Sermons on The Christian Church:

The Church Sanctioned By Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2017

Several years, perhaps as many as ten years after the gospel was first preached in Antioch, men from Cyprus and Cyrene came preaching the gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Antioch’s Gentile mission came to the attention of the Jerusalem church, which sent....

May 18, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.2: The Church Sanctioned by Jerusalem (11:22-24) Scripture (Acts 11:22-24; KJV) 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolution In The Church Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 2, 2012

There are steps to resolving conflict in our relationships.

November 4, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 4:1-10 Subject: Submitting to God Title James Part 7: Conflict Resolution in the Church Last Week in our James series I talked to you about how the words you speak will affect both your relationship with God and with one another. Let me begin by ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church (A Body) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon focuses on the body of Christ.

Sunday Morning October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #6 THE CHURCH: A BODY Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: 1. As we have been studying about being followers of Jesus Christ, I want us to begin to acknowledge what God has done for us since Christ has left this earth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of A Leader In God's Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 22, 2004

This is the second of two messages on leadership from my When God Builds A Church Series

INTRODUCTION „X In about three weeks, the members of the Auburn Christian Church will have the opportunity to make suggestions as to who they would like to see have the opportunity to be elected as Elders and deacons of this church. „X When you think about people you would like to see as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Solid Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Solid Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 24, 2006 Rev. 2:12-17 If you’ve been with us the past couple of weeks, you know that we’re studying 7 churches in the book of Revelation. As Jesus inspects the church in Rev.2,3 (walking among the lampstands that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Happy Birthday, Church

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003

Penetcost is perhpas the most significant day on our calendars. The celebration of the birth of the Church is just as important as Christmas and Easter. So why do so many churches overlook it, in spite of celebrating other civil holidays?

I love to study history. I enjoy memorizing dates. How many of you here this morning like history? Regardless, there are certain dates in history that we remember aren’t there? For example, if I say 1492 – we all know what happened in 1492. Columbus sailed the ocean blue. What about October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Faith And Church In Praxis

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study this morning moves into the third and final major section of this wonderful epistle. 2. We have been studying Romans for twenty weeks now. If you remember, Paul began his letter to the Christians there with a blistering indictment of mankind before the face of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Behavior Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#2] BEHAVIOR OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Introduction: Last week, we began our series from 1 Thessalonians. We looked at the birthmarks of a model Church. This morning we are going to continue to look at a model Church. Churches, like individuals, are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 24:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 27, 2014

A Christian has to grow and mature! Someone said: ”You can be in the right place in the right time with all the ingredients in the right place; yet miss it!”

Grow … truly grow … 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my devotions! How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Playing Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2023

We all have had the similar experience of having our taste buds seduced by a delicious meal.

But the moment we took one bite of that delicious food that looked so good, we immediately knew that one of the main ingredient that would have made this dish taste good, such as salt or pepper, was missing. There are some ingredients that can be omitted and it will ruin the whole dish. There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Wedded To The World

Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey.

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey. To the amazement of many, this retiredbusinessman had discovered the lost city of Troy. To-day, you can still see the ruins of its towers and its walls, which were 16 feet thick. According to the Homer's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

God's Building A Church

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005

Is your prayer to be part of God’s glorious Church? Its the one that He is comming back for, you know!

GOD IS BUILDING CHURCH Eph 5:25-27 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Why Church Membership?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2010

Is church membership a biblical idea? Why should one identify themselves with a local body of believers?

There was a time when the role of the pastor and the place of the church were respected. A pastor was a person who was held in high esteem in the community just by virtue of his position, and the church was seem as an institution to respect. Those days, however, are gone. The church has fallen on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Waffle House Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2006

The church needs to stand firm in what it believes and teaches.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  “When you think of the most evil place in the world to live, where would it be?”  Imagine if you will that you are living in a city that Jesus says is the place where the throne of Satan resides.  Would it be hard to live for Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ