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Week Four The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY

THE CHURCH OR A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY I. INTRODUCTION This lesson addresses the importance and history of the church. Doctrines are often misunderstood or abused, and the doctrine of the church is no exception. Differences in understanding church membership and its importance can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

More Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007

Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, "The revival worked out great for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is "Church" A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 3, 2008

At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is.

I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.” At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is. I got a phone call from my buddy Roger this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

One thing that you can notice as you look over his books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in Christ. Several times he lets them know that he prays for them and many times he tells them exactly how he prays for them, w

This evening I would like for you to turn with me to 2 Thess. 1:11-12. I enjoy reading the letters of Paul to the churches that he had such a passion for. And one thing that you can notice as you look over those books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

A Good Church Fight!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A Kingdom Church

Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 19, 2008

The church today is tasked with advancing the Kingdom of heaven, here’s how.

Being a Kingdom Church Matthew 16:13-20 Almost sixty years ago, our nation was shocked by the sudden death of our president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. We all remember the somber pageantry and mood in our nation Ronald Reagan died. But this was far more momentous because our nation was in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Letter To The Church In Pergamum

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 10, 2020

Pergamum was the first city of Asia to openly support the imperial cult or emperor worship, and therefore was considered the chief seat.

Letter to the Church in Pergamum Rev. 2:12-17 As we begin our study and draw some application to present day, let’s look back historically to get an idea what was happening 19 centuries ago. We find that Pergamum was the capital of Asia, and had been the capital city of Asia for almost 400 years. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Of Supernatural Signs

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

keys to a powerful church

Intro: we all are familiar with signs, everyday signs are part of our lives. Stop signs, yield signs, speed limit signs, signs that advertise, signs that warn. During the 60’s people held up peace signs. There are protest signs, and at football games people hold up signs that show support of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church: The People Of God Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

THE CHURCH IS A LIVING ORGANISM MADE UP OF BORN AGAIN BELIEVERS.

THE CHURCH: THE PEOPLE OF GOD 1 PETER 2:4-12 JAN. 20, 2019 LAST WEEK WE STARTED A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHURCH. PEOPLE HAVE MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WHAT THE CHURCH IS, AND IT IS MY HOPE THAT AS WE STUDY WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH, THAT WE WILL GET A BETTER IDEA OF WHAT WE ARE TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIA Revelation 3:7-13 Dwight L. Moody once said: “Show me a church where there is love, and I will show you a church that is a power in the community. In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school I know of. When his parents moved to another ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The First European Church Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 16, 2005

Part 1 of a series on Philippians, this message describes Paul’s first visit to Philippi.

The First European Church Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church Today we’re going to start a series on Philippians. We will study Paul’s letter to the Philippian church verse by verse. First, let’s look at where the letter to the Philippians fits in the New Testament. It is easy to divide the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Catholic Church Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The eighth phrase of the Creed: "The holy catholic church."

THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH TEXT: John 17:20-23; Ephesians 4:1-6 Line by line we are making it through the Apostle’s Creed, and the line we are looking at this week is easily the most misunderstood line in the whole thing. “I believe in the holy catholic church. I remember when I first learned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

How To Behave In Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.

How to Behave in Church I enjoy collecting bulletin bloopers. I’ve shared some in the past and have recently come across some brand new ones: Attend church and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch. [I hope that’s not a reference to our potluck that follows the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Doubter Goes To Church

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 19, 2008

This sermon is geared to show us that we don’t need to doubt that the Lord is still in control.

A Doubter Goes to Church Psalm 78:1-28 READ: Ps. 78:16-17 Intro What is your reaction when you see righteous people suffer and wicked people prosper? Do you become depressed? Do you lose faith? This is exactly what happened to the psalmist. The psalmist did not remain in despair, however; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-26

Denomination: Baptist