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Ligaments Of The Church

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 27, 2022

with a worldwide Pandemic plaguing us for the past two years, our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family of rich relationships.

Ligaments of the Church Ephesians 4:12-16 Have you ever thought much about ligaments? You know what I am talking about, right? Ligaments. …the things that hold our skeletal system together. Ligaments are the super strong fibrous connectors that hold our bones together. They are different from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Model Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

We have folks today who actually seem shocked that God’s church has problems.

For example, some are shocked that the members of a church act less than perfect. Listen, I am shocked that they are shocked! Anytime you deal with humans, you have to keep in mind that the only perfect person who walked on this earth was the Lord Jesus, and imperfect people crucified Him! We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The New Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 8, 2022

The church is an organization that will have a similar life cycle as any living person. Is it possible that some churches need to die so new church's are born? Is your church fulfilling the spiritual needs of its membership.

The New Church Mark 13:28-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 “Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 13, 2022

The purpose of the church is to be the catalyst that will ignite change in the sinner through and with the unadulterated word of God convicting sinners of their sin, convincing them that God loves them and died for their sins, and converting them.

The Purpose of the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Last week I spoke on how the Spirit of the Nicolaitans is operating in the church today. In that message I dealt with what I called superfluous fluff when I spoke on so-called Ecclesiastical Attire, Clerical Vestments, Robes, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Destiny Of The Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Black on Jan 2, 2022

Every Christian has a destiny in the kingdom of God. We are a pilgrim people, a people on the move—our destination matters. Where are we going as a church? It’s important. The primary words of Ephesians 1 are “in Christ.” Christ is our head, and we need to move in conjunction with him.

What should be the direction and vision for a local assembly? What is our destiny? Alice in Wonderland came to a fork in the road. Icy panic stung her as she stood frozen by indecision. She lifted her eyes toward heaven, looking for guidance. Her eyes did not find God, only the Cheshire cat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Triumphant Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 14, 2022

This provides the important look at the transition between Chapters 3 and 4, moving from the study of the seven churches to what John writes are the events to come.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Watch this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/93685 Introduction We’ve spend the last couple of months covering 7 letters from Jesus to 7 Churches in Asia Minor or modern day Turkey. These were 7 real churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

The Maturity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2022

It is necessary for us to grow in our faith so that we can fight the battle against Satan.

The Maturity of the Church Text: Eph. 4:7-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are no short cuts to maturity. It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. The development of Christlike ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Methodist

Church People Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 29, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, you are called as friends of Christ Jesus

CHURCH PEOPLE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 29, 2020) “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.” (John 4: 23, King ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Colossians 3:15, James 4:8, Romans 12:8, James 2:23, John 15:14, John 15:13, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

The Church In Chains Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:12-18

Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Church in Chains” Philippians 1:12-18 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18, Revelation 20:4, Acts 4:18-20, Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Methodist

Thankful For The Church

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 2, 2018

Of the many blessings we enjoy through our relationship with Christ, I am especially thankful for the fellowship with those of like faith. I am blessed to be part of the church, the body of Christ.

Thankful for the Church 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-4 Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing particular blessings received through our relationship with Christ, and the thankfulness we should possess for those blessings. As I pondered all I have received in Christ, one of the greatest blessings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 27, 2018

Does the sinlessly perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church the perfect church to be in? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17.

Does the perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church a joy to attend? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17. Colossians 3:12 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

The First church is born

The Church Is Born Acts 2:1-13 Lessons From The Early Church Everything in Chapter one is preparation to the great outburst of the Spirit we are going to see in chapter 2 The second chapter of Acts marks a turning point in the history of God’s kingdom and a new phase of God’s redemptive plan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Prepared Church Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 31, 2018

God's Promise is always achieved through preparation, whether individually or corporately, you cannot avoid the journey if we want to get to the destination. This sermon compares Elijah's life and the steps he took to the principals of the process of God.

ELIJAH CHURCH: THE PREPARED CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 17:2-6 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: "Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-6, James 1:2-4, Deuteronomy 8:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church On Mission

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

a. The church age was ushered in because of God’s people praying, in unity, setting the world aside.

I. They were filled (in submission to) with the Spirit. (1:4) A. Filled means to be in submission. B. Care for spiritual things rather than worldly things. C. (Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Feb 3, 2019

The wilderness journey of Israel is compared to the journey of God's church as we fight with sorrows and sins on our way to the heavenly promised land.

The Life of Moses Sermon 17 Bible Studies in Numbers-Chapter 1 Num. 1:1; Ex. 13:17-18; I Cor. 10:5-6 THE CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS The land of Canaan was a two weeks’ journey from Egypt, 150 miles up the coastal King’s Highway, where armies and merchant traders had traveled for hundreds of years. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17, 1 Corinthians 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist