making certain command on these first century churches. b. Christ is the head of these churches c. Each Church was to read what was said to the others 2. Spiritual threats to the Churches a. Paganism ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Clothes

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2011

What should a Christian think and do about what to wear? God's word has a few things to say about that.

Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 13:11-14, Eph. 5:25-30, 6:10-18, Revelation 19:6-9, 21:1-4 Surely everyone here today has heard of "church clothes." We used to call it wearing your "Sunday Best." I remember going to a wedding not too long ago and the preacher said to the couple, "One way to keep your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Church

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

The longer a church has been in existence, the more its resources go toward its own preservation rather than toward outreach and evangelism.

God’s Church Luke 4:18 KJV Many Christians can suffer from a lack of identity An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, I wish you would calm down. I can’t, he said, it’s just so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Church Of God