Sermons on Sleeping Church:

Bread, Body, Church Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 8, 2021

Jesus fed the multitudes. He used the disciples to do it. And that's still how He works today.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 9. We begin a new series this morning called Blessed, Broken, Given. The big idea for the series comes from a book by Glenn Packiam, a pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs. I devoured this book this week, and as you can tell, so did my dog! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Peace In The Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Austin on Dec 2, 2021

What is the church suppose to be like today? The church is more than a building or denomination. This sermon and series looks at Jesus' message in Revelation to help us understand what church should be today.

WHAT THE CHURCH IS INTENDED TO BE Study of the Seven Churches of Asia Sermon 1 – Grace and Peace Introduction to the Study Taking a Journey ? What does church mean? ? Why is church important? ? Why do we do Church? ? We are going to take a journey through letters sent to 7 churches in Asia. These ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Christ In The Midst Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Austin on Dec 8, 2021

Christ is to be the reason and the center of the church. Christ is the center of the church and it's mission.

CHRIST IN THE MIDST Illustrations Years ago a tornado destroyed a little church on the coast of England. The congregation was too poor to replace it. One day a representative of the British Admiralty called on the local minister. The official inquired if his people planned to rebuild. The pastor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

The Church—his Saints.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 11, 2021

This young church watched as leaders were slaughtered, beheaded, burnt at the stake, and fed to hungry lions. Leaders and members alike were commanded to renounce Jesus, and pay whole homage to King Herod...

The Church—His Saints. Acts 12:1-17TPT You just thought you were having a bad day? A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to 10 and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your shoot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17, Revelation 12:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 24:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Jesus recognizes the Smyrna church as rich in faith, though they are poor in materials and face tribulations

Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Thyatira Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

The Thyatira church has love for Jesus and faith in Him, but they also tolerate the doctrines of Jezebel. Repentance is needed

With twelve (12) verses, this letter to the church of Thyatira is the longest of the seven written to the churches. Background: Thyatira was a city specialized in dyeing. Lydia, the purple seller (Acts 16:14) came from there and people primarily worshiped the sun god (Apollo) there. Who is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Sardis church is a famous one but the Lord does not find her work as complete

Sardis was a wealthy center of commerce in Asia Minor at that time. The first gold and silver coins were said to have been minted in Sardis. Who is addressing the church? “… him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars…” (vs. 2) Their Deeds/works: “you have a name that you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:8, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Philadelphia church is a perfect one before the Lord; they need to continue to fast to faith in Christ

The Philadelphia church received a comforting and encouraging letter from Jesus Christ, because she please Him. Smyrna church is another one that received this type of commendation among all other churches. Philadelphia church was one that pleased the Lord even though she was in an idolatrous ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 2 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Laodicea Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Laodicea is a lukewarm church that needs to repent, to avoid Jesus spitting her out. Any lukewarm Christian will be rejected by Christ. Repent now.

Who is addressing the church? “… the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (vs. 14) Their Deeds/works: “… you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (vs. 15) Their Offenses: 1. “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— … (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Luke 12:21, Malachi 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Anniversary Sunday

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

A man was reading his newspaper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?”

• He looked at her and said, “Of course I know what day it is!” and went back to reading his newspaper. He didn't have a clue. • He thought to himself later, “Is it her birthday? That must be it.” So after he got to work he called the florist and had a bouquet of white roses sent to his wife. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Treatment Of Church Members Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2022

1 Timothy 5:1-16 shows us the proper treatment of various church members.

Scripture Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with false teaching and to instruct church members about living in God’s church. In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister and the dos and don’ts of Christian ministry. Then, in chapter 5, he went on to instruct Timothy about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Jesus Is The Head Of The Church )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 5, 2022

SO HE WRITES THE CHURCH AT COLOSSE TO ENCOURAGE THEM IN THERE WALK WITH THE LORD AND TO COMBAT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND THREATENING HERESY THAT WAS ARISING IN THE CHURCH AT COLOSEE

Colossians 1:18 (KJV) 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING /EVENING IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST -AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLELUJAH I WANT ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is Scattered

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021

Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

“And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Without Walls

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2021

A study of the first congregation of the Lord provides us with the example of a church without walls. The members did gather for worship, but they were compelled to penetrate their world to tell others of Jesus. We must do the same in this day.

“There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist