Sermons on Worldly Church:

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church - a holy people.

In Cleveland a few years ago, this banner proclaimed the virtues of a certain grade of motor oil: "A Clean Engine Always Delivers Power." This is what church discipline is all about--a clean church. If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church, a holy people. (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Growth-God’s Style

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020

Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Political Zealot And A Failed Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2021

Let's take a look at the revival experienced by a zealot for this world's political solutions who found the real solution to world problems, and the tragic end of a man who seemed to start out on the road to revival, but instead chose the world.

Let's take a look at the revival experienced by a zealot for this world's political solutions who found the real solution to world problems, and the tragic end of a man who seemed to start out on the road to revival, but instead chose the world. 1) Simon the Zealot’s Revival Can a zealot ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Risk Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 1, 2018

Take a risk! By faith, fear God more than people, forsake the world, follow the Lord, and find salvation for your own soul. By faith, do what others cannot do and live a life pleasing to the Lord.

In one little Midwestern town, Miss Jones had the distinction of being the oldest resident in town. So when she died, the editor of the local paper wanted to print a little article remembering this dear old lady. Except he couldn’t think of anything to say when he sat down to write the article. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Warts And All

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2008

An introductory sermon for a series of sermons on the letters to the Corinthians. Outline taken from Chuck Warnock of Confessions of a Small Church Pastor

Sermon for 1/6/2007 Introduction to Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Introduction: A. Read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 B. In the newsletter I said, The Corinthian church destroys the idea that the early church is a model for us to imitate! The early church as recorded in Acts is worthy of our imitation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He That Has An Ear

Contributed by Joel Lopez on Aug 24, 2008

Revelations letter to the seven churches and how they apply to us.

He that Has an Ear Rev 3:22 Rev 2:1-3:22 God cares for the church. Just as the Lord knew about each of these seven churches and their precise situation, the Lord knows and cares about you current spiritual state. In the second thru third chapter of the book of Revelation, Christ praised ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

To Preach And To Heal Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 4, 2007

This is the second in a series of Messages based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with the mission of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:18-19.

His Mission and Ours: To Preach and to Heal --Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 As I shared last week, I am convinced that Jesus through this series of messages “His Mission and Ours” is beginning to form in my heart His vision of ministry for Trinity United Methodist Church. Last week we saw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Sealing The Deal Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2007

Exposition of Neh 9:38-10:39 about the covenant signing commitment ceremony that the people made as a culmination of the revival that began in Neh 8.

Text: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39, Title: Sealing the Deal, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about that conversation that James Boice had with his psychiatrist friend about why people have a lot of counseling but rarely any real change—Boice Comm p. 106 B. Background to passage: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Resurrection Affects Christianity

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 10, 2017

The resurrection of Jesus was a work of God established before the foundation of the world was set in place and has an enormous impact on our life today.

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Chicago Tribune journalist, Lee Strobel, had been on an incredible quest to disprove the resurrection of Jesus. A “just the facts” type of guy, Strobel figured debunking God would not be that difficult. This was a man who worked in a newsroom with a printed banner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You The Church, Or Do We Look For Another?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2016

Is the Church of today the same as the original church? Would first century Christians recognize the church of today? Here are the 4 things we should we do to look like the early church.

ARE YOU THE CHURCH OR SHOULD WE LOOK FOR ANOTHER? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: POWER OF MOTIVATION 1. Bobby Dodd, the former great football coach at Georgia Tech, tells the story of a game in which his team was leading 7-6 with just a minute to go. 2. He instructed his quarterback not to pass the ball ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 6- Pergamum The Church Compromised In Commitment Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 8, 2020

What does Jesus think about churches that compromise?

Pergamum: The Church Compromised in Commitment watch this sermon on our youtube channel https://youtu.be/lx8-gEoPE-A Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church www.gracecommunity.com Revelation 2:12-18 If you have your Bibles, find Chapter 2 of Revelation and put your finger there, and I want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-18, Exodus 20:1-4, Matthew 5:17-18, 1 Peter 4:4, 2 Corinthians 11:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – What Is Membership Of The Church? - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023

In this next article we are looking at what makes a person a MEMBER of the Body of Christ, THE CHURCH universal. We consider conversion, then baptism – water baptism and baptised in the Holy Spirit. The practise of baptism in churches is mentioned.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH? - PART 4 MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH The membership of the universal Church is through salvation and baptism, but which baptism? This is not baptismal regeneration; just that baptism followed salvation as water ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34, Romans 6:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, Ephesians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024

We need mature men in ministry, tried and tested and well established in the bible. Many times the pastor finds himself in the middle of problems and tensions, some serious, particularly when it comes to complaints about others. A cult following must not happen to any minister. Humility!

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 4 Problems and tensions in the church often begin small and escalate. They can be difficult to remedy and this series of articles looks at some areas that cause tensions and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:16, John 8:6-7, Galatians 5:26, Galatians 6:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024

Some important things here. Firstly, the church business meetings! The trouble these have caused. We look at Pastors’ and elders’ wives and behaviour. What about the leaders’ kids running around unsupervised? All dealings must be impartial. Must teach on Christian responsibility.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 5 This is the final part in the series. This next subject is near the end in the collection I had, but for some churches it can be a nightmare. I am going to share some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:10-11, Titus 2:2-3, John 21:20, Matthew 5:46-47, Revelation 2:4-5, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Happiest Of All"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 24, 2013

A sermon about being the Church.

Acts 2:42-47 "The Happiest of All" Most of us want a better way of living and working, but most of us don't know what a better way of living and working is. Since tens of thousands of books have been and continue to be written on these issues; there can be no doubt that many, many--way too many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist