Sermons on The Church And The World:

Football Team And The Church. Who's Team Are You On

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Jun 16, 2003

This morning, I want to make a comparison using something that everyone can understand, especially today. The Church and a football team.

FOOTBALL TEAM AND THE CHURCH WHO’S TEAM ARE YOU ON? TEXT: LUKE 11:14-23 TEXT VS.23 INTRODUCTION: God has a plan, He has a purpose for doing things and he gives us instructions on how to do them, they are found in His Word. God wants us to be together, on the same page, in one accord. Acts 2:1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Does Our Church Welcome The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 2, 2016

The Holy Spirit does the hands-on work in the Bible: creating, inspiring, empowering, communicating the Word. Jesus left Him to direct the church. Are we ignoring Him or are we seeking Him and cooperating with Him?

DOES OUR CHURCH WELCOME THE HOLY SPIRIT? Mt.3:16; Gen. 1:1-2; 8:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE KNOWLEDGE THEY LACKED 1. Three men, a Texan, a N. Korean, and a New Yorker were standing on a sidewalk when a reporter approached them and said, “Excuse me, could I get your opinion on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Steadfast Church: Part Two: Stephen's Execution

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

CONTINUING WITH THE THOUGHT OF THE STEADFAST CHURCH

A STEADFAST CHURCH: STEPHEN'S EXECUTION ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 POINT ONE: STEPHEN’S EXECUTION: PSALM 116:15: THE DEATH OF ONE THAT BELONGS TO THE LORD IS PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT. STEPHEN REALIZED THAT HE WAS SOON TO DIE, BUT HE HAD A CALMNESS AND PEACE AROUND HIM THAT ONLY GOD CAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Sermon Is Hot Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

When the sermon is hot it talks about one’s sin, it makes known one’s need, and it builds up one’s hope.

Title: “When the Sermon is Hot” Text: Psalms 39:3 Focus: “…then spake I with my tongue…” When the sermon is hot it talks about one’s sin, it makes known one’s need, and it builds up one’s hope. No one is exempt from having to deal with issues in life. I really don’t have a definition for issues, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Wish For The Church (Laodicea) Pt4 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

Ever wish for something? If you could wish anything, and I mean anything, for this church—what would it be? What do you think Jesus would wish for this church? Jesus has a wish for the church. What is it? It is written here.

Jesus’ Wish For The Church” Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-22 Three girls were stranded on an island when they discover a lamp rub it and out pops a genie. They are each granted a wish. The C+ girl washed she was off the island “poof!” The “straight A” girl wished ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free,

Introduction • For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free, boundaries and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Myths Of Christianity Spread By The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 20, 2022

Lukewarm Christianity is everywhere today. And with that comes a myriad of bad doctrines and misleading statements about Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the practice of our faith.

Lukewarm Christianity is everywhere today. And with that comes a myriad of bad doctrines and misleading statements about Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the practice of our faith. 1. You can never lose your salvation - The quintessential lukewarm doctrine of the lukewarm church, receive salvation, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Acts Of The Apostles. The Church In Motion. Acts 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 17, 2024

The Apostles did many things to start sharing the mission that Jesus sent them on. This message is to encourage us to do the same.

The Acts of the Apostles. The Church in Motion Acts 1 Stand and raise up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's This Church Thing All About Anyway

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 24, 2020

Some people come to church Sunday after Sunday, you sit here and listen to me preach sermon after sermon. Yet people wonder what church is all about? Why do we go to church? No doubt you may have heard this - Is church relevant in this day & age?

“What’s this Church thing all about Anyway” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Some people come to church Sunday after Sunday, you sit here and listen to me preach sermon after sermon. You hear me stress how important it is to come to Bible Class and Sunday school, the Bible says ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24, Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Apostolic

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the church to God’s Temple

THE CHURCH AS THE TEMPLE OF GOD Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 One of the temptations we often fall into in the Church is to think of the Church as a building. In the New Testament the Church is never a building. It is always a group of people gathered to worship God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Holiness

Paul's Role In The Church Of Rome Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Paul had never been there before but knew several people and wanted to share the good news.

Romans 1:1 “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures.” Paul is writing to the Roman church and his purpose in writing is both to introduce himself and also, to teach them some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Things They're Doing In Church Today Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 11, 2015

Jeans, falling down, gifts, music. The modern church does look a little different, you have to admit

THINGS THEY'RE DOING IN CHURCH TODAY 27. Gifts Or No Gifts? Whether there are gifts of the Spirit in the church today is not decided by what men believe about the subject, but the fact remains that there is a wide variety of opinions about it. Among the two billion persons calling themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007

In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cap (Or The Roof) The Purposeful Action Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012

The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we will call this part, or this action “The Purposeful Action of the Church”.

The Cap (or The Roof) The Purposeful Action of the Church John 1:29-31 (NIV) Part 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Introduction The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church - God’s Essential Plan For Us

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 19, 2020

What is the Church? Why is it so important to attend? Can God use me if I just stay home?

Matthew 16:15-20 (KJV) He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-20

Denomination: Church Of God