Sermons on Strong Churches:

House Churches PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Explore the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era, and how we can apply these principles to our own faith communities today.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am excited today to dive into a topic that is close to my heart - the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: House Church, Home Group

God Is Calling Us To Great Things!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

NYC mission trip report

God is calling us to great things! NY mission trip recap We arrived at Laguardia Airport We could see the Mets stadium on the way to our hotel. We stayed at the Best Western in Jamaica, NY - Queens South Asian Center in Jackson Heights, NY Queens to teach ESL They use the Bible to teach ESL. Met a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:27-33, Numbers 14:1-10, Joshua 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom In Marriage Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the wisdom found in Proverbs about maintaining a strong marriage, applicable to both long-married couples and those planning to marry.

Good morning once again church! I’m thankful you decided to join us this week as we close out our series, “Word to the Wise”. I hope it has been helpful and practical for you as we have gained insight from Proverbs and other sections of Scripture. We are ending the series today by talking about an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 12:11, Proverbs 12:14

Topics: Wisdom In Marriage, Proverbs, Strong Marriage

Sermon Series: Word To The Wise

An Effective Church

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

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

Victory In The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Seeking Church Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

The first in a series of 3 messages based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

“THE SEEKING CHURCH” Isaiah 55 INTRO – “Get Rid of Clutter for Good” – article in Woman’s Day magazine. Author Lisa Cohen Lee discusses how to update and organize a home office. Gave 4 steps: 1. Control the clutter 2. Develop a strategy 3. Decide on décor 4. Putting it all together That’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Laodicean Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to serve God with passion and zeal, warning against the dangers of lukewarm faith.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to turn our hearts towards the message given to the church in Laodicea as recorded in Revelation 3:14-16. This is a powerful passage that speaks directly to us today, reminding us of the importance of serving God with passion and zeal, the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Topics: Temperature

Get The Hell Out Of The Church

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A Call to Christian Commitment

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.—I Corinthians 15:58 GET THE HELL OUT OF THE CHURCH The implication of our subject is that there is Hell in the Church, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Heart-In-Mouth-Adventure!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2013

Your steely faith, commitment, sturdy determination and passionate love for God is proved and revealed during times of severe crisis!

Heart-in-mouth-Adventure! Job 23:10’But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.’ For the first time Mitsubishi had conducted a rally in Hyderabad city, in which, Pajero vehicle owners were made to drive through slushy terrains, steep roads and ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Multigenerational Church

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 2, 2023

Uncracking the secret of the early church is at the heart of this message. It looks at several key elements that has led the church to grow exponentially.

A young lady working on her master's degree in social work asked to work with me on a research project related to multigenerational trauma. She plans to get her Ph.D. and continue our work internationally. I had learned how various traits are transmitted across generations. My 5th great ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008

The Laodicean Church had become complacent & apatetic about the cause of Christ because its members were involved in the worldly activities of the affluent society in which they lived. Jesus tells them that He would not accept their luke-warm attitude.

Revelation 3: 14-22 THE COMPLACENT CHURCH [Matthew 2:19-34] The letters to the seven churches are God’s X-rays, given so that we might examine our own lives and ministries. Judgment is going to come to this world, but it first begins at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Called Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 16, 2019

We are all called to be totally committed to Jesus in every aspect of our lives.

THE CALLED CHURCH Text: Romans 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: One day on the warpath, Alexander and small company of soldiers approached a strongly fortified walled city and Alexander raised his voice and demanded to see the king. When the king arrived, Alexander ordered him to surrender the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Church And State Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

What separation does mean is that all true religious faith is a matter of free choice, and so no state power can ever be rightly used to enforce faith or any religious conviction.

Until every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord, the abuse of power will be a major cause of human suffering. When the country of Chad in Africa became independent in 1960 the Christian missionaries were delighted that the first President was a Baptist. Tambolboye was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Real Church Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

The mark of the church is reality. What is said and done is a true reflection of what they are inwardly.

President Harry Truman enjoyed telling the story about a man who was hit on the head at work. The blow was so severe that he was knocked unconscious for an extended period. His family was convinced that he was dead. The funeral home was called, and the undertaker picked him up at the hospital. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist