Sermons on Work Of God In The Church:

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014

The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

A Dead Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

Jesus addresses several churches in the nook of Revelation. One of the churches is called a dead church. The question we need to consider is are we a dead church? Are we dead spiritually?

"A Dead Church" Introduction: Each week in America, paramedics arrive on the scene of an accident where the victim has crossed the barrier between life and death. There is no heartbeat. Breathing has stopped. All the vital signs of life are absent. But the paramedics do not accept this death as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Multigenerational Church

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 2, 2023

Uncracking the secret of the early church is at the heart of this message. It looks at several key elements that has led the church to grow exponentially.

A young lady working on her master's degree in social work asked to work with me on a research project related to multigenerational trauma. She plans to get her Ph.D. and continue our work internationally. I had learned how various traits are transmitted across generations. My 5th great ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006

Who was the Church of Acts? Who Are We Tody? We Must Strive to be The same church that was birthed on Pentecost

The Church of Acts “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic

A Corrupt Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

the church at thyatira

The Church at Thyatira: A Corrupt Church - Revelation 2:18-29 - 1/31/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A detailed look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

The Church - Unity September 27, 2015 Ephesians 4:4-6 A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their 3 kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them and the mother smiled and turned around to do some work. A short while later she heard the cats bellowing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006

The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lukewarm Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

Jesus lovingly exposes our self-sufficiency, invites us to deeper dependence on Him, and offers restoration, hope, and true riches for our lukewarm hearts.

Some of us walked in today with a smile for the foyer and a sigh for the soul. Bills on the counter, deadlines on the calendar, questions on the heart. And yet, here we are, gathering around a Letter from Jesus to an ancient church in a city called Laodicea—a church with polished doors and tepid ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Topics: Lukewarmness, Laodicea, Disgust

The Church Of Thyatira

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2006

The church was suffering, but Jesus was with them.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  What would you do if not too long after you became a Christian, bad things started happening to you?  What would you do if when you became a Christian, people started persecuting you, you lost your job, you lost all of your possessions, and people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commended Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 26, 2009

Of all 7 churches of Asia Minor, here’s the one we want to emulate -- Philadelphia: 1. Highly commended 2. Deeply challenged 3. Greatly compensated - Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL PHILADELPHIA, the Commended Church Revelation 3:7-13   http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Philadelphia.html Yazoo, MS…in the 1930’s…the Great Depression.  People didn’t have extra money / children especially had no extra money for candy / people would go to general store and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Jesus Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 8, 2008

In her biography about her husband, Dr. Adrian Rogers, Joyce Rogers refers to Belleview Baptist in Memphis as a Jesus Church. This message suggests calls the church to display characteristics that will allow her to be called a "Jesus Church." The name J

A Jesus Church Matthew 16:13-19 * I don’t know whether this morning was difficult for you or not, but I assure you, it was difficult for me. What always amazes me is that after a particularly hard message like that, people say, “That’s what we need” or “I enjoyed that.” Actually, I do believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit And The Church Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 17, 2005

Pentecost is the Birthday of the Church. This sermon looks at what we were born for.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 15, 2005 Pentecost The Spirit and the Church Acts 1:1-11, 2:1-47 You may remember what I’ve been saying about how the Trinity is involved in the creation. How the Father and the Son work together to form the whole of creation, and how the Spirit, who is the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Vital Church Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 26, 2014

The Spirit-energized Pentecost Church was the, miraculous, sharing, attractive growing Body of Believers.

The Vital Church Acts 2:43-47 Acts 2:41: So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

Church With Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Encourages Christians to grow spiritually through purposeful prayer, proclaiming the Gospel, and active participation in fellowship.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is with a heart brimming with joy that I stand before you today, ready to share God's word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will stir our hearts and nourish our souls. Today, we ...read more

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