Sermons on The Church And The World:

Jesus The King - Empowering His Church (Pentecost) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 30, 2025

JESUS the KING, having ascended to the Right hand of the FATHER, now empowers HIS Church with the HOLY SPIRIT, granting divine authority, boldness, and power to continue HIS mission on earth. At Pentecost, the Kingdom came within us, making us a Spirit-filled people who declare that Jesus is Lord.

2025.11.30. Sermon Notes. Jesus the King Empowering His Church (Pentecost) William Akehurst, HSWC SERIES: JESUS THE KING KEY WORD: Pentecost, Empowerment, Holy Spirit, Witness, Kingdom, Promise, Power (dýnamis), Unity, Revival, Mission, Authority, Boldness SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-4, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:14-21, Acts 2:37-41, Acts 1:4-8, Joel 2:28-32, John 14:16-18, John 16:7-15, Ephesians 1:18-23, Galatians 5:16-25, Acts 4:31, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Church Leadership (1 Timothy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2024

Do we have the right to reinterpret Paul's inspired qualifications for elders and deacons, adapting them to a sinful society? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 3.

Do we have any authority to ignore Paul’s inspired qualifications for elders and deacons? Do we have any authority for man-made requirements? Do we have any authority to ordain women as elders? Do we trust that God inspired Paul with instructions for all time, or do we bend them to suit the whims ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Church Can Counter Attack Satan

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 8, 2005

This sermon gives us ways to counter attack Satan’s workings within the church

Satan’s Attack Upon The Kingdom of God How The Church Can Counter Attack Satan Text: II Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent bequiled Eve through his subtility, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ." Galatians 6:1-2 " Brethern, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3

God's Plan For His Church

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 16, 2021

God has a plan for his church. The plan is detailed in God's word. Paul in the book of Ephesians tells believers about the plan of God for his church.

TEXT: Ephesians 3:6,10-11(NLT) "And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus. God’s purpose in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-11, Matthew 18:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Church #3 Un-Zombified Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

Just because there is movement/action it doesn’t mean that there is life. The same is true for us today especially when it comes to our faith in Jesus.

~ Intro: When I was a boy of about 6-7 my dad decided to build a type of tree house on stilts. In preparation he dug 6 holes about 4 foot deep to put the support pole in. He started off only using 4 of them and covered the others with lids for 55 gallon barrels. Unfortunately for the frogs an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About His Church Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 11, 2009

Jesus had a lot to say about His church. It may not be what you think.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About His Church” Michael Wiley Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: Each year, Outreach Magazine does an issue called “Outreach top 100” they list the 100 largest churches in America and the 100 fastest growing churches in America. Topping for the fifth year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Humble Churches (1 Corinthians 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2021

Paul suggests that though we don’t look to men, we ought to be humble, love and respect the faulty ministers over us in the Lord as we look to what God is doing.

Paul suggests that though we don’t look to men, we ought to be humble, love and respect the faulty ministers over us in the Lord as we look to what God is doing. 1 Cor 4:1-5 Ministers of Christ 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The People Factor" Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013

This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Community Of Peace Part Two Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

15th in the series continuing the theme from 14 on the establishement of God's new community.

“A New Community of Peace” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul declared our awesome acceptance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Members Of One Another

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 1, 2013

The NT uses several "one another" instructions to explain how the local church is to function & how believers are to interact with one another. Sermon 1 deals with the statement that we are members of one another & what that means for believers & churches

Members of One Another Message 1 in “One Anothers” series Chuck Sligh September 1, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Romans 12:5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Am I Going To Wear To Church? Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 18, 2001

What we "wear" communicates what we believe.

Are any of you ladies like my wife? Looking through her closet saying, “What am I going to wear?” Sometimes it’s funny just watching her mix and match blouses with skirts, then the shoes… Then when I think we’re all ready to go, she comes out wearing something completely different than what she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy God Healthy Church Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 16 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This is the third of three messages dealing with perversion in the church.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Holy God Healthy Church” Part Three 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 1. Paul concisely exposed the sin a) Sin in the church - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Happens On Earth After The Church Is Rapture?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 16, 2017

When Jesus come's again what's left

WHAT HAPPENS ON EARTH AFTER THE CHURCH IS RAPTURE? After the true saints of God are caught away we will see it all take place. Unbelievers are left here on earth the unbelieving are left in their graves. 1Thessalonians 4: 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Behave In The Household Of God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 29, 2013

What is to be taught in the Household of God is iterated by the Apostle.

“I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.” [1] The letter to Timothy takes a decidedly personal turn at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Thing That Should Not Be Series

Contributed by Wes Taylor on Oct 2, 2017

The church suffers when it is made into something else. In this message we learn how to have the kind of church Jesus wants and we desire.

Series: 1 Corinthians: Church Off the Rails Sermon: The Thing That Should Not Be - Part 1 Outline and Manuscript: I. Jesus’ Grand Plan II. When Church is Made into Something Else III. Church Off the Rails IV. Hope for a Church Off the Rails Manuscript: Introduction: We’re in the middle of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist