Sermons on The Church And The World:

Temple

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 21, 2022

A sermon on the spiritual discipline of church engagement.

Spiritual Disciplines – Part 2 (The discipline of church participation) Title: Love God – Love his body (church)... “love the head/love the body” Text: 1 cor 3:10-17 Subject: Why does church engagement matter enormously? Complement: since Christ has ascended – and the Spirit has been given - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vertical Fellowship Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

The title is self-explanatory.

Vertical Fellowship! We are living in a lonely world John 13:34, 35 Fellowship- deep dark secrets, confession What’s wrong with fellowship in churches? We have tried to force fellowship with each other, not with God Fellowship programs We don’t need a program Let’s read 1 John 1:3-7 on the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

There are many treats to a believer’s stability, but with their close fellowship with the body of Christ they will have the strenght to stand firm.

#26, 10-14-07 Standing Firm Introduction, Why are so many Christians inconsistent in their walk with God? Different types of inconsistent Christians, 1) “Roller-coaster Christians, 2) “Light-Switch Christians 3) “Hot or Cold Christians, 4) “Bang-Fizz” Christians Text, Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anatomy Of Destruction - Satans Corporate Agenda

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002

A look at how satan goes about weakening churches.

Today – Change gears to a CORPORATE FOCUS A Church Like Ours The Devil Does NOT LIKE YOU/ME...FAM! What would satan do to hamper us? Weaken us? Where would he show up if possible? How would he go about his business? 2 Passages Is. 14:12-15 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Original Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

The Trinity is the Original Community and we need to discover that as people made in God’s image, community is of vital importance.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: The Original Community Genesis 1 and 2 14 September 2003 SUBJECT: The Trinity: The Original Community RESPONSE: Discover that as people made in God’s image community is of vital importance. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"It's The Choices That Make Us Who We Are" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2008

A sermon about choosing, as a church, to move forward or die.

Galatians 5:16-26 “It’s the Choices that Make Us Who We Are” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Begins the final scene from the movie: "Spider-Man 3" “Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Temple - House Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 14, 2020

This sermon describes the motif of Temple in scripture beginning in the Garden of Eden and moving toward the book of Revelation and our dwelling with God in heaven.

“Temple - House of the Lord “ Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s The Size Of Your Vision?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017

Is your vision confined, is it limited? Are you ready to turn your vision loose? Let it grow!

What’s the Size Of Your Vision? Isaiah 6:1-8NKJB I read of a young man not long ago who dives for exotic fish for aquariums. He wrote that one of the most popular aquarium fish is the shark. He explained that if you catch a small shark and confine it, it will stay a size proportionate to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 21, 2021

In Acts 1 the disciples asked: “will you now restore the kingdom to Israel?” Hoping for the glory days of David and Solomon. That was not God’s plan. “Why is the Church on earth?” Worship. Fellowship. Discipleship. Service and Missions –

In Jesus Holy Name May 23, 2021 Text: Acts 2:42 Pentecost “Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection” After the resurrection Jesus had been appearing to the disciples over a period of 40 days. Sometimes in Jerusalem, on the road to Emmaus, at the Sea of Galilee. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Died In Vain

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022

Given the fact that everything we know and cherish is based on the fact of Christ’s death, the phrase “Christ died in vain” is a devastating statement.

Introduction. Given the fact that everything we know and cherish is based on the fact of Christ’s death, the phrase “Christ died in vain” is a devastating statement. Is it actually possible for Christ to have died in vain? Yes it is. We’re going to see, with the “help” of the erroneous religious ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Which Keep You From Hearing God

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

A look at things which keep the believer from hearing God.

“Things Which Keep You From Hearing God” Text: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: I want to preach from verse 15, “their ears are dull of hearing” I want us from the Word of God to look at some “Things Which Keep You and I From Hearing God.” Prosperity – Jeremiah 22:21 “I spake unto thee in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

Third sermon in a series on being a Great Kingdom Church.

The Ministry Factor Matthew 14:13-21 I. Kingdom Ministry is Selfless (v. 13-14) A. It may interrupt life (v.13a) Being involved in Ministry: • Rearranges our priorities – “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” – Matt 6:33 • Moves us from being “ME” focused – The priest & Levite in the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Now We Are The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John: call to really know who we are in Christ, and in knowing, persevere.

Now We are the Children of God — 1 Jn 3:1-3 An ancient Greek philosopher once said “Man, know thyself.” That may be easier said than done. How many of us really know who we are? How many are willing to look deeply within? Even among Christians, do we really understand who we are? Do we live like ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Satan is always moving. He is actively encountering the Christian and the church.

Beware Of The Enemy Ephesians 6:11 Introduction: Satan is always moving. He is actively encountering the Christian and the church. Let’s take a look at this arch-enemy. I. His Structure See Mark 5:9; Eph. 6:11. His schemes refer to his methods. A. He is Multiplied “Legion” is a key word. It ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Contribution Of The Methodist Churches To The Development Of Our National Character

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Content for this discourse has been excerpted from Wikipedia free-content encyclopedia and reworked into a message originally presented at a Flag Day Ecumenical Service held outdoors in the city park in Bird Island, Minnesota, June 13, 2013.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The United Methodist Church and the many other offshoots of the Methodist movement comprise one of the largest groupings of Protestant denominations in the world today. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist