Sermons on Worldly Church:

The Church Of Philadelphia (A Loving Church)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 8, 2025

The church of Philadelphia and Smyrna were two churches that the Lord Jesus did not have any words of condemnation for.

Does this mean they were perfect? Absolutely not! For example, the Bible tells us that Job was perfect and upright man. Does that mean Job was perfect and sinless? No, the only perfect sinless man to walk on this earth was the Lord Jesus. Let me explain how the word PERFECT IS USED IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Thyatira (The Compromising Church)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 14, 2025

Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord.

Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches of Revelation to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord. These seven churches were established after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. When the Christians saw the Lord died on the cross, all their hopes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Church In The World Vs World In The Church Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 21, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Church in the World vs World in the Church” 1 Peter 3:8-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Philippians 2:2, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 5:5, John 17:11, John 17:16, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Failure To Pray – Praying For The Wrong Things – Being Worldly And Becoming Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that wars and fightings among brethren happen due to neglecting to pray, due to praying for the wrong things, being worldly and becoming guilty of spiritual adultery.

INTRODUCTION #18 1. Open your bibles to James 4:2b (the 2nd part) thru verse 4. 2. In the words and phrases right ahead of this James refers to “wars and fighting’s” that go on in the lives of individuals and among members in local congregations. 3. James teaches that these ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adultery With An Immoral Society Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 4, 2014

Proverbs 7 gives us a warning about an immoral women but we must warn the church about an immoral society.

We got a kitten this week. It is the most energetic, curious thing I have ever seen. As some of you know, our little Yorkie is almost blind now. It only took this kitten a couple of days to figure this out. She knows if she doesn’t move he can’t find her. So she lies real still until ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:6-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Who Will You Follow

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

Who do we follow in our modern church? Where do we call upon for guidance and advice? What is the corner stone of morality? What is the plumb line of righteousness? Who do you Call upon in your darkest hours? Where do you place your allegiance. Is

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 Who do we follow in our modern church? Where do we call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2, Galatians 1:9, John 8:10-11, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Foursquare

The Role Of The Church In Today's Society (Indian Church)

Contributed by Rev. Ashish Hirday on Nov 11, 2014

Today we are living in pluralistic country that is India. Church is the body of Christ and it has a specific role the play in this pluralistic nation.

The Role of the Church in today's society! Ephesians 3: 10 -12 and Act 2: 42-47. Introduction: We are living in a age where Christians are being persecuted in many nations. 1. ISIS Islamic state in Iraq and Syria have killed many Christians in Iraq. They are not sparing ladies nor Children. You ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-12, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

The Letter To The Church Of Thyatira: The Church Tolerant Of Sin Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023

The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like fine brass, says these things: I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience, and that your last works are more than the first.

I'd like to contrast two historical figures, Lot the nephew of Abraham, and Jacob the son of Isaac. One leads to disaster, one leads to overcoming. The question you should ask yourself is, which path am I on today? From James Petterson's One Year Book: "He left his city along the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s Promise To Prodigals Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 25, 2023

Message 9 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Finish this sentence for me: “This is going to hurt me… (more than its going to hurt you).” That is a lie that parents have been telling since the beginning of time. I grew up in the age of corporal punishment (i.e. paddling at home and at school). And while I’ll admit to having doled out a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Phonies In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

How to deal with false prophets.

Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

As The Church We...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001

a biblical look at what the church should be

-----1) BELONG to one another 1 Cor. 12:13; Rom. 8:17 "the ground is level at the foot of the cross" "The only thing we may have in common with the person sitting next to us is that we don’t deserve to be here." -----2) NEED one another 1 Cor. 12:14 no part of the body is inferior ----------1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

An Exemplary Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 30, 2001

An encouragement to genuine Christian salvation and discipleship

An Exemplary Church 1 Thess 1.1-10 ------------------------------------------------------- In her book "The Key To a Loving Heart" Karen Mains describes the most climactic moment of the wedding. The families have been seated, the groom and his attendants are waiting with the minister and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Preachers And Churches

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Good preacher-church relations begin with the preacher.

Thesis: Good preacher-church relations begin with the preacher. Intro.: 1. Opening remarks. 2. Illust. A preacher's wife in a large church once asked a new member how he liked his new church home. "Great! The church is friendly, I love the building, the singing is excellent, and the teaching ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

The Death Of The Church

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we saw how the two witnesses represent the church of Jesus Christ and those who have been anointed or ordained to minister the truth to them.

1. Last week we saw how the two witnesses represent the church of Jesus Christ and those who have been anointed or ordained to minister the truth to them. That includes us. We saw how those would seek to harm them , would not effectively do so, unless they could make us waver in our testimony or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church In The Storm

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: People who live Godly lives will suffer persecution, and where the gifts of the Spirit of God are in operation, the dirty old devil will stir up trouble.

INTRODUCTION: People who live Godly lives will suffer persecution, and where the gifts of the Spirit of God are in operation, the dirty old devil will stir up trouble. The gifts in operation in Acts chapters 12 and 13 were the gifts of power: the gift of faith and the gift of working of miracles. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-12