Sermons on The 7 Churches Of Asia:

The Model Church

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”

A MODEL CHURCH Taken from “Handfuls On Purpose” II pg 264 Scripture: Acts 9:31 “Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.” I. It experienced rest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 14:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divisions In The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family).

DIVISIONS IN THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 1:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family). One of the finest tributes paid to the church in Jerusalem was that they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Xi. The Church Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 5, 2016

The eleventh article of faith of the Church of the Nazarene.

This morning, we are going to move to our eleventh Article of Faith, which is: XI. The Church Here is the description of this 11th tenet of our faith: We believe in the Church, the community that confesses Jesus Christ as Lord, the covenant people of God made new in Christ, the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Advancing Church

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 10, 2016

The Church has been given the authority to bind all demonic spirits that keeps the people in bondage of any kind, and those that prevent people from seeing the gospel light towards their salvation

THE ADVANCING CHURCH Study Text: Matthew 16: 13 – 19 Introduction: - Jesus questioned His disciples concerning His identity: a. He asked who others thought He was b. He then asked who they thought He was c. Peter responded: "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." d. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 24, 2016

Church 101...basic church questions

1. A group of baptized disciples in a certain area.... 2. Who gather together under spiritual leadership... 3. To worship God.... 4. To edify each other.... 5. And carry out the Great Commission (Make Disciples) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Church As Community Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 31, 2016

We all have our standards for what should happen as a church. What were the standards of the first church? How did they live them out?

A man once joined a monastery in which he had to take a vow of silence. Each year he was summonsed before the Abbot and allowed to speak two words. After the first year, the man said, “Bed hard.” The second year, he said, “Food bad.” Upon the third year, the man said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ordinances Of The Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 10, 2019

Teaching about the two primary ordinances of the Christian church- communion and baptism

Ordinances of the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 6th, 2019 Several different scriptures today Intro: As many of you know I came from a mostly Lutheran with some Catholic influence background growing up. Although I was confirmed Lutheran, I didn't really apply myself during the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:13-21, Hebrews 9:25-28, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ligaments In The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family with rich relationships.

You’ve heard me talk about my days of playing basketball years ago. I was never a star, but I had a lot of fun. There could be several reasons that I was never a star. There were a couple of minor problems, like I wasn’t especially good at either shooting or dribbling a ball. But another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:16, Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:10, Romans 15:7, Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

What Is The Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019

Explaining how the church is the outward expression of the beginning of our eternal life with Jesus. It deals with "newborn Christians" as well as some of the leadership in the church

What is the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 27th, 2019 The video that we just watch is going to frame our lesson for this morning in our Christianity 101 series - what is the church? Since the church is God’s idea and should be done in God’s will and HIS purpose, let’s start off by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:29, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Vessels

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 6, 2019

I read an article recently that described different types of churches as ships. One definition of the word vessel is a type of boat or ship. There are many types of vessels. And some of these vessels can be compared to different types of churches we see out there.

CHURCH VESSELS I read an article recently that described different types of churches as ships. One definition of the word vessel is a type of boat or ship. There are many types of vessels. And some of these vessels can be compared to different types of churches we see out there. 1) The Cruise ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, Galatians 5:14-15, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dating The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Are you dating your church?

Dating The Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: Are you dating your church? This has nothing to do with determining the age of the institution. It has everything to do with one’s affection toward the institution. What do you mean? Think about it. Many people reject the church. A lot just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon examining how we should pray for one another.

A PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:11-12 Leonard Ravenhill once said "The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are straying." He also said "As poverty-stricken as the Church is today in many things, she is most stricken here, in the place of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2020

This is the 5th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#5] A HEALTHY CHURCH… Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: What is the purpose of the local church? What does a healthy Church look like? Acts 2:42-47 A healthy Church is devoted… 1. To the teaching of the Word. Regardless of the situation or circumstances that you are in, you need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Will Survive

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Apr 22, 2020

This message uncovers the reasons why the church will continue to survive from this time and forevermore!

1. We Have A Solid Rock (18a) - Our Rock is Jesus Christ (16a) - Our Rock Is The Son of The Living God (16b) - Our Rock is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8) 2. We Have A Daily Work (18b) - Build His Church - We must share our faith - We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Church?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 7, 2020

What is the church? Why the church? How is the church governed? What are the most important rituals of the church? What does the church do?

What is the church? Why the church? How is the church governed? What are the most important rituals of the church? What does the church do? What is the church? The Greek Term The early church borrowed a Greek term, meaning a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into a public place. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2, Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Baptist