Sermons on Role Of The Church:

The Church's Worldview Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Our lives will be shaped by one of two dynamics – either the secular or the sacred.

THE CHURCH’S WORLDVIEW II TIMOTHY 3:1-4:5 Introduction: Have you ever thought about the value of a view. How do you see life? What’s your perspective on the war in Iraq? Roe-vs. -Wade (abortion)? V. Gene Robinson (same sex marriage)? Kobe Bryant (immorality)? The lottery? Absolute ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Goes To Church Too Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2019

Satan’s aim is to destroy our faith and to destroy our church. If he can destroy our faith, then we’ll destroy our church for him. And if he destroys the church, our faith will follow.

The Devil goes to church … did you know that? He has his favorite pew. He has his favorite hymns. He loves to see a church stuck in a rut because that’s a dying church. He loves a divided church because constant conflict keeps the church distracted from what it’s supposed to be doing. He’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 1:27, 1 John 3:10, 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: United Methodist

An Altered Gospel Is Creeping Into The Church

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 1, 2019

There are far too many people standing in the pulpit who are teaching false doctrine. What we’re seeing in the Church today was prophesied more than 50 years ago. This message looks at a portion of that prophecy.

In February, I saw a short videoclip of a young, charismatic pastor preaching to members of his congregation. I want you to listen to what he said. “I don’t beat nobody up for smoking, drinking and having sex and doing all that, not because I did it, but because I can relate. I can relate. If you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 18:5-6, Galatians 1:6-9, Matthew 24:3-4, Matthew 24:11-12, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, Acts 17:11, 1 Corinthians 1:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Failed In A Time Of Crisis

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

I've had a rotten feeling in my gut since the beginning of this COVID-19 crisis. But I've been afraid to say it out loud. I've been afraid of criticism and hostility.

I've had a rotten feeling in my gut since the beginning of this COVID-19 crisis. But I've been afraid to say it out loud. I've been afraid of criticism and hostility. But I'm just going to say it. I'm going to tell you what I really think. We let the government shut down our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Revived Church Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

Revival: An extraordinary outpouring of God.

“Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Put Christ Back In The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 8, 2024

What is the greatest cause of disbelief in Jesus Christ and Atheism in the world today? Is it due to the lack of miracles being performed today – NO, could it be due to the sin of the world that is running so rampant today – NO.

Put Christ Back in the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRO: - A story my father told during one of his sermons many years ago went like this. A man dirty and smelled bad but loved the Lord walked into this church on Sunday morning walked down the isle and sat on the front row, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Apostolic

What Type Of Church Are We? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 15, 2019

A church can call itself Christian but it does not mean that everyone in that church are true believers of Christ!

Today is known as Palm Sunday, also known as the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem! We will incorporate our study of Hebrews 6 to our worship by reminding ourselves of the significance of Holy week (Palm Sunday, Good Friday with Passover/Communion and the Resurrection)! To put all of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Building Or Breaking The Church?

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 2, 2019

You either contribute to the building of the Church or the Breaking down of the Church. Where do you belong?

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *ARE YOU BUILDING OR BREAKING THE CHURCH?* Romans 16:1-16 King James Version (KJV) 16 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Am I Really In Church? Series

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 16, 2019

When people hear the word Church there mind immediately goes to a place, a structure a building or small community of people. Rarely is the true meaning of Church applied to us, by us, who believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

When people hear the word Church there mind immediately goes to a place, a structure a building or small community of people. Rarely is the true meaning of Church applied to us, by us, who believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Sustaining Your Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020

Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

"What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, John 17:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes The Church Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2020

What make a church successful? Is it lots of money? A great preacher? Great outreach programs and internal programming? Oddly enough, the early church didn't have that - and yet they turned the world upside down. What did the early church have that made the difference?

Flip Wilson was a popular black comedian several years ago, and among the routines he did were skits about a Preacher at the “What’s Happening Now Church.” One of his skits went like this: He’d shout out: "If this church is going to serve God it’s got to get down on its knees and crawl!!!” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of A Church Are We?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 28, 2019

Jesus Rebukes the church at Sardis for being too active. How can that be? We see in the sermon.

9.1.19 Revelation 3:1-6 To the messenger of the church in Sardis write: The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: I know your works. You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what is left, which is about to die, for I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing The Church As The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2020

It is extremely important for us to have visual acuity when it comes to seeing the church as the hope of world.

Seeing The Church As The Hope Of The World #20/20Vision OKAY – I would like to start off with 3 passages of Scripture that will lay the foundation for our conversation this morning, the 4th Sunday of the year 2020. The first is in John chapter 3… Jesus is talking with a religious leader by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pergamum: Truth Marks The Church Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

The church is to hold to the truth inwardly as well as outwardly.

Have you noticed how often a sword is at the center of a story? Young Arthur of King Arthur fame is destined to remove the sword from the stone, signifying he is the future king. The sword “Excalibur” bears the power to protect Arthur from harm. Only when the sword is stolen, does Arthur become ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Needs To Return To Gilgal

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 29, 2024

What is the church of today leaving as a memory for those to come. Gilgal meant much more to Israel than just a place on the map.

“The Church needs to go back to Gilgal.” by Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I grew up in the church. I am what you call a back bench baby and a PK. For those that may not know a back bench baby is we slept on the back bench of the church during service because we had school in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Apostolic