Sermons on The Loving Church:

The Corrupted Church (Church Of Pergamos)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 16, 2025

Many when they start a study on the book of Revelation they like to skip the SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION.

Why? They get in a hurry wanting to read about the Anti-Christ, the Two witness and the 144 Jewish missionaries and etc. But in skipping the SEVEN CHURCHES of REVELATION they are missing out on some of the good teachings of Christ we learn from His live. Such as: We can see from the SEVEN ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Tearful Encounter With Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jun 24, 2006

Each family here has experienced death and sorrow at sometime in our life. We have found that death claims loved ones of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Each person deals with death differently. One come demoninator in death is the shedding of tears. How

Each family here has experienced death and sorrow at sometime in our life. We have found that death claims loved ones of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Each person deals with death differently. One come demoninator in death is the shedding of tears. How can we survive when death takes loved ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-44

Denomination: Baptist

Your In The Church But Is The Church In You

Contributed by Tony Marshall on Oct 15, 2004

This sermon stresses the importance of having true conversion and not just being active in the church.

I know your in the church, but is the church in you · Many people today are wasting their time in church. What I mean by this, is that they are in the church but the church is not in them. · Amazingly people come to church and see other people get blessed, healed, and delivered but it is never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27, Philippians 4:19

Why Church?

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

How God can use the local church to change the world.

100 million in U.S. don’t go to church at all. 2050 – 10% will attend! My grandkids generation… Instead of spending our time on what the church has become, let’s look at what it’s supposed to be. What it was designed to be. The early Christian church was heavily persecuted, but they stuck ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Our Life And The Church.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 30, 2025

God is the one who gives our lives purpose. We find that purpose through Jesus Christ by loving God, loving others, and helping people follow Him. We do this both on our own and together as a church, with the help of the Holy Spirit, who helps us become more like Christ.

The Purpose of Our Life and the Purpose of the Church. I. What is our life purpose? If you believe God is the creator of your life, you are not the one who defines your purpose or discovers or creates your purpose. God is the one who defines your purpose. His command reveals His purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 22:37-40, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Church Or A Great Church

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004

What does it take to make a church a great church?

The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The First Church And Our Church Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Apr 6, 2013

First in a series of sermons on the first half of the book of Acts

I would like for you all to turn with me to Acts 29… Of course there is no Acts 29! Before we look at the beginning of Acts I want to look at the last two verses of Acts – chapter 28:30-31: 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Church Anniversary. Birthday Of Church

Contributed by John Oquinn on Oct 23, 2018

A look at Pentecost

120 YR Anniversary Acts 2 How many here enjoy having birthdays and growing another year older? I'm not even going to ask who the oldest person is. Just think about all of the changes that have taken place in our lifetime. Do you realize NASA had less computing power when they landed man on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church As A Kingdom Revealing Church Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 4, 2019

Jesus said "The Kingdom of God is at hand". What does that mean? To have a Kingdom you must have a King! This sermon shows Elijah, living in faith of that Kingdom, and in recognizing that trusting in the supernatural rather than the natural.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH IS A KINGDOM REVEALING CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 17:7-24 Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. Then the word of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Being At Church And Not In Church

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 1, 2020

Knowing that God can make a way!!!!!!!

As I was scanning through the scriptural neighborhood I stopped in the neighborhood of Acts 3 and looked at the scenes that were there and I quickly moved to chapter 4 because I said that I have preached this text before, as I was turning God said no go back because I want to show you something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You've Lost That Loving Feeling Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

When a person becomes a believer, the spiritual journey is much like a honeymoon. There is passion, zeal and enthusiasm for the Lord. But as time rolls by, that “first love” can subside. This is what happened in the church at Ephesus, and Jesus gives the

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling Sermon 1 in the series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 24, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Skeleton outline borrowed from “When The Honeymoon Ends” by LeLand Patrick. The meat on the bones is mine and I hope does not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Church With An Open Door Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

We’re all so different. We come from different backgrounds, different convictions. But when we all love each other and open arms to all kinds of people, that’s when the beauty of unity is seen. And God wants that here.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 15. I am preaching through the book of Romans verse after verse. We are actually coming down to the last two chapters. Paul is trying to get very practical as he speaks to the church there in Rome. And you’ve got to remember, there are all different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Consistent Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011

The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Being At Church And Not In Church

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 12, 2004

This sermon deals with how we sometimes miss what God has for us by not attending church or when we do attend, we don’t worship like we ought to.

The Danger Of Being Church At And Not In Church Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Depart From The First Love

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 7, 2007

A lesson from the Ephesus church

Title: Do not Depart from the First Love Text: Acts 19; Revelations 2:1-5 Introduction After a season of revival, there is a tendency for God’s people to depart from him. This cycle of Revival, Departure, Repentance and Return is repeated again and again in scriptures and even in church history. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal