Sermons on What Is Church:

Captures The Heart Of The Community Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

A series on the church and what it is called to be and do.

THE CHURCH YOU’VE ALWAYS LONGED FOR: “CAPTURES THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY” TEXT: Acts 11: 19-30 Sunday, September 15, 2002 How would you answer this phrase, “I like church, but....”? Over time, what have been those “buts” in your life? When I was young, for me it was that the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fellowship: What Is It? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

It’s time to fully understand and then enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone!

TEXT: Various TITLE: The Playing Church, part 1 TOPIC: The Church of Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 2nd, 2008 PROP.: It’s time to fully enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! At this time, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A look at the lifestyle a Christian should have and how the church has such a tremendous role to prepare us for the world and it’s ways.

ILLUSTRATION: JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first potential juror to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Williams, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Bryant. I’ve known you since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Look At The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

What sort of Church are we? What sort of church can we be, and become?

March 29, 1992 Mark 8:27-38 [The Relationship of Faith to Faithfulness] [27] Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Building The Unfinished Church Series

Contributed by Greg Newton on Sep 8, 2006

When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the worship or serving other thin

“BUILDING THE UNFINISHED CHURCH” - FINISH THE WORK - PT. 3 Intro: When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up Church!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 13, 2010

In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go

WAKE UP CHURCH! In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go Christ and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12, Acts 20:7-12

The Disease Of Carnality In The Church

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 8, 2013

What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” Here in the text, Paul is addressing the Corinthian church and he describes them as being carnal minded or having a fleshly yearnings.

“You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?” Introduction What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Entering The Lord's Church

Contributed by Andy Brenton on Aug 26, 2014

Jesus said the only way to enter the kingdom is through being born of the water and of the Spirit (John 3:3-5). But what is the kingdom? It is the church (Matthew 16:18-19). Well, does the Lord have two ways for one to enter the church?

ENTERING THE CHURCH “Acts 2:47” A. Some Things Are Expensive But Are Not Really Valuable— Like A Yacht. Some Things Are Inexpensive But Very Valuable— Sunshine Or Rain. Some Things Are Very Expensive And Are Very Valuable— Christ Church! B. Consider The Value Of The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Made Of? Part 4: Outward Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009

A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church. This sermon is about being the church by reaching the lost.

What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue Part 4: Outward Icebreaker: What if the Church didn’t exist? What would the world be like? Imagine that with me for just a moment. Now, I’m going to ask you the most important question anyone could ask our church: What would Hamilton be like if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-14

Denomination: Church Of God

When Jesus Goes To Church

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

What does Jesus do when He goes to church? He changes things.

Mark 1:21-28 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Is A Place Of Ritual Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 14, 2025

In what areas of your life might you be prioritizing ritual over relationship with God?

As Christians, we must examine our hearts and ensure that our worship is genuine, not just a ritual. Let's explore few examples of how some Christians and churches may be going through the motions without a personal relationship with Christ. 1. Sunday Service Attendance Without Heartfelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113, James 1:27

Creation Care Or Environmentalism (What's The Difference?)

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

What is a Christian’s responsibility to care for the environment? Does God really care about what happens to the earth? How can we become more intentional about our care for creation without becoming an environmental fanatic or a ’tree hugger?’

Creation Care or Environmentalism? (What’s the difference?) Introduction A.Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy about man’s relationship to the environment and nature. A movement has developed that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of man. Many refer to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:17-18

Denomination: Vineyard

What Is My Life All About?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012

This talk aims to help answer one of big questions that people ask. namely, why am I here? What is my life all about? Why are we here on the earth? I don’t claim to have or give the full answer, but I hope it is a good start.

(First of all, a note to the reader. This talk started out life as a thematic talk - what is my life all about. Therefore, please don’t be too surprised or disappointed that this sermon is therefore not an exposition of the Philippians chapter 1 Bible passage. I refer to it during the talk, and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Anglican

What A Man Of Faith Should Do

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 27, 2017

A man does not need to move mountains to display his faith.

“He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast What You Have Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

From the church of Thyatira we learn that we fall from grace when we allow any other authority than Jesus Christ to rule in our lives, and His church is weakened by rebellion against His established church leadership.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned as we’ve studied the first three churches of Revelation, it’s that there’s nothing new under the sun. As we’ve taken the time to look so far at these churches, we can see that no matter what we as a church are going through at this point in history – whatever it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist