Sermons on Universal Church:

The Laodicean Church Age

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022

Many believe that we live in the Laodicean Church age. This could be true.

WHY DO MANY BELIEVE THIS COULD BE THAT CHURCH AGE? When you read Rev. 3:15-19, you can easily see why many think this is the age in which we live. For example, look at some of the things we see about this Laodicean church age. First, the Word of God reveals- (A) WHAT GOD THINKS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Churches With A Big Problem!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

Every church needs:

? Good talented musicians, ? Christians who faithfully attend all the services, ? Christians who will faithfully support the church with God’s tithes and their offerings etc. Many churches across this nation have these wonderful Christians. However there is something you do not find in many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of A Church Member Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 9, 2021

The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

Introduction Welcome everyone! I hope your week has been well. It’s good to be with you on this fine morning. Today, we’re wrapping up a series where we are looking at the different roles within in the church. Next week, we’re going to kick off a new series on the After Life. We all have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message To The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 18, 2022

The church had become a thermometer that registered the temperature of the city instead of a thermostat that changed the temperature of the city.

Revelation 3:1-6 A Message to the Church in Sardis 12-18-2022 The city of Sardis, Capital of Lydia, a center of commerce, coins first minted there, carpet and woolen industry located there. Only a shell of its former self. The church had taken on the characteristics of the city. One ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Builds The Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 22, 2021

Second John 5-13 teaches us ways in which to apply the truth in our daily lives.

Scripture The New Testament of the Holy Bible contains three letters that were written by the Apostle John. A group of false teachers had infiltrated the churches for which John was responsible around Ephesus. They denied that Jesus was the Son of God and also taught that one needed special ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Message To The Church In Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 1, 2023

He comes to them with no words of complaint, but only words of praise and words of promise and words of power.

Revelation 3:7-13 (NKJV) A Message to the Church in Philadelphia January 1, 2023 Of our Lord’s seven letters to the churches in Asia Minor, only two did not receive any sort of chastisement or correction. One was the letter to the church in Smyrna and the other is this letter to the church in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 24:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Thyatira Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

The Thyatira church has love for Jesus and faith in Him, but they also tolerate the doctrines of Jezebel. Repentance is needed

With twelve (12) verses, this letter to the church of Thyatira is the longest of the seven written to the churches. Background: Thyatira was a city specialized in dyeing. Lydia, the purple seller (Acts 16:14) came from there and people primarily worshiped the sun god (Apollo) there. Who is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Sardis church is a famous one but the Lord does not find her work as complete

Sardis was a wealthy center of commerce in Asia Minor at that time. The first gold and silver coins were said to have been minted in Sardis. Who is addressing the church? “… him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars…” (vs. 2) Their Deeds/works: “you have a name that you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:8, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Philadelphia church is a perfect one before the Lord; they need to continue to fast to faith in Christ

The Philadelphia church received a comforting and encouraging letter from Jesus Christ, because she please Him. Smyrna church is another one that received this type of commendation among all other churches. Philadelphia church was one that pleased the Lord even though she was in an idolatrous ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 2 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter To The Church In Laodicea Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Laodicea is a lukewarm church that needs to repent, to avoid Jesus spitting her out. Any lukewarm Christian will be rejected by Christ. Repent now.

Who is addressing the church? “… the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (vs. 14) Their Deeds/works: “… you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (vs. 15) Their Offenses: 1. “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— … (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Luke 12:21, Malachi 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church As One Body

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 20, 2024

Are you a participant in the growth of the church, or are you a bird sitting in its branches pooping on people?

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me." John 17:20-21 What is a church? Webster’s dictionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21, Psalm 89:7, Psalm 111:1, Ephesians 5:23, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Churches - Ephesus Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Church in Ephesus

We are excited to be here as we are starting a new sermon series this morning. During, this series we will be looking at the seven churches found in the book of Revelations. These churches had several things in common, in particular they were all living in a pagan world and they were all under ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thyatira - The Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

A church of corruption

Opener: We are excited to be here as we are continuing our sermon series this morning on the seven churches found in the book of Revelations. We have already looked at the church located in Ephesus, who they had forsaken their first love. The second church we looked at was Smyrna who ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seven Churches Of Asia Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #1: This introduction contains and quick overview of The Seven Churches of Asia, showing how they represent periods of time in the church age, culminating with the present day; thus showing that we are nearing the end.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Introduction Throughout history people have found Revelation to be a confusing book, and some have even said that it is completely useless. So, why in the world should we study Revelation? Turn ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29, Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist