Sermons on Unworthy Participation:

A Church The World Needs, Not Wants--Pergamum Pt6 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

“Be the church would ya!” Young people practice faith in the same way their parents practice faith. Studies today call this “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism”. It is a very self-centered spirituality; a self-absorbed Christianity.

Title: “A Church The World Needs--Not Wants--Pergamum” Introduction: I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN and I can tell you—kids, are smart—they know when you aren’t living up to what you believe and what you say! I worked with inner-city, street-wise kids for several years and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Harvest Festival Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 3, 2005

The Lord God is worthy of a harvest festival of thanksgiving. It has been pointed out by many that “Thanksgiving” is the offering of thanks and it is not complete until there is giving.

Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Harvest Festival of Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving to God Introduction: Psalm 100 is the grand finale of that cluster of psalms that begin in Psalm 94. The psalmist calls on all the Earth to come to God and shout for joy. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Idol Of Laissez Faire: Pergamum Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2009

The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God; their open-minded, laissez-faire attitude was a cancer on the church.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LAISSEZ FAIRE: PERGAMUM REVELATION 2:12-17 Sermon Objective: The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God. Their open-minded, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Is Worthy Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 23, 2013

The church (universal & local) is worthy because of the PERSON who is its head; the PURPOSE for which it was founded and the PRICE paid for it. Therefore it is worthy of our 1. being united with it; 2. our faithfulness; 3. our service; 4. our support.

The Church Is Worthy Sermon 1 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 23, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:15 – “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Win!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 1, 2012

The Christian as an Olympic Athlete. Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Listen to audio of this sermon at: www.gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). Look around at the winners (vs 1a). (b). Look at yourself! (vs 1b). (c). A Look at Jesus Christ (vs 2-4). SERMON BODY: If the Apostle Paul were alive today and picked up a newspaper: • I think like many of us he would start reading it at the back page. • Taking in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

David And The Ark Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2020

Second Samuel 6:15 teaches us about the holiness of God.

Scripture After ten weeks of not being able to meet together in person for worship because of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, I am now able to resume my sermon series on “The Life of David.” The fifth chapter of Second Samuel showed us David’s coronation as king over all Israel, his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming Men Of Integrity

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2019

This is a Men's Day sermon for an inner-city church facing issues of poverty and legalization of marijuana in their community. It looks at David and his meeting with Ahimelek. David's lack of integrity had painful consequences.

Becoming Men Of Integrity 1 Samuel 21:1-9 Luke 13:31-35 11/8/2019 When you hear the word integrity, what other words come into your mind. Some words I think of are honesty, faithfulness, keeping your word, trustworthy, consistent, dependable, caring, righteous, justice and steadfast. Men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Covid-19: The Response Guide For Church Leaders

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 26, 2020

In the current challenge, the church must know what to do. This guide provides strategies for managing our members, interactions, and finances in productive ways to increase our relevance.

PREAMBLE The church has been challenged beyond its capacity in the past few days. The whole world has been affected by the coronavirus which first infected people in Wuhan in China at the end of 2019. There are direct and indirect impacts of this phenomenon. People have been infected, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32, 2 Kings 12:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Hope Again

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO.

TO HOPE AGAIN 1 PETER 1:1-9 HOPE IS THE ONE THING IN THIS WORLD THAT WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT. HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO. 1 PETER 1:3-4: “3 ¶ PRAISED (HONORED, BLESSED) BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Lord Change Me"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 10, 2017

There comes a time, where a person has to draw a line in the sand and say, enough is enough, I can't do it on my own, I'm not going to kid myself anymore, I'm going to lay it all down and trust Jesus for every, single, solitary thing from now on...

Lord change me! 1 John 2:3-6 Voice 3 We know we have joined Him in an intimate relationship because we live out His commands. 4 If someone claims, “I am in an intimate relationship with Him,” but this big talker doesn’t live out His commands, then this individual is a liar and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Joy And Power Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 15, 2012

How can we experience the joy and power of the Christian life like the early disciples?

Experiencing the Joy & Power of the Christian Life Acts 2:41-47 Slide Intro - Vacation Well, it is good to be back. My family and I had a great time on vacation to start the New Year off and it was a refreshing and relaxing time for us all. I am so glad, too, that you were also able to have a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe At Home

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 1, 2011

Interactive sermon, asking what more we can be for our children: mutual submission means respect; parenting means sacrificial love; the church has a responsibility to provide safety.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, August 31, 1997: audience response involved There are times when all of us need to participate, times when no single person can speak all the truths or do all the work. There are times when a community of people must come together, and think together, pray together, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of God's Great Promise

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 27, 2021

2 Peter 1

THE GIFT OF GOD’S GREAT PROMISE (2 PETER 1) The clergyman’s eloquence may have been at fault, still he felt annoyed to find that an old gentleman fell asleep during the sermon on two consecutive Sundays. So, after service on the second week, he told the boy who accompanied the sleeper that he ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Characteristics Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 23, 2024

Acts 2:42-47 gives us the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church.

Introduction We live in deeply troubling times. We have two major wars—in Ukraine and Israel—going on at present that are significant for our country in different ways. Thousands of people are being killed. Billions of dollars are being spent. No end is in sight. Our country is facing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 28, 2023

Those who know the Lord as their personal Savior will not have regrets upon their deathbed for they will consider all things a loss in comparison to having a relationship with Christ!

I Want to Know Christ Philippians 3:7-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Please look at the screen and tell me what all the people shown have in common. They all accomplished much in life and are written in the annals of history. Albert Einstein is known for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist