Sermons on Serving The Churches:

The Special Role Of The Laity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2015

Lay people in the Church, especially women, serve a vital role in spreading the Gospel and building community.

Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel Both of our readings today are concerned with what the Catechism calls “The Christian Life,” or the moral and virtuous way of life. Paul and Barnabas were traveling through the lands of what is now Turkey and Greece, going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

All Other Duties As Assigned

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

This morning we will set aside one to serve as a deacon. This is a pattern for the church and an example for each to follow.

Background to passage: Church is growing. Pentecost 3000 people got saved. Healed a lame man and preached the gospel, and the number of men was up to 5000 (plus women and young people). They were brought before the Sanhedrin twice, threatened, jailed, beaten, and given an ultimatum, preached the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Effective Treatment Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 17, 2009

The concluding message of the series on the Local Church.

An Effective Treatment I Corinthians 3:1-11 * Over the past couple of months we have been in a series of messages entitled; the local church, dead, dying, or dynamic. Think about it, which condition do you prefer for HBC? It is my belief that most, if not all of us desire this to be a Dynamic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cap (Or The Roof) The Purposeful Action Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012

The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we will call this part, or this action “The Purposeful Action of the Church”.

The Cap (or The Roof) The Purposeful Action of the Church John 1:29-31 (NIV) Part 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Introduction The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Elevation, Elation And Rapture - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023

The Church has a fantastic elation coming to it. When all believers are caught up to be with the Lord, great will be the joy. This will be the first time ALL the Church is together. The Rapture is the gathering of the Bride, Christ's redeemed Bride.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S ELEVATION, ELATION AND RAPTURE - PART 5 [1]. THE CHURCH’S ELATION/RAPTURE - INTRODUCTION Like baptism, sadly the general church teaching has missed the boat on this issue as well. Earlier in these studies I raised the matter of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, John 14:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 1:19, Revelation 22:20, 1 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Draws Us Together

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2014

Apostle Paul has faced enemies in the Corinthian church that have damaged his relationship with them. He appeals to several things which serve to draw them together, if they will open their hearts to him once again.

What Draws Us Together 2 Corinthians 6:1–7:4 Introduction Paul faced opposition from one or more factions within the Corinthian church. - His opponents claimed to be superior to him in knowledge (1 CO 8:1, 2). - Some taught that immoral behavior was of no consequence (5:1, 2; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letter To The Church At Pergamum: The Church Near Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

The city of Pergamum in the ancient world was a city seated on a hill, a tall hill, and this place was like the capital of Asia minor.

I was at the gym last night, on the stair-stepper enjoying a good work out. All the workout machines in the area point one direction, and so looking forward in front of me there are always many televisions all lined up one by one. I counted them last night and I counted 20 tvs. All of them on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Life's Short Stay Awake (The Parable Of The Serving Master)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 4, 2016

The translation we heard states that the servants are waiting for the master a better translation describes servants who are expecting the master.Waiting is passive, much like waiting for a bus or a cab. Expecting denotes excitement, energy, enthusiasm.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 1:10-20; Psalm 50:1-8,23-24; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 Bethlehem and Jerusalem are only 7 miles apart. Bethlehem ... the place of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:6-8, Luke 11:5-6, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary, And Joseph: A Timeless Model For Modern Families Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: A Timeless Model for Modern Families The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life. The virtues of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 21:1-3, Luke 2:22-40, Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Other

Powerful People Worship, Serve And Please God With All Of Their Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 24, 2020

We assume there is a great distance between the sacred and the secular. The problem is when we assume that we separate a huge part of our lives from God’s plan for us.

I am often surprised by the contents of some of the emails I receive. This week I had an email from one of the websites I follow that contained a report about oligochaetologists. Does anyone know what an oligochaetologist is? They are scientists who spend their lives studying, identifying, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-5, 2 Chronicles 26:6-10, 2 Chronicles 26:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Accountable As A Church Worker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

Being a church worker is a holy privilege that comes with sacred responsibility. Accountability is the system that keeps us faithful, diligent, and fruitful in our service to God.

BEING ACCOUNTABLE AS A CHURCH WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Supporting Texts: Romans 14:12, Luke 12:42-48, Colossians 3:23-24, 2 Timothy 2:15 INTRODUCTION: Accountability is one of the most important values that should define every church worker. In the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loyalty: Do You Know Where Yours Is?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 10, 2015

Time reveals a person’s loyalty. Today we must apply much precaution to whom or to what we are loyal to! Most people do not deeply reflect as to why, or from where, they get their loyal convictions to someone or something, be it a friend, sports team, political party, or a religion or church!

Loyalty: Do You Know Where Yours Is? Capt. Kelly Durant 10-11-15 Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 2. Don’t disloyal people make you angry? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Church Leadership 101: The Deacon

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 27, 2025

Based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Challenges hearers to consider the characteristics of a deacon.

“CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE DEACON” 1 Timothy 3:8-13 FBCF – 1/26/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE 2019 – Pastoring CWBC – Fulfilled in ministry – Happy – Loved our church FAMILY – Loved our staff – Loved our home – I was 55 yrs old & thought I was going to stay at CWBC for rest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of A Faithful Church Worker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

Being a church worker is not merely about holding a position or performing a task—it is a divine calling that requires faithfulness, humility, commitment, and spiritual discipline. God is not just looking for workers; He is looking for faithful ones.

QUALITIES OF A FAITHFUL CHURCH WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:21, Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11, Hebrews 6:10 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, the Church of Christ has advanced through the tireless efforts of faithful men and women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Church: One That Gives Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2004

It has to do with transforming attitude and producing action. This morning we will talk about giving, but it is not the kind of giving that you are thinking of. The kind of giving we will talk about today is not the giving of tithes and offerings, but t

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT GIVES ROMANS 12:1-21 INTRODUCTION DL Moody once said, “The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation.” Becoming a healthy church, is a transformation and a process that is a worthy goal for any church to have. We talked last time about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ