Sermons on Sunday Church Service:

Don’t Go To Church - Be The Church

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and attend worship (church service), giving God our tithes (church money). We have organized God out of life...

That’s right – a Pastor is encouraging you to stop going to church; I really mean it! STOP! We’ve all become accustomed to simply going to church – as if church is a place. It’s not! Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Celebrate Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025

Attendance helps demonstrate our obedience to Christ.

A. THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE LORD’S DAY 1. A special day from the beginning. “On the seventh day, having finished the task, God rested from all His work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy” (Gen. 2:2-3, NLT). a. God’s example for treating it differently. b. Do holy things on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Finish His Work: In His Service

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Finish the work that we have started in the Lord Jesus

FINISH HIS WORK: IN HIS SERVICE John 4:34 INTRO: I. IT IS A HIGH CALLING A. It is a privilege 1. Mat 22:14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” B. It is an honor 1. 1 Tim 5:17 “ The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Back To Church Sunday: Jesus Is Lord!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 25, 2009

A sermon for ’Back to Church Sunday’. Jesus is Lord of all creation. Jesus is Lord of the Church, and Jesus wants to be Lord of you.

Good Morning! Can I add my words of welcome to you this morning, welcoming you to National ‘Back to Church Sunday’? Whether you are here for the very first time, or whether you are returning to Church today, I would like to say two things: One, it is really good to see you. Two, I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:17-23

Denomination: Anglican

Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2007

Faithful Christians must make a commitment to the Lord’s Day. I used this as a New Year’s sermon.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other,” Author Unknown. Certainly pessimistic, but often true. 2. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipping The Body Of Christ For Service

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2022

This message is about the purpose of leadership in the church, which is to equip the body of Christ for service in the church.

Equipping for Service - Sermon for October 30, 2022 If you have been following along for the last little while, you know that we have been talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit to the church. Part of the reason that we have been doing this series is so that we can be encouraged that each of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday School - What's It All About?

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Sep 10, 2003

A Sermon dealing with the four basic fundamentals of the Sunday School. - REACHING - TEACHING - CARING - EVANGELIZING

Sunday School – What’s It All About? Deut. 6:4-9 and Matt. 28:19,20 Intro. Years ago one of the greatest programs of the Southern Baptist convention was the Training Union. It was the discipleship training ministry of the church. It declined over the years and died a slow death. WHY? – ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Sunday

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 1, 2022

I want to help frame the idea of “mission work” in a way that includes opportunities for Christians and the church.

Note: This sermon is written by Daniel Kirkendall, prepared for July 3, 2022. Honduras Sunday As I share about my experience in Honduras and the opportunities that are available to us here at Forsythe, there are a few questions I want us to think about moving forward. John just wrapped up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ascension Sunday

Contributed by Rev Kenneth Roach on May 11, 2021

On keeping ones soul. Preached on May 18th 1969 at Plymouth Bethesda Church Utica.

And when he had called the people onto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For who whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels, the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

All Churched Out Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013

Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests!

“All Churched Out” Malachi Series Pt. 3 July 7, 2013 Introduction A Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. 1 In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests! a 1 Peter 2:9 (NASB) 9 But you are A CHOSEN ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mothering Sunday

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 10, 2018

Mothering Sunday, the 4th Sunday in Lent focuses on 3 mothers - Mary the mother of Jesus, Mother Church and our own mothers.

Mothering Sunday A 102 year old lady was asked if she had any worries. Her reply, 'No not now I have got my youngest son in an old people's home'. I guess parents never stop worrying about their children. However, sometimes it's the children that worry about their parents and the things they ...read more

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 26, 2009

Sermon for "Old Fashioned Sunday"

The Church of Acts (Acts 4:32-35) - Considering Old Time Religion I wondered about some of the old church habits - I wondered about how God would call us today to act knowing what He has already done - Tonight, let’s examine the old church; let’s get honest about what we need to do - Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial Day Service

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

Reflecting on the fallen heroes and patriots that served our country and comparing them to the martyrs and saints of the church.

May 30, 2010 Memorial Day I want to begin today by reading something I received in my e-mail last week. It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A True Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 22, 2013

Paul writes to the Church at Ephesus that we are to sing songs of thanksgiving and give thanks to God for everything.

A True Thanksgiving Service Ephesians 5:19-20 Intro: Several years ago there was a Charlie Brown cartoon about Thanksgiving in the paper. the cartoon pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day. But it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. Snoopy took one look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Porn Sunday Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

There are people in every church secretly struggling over sexual issues & they’re too ashamed to tell anyone...

One day, in the suburbs of Savannah, a waste management worker turned down an alley on his route. There was a dumpster about halfway down. He pulled his truck over to prepare the dumpster when he heard the noise of a little baby. Looking around, he saw no-one, but inside the dumpster, laying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God