Sermons on Sick Churches:

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 2 verses 8 through 11

Revelation 2: 8 – 11 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Apostasy Of The Church

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016

There is an absence of sound biblical teaching in the modern church. People who are hungry for strong preaching from God’s Word are often left wanting for old-fashioned preaching that stirs your bones.

Apostasy of the Church 1/20/2016 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A There is an absence of sound biblical teaching in the modern church. 1 People who are hungry for strong preaching from God’s Word are often left wanting for old-fashioned preaching that stirs your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Xi. The Church Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 5, 2016

The eleventh article of faith of the Church of the Nazarene.

This morning, we are going to move to our eleventh Article of Faith, which is: XI. The Church Here is the description of this 11th tenet of our faith: We believe in the Church, the community that confesses Jesus Christ as Lord, the covenant people of God made new in Christ, the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 24, 2016

Church 101...basic church questions

1. A group of baptized disciples in a certain area.... 2. Who gather together under spiritual leadership... 3. To worship God.... 4. To edify each other.... 5. And carry out the Great Commission (Make Disciples) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Church As Community Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 31, 2016

We all have our standards for what should happen as a church. What were the standards of the first church? How did they live them out?

A man once joined a monastery in which he had to take a vow of silence. Each year he was summonsed before the Abbot and allowed to speak two words. After the first year, the man said, “Bed hard.” The second year, he said, “Food bad.” Upon the third year, the man said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 1, 2016

When a Church misses its God given purpose, it becomes a social gathering

BIBLE STUDY THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH 1 TEXT- MATTHEW 16:18-19, 1 COR 12:12-27 INTRODUCTION- There are questions about the purpose of the church even in this present cruel generation. These questions are as follow: why was the church of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Church?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014

Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? There are three characteristics which the church must possess - commonality, community and communication.

What is a Church? Acts 2:41-47 Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? A textbook definition, answering that question, is that a church is a body of called-out believers united together for worship, prayer, study of the Word of God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Roles Of The Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

What we need to do if we want to see our church grow

Today we are going to continue by talking about the roles of the Church (That Family) • More specifically how we are to promote growth • And why it’s important to promote growth • Just like anything Growth needs a foundation • And I feel that these are 2 that we need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian Church

The Study Of The Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

I want us to think about / Remember / Work towards • Is that We need to put God first again in our lives. • We need to put Him first in our country, / our churches, / our communities and / in each one of our lives. • This kind of a commitment is go

Ecclesiology – theological doctrine concerning the church Ac 2:43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. Ac 2:44 And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything they had. Ac 2:45 They sold their possessions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Building A Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Those Christians whose works stand the test of fire will be rewarded

Today we are going to look at 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 And we are going to talk about building a church • When we think about building a building a physical church what components do we need • But the most important part of any building is it’s foundation Now sometimes when we build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:20 When was the last time that you heard someone going on about how great church was last week. • They were filled with joy, There was a sense of excitement, • The Spirit was moving • And it felt like everyone there had made a connection with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Courage Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Maturing Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF IS IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING, INCLUDING THE CHURCH AND OUR CHRISTIAN WALK. IT IS IN A PROCESS OF DEVELOPING UNTIL A FINAL STATE IS REACHED.

THE MATURING CHURCH ACTS 6:1-7 EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF IS IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING. IT IS A PROCESS OF DEVELOPING UNTIL A FINAL STATE IS REACHED. HUMANS, FOR EXAMPLE, BECAUSE WE WILL LIVE FOREVER, WILL BE IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING UNTIL WE REACH OUR ETERNAL STATE. IT WILL ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Steadfast Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

The church needs to stand up and be counted on in this dark world.

A STEADFAST CHURCH ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 AS I WAS PREPARING FOR TODAYS MESSAGE I CAME ACROSS AN ILLUSTRATION THAT I FOUND TO BE QUITE INTERESTING, AND APPROPRIATE FOR TODAY’S WORLD. A MAN WHO WAS TAKING A TOUR OF MILITARY CHAPELS, SAID THAT ONE PROBLEM THEY WERE FACING WAS HAVING A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Missionary Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2015

The nature of the Church is to be missionary.

Thursday of 28th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The word we render as “woe” is a transliteration of the Hebrew “oi.” We hear it in movies and TV when a Jew is lamenting over something bad: “oi vay!” But Jesus here is not using it about a situation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:47-54

Denomination: Catholic