Sermons on Within The Church:

We Need Each Other PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The Church, as the body of Christ, should embrace its diversity and unity, working together to spread the love of Christ to the world.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a message that speaks directly to the heart of who we are as a body of believers. We'll be exploring the themes of unity, diversity, and the necessity of the Church as outlined in 1 Corinthians 12-27. Before we read the Scripture passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Topics: Multiethnic Church

Avoid Church Splits

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2020

A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 10 – 17

1 Corinthians 1: 10 – 17 Avoid Church splits 10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it has been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Blueprint For Christ's Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus plan for His church.

THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025) If you look through the vast resources in my personal library you would notice that great number of those books are focused on church growth, organization and church health. One book is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth Or Church Set Up Series

Contributed by Brad Yock on Mar 14, 2011

"A survival guide"

What every Pastor, Church Leader and seminary student should know. What they don’t teach you in seminary, yet 8 out of 10 pastors fail as a direct result of a church expansion program. This is the most pro active, preventative advice available today. Empowering, enlightening and powerful. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: *other

Important Relationships In The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 12, 2015

A sermon examining our relationship with God.

Important Relationships Within The Church (Part 1) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, September 31st, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Important Relationships In The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 11, 2010

A sermon examining the importance of loving God.

Important Relationships Within The Church (Part 1) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, September 31st, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues & Out Of Body Experiences .part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 11, 2004

Part 2 of Tongue series. What does God have to say about His gifts to man?

Tongues & Out of body experiences part 2. In part 1, we found out that the gift of tongs was real and that it was sanctioned by God. We found out that Jesus spoke in tongs along with all the Disciples and Apostil Paul. In Part 2 we will discuss the place of tongs in the boby and the church. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

All true believers have God’s glory within, no matter what they may look like on the outside. Christian unity is not based on the external, but the internal. The very Spirit of God within us.

How important is unity in our individual lives? How important is unity in our church? Jesus had a lot to say about the importance of unity. If Christians cannot be unified, then we are not approaching one another in love. And we cannot be a good witness for Christ if we are bickering with one ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Espionage In The Church

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

Although, because of its vulnerability, the church is constantly under the threat of siege by infiltration, it is not defenseless. It can preserve the faith from corruption and destruction by recognizing and properly dealing with impostors. Those of us wh

Robert "The Master Spy" Hanssen A high-ranking FBI counterintelligence agent, Hanssen caused more damage to U.S. national security than any other spy in our history. According to a key Soviet defector, the information provided by Hanssen was so damaging that the U.S. would have lost WWIII, had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Are Churches Nurturing

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 29, 2017

Getting back to basic gospel preaching

Are Churches Nurturing 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 As we read through Paul’s epistle today, and dwell on just what he is trying to tell us, we find some areas of the church that just might need a little work. You see whether overtly or not churches for the most part are viewed in terms of success by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Galatians 1:11-12, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Aflame Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 9, 2003

When our hearts are aflame for the Lord, we boldly proclaim without fear that Jesus saves, igniting the lives of others!

Conversions in the Book of Acts> The Day of Pentecost--Acts chapter 2 “Church Aflame” Reading> 2:1-4, 36-41 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Pentecost set the church on fire! The occasion began as a Jewish festival occurring 50 days after Passover (the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

The Church That Is Prayed For Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jul 27, 2003

This sermon looks at the prayer that Paul prayed for the Ephesian church and then uses his prayer as a basis for what we need to pray for in our church: Strength in the inner being, Dwelling of Christ in our hearts, and Comprehending God’s Love.

Ephesians 3:14-21 "A Church That Is Prayed For" Preached on July 27, 2003 at Clara/Winchester UMC Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. When he was just twenty years of age, the New Park Street ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Church That Is Prayed For

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Mar 24, 2012

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. Charles Spurgeon, who is referred to by many as the prince of preachers, would have been the first to tell you that the source of th

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. When he was just twenty years of age, the New Park Street Church in London called him to be their pastor. And ,,,, God began to move in the midst of that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Apostolic

The Peaceful Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

The church can and should experience God's peace.

The Peaceful Church Philippians 4:1-7 How do Christians and churches have peace? We do not live in a peaceful world. The Society of International law in London states this incredible statistic: since the beginning of recorded history, the entire world has been at peace less than 8% of the time. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

The chuch does not need more programs that do not work, it needs ministries that are geared to meet needs. Those who are a part of the church need to be involved in serving and ministering to others. The two make a perfect match. So, how do we make thi

THE CHURCH AND MINISTRY Acts 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: A. The Church – what is it all about? 1. Many answers could be given 2. But if we look at it from strictly a biblical perspective – what is it all about? a. Well, the first and obvious answer would be to bring glory to God – but that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist