Sermons on The Church At Sardis:

The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Even Dead Dogs! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014

Why Jesus saved me, I have NO idea. It surely wasn't because I was a good person. The story of David's love for his best friend Jonathan is shown in the love shown toward Jonathan's son Mephebosheth. This beautiful story shows how God saves anyone!

The Church Beyond The Church Walls Part II: Even Dead Dogs! Love God...Love Family...Love The Brotherhood...Love Others! We've been on a journey here at Resurrection for the past two months this being the ninth message in this series, Kindred United. The overarching idea is that we must, as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The Kind Of Church We Need Today Is A Glorious Church.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 8, 2019

We need to Praise God not man.

The kind of Church we need today is a Glorious church. Ephesians 5: 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Remember the church is the body ,bride and building of the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On Earth: What's Wrong With The Church?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

How many times have you listened to sermons, read articles, or read books which inevitably point to the "failings of the church?" It seems like a constant theme.

How many times have you listened to sermons, read articles, or read books which inevitably point to the "failings of the church?" It seems like a constant theme. The church isn't doing this, the church isn't doing that! The church is failing because of this; the church sucks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Seven Churches Of Revelation Lesson 5 - The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 29, 2024

This is the 5th lesson in this series.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 16:30-32, 2 Peter 3:9, Psalm 41:3, 1 Corinthians 2:10, 1 Timothy 6:20-21, Hosea 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Suffering Church (The Church Of Smyrna 2 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025

You will notice that of the seven churches that John addressed, he gave the least amount of space to the church of Smyrna.

All he had to say about the church of Smyrna he was able to cover in just four verses. However, we must not think less of this church, or feel they were insignificant just because there are less verses given to them. Why? Because there were only two of the seven churches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sent With Power: The Church’s Call To Heal And Preach Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

Explore what it means to be a commissioned disciple—sent to proclaim salvation, bring healing, and minister deliverance to a broken world.

Sent with Power: The Church’s Call to Heal and Preach Introduction Let me ask you a question: when you hear the word “commission,” what comes to mind? For many, it might suggest a military order, or perhaps a formal task delegated from someone in authority. But today, as we open the Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 9:1-2, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2003

This is number seven in an eight part series looking at the seven churches of Asia

And so here we stand, almost but not quite at the end of our journey. The scripture that Bonnie read earlier was the letter written by Christ to the Christians in the city of Philadelphia, which was the sixth of seven letters written to the churches in the area known then as the Province of Asia. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hanna - A Woman Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007

This is a mother’s day message . Hannah who did not giveup in the difficult situaion and continue pray until she receiced the delivernce.

Hannah – Grace, abundance grace society had become a cesspool, a pit of depravity and corruption, when Samuel was born. His day was a time when people had slipped into an immoral, lawless, abusive, violent, compromising, and permissive lifestyle. The depth of their moral decay was seen in cases ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Remnant That Would Not Bow

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 2, 2025

What if suddenly everything you believed in, everything you held dear, everything that was the center of your spiritual and communal existence, everything that you felt was worth living for in your life was stripped and considered illegal and immoral.

The Remnant That Would Not Bow Down By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - QUESTION: - What if suddenly everything you believed in, everything you held dear, everything that was the center of your spiritual and communal existence, everything that you felt was worth living for in your life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Luke 16:3, James 4:4, Amos 3:3, 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Church With Heart Problems - Ephesus Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010

No matter how hard or diligently we work for the Lord, ultimately if our heart strays from that first love, we are in danger. Yet He is faithful and is our rescuer.

THE CHURCH WITH HEART PROBLEMS - EPHESUS READING: Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Standing In The Gap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 4, 2016

The first 3 chapters of Revelation have often been seen as separate from the rest of the book. But that doesn't make any sense. Why would Jesus spend 3 chapters on local churches who were not part of the rest of the story?

OPEN: This morning I’m going to teach you a little about something that’s called “Hermeneutics”. Hermeneutics is the description of how to read and understand your Bible. When I was in Bible College I had a professor who told us that whenever the Bible had a lot to say on a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Life

Contributed by Shane Williams on Jan 2, 2001

There is one book that you will not find at any bookstore. Consider some observations about this very important book, the Book of Life.

The Book Of Life 10/8/00 Introduction: 1. If you ever go into a store like Barnes and Noble, one thing cannot escape your attention: There are a lot of books! 2. There are so many different types of books and writers of them. a. People write about topics such as politics and philosophy, as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19, Exodus 32:31-33, Exodus 32:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Definition And Biblical Basis Of The Church Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003

3 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

Definition and Biblical Basis of the Church (NTC4T-3) I. The Church Defined A. What it is not 1. A denomination 2. To be confused with Israel 3. The same as the kingdom of God B. What it is 1. Universal Church 2. Local body II. The Biblical Basis of the Church A. A covenant relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Romans 11:11-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Thyatira Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 8, 2003

This is the fifth in an eight part series concerning the eight churches of Asia

This is the fifth week of an eight week series and this morning we are looking at the fourth of seven churches. It’s interesting to note that this is the longest letter and yet it’s addressed to the church that was situated in the least important city of the seven. If we were to pull up our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choosing Church Leaders

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God.

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God. Intro.: 1. At some point in the life of a church new leaders must be selected. The question is always how. a. Existing leaders select men & present for congregation to ratify. b. Does not work in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7