Sermons on Sacred Churches:

Dynamics Of A Prevailing Church

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Essential Characteristics of a Church that Prevails against kingdom of darkness

GOD WILL HAVE A CHURCH IN THIS CITY THAT WILL PREVAIL AGAINST THE STRONGHOLDS OF DARKNESS. WE WILL BE ARMED AND ANOINTED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, LAUNCHING A MILITANT ASSAULT ON THE KINGDOM OF satan. THE SUPERNATURAL POWER OF GOD WILL BE AT WORK IN THE MINISTRIES OF HIS CHURCH. DARKNESS WILL BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Hearts In The Church

Contributed by James May on Feb 24, 2002

The descriptions given of the 3 men that John wrote about in 3 John are general descriptions of the type of hearts that we find in every church. The Heart of a Servant, the Heart of the Evangelist, and the Un-teachable Heart.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12, Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church God Uses Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002

Five characteristics of the kind of church God uses.

When your average unchurched person decides to go to church, that person is met with a bewildering array of different choices. There are so many different kinds of churches in our culture today, it can be very confusing trying to sort through them all. Churches come in different sizes. The average ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Takes A Stand

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking The Church To Task

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our text passage this morning represents an enormous "pause" in a complicated theology lesson. The writer of the epistle has begun teaching about the priesthood. He has reminded his readers of their historical priesthood; he has just mentioned the mysterious Old Testament figure ...read more

Why Go To Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goal Of Church Discipline

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

(with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1.

(with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1. Warning Against Over-Punishing -- this punishment had already been sufficient (:5-6) 2. Instruction regarding how to forgive and reaffirm love (2:7-8) 3. The Example of the Apostle Paul (2:9-11) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith And Church In Praxis

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study this morning moves into the third and final major section of this wonderful epistle. 2. We have been studying Romans for twenty weeks now. If you remember, Paul began his letter to the Christians there with a blistering indictment of mankind before the face of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Characteristics Of A Successful Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The church of Antioch characterized a successful church because of its quality leaders. You can determine the quality of most organizations by the character of their leadership. The Antioch church proved to be the most influential and illustrious of all t

1. The church of Antioch characterized a successful church because of its quality leaders. You can determine the quality of most organizations by the character of their leadership. The Antioch church proved to be the most influential and illustrious of all the first century churches because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Wedded To The World

Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey.

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey. To the amazement of many, this retiredbusinessman had discovered the lost city of Troy. To-day, you can still see the ruins of its towers and its walls, which were 16 feet thick. According to the Homer's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

The Marks Of A Great Church

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

A sermon to show the direction of the church.

THE MARKS OF A GREAT CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 1. IT’S RELATION TO CHRIST · Personal 1:3,4 * 4:13 · Performance 1:4 * 1:13 · Prayer 1:14, 24 * 2:42 * 3:1 * 4:31 · Place 1:15 * 2:1, 46 · Power 2:4 * 4:8, 31 · Praise 2:47 * 3:12,13 2. IT’S RELATION TO CHRISTIANS · Peace 1:14 * 2:1, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

The power and nature of prayer.

“WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS” Acts 4:23-31 “And when they had prayed...” This morning I want to ask every member or active attending non-member to join me in a season of prayer for this church. I believe that it is essential that every member be involved in the process of prayer. There is incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000

The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: *other

Why The Church Is Important Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church-Bethany Style

Contributed by James Groce on Nov 25, 2001

Bethany represents UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL

------------------------------------------ Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman namedMartha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal