Sermons on Thessalonican Church:

Philadelphia: The Church With The Open Door

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2020

Like Smyrna, the Lord offered only encouragement for Philadelphia, with no rebuke. They were a people of little strength, and yet they held great potential. Christ promised to open doors no man could close. He reminded them of His preeminence and the security of their future.

Philadelphia – The Church with the Open Door Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia is the sixth church addressed by Jesus. Like Smyrna, Jesus offered no rebuke, only encouragement for their faithfulness and endurance in the midst of opposition. Jesus knew they were a people of “little strength,” and yet ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020

Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Love The Church? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon examining the attributes of those who truly love the local church.

DO YOU LOVE THE CHURCH? I Thessalonians 2:1-13 When Dwight L. Moody was in London during one of his famous evangelistic tours, several British clergymen visited him. They wanted to know how and why this poorly educated American was so effective in winning throngs of people to Christ. Moody took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Value Of Children In The Church?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 7, 2021

Children of the church can be viewed as those who are new to the church. Why will the church leaders not listen to these people? Time to leave power behind and lead!

Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Revival In Politics, Church And Marriage Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2021

Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs.

Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs. 1) Esther’s Revival Can God provide revival even through normal worldly politics? Esther, a Jew, became queen to Persian King Ahasuerus, but evil ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel In The Church Today

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 10, 2021

Brotherhood in the church

The incidence of Cain and Abel is often retold in our times. So often, so common a tale, that perhaps its message is lost.  In a nutshell, two brothers born after the fall, Abel’s sacrifice is accepted by ELOHIM while Cain’s is rejected. Read in Genesis 4 In spite of YAHWEH speaking to Cain, ...read more

Church By God’s Design

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020

Luke mentions eight things the church did and one thing God did.

Acts 2:41-47 - Luke mentions eight things the church did and one thing God did. 1.) They gladly received His Word; they accepted the message (that Christ was crucified, buried and raised from the dead) Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need For Church Revival: Remember

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020

The remedy for a dying church is not to give up and close their doors...

Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. He writes on his website, thomrainer.com, “There are certain metrics and issues physicians check when we go to the doctor. They want to check our blood pressure and temperature. They do blood tests to see if there are any ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need For Church Revival: Repent

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020

When a church is willing to repent of past sins, it presents an opportunity for God to do something new and exciting in the church.

Last time we were encouraged to remember our past. During time we briefly connected with our past and looked at five characteristics of our church in her early days. In Revelation 2:5 Jesus tells the church at Ephesus to “Remember therefore from where you have fallen.” And so we made it personal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need For Church Revival: Recover

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020

Jesus goes on to tell the believers at Ephesus to do the works that they did at first.

First, we were encouraged to “remember”. Last time we were encouraged to “repent”. Many of us came to the front of the church to confess our sins to God and to forsake them. That was a good thing. That was a liberating thing. But, according to Jesus in Revelation chapter two, “remembering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2020

We can become discouraged by current conditions, but we're on the winning side with the Kingdom of Jesus. It has grown from 12 men to 2.3 billion and will only gain more dominance. You can't lose because you're on the winning team!

I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH Matt. 16:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman locked her keys in her car. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and was tried to get into her car but couldn’t. Finally, she bowed her head and asked God to send some help. Within five minutes a dirty, greasy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Church Is . . . "

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 14, 2020

There are many names for the church and many of them begin with the letter "F" Besides being the Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, the Temple of God, is also - - -

THE CHURCH IS . . . SUMNER Christian Church August 2, 2020 Romans 16:1-27; Matthew 16:16-18; Ephesians 6:12 Introduction. The Greatest Plan; Purpose; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring A Sinner (Church Discipline)

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2017

The Bible gives us clear direction on how to restore a sinner to fellowship.

Restoring a Sinner October 8, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Bible gives us clear direction on how to restore a sinner to fellowship. Focus Passage: Matthew 18:15-17 Supplemental Passage: "MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Came To Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017

Mark records what happened when Jesus came to church. The normal order was interrupted, the people were amazed, the forces of evil were disturbed, and the oppressed were set free. The same thing should happen today when Jesus comes to Church!

WHEN JESUS CAME TO CHURCH Mk. 1:21-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FAITH BETTER THAN ATHEISM 1. I read about a rabbi who was sitting next to an atheist on an airplane. Every few minutes, one of the rabbi’s children or grandchildren would inquire about his needs for food, drink, or comfort. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017

Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:2-3, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran