Sermons on Road To Glory Church:

The Backbone Of The Church

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

In a time when the role of the church is becoming fuzzy we need the spiritual discernment to see that, despite external circumstances, the fullness of the power of Christ is in the church.

Ephesians 1:15-23 The Backbone of the Church Scripture Readings:- 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Ephesians 1:15-23. Congregation in the Lord, Let me start by raising a hypothetical question. In a hundred years when people look back to this period of church history in Australia, how will it be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unlearning The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003

The church Jesus built is His body called for a special purpose in the world.

UNLEARNING THE CHURCH Matthew 16:17-19; Col 1:18,24-25; Thesis: We have adapted so many unhealthy and unbiblical views and practices we call the church, that we have almost rendered the church irrelevant and ineffective. We need to recover what Jesus expects or dreams the church will be. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-25, Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Power For The Church Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 9, 2006

Power For the Church is found in depth of relationship with Christ.

Introduction I. Our foundational verse this morning is Ephesians 3, verse 16 - 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; II. The letter to the Ephesians, and in particular Chapter 3 is speaking of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Journey Towards Transformation: "The Damascus Road” Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2024

In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Reveals To Us His Glory.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 8, 2001

The miracles of Jesus Christ were meant to reveal to us the glory of God, and lead us to who Jesus truly is.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY, THE TEXT ....JOHN 2: 1-11 Introduction::: TODAY IS THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF Epiphany... LAST WEEK WE AFFIRMED THAT ..The Greek word Epiphany can be translated "the showing forth." The word "epiphany" also means appearing, , making ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 22, 2004

Four Specific Prayer Needs for every church

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH John 17:8-24 A lot of talking can go on in the life of a church. Many words can be said. An evangelist went to one particular church and preached on a Sunday Morning. While standing by the exit door to shake hands with people a woman approached him. ‘That was the worst ...read more

Scripture: John 17:8-24

Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 5, 2013

Qualifications of Church Leaders

We continue our worship by listening and learning from the Word of God. Please open your Bibles to 1 Peter Chapter 5…. God spoke to the Apostle Peter and told him to write to Christians about how to live on earth until Jesus Christ returns to earth. In chapter 4 God spoke of how we are to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shepherding The Church

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Christian leaders should do their work faithfully and accordingly.

SHEPHERDING THE CHURCH 1 Peter 5:1-5 November 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION There appears to be a hymn for virtually every profession: Dentists: Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors: The Church’s One Foundation Obstetricians: Come, Labor On Golfers: There Is a Green Hill Far ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024

The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007

Emmaus Revisited ...

I’ve had some pretty intense pastoral encounters this past week. I think that’s the right term - ‘pastoral encounters’? I’m referring to those dialogues I have occasionally with people that are deep and spiritual, and I’ve had quite a number of them in this last week. And most of these intense ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007

In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Glory Whats The Story - Haggai?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 19, 2007

Teaching of Gods covanent, Gods promise and the glory of his temple, the silver and gold are Gods and Gods alone, the blessings he brings to those who seek and love him and him alone

Intro - History Haggai means festival, feast, festive, I get the impression from reading this book that Haggai was the least scary of the OT prophets, a man with a heart of love, not condemning but trying to help the people truly find God and all his blessings for them. The prophet was most likely ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defining Moments-The Road To Riches Or Ruin Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

This sermon focuses on decisions we make to invest in the Kingdom of God or the Thingdom of man

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART TWO THE ROAD TO RICHES OR RUIN MATTHEW 6:24 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Defining moments occur when we come face to face with a truth we didn’t know, or a truth we have chosen to disregard, and yet when confronted with the truth and we choose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Being Transformed Into Glory Is Not Pleasant, But It Is Necessary.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 1, 2016

We agree that we are being transformed into the likeness of Jesus, but this is not easy, nor is it painless. God therefore will use any means to achieve this, even our own families to agitate and root out an imperfection in us.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th August 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56 “Please ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal

The Functioning Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to recognize and embrace the unique gifts given by the Holy Spirit to each member of the Church, in order to function well as a divine organism and enjoy the benefits of a healthy, vibrant community.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you all today about the gifts that our amazing God has given to us, His Church. We'll be diving into 1 Corinthians 12:7, where Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." Now, I know that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: Church Function