Sermons on The Church Will Be Removed:

Story #28 A Body Of Evidence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2014

The church is the representation of Jesus in our world. We are his body enacting his presence.

1. Searching for Children We regularly seem to hear about missing people, especially children. The Department of Justice has a 100 page book that can be downloaded which no parent wants to read. Its title is, "When Your Child is Missing." Key Bullet Points and Action Steps are on the cover -- You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After Thanksgiving... Family

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 6, 2008

How do we mature in Christ as a church? What are some of the main elements involved and how can we put them to use for God’s glory?

My sermon last week on Thanksgiving received more responses from you than usual. Responses are very helpful to me. Preaching becomes a one way conversation between the minister and the church pretty easily. I prayerfully seek to bring a message from the word of God for the good of our family here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Picking Up From What Was Started In This New Season” Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

Intro: This is the first message in a series entitled “Casting the Vision.” Today I want to begin with “Picking up from what was started”, the text I chose is in no disrespect to those that have formerly served behind this pulpit, but is commending those that have served in the past. Everything ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

A Church Without Undercurrents (James 4:11-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 9, 2022

A challenge to stop speaking evil of one another.

Today, we are going to work through just two verses from James 4, verses 11-12. These verses have their own little introduction and conclusion, and sort of stand alone. Let's start by reading just the first sentence in verse 11: (11) Don't speak evil of one another, brothers. In my ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Knowing When To Stay And When To Go Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

This message is second in a series on discerning the will of God. The first dealt with how to judge a prophetic word of God, this one is a continuation of how do we know when we should stay or go. Also entitled, "How not to leave a church"

Determining the will of God (2) (How to leave a church) 10/20/2002 I. Intro A. Review -- Last time we saw 3 different things to consider 1. Prov. 11:4 - Multitude of counselors 2. Amos 3:3 -- Power of agreement 3. Heb. 13:17 -- Relating to authority B. II. There are times when God orchestrates a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:15, Ezekiel 14:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Polite?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 27, 2007

Four qualities of Christian "politeness". Our relationships one to another in the Church.

I. INTRODUCTION – EVERY COUNTRY & CULTURE HAS A SENSE OF POLITENESS: A. In General Politeness Is All About: 1. Being considerate 2. Being thoughtful 3. Being patient 4. Being kind 5. Being courteous 6. Being grateful B. Every Country & Culture Has A Sense Of Politeness…Redneck Etiquette 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Four Weddings And A Funeral

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 2, 2008

1 Corinthians 13’s message about Christian community

In the film Four weddings and a funeral, during the first wedding, the reader begins the well-worn reading of 1 Corinthians 13, saying, "if I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal". As the reader pauses for breath, someone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can You Believe Without Education?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 23, 2023

Education is the key to rebuilding Christianity and the church

How can you believe without Education? John 8:31-38 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Sometimes it sounds like a broken record because the problem of education is brought up by Yeshua often. This is another place where Yeshua says that the lack of proper education is detrimental to one’s faith. Faith ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"If Everyone Were An Eye, How Would We Hear?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2010

A sermon about finding love, meaning and hope within the Body of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:12-27 “If Everyone were an Eye, How would we Hear?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a toothache. Nobody who has ever had that experience will need to be reminded just how all-consuming that kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Share Your Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2005

A sermon based on 1 Thessalonians 2:8 talking about the objections to sharing our life and our faith

1 Thessalonians 2:8 Sermon for 1/30/2005 Our mission is to share our lives with the gospel Introduction: The book "Real Hope in Chicago." It’s about a high school coach named Wayne Gordon. He was doing a Bible study after school with some inner city kids in the Lawndale area, which was the 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emergency Triage Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

Are you in need of spiritual CPR?

Turn with me to Revelation 3 REVELATION 3:1-6 Over the past several weeks, we’ve been looking at Jesus’ letters to the seven churches of Asia Minor contained in the first three chapters of the book of Revelation. After the Apostle John finished receiving this Revelation from Jesus on the island ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Back To The Good Old Days In The Church

Contributed by J Walls on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: What the man who we know the scriptures calls the smartest man in the Bible is saying here is this: “Let’s not talk about the good days.

Introduction: What the man who we know the scriptures calls the smartest man in the Bible is saying here is this: “Let’s not talk about the good days.” People are always talking about the good old days. I heard people say countless times that they wish that they could go back to the good old days. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

Community - God Design For Helping People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 29, 2005

God’s Design is for the local church to be a loving and caring community. This message encourages people to get involved in a small group.

Community – God’s Design for Helping People I Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Super Sunday - Super Team

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004

The early church was a "super" church.

INTRO.- ILL.- The new preacher was getting concerned. He told one of his deacons that he’d noticed many of the church members had colds and were coughing during the services. The deacon replied, "As time goes on, preacher, you’ll begin to realize all those coughs aren’t colds. THEY’RE TIME ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survivor 2: How To Find A Tribe That Won't Vote You Out Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 21, 2002

This is the second message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the way every church ought to be (09-22-2002).

Opening Illustration There was a church in a small town in Tennessee that had a most interesting name. The sign in front of it said “Left Foot Baptist Church.” There was a young man who passed by the building several times, and he always got a good chuckle from the name. Finally, one day when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist