Sermons on the purpose of the church: showing 2,491-2,505 of 164,428

Living As The Church

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jan 23, 2015

We can't be the church as individuals, yet in the American church today many have the mentality of being lone rangers. If we are going to be the church that God intended we must be committed to the church and to each other.

Living As The Church Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO: Have you ever read the Gospels and looked for the church? If you haven’t you should try it sometime. But I can tell you that you will not find much about church in the Gospels. Mark, Luke, and John don’t even mention the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Business Of The Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 15, 2013

Whatever we do, we must not let our traditions steal our joy or our love. We must not let “church business” keep us from “the business of the church.”

A few years ago, I came across some odd laws from a long time ago that were still on the books in the 21st Century. I think you’ll find them quite amusing. For example, young girls are never allowed to walk a tightrope in Wheeler, Mississippi, unless it's in a church. In Blackwater, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What The Church Is Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2020

With all the changes to how we worship this short series looks at what the church is.

The church! When you think of the church, what is it you think of? Maybe it’s Cornerstone. This might be where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and where you have grown in your faith. Maybe it’s the church from your childhood. The church where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Committed Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

the church at Philadelphia

The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Introduction Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 16, 2001

Introduction, general sermon on becoming a Church of Excellence

"Being a Church of Excellence" 2 Chronicles 7:14 Every church has a chance to be a church of excellence Every person can be a person of excellence This is a subject that has been discussed quite a bit in the last few years….the question is do we want to be a church of excellence? I’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Church At War

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 18, 2022

Saints, there is a colossal invisible war between good and evil taking place around us and just as retired Generals we see on TV explaining the strategy of of our enemy, this message will serve to open our eyes to expose the strength and methods that our enemy loves to use against God's people.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 7:14-25) (14) "For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin." (15) "For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7, Jude 1:3, Revelation 12:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 11:15, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 8:35-37, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Romans 7:14-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Harmonious Church Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 1, 2003

This sermon looks at what makes a harmonious church. It desribes an attitude that is necessary to cultivate unity, then the basis for that unity, and finally it ends with some practical applications to foster unity within the body. Includes study guide a

Series: What Makes a Great Church! Sermon: A Church that is united. Text: Eph 4:1-16 As a parent, one of your primary desires concerning your kids is that they would get simply along. No parent desires to see their dearest offspring going out it and bickering. A while back my two oldest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Sex And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

The Church needs to talk as much about sex as the Bible does.

Sex and the Church Hot Potato #4 that the Church won’t touch My mentor/instructor Richard Dobbins was a pastor for 25 years and a Christian Counselor for over 25 years was asked to teach a seminar on Sex for a pastor friend. When he arrived at the church he found an ad for the seminar ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Church Life"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

Spiritual life in the true church is much simpler than we try to make it

“They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Church function has taken many forms in time and many rituals and practices have been implemented. They have then evolved for the good or the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Orthodox

The Called Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 16, 2019

We are all called to be totally committed to Jesus in every aspect of our lives.

THE CALLED CHURCH Text: Romans 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: One day on the warpath, Alexander and small company of soldiers approached a strongly fortified walled city and Alexander raised his voice and demanded to see the king. When the king arrived, Alexander ordered him to surrender the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Church At The Crossroads

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 2

THE CHURCH AT THE CROSSROADS (REVELATION 2) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'the'

Contributed by Jacob Mathew on Jul 28, 2011

Everyone of us is created to be God's Original Masterpiece to make an "original difference' in our world! (The Original is annual series at SOAR Live the Generation Now event of AG Church, Kolkata)

‘THE’ – o The year was 1986 – my mom walked in with me into the school. We walked together into my class room.–the basic problem was this – my mom was complaining to my school teacher – he does not speak anything except Malayalam in the house(he refuses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Church Be The Church Part I

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2003

The Church of Jesus Christ is a Church focused on the wisdom of the Cross.

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART I: SPIRITUAL WISDOM I CORINTHIANS 2: 6 -- 3: 3 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER: APRIL 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION: “My Town” as sung by Montgomery Gentry. There’s a for sale sign on a big ole rusty tractor, You can’t miss it, it’s the first thing that you see, Just up the road ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Pergamum (The Indulgent Church) Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 8, 2009

examines the church of Pergamum to learn how it relates to us and the church today.

“Revealing Revelations - III The Church of Pergamum (The indulgent church) September 13, 2009 Revelation 2:12-17 The city of Pergamum (or Pergamos in the KJV) was the center of an imperial cult. There were many cults and religions here – but ‘Gnosticism’ probably influenced them all – including ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

A Great Church Is A Joyously Worshiping Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 6, 2016

Jesus did die, but He didn’t stay dead! So a church service should not be like a funeral. Someone suggested that it is a memorial service, not for the dead, but by the dead! Perhaps that explains it.

A Tour through Acts ~ part 8 A Great Church is a Joyously Worshiping Church Acts 2:46-47a Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. (+ NIV) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel