Sermons on Rich Churches:

The Church Covenant

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 4, 2019

We are steadfast in our faith, & our calling. We will stand against the carnality of this creation, & be the light God has called us to be!

Sermon - The church Covenant - Today’s message is geared towards our tendency to lean on grace so much that it cripples us from being what God has intended. - If you look in your bulletin I typed up our church covenant. Church Covenant Having been led, as we believe by The Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-9, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

Elders In The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 7, 2019

Along with the instruction Paul gave in his letter to Timothy, he also shared with Titus concerning the qualifications for elders, bishops, or pastors within the church. This passage was given for the benefit of the church in selecting and ordaining elders to serve in the local church.

Elders in the Church Titus 1: 5-9 After a warm greeting, Paul immediately got to the heart of the matter. He was writing to Titus with purpose, seeking to equip him for ministry, while serving to establish local churches. The task at hand was ordaining elders within every city in Crete, so they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Church Vessels

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 6, 2019

I read an article recently that described different types of churches as ships. One definition of the word vessel is a type of boat or ship. There are many types of vessels. And some of these vessels can be compared to different types of churches we see out there.

CHURCH VESSELS I read an article recently that described different types of churches as ships. One definition of the word vessel is a type of boat or ship. There are many types of vessels. And some of these vessels can be compared to different types of churches we see out there. 1) The Cruise ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, Galatians 5:14-15, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2020

This is the 5th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#5] A HEALTHY CHURCH… Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: What is the purpose of the local church? What does a healthy Church look like? Acts 2:42-47 A healthy Church is devoted… 1. To the teaching of the Word. Regardless of the situation or circumstances that you are in, you need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Will Survive

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Apr 22, 2020

This message uncovers the reasons why the church will continue to survive from this time and forevermore!

1. We Have A Solid Rock (18a) - Our Rock is Jesus Christ (16a) - Our Rock Is The Son of The Living God (16b) - Our Rock is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8) 2. We Have A Daily Work (18b) - Build His Church - We must share our faith - We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of The Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 2, 2020

The life of the church is founded on Christ, anchored in His Word and marked by His love.

Hi everyone. Welcome back. Let us take this moment to worship God in spirit and in truth, wherever we are. Let’s prepare our hearts for the Word of God. • We have been looking at the works of the living Christ through the book of Acts. • In Acts 2, Peter preached his first sermon post-Pentecost, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Acts 4:32-35, Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2020

Work for the Church does not please Jesus unless we maintain our original motivation

Letter to the Church in Ephesus Introduction: I rarely dip into the Book of Revelation to preach because it is so difficult to understand and needs a lot of background to get a full picture of what John is saying. But today I sensed the Lord telling me that I should change my strategy and take ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Church At Pergamum Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 22, 2020

The Message to the Church of Pergamum is :"There is no comprise. Either Jesus is Lord or Caesar is Lord" The Choice is yours

The Church at Pergamum We have been looking as a series at the Seven churches of the Apocalypse in the Book of Revelation To recap: The Book of Revelation was written in AD 95 or 96 probably by the Apostle John when banished to the Island of Patmos. The seven churches of Revelation are 1.) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Love Of The Church Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020

the church of Ephesus an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey, it is believed that the book of John was written from (Revelation 1:1).

**the church of Ephesus an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey, it is believed that the book of John was written from (Revelation 1:1) __ John might have been the leader of this church __ … “who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

A Joyous Church

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018

This sermon compares what people see in the church today, and its overall lack of joy, to that of the first church is how is was filled with joy.

A Joyous Church Acts 2:46-47 One look at human history and what we see a story of humanity’s endeavor to solve its own problems, from food to famines, from violence and war, to who’s got what and how can we get more. And seeing that there are more problems facing the world today than ever before, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Philippians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Balancing The Church

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church.

BALANCE “Balancing the Church” Acts 2:41-47 If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very similar. They are similar in the way ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles In The Church

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Does it ever feel like the church is timid, afraid to take on new challenges? When we have those feelings, it may be because we are missing an important ministry of the church: the ministry of apostle.

Does it ever feel like the church never changes, or at least that if it does change, then the wheels of change turn very, very slowly? Does it ever feel like the church is timid, afraid to take on new challenges? Does it ever feel like the church is so busy just holding its own, surviving, that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16

What Is The Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019

Explaining how the church is the outward expression of the beginning of our eternal life with Jesus. It deals with "newborn Christians" as well as some of the leadership in the church

What is the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 27th, 2019 The video that we just watch is going to frame our lesson for this morning in our Christianity 101 series - what is the church? Since the church is God’s idea and should be done in God’s will and HIS purpose, let’s start off by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:29, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church At Ephesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2016

His basic problem with the church in Ephesus is that even though church members had stood fast against evil and false teaching, they had left their “first love”—their basic love for Christ and for one another.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 3-18-2015 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Thyatira

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 29, 2016

An outstanding feature of the message to the church at Thyatira is the introduction of the divine speaker by name—“The Son God.”

The Church at Thyatira Commentary on the Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-24-2015 Topic # II. Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia (2:1-3:22) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist