Sermons on What Is Church:

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

What can we learn today from the Church at Ephesus, one of the seven churches in Revaltion2 -3 ?

Many people are frightened by the book of Revelation, because it seems to be unintelligible. I hope that, if not tonight, by the end of this sermon series at Advent, you’ll see that not only is it reasonably easy, with some careful background reading (which I’ve done on your behalf), for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jezebel In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2018

What happens when a church begins to tolerate just a little bit of evil? The study is a consideration of this particular question.

“To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. But I have this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

There's Power In The Blood

Contributed by John White on Dec 20, 2006

A simple message of the good news of Christ’s vicarious sacrifice on the cross for the sins of man.

There’s Power In The Blood John 19:28-34 "For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (Matt. 26:28) "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Jesus

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

Everyone is trying to find God – just as it was in those days, when Jesus was on the earth, so it is also in our day.

Everyone is trying to find God – just as it was in those days, when Jesus was on the earth, so it is also in our day. Some people say, there is no God, whereas others say that they do not need Him. But people’s attitude to life and behaviour testify clearly that in the heart of every person there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

When Two Worlds Collide

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001

When Matthew decided to follow Jesus, his old world was going to collide with his new one

INTRODUCTION  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.  Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living And Serving God With Resurrection Eyes

Contributed by Keith Besel on Nov 19, 2001

The application that believing in the Resurrection has to lives while we still live here on earth.

Living and Serving God with Resurrection Eyes 2nd Last Sun. in Church year - 11/18/01 Texts: Luke 20:27-40 and Exodus 3:1-15 vs. 38 Jesus said, "He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive." Introduction What does the future hold for you? For any of us? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40, Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Preaching Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

“The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

On A Mission Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on May 17, 2004

In this message you will see how our mission is much the same as the mission of the disciples. 1. The Mission’s Purpose 2. The Mission’s Problems 3. The Mission’s Promises

On A Mission Matthew 10:1-42 May 16, 2004 Mission! When I say that word, what is the first thought that comes to mind. For most of us it is probably the idea of going to some foreign land to preach the Gospel. Yet there are many different missions that we can be a part of. For those in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 10:20-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

An evangelistic message on what a Christian is, what a Christian has, and what a Christian will be.

What Is A Christian? Act 11:26 Acts 11:26 “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Introduction What is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Homecoming

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2005

The Prodigal Son, the greatest homecoming story ever written.

Homecoming Luke 15:11-32 INTRO.: Thinking of homecomings, this is possibly the most famous homecoming story in the Bible. What a wonderful homecoming ths prodigal had when he finally came to his senses. This is a story about coming home to God. This is not the point Jesus was making. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Participating In The Lord Harvest

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 22, 2006

This sermon deal with the harvest in the feild. And how to get in the feild.

I want to preach a message to you this morning in title Participating in the lords harvest. Take you bible and turn to 2 opening’s ps 126:5-6 and John 4:35-36 The bible says that they that sow in tears shall reap in joy. lets talk about that! Lets consider The Priority of the Harvest.. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Fallen Behind Enemy Lines

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 28, 2007

Reaching out to people that have fallen into wrong relationships, drifted alway from God, just off course a little in the beginning but now further away from God

August 3, 2002 FALLEN BEHIND ENEMY LINES 1Peter 5:5 – 11 Have you found yourself behind enemy lines? You might not know exactly how you got there but somewhere you got off course. You do not have to get off course with a wide turn to be off course a long way further down the road. If you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Duties Of A Watchman

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005

God’s call to Ezekiel to be a Watchman gives us clear direction in our duties as Watchmen for Christ

This has been such a tragic week in our world. I am almost afraid to turn the news on in the morning and evening to continue to hear the escalating number of deaths due to the Tsunami. Nearly 150,000 people have died as this huge wall of water hit them with virtually no warning. So for the last ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Do Religious People Whoop It Up?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2007

God invites us to share his joy when someone who was lost, is found.

Title: When Do Religious People Whoop It Up? Text: Luke 15:1-10 Thesis: God invites us to share his joy when someone who was lost, is found. Introduction Have you ever lost something you really treasured… something you would really like to find? After reading the text for today, I thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational