Sermons on The Original Church:

Dead Flies In The Church Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 18, 2025

The Church was meant to be the fragrance of Christ. We were not put here to be popular. We were put here to be holy.

DEAD FLIES IN THE CHURCH (When the Fragrance of Christ is Replaced With the Stench of Compromise) SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Ecclesiastes 10:1 “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour…” PROLOGUE: THE CHURCH WAS MEANT TO BE THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST We ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, 2 Corinthians 2:15, 1 Peter 1:16, Jeremiah 6:14, 2 Timothy 3:5, Luke 13:3, James 2:26, 1 Peter 1:15, James 4:8, James 4:4, 2 Corinthians 6:17, 2 Corinthians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lifestyle Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 26, 2025

The early church modelled a Spirit-filled lifestyle of unity, prayer, generosity, and continuous fellowship that attracted God’s presence and multiplied believers daily.

THE LIFESTYLE OF THE EARLY CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:42-47 Key Verse: “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” (Acts 2:47) Supporting Texts: John 13:34-35; Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:3-6; Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: The early church serves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Spirit Filled Church

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

A Spirit-filled church receives the power of the Holy Spirit to witness for Christ, live in unity, and finish God’s final mission.

There is a picture of the church in the book of Acts that stands as both our history and our calling. It is a picture of a community awakened, empowered, and united by the Holy Spirit for the fulfillment of God’s final purpose in the world. Acts does not begin with a church capable of such a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42, John 13:35, Revelation 18:1, Acts 4:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Danger Of Hypocrisy In The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025

God demands truth and sincerity from His people; hypocrisy corrupts the Church and brings divine judgement.

THE DANGER OF HYPOCRISY IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 5:1-11 Key Verse: “And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.” (Acts 5:11) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:9, Matthew 23:27-28, Galatians 6:7, Luke 12:1-3, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Is The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Oct 29, 2025

Week #2 in our series At the Core

They say that strengthening your core… that is your stomach muscles, your pelvic muscles, your back muscles can lead to a lot of incredible benefits. Improved Posture and Reduced Back Pain, Enhanced Balance and Stability, Improved Coordination and Agility, Reduced Risk of Falls, Enhanced Breathing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Thyatira - Jezebel In The Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2025

The seven churches of Revelation: Thyatira -Jezebel in the Church - Revelation chapter 2 verses 18-29 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Greeting: • Addressed to the angel of each church. • Identification: • Christ identifies Himself in relation to the church. • Condition: • A description of the church's spiritual state which was good. • Problem: • Assimilation - the process of becoming similar to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus The Foundation Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025

This message unveils Jesus as the unshakable foundation and cornerstone of the Church, upon whom all spiritual strength and continuity depend.

JESUS THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:18 Key Verse: “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” — Matthew 16:18 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:11; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seven Churches-Thyatira Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 1, 2026

A good church can be destroyed by false teachers. Thyatira had one of the worst false teachers and the Lord had to remind them just how evil that false teaching really was.

The Seven Churches-Thyatira Introduction: Thyatira is the fourth in the series of the Seven Churches. As with the other churches, the Lord gives a picture or reminder of Himself, followed by a word of praise. He then points out a problem and gives an exhortation to fix or solve that problem. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches-Sardis Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2026

The Lord didn't have much good to say about Sardis. Yet "even in Sardis", there were some genuine believers who wanted to live for our Lord, and did so!

The Seven Churches-Sardis Introduction: The year 1747, a park bench in Warsaw, Poland in the mid-1950’s, and a church in what’s now western Turkey. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be a common thread, but the truth is that all of these refer to the church in Sardis. This church is the fifth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Half Gospel Church

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 7, 2026

Discipleship begins where control ends. Trust is revealed not by belief, but by movement

Introduction We live in a time that prizes manageability above almost everything else. We want lives that are controllable, predictable, and efficient. We value systems that reduce friction and minimize risk. We are constantly offered ways to simplify what feels demanding, streamline what feels ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, John 10:27, Hebrews 3:7-8, Matthew 4:19, 2 Corinthians 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Seven Churches-Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 9, 2026

Philadelphia didn't seem to be a large church, but the little strength they had was enough for them to overcome with the Lord's help. This church was truly the church of the open door!

The Seven Churches-Philadelphia (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 23, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: My paternal grandfather and one of Dad’s brothers were both pastors for many years. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Church Life Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Regularly gathering together as a church is essential for our growth, unity, and purpose, as well as for worshiping God and carrying out the mission of the Gospel.

Today, we're going to talk about the need for church life. You might have noticed that church attendance sometimes goes down, but that doesn't mean we should give up on it. In fact, we need each other more than ever to grow in our faith and make a difference in the world. To help us understand this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18, Hebrews 10:25

Topics: Community Worship, Spiritual Growth, Fellowship, Biblical Teachings

Finding Refuge In The Church SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A Church should be a city of refuge for those who are hurting and in need.

Today, we gather here to dedicate this building to God. After meeting in schools for over eight years, we are grateful that God has provided us with this place. As we complete the necessary work to fully occupy this building, we want to set it apart for a special purpose - as a house of God for ...read more

Topics: Church, Body Of Christ

When The Church Is On Trial PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God tests and refines us through our trials, ultimately leading us to a place of abundance, and we should trust in His promises and provision.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we gather here to explore the depth of God's assurance to us from Psalm 66:10, "For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver." This divine promise provides a solid foundation for our faith, reminding us that God will provide for our needs, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10

Topics: Lord's Provision

The Purpose Of The Church And Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into some powerful scripture from Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 1:22-23, and Mark 12:30-31, and we're going to be talking all about the Church - God's divine plan for humanity, the purpose of the Church in making disciples, and the profound truth ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 1:22-23, Mark 12:30-31

Topics: Church, Body Of Christ