Sermons on Social Pressure In Church:

Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Exhortation to church on our purpose on a membership Sunday.

We will be a church deeply in love with God. We will fervently worship God with our whole heart, soul, mind, strength, time, and finances. We will avoid the complacency of lukewarm, status-quo religion. We will pursue a deeper relationship with God through committed prayer, fasting, studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church That Is Alive

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006

Truth pertaining to the way that the church should really operate.

THE CHURCH THAT IS ALIVE Text: I Peter 2:4-17 Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: One of the most profitable studies for the believer is to make a study of the Church. Christ loved the Church, so much so, that He gave His life for it. If the Church is so precious to Him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church For Everyone Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008

Christians are called to be witnesses to the ends of the earth and to make disciples of all nations. No person or group of people is excluded from God’s love and God’s desire to have them participate in God’s kingdom.

Acts 10:1-23 “A Community for Everyone” INTRODUCTION We conclude our examination of the early Church and the early Christians this Sunday. Our brief study has been both exciting and empowering. We have discovered what the mission and purpose of the church is. We have learned how to maintain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Membership

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon about what it means to be a "church member."

Church Membership Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:18, Romans 12:4-5 Intro: As Christians our flesh has been crucified with its affections and lusts with Christ at Calvary, and the old man of sin is dead (Romans 6:6). Furthermore, we have been married to another and made part of his body, the body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Church Conflicts

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

There are divisions in the Church today as there were in the early Church and there is little or nothing that we can do to completely eliminate it but it might be managed to remove rancour and bitterness.

Church Conflicts. TEXT: 1 Cor. 1:10-13. Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Laodicea Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Number 7 in series: Laodicea "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

SERMON.857 SEE # 532, Seven Churches # 7, Laodicea “ARE WE A CHURCH AT EASE?” “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Laodicea Baptist Church?” REVELATION 3:14-22 (READ NOW) PAGE # 1917 A FARMER LIVED ALONE ON HIS FARM, EXCEPT FOR HIS BELOVED DOG. HE HAD THIS DOG FOR YEARS. SADLY, HIS DOG ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Drank And I Don't

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2008

We know Jesus drank wine but is that a reason or excuse for social drinking?

Why Jesus Drank and I don’t In 1983 I witnessed a disaster of a wedding. Angela and I were standing up with another couple that we had gone to Bible College with and it was like the pastor just didn’t care. He dropped papers, fumbled through his readings and forgot names. It was horrendous. And ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003

The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Growth

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006

The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon views the church as a Fellowship, a Family, a Body, and a Flock.

What Is The Church? “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the son of man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Mother's Day Ever

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

Mothers care that their kids are well provided for. That is close to God's heart of concern for those less fortunate in our world.

We all know what mothers are supposed to want on Mother’s Day. A card is great, whether professionally made, with a beautiful picture on the front and a sentimental poem on the inside, or maybe home made, decorated inside and out with crayons that are handled with more love than professional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

The Church Of Pergamum (The Indulgent Church) Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 8, 2009

examines the church of Pergamum to learn how it relates to us and the church today.

“Revealing Revelations - III The Church of Pergamum (The indulgent church) September 13, 2009 Revelation 2:12-17 The city of Pergamum (or Pergamos in the KJV) was the center of an imperial cult. There were many cults and religions here – but ‘Gnosticism’ probably influenced them all – including ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Church Is A Community Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the idea that the Church is not simply a building where people gather, but it is a spiritual community of called out people of God who are commissioned to carry out His mission on earth.

Can anybody tell me what date it is today? The 25th. So what does that mean happened about a month ago? Christmas. You guys are sharp. Very good. It was Christmas a month ago. It is hard to believe. This week I was reflecting on some of the great gifts I received this past Christmas. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 1:22, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Corinthians 12:14, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Church Home Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Mar 7, 2007

3 Homes that we all have need of. A Family Home, A Church Home and a Future Heavenly Home

Saturday, May 27, 2006 3 Homes The Church Home Heb 10:25 NIV God instituted the Church, in the Old Testament Church was in relation to the tabernacle. A place of sacrifice, a place of repentance and a place of acceptance. The tabernacle was the main focus of everyday life. Everything centered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dying Church

Contributed by Rev. Ryan Peters on Aug 5, 2008

The Church needs to realize it’s God given calling!

Rev. Ryan Peters East Aurora AG Title: “The Dying Church…” Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: • Speaking today on The Dying Church… o Christians without leadership o Christians without ownership o Christians without action... o Christians without recognition to their calling. o When we realize ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal