Sermons on The Church Not In Matthew 24:

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 8, 2011

The church is growing and God is adding people however to truly be effective we must have unity. Growth without unity is a disease that has infected the body. Cancer is a growth in the body, but it is against the body and not working in unity, we cannot

“Unity in the Church” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Ephesians 4:1-6 “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

The Church Is Worthy Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 23, 2013

The church (universal & local) is worthy because of the PERSON who is its head; the PURPOSE for which it was founded and the PRICE paid for it. Therefore it is worthy of our 1. being united with it; 2. our faithfulness; 3. our service; 4. our support.

The Church Is Worthy Sermon 1 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 23, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:15 – “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 12, 2017

How to have a healthy church.

"Healthy Church" Acts 2:37-47 HAM, HENEK, MET hile I was serving in Paraguay, a Maka Indian named Rafael came to sit on my porch. I was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again I asked what I could do for him, but the answer was the same. I understood what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Leading The Church Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Part 2 in a three part series on leadership.

ON A MISSION FROM GOD Part 2-Leading The Church Daniel’s Story Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Corrputed Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2008

The church started out well, but they allowed corruption to enter their ranks

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Have you heard the story about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer? He hardly knew her; as a matter of fact his only view of her had been through his binoculars – from the third balcony. But he knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that he could be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Invitation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 22, 2024

An evangelistic appeal.

THE GREAT INVITATION. Isaiah 55:6-11. ISAIAH 55:6. We are exhorted to seek the LORD, while He may be found. If we seek Him with all our heart, and all our soul, we will find Him. Then He will rain righteousness upon us, making us righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ. He will bring life to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tolerate Church

Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 24, 2001

When the church is afraid to say anything, they will soon fall to anything.

THE TOLERATE CHURCH (Revelation 2:18-29) And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Happy Church! Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jan 15, 2002

It probably surprises you to learn that a book like Revelation begins with the word blessed. How in the world can this prophetic book make us happy? Revelation makes Christ’s Church happy because it reminds us that our King is on His throne.

“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is Church Important?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2007

Many life’s were changed and touched.This message with alot of prayer is almost better read with power word for word!

Is Church Important? Text: Hebrews 4:8-13 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Future Of The Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 11, 2018

What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth?

Prelude What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of God’s kingdom. Plan: We will look at Mark 4:26-34 and why optimism over the church’s future is valid, why the church will continue to grow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Of The Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2021

What is the future of the church and kingdom? Who is responsible for it? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of both kingdom and church. Plan: Let’s look at some optimistic riddles of the future of both in Mark 4:26-34.

Prelude What is the future of the church and kingdom? Who is responsible for it? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of both kingdom and church. Plan: Let’s look at some optimistic riddles of the future of both in Mark 4:26-34. Scatter Seed Mark 4:26 And He said, “The kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Be The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful.

THE CALL TO BE THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 16:1-24 INTRODUCTION: Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful. Because Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Second in a series on Matthew 24 & 25. This message focuses on the theme of being prepared for Christ’s return since we do not know when it will be.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Prepared - Matthew 25:1-13" A well known Christian wrote, "the last days are upon us. Weigh carefully the times. Look for Him who is above all time, eternal and invisible." That was not written by a modern prophecy expert. It was written by a man named ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Boss Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2010

If Christ is the head of the church, no bullying can ever be justified to bring about the result a leader desires. We must permit the Spirit of God to rule the church, and not mere mortals.

“I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Church

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Jesus called the temple a "House of Prayer". Is the church a house of prayer today? Do we believe prayer is still powerful? Nothing is more powerful than a church that prays together.

“A Praying Church” Acts 4:23-31 May 17, 2009 Today I would like to share with you about what is probably the most important activity of each Christian and the church as whole, prayer. I know for a fact that some Christians only pray at meal times and it’s often a repetitive, shallow one. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31