Sermons on We Are The Church:

Supporting The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the importance and benefits of tithing, emphasizing that all we have comes from God and we should honor Him by being cheerful givers.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a topic that sometimes makes us squirm in our seats a little. But it's one that is very important to our faith and our relationship with God. It's all about giving - our generosity in response to God's generosity. Let's take a moment to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Topics: Tithing

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2015

With all the occupations of day to day living Christians and churches need these Mountains to direct our life so that we can live according to Christ's Great mission. If we don't we will live our life for either the most urgent or pressing need, or, for

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH MATTHEW 22:36-39 & 28:17-20 Church growth is the most study subject of the last few decades. The thrust of most the Church Growth and Church health books and conferences I've read or been able to view could and usually are summed up as: A great commitment to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Church Vessels

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 6, 2019

I read an article recently that described different types of churches as ships. One definition of the word vessel is a type of boat or ship. There are many types of vessels. And some of these vessels can be compared to different types of churches we see out there.

CHURCH VESSELS I read an article recently that described different types of churches as ships. One definition of the word vessel is a type of boat or ship. There are many types of vessels. And some of these vessels can be compared to different types of churches we see out there. 1) The Cruise ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, Galatians 5:14-15, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

State Of The Church 2008

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 15, 2008

A message on where we are and where we are going and how we are going to get there.

I want to start off by saying that I am pleased with where our church is at this point in history, we are healthy, we are growing, we are persevering, but in the same breath, let me say that I believe that we are capable of so much more. We are growing spiritually but we need to grow more. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are: The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015

Understanding our identity

[We Are the Kingdom of God] When I became a Christian, I did so at a rather young age. I was thirteen years old and there was an immediate change in my life. I began to get involved with church quite a bit. We had two Sunday services (morning and evening), a youth group and a young men’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In Prayer

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Aug 22, 2002

When do we normally pray? Verses When should we pray? Examined using contemporary language, practical points of application and an easy to ’Power Point’ outline.

"The Church in Prayer" Acts 4:23-31 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: Describe how the Apostles got to a place of prayer. Review the story that immediately preceedes it, ( i.e. The healing of lame beggar, discuss the trouble it stirred up and the events that followed.) Describe Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Holiness

Balancing The Church

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church.

BALANCE “Balancing the Church” Acts 2:41-47 If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very similar. They are similar in the way ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Second Coming Within The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2021

There are 7 areas of Jesus' second coming. 1. In the church, 2. In Israel, 3. In nature, 4. in world politics, 5. in society, 6. in technology, 7. in Biblical prophecies. We look at in the church in this lesson.

SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Several part lesson) JESUS IS COMING! ARE WE READY? LIFE IS ABOUT GETTING UP AND TRYING AGAIN! WANT TO? CAN WE GET UP WHEN LIFE KNOCKS US DOWN? LIFE IS NEVER EASY. THE SPOT LIGHT OF WEALTH AND FAME ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17, Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Dare Not Forget Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 21, 2017

Beginning with Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg....we dare not forget God's offer of justification and the reformation which restored to the "church" the truth of justification by faith.

In Jesus Holy Name September 24, 2017 Series: Augsburg Confession Redeemer A C #5 Justification Text: Romans 5:1-2 “We Dare Not Forget” The message today is not about the “how you can earn your way into heaven”. You can not. But it is about how you can have peace with God. At ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 31, 2002

How do we fight complacency in our spiritual lives?

Zephaniah 1:10-14 10 "On that day," declares the LORD, "a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, wailing from the New Quarter, and a loud crash from the hills. 11 Wail, you who live in the market district; all your merchants will be wiped out, all who trade with silver will be ruined. 12 At that time I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Zephaniah 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church At Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Lessons we can learn from those at the Thessalonian Church.

Warnings, Exaltations & Instructions: The Church at Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 A few years ago, I had the privilege of going to a Penguin’s game at the Mellon Arena with a few of my friends. As we waited for the game to begin, we decided to go to our favorite food stand to get the game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Is Born Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2012

In this introductory sermon, we learn about the beginning of the church at Thessalonica.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two preachers who were standing by the side of a highway holding up two signs. One read, “The end is near!” The other held a sign that said, “Turn around before it’s too late!” 1. As a car approached, they lifted their signs, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer For The Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon examining how we should pray for one another.

A PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:11-12 Leonard Ravenhill once said "The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are straying." He also said "As poverty-stricken as the Church is today in many things, she is most stricken here, in the place of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

We are all called to use our gifts to evangelize the lost

Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010

Today we must have a correct perspective of the church. God designed the church and placed Jesus as its head and they gave us a mission to fulfill.

Why Church? Recognize new Church members: During the service! Video Illustration: From Blue Fish TV.com David Nasser: “How I escaped religion” I want to be clear on this the church of the New Testament is not a religion! Thesis: Today we must have a correct perspective of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational