Sermons on Worldly Church:

Put The Church In Order

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2013

Titus defines God ordained leaders. 1- They are blameless in life and religion 2- They are Spirit controlled rather than uncontrolled 3- They are committed to God’s word in teaching

INTRO.- Out of order. Don’t you just hate that sign? And especially when you want to use an ATM or an elevator or a vending machine or a public restroom (particularly on a cruise ship!). HAVE YOU EVER HAD THAT EXPERIENCE? Of course, if a restroom was “out of order” that might ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis; The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 13, 2008

The church that thought they were doing everything right.

Sardis: The Dead Church 3:1-6 Intro Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city that lived on its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis; The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 13, 2008

The church that thought they were doing everything right.

Sardis: The Dead Church 3:1-6 Intro Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city that lived on its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Church & Nation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2023

Christians ought to be a nation's best citizens, but are we fully in the kingdom or is our loyalty divided?

Are Christians fully part of a kingdom not of this world or do we have divided loyalties? Was Paul imprisoned by Rome and hated by his own nation for his faith? How did he encourage us to live? Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Church-- What's The Purpose Of Bethany Church?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

The message encourages members to think about what is the purpose of the church.

THE STATE OF THE CHURCH --WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF BETHANY CHURCH? Acts 2:42-47 (TMNT) They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe¡Xall those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Methodist

The New Testament Church (Why Study The Church?)

Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: 1) As we read in Mt.

INTRO: 1) As we read in Mt. 16:18, We saw were Jesus speaks of His church... A) He promises "I will build my church" B) & Even states, that not even the "gates of Hades" (ie. death) shall prevail against it. 2) Nothing short of Jesus' decision himself, could stop Him from founding & building His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001

How do you handle sin in the church?

December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Let The Church Be The Church Part Ii: The Pastor

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2003

FOR THE CHURCH TO BE THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH MUST LET THE PASTOR BE THE PASTOR

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART II: THE PASTOR EPHESIANS 4: 1—16 MAY 4, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Militant And Victorious (What The Church Is To Be)

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Feb 18, 2005

What kind of a Church is the Lord building? What type of Church is it to be? There are three major things that the N.T. reveals concerning what the Church is to be. Tonight we want to look at one: The Church Militant and Victorious.

What kind of a Church is the Lord building? What type of Church is it to be? There are three major things that the N.T. reveals concerning what the Church is to be. Tonight we want to look at one: The Church Militant and Victorious. The church in this passage is to be a church militant and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Leads The Church? (Christ Leads The Church)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

Sometimes, we get too tied up with thinking that the Pastor is our leader and our guide. The truth is, Christ is the true leader of the church!

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (p 1772) I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Just For The 'religious' Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014

The final sermon in the Kindred United Series, this sermon shows the difference between "religion" and "relationship", and shows how we should do more than just sit in a pew on Sunday; we should serve others in need, and do so in love.

Beyond The Church Walls--Just For The Religious This week, we wrap up the teaching series "Kindred United". This series, nine messages in all, ended up going much longer than I had expected. We have learned, first of all, that the overarching thought of "loving God, loving others" starts with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Bible Church

What Kind Of Church Is First Christian Church? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2016

Today we examine what kind of Church FCC strives to be!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Next week Jerry will conclude our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT? In this series we have been examining some of the things we do as both Christians and as a Church. • Today, I want to bring everything together in our message for today, WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church"

Contributed by Christopher Gregas on Sep 8, 2012

A Message of challenge and encouragement on our 1 year anniversary of existence

“Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church” Text: Phil. 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cause Of The Church Is Christ. The Cause Of Christ Is The Church.

Contributed by Pete Katz on Sep 14, 2009

Jesus’ operating system while He was on earth, as He personally professed in John 10:10.

The Cause of the Church is Christ. The Cause of Christ is The Church. I remember a story I read from the newspaper several years ago. It was about a Japanese straggler found in the Philippines. Let me read the article for you: “2nd Lt. Hiroo Onoda is a Japanese straggler who lived in the Jungle ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Church Is This Church Going To Be?

Contributed by Stephan Kirby on Nov 16, 2011

Establishing what church should really be about according to scripture.

What Kind of Church is This Church Going to Be? Pastor Stephan Kirby Ekklesia Christian Life Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church