Sermons on The Black Church:

An Organized Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 13, 2022

There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized.

There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized. “God isn’t a God of disorder but of peace. Like in all the churches of God’s people” (1 Corinthians 14:33 CEB) What did God model as an example of His character ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

A Complaining Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2022

A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed.

A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed. “Soon the people began to complain about their hardship, and the Lord heard everything they said. Then the Lord’s anger blazed against them, and he sent a fire to rage among them, and he destroyed some of the people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Of Excellence

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Every football coach dreams of recruiting eleven of the greatest football players together on one team.

If a coach could recruit such players, he would have one of the best teams in the nation. Every coach knows that he would have a winning team if he could recruit such players. We all know that the success of every team is based on recruiting. We learn that as a child. Illus: Remember, when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibilities In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Today I want to talk about the two most important responsibilities in the church.

Illus: An unknown person wrote a letter to the editor of the newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. The complainer said, "I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Each time we approach a national presidential election we hear much about the electoral college.

Each time we approach a national presidential election we hear much about the electoral college. Many do not understand why we have the electoral college when The President of the United States is elected by the populace. We have the electoral college because our forefathers saw a danger and they ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Boundless Church

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Apr 14, 2022

The church was given to us by the mighty hands of the Father in heaven, and as we navigated through the scriptures we see the glorious unlimited grace poured out from generation to generation to perfect the people of God through the Father's mercy and unmerited favor.

SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 2:1-5 KJV I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.2 Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.3 And, behold, the angel ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At The Crossroads

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 2

THE CHURCH AT THE CROSSROADS (REVELATION 2) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church To Nowhere

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 3

THE CHURCH TO NOWHERE (REVELATION 3) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on May 2, 2022

Unity is a vital element in order for the church to grow.

REASONS OF UNITY: 1. We are called to be one in Christ. V4-6 2. Mark/ Sign of maturity. 3. To accomplish the calling. 4. The Body of Christ may be built up ATTAINING UNITY: 1. Complete humility. a. Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

The Church And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 13, 2022

What were the four foundations of the early church?

God Is … The Church and the Spirit May 15, 2022 Acts 2:42-47 NIV “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2022

The church is at its best when we are all following our calling.

SERVING IN THE CHURCH Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: C. Peter Wagner states in his book Your Spiritual Gifts on page 19: "Martin Luther permanently changed Christendom when he rediscovered the priesthood of all believers. Still, Lutheranism retained much of the clericalism of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Church As Community Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2022

A final message on the church using the phrase 'perichoresis.'

Connecting Community Acts 2:42-47 November 20, 2022 As I conclude my series on the church, I was thinking about what would be most helpful for us. I was thinking about a key word or words to propel us forward. What really struck me, was what we need to hear over and over and over again. Because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

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

Apocalypse Of The Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 25, 2022

The apocalypse described in Mark's Gospel can be viewed as a prophecy that can occur today! Churches need to stop the bleeding loss of membership before it is too late. Christ's love will make that change.

Apocalypse of the Church Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 13:14-23 14 “But when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 15 “aThe one who is on the housetop must not go down, or go in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23

Denomination: United Methodist