Sermons on The Church of Jesus Christ (Page 2)

Who Are My Brothers? (am)

Have you ever yearned to belong to a good family? Jesus has some great news for you. His church is inclusive. Whoever does the will of the heavenly Father is his brother, sister, or mother (Matt. 12:46-50).

The Purpose of Church Discipline (pm)

A man in the Corinthian church was living with his stepmother – and the congregation was proud of it! Paul urged the church to drive out the wicked person. But why? His inspired instructions give us two reasons for removing a stubborn sinner from our fellowship (1 Cor. 5:1-13).

Insisting on Good Deeds (pm)

Many church-goers seem to think that grace is for enlightened sinners living in sin and that good deeds are for stuffy people trying to earn eternal life. This is a serious misunderstanding. Good deeds spring from grace as surely as water flows from a well. And if a brother refuses to accept this, the church…

When We Rejoice (am)

After the wall of Jerusalem was rebuilt, Nehemiah and the Jewish people assembled to dedicate it and celebrate what God had done for them (Neh. 12:27). Their joy teaches us how to make our church family more appealing to outsiders.

When We Stand Firm (am)

The false prophet Shemaiah encouraged the governor of Judah to protect himself from assassination by hiding in the temple sanctuary. But Nehemiah refused to compromise his deepest convictions. If he dishonored the Lord, he wasn’t doing God’s work.

When People Persevere (am)

Nehemiah and his people were rebuilding the broken city wall of Jerusalem. The work was half done. But the workers were exhausted (Neh. 4:10). How did they find the strength to finish—and in record time?

When People Watch (am)

Mark 13:32-37 32 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. 34 It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house…

When Opposition Is Resisted (am)

Nehemiah came to Jerusalem to rebuild the city’s damaged walls and gates. But Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem fiercely resisted the reconstruction project (Neh. 2:10, 19). Any church seeking revival must expect God’s enemies to employ the same tactics used against Nehemiah.

When the Damage Is Inspected (am)

Before Nehemiah told the Jewish officials of his plans to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, he carefully inspected the damage (Neh. 2:9-16). His leadership is a good example for the church. It’s impossible to rebuild unless we see what’s broken.

When Leaders Have Vision (am)

Nehemiah prayed about the sad conditions in Jerusalem for four months. When King Artaxerxes noticed his cupbearer’s sadness and asked him about it, Nehemiah boldly revealed his plan for rebuilding the city’s broken wall (Neh. 2:1-8). Devotion to prayer naturally gives birth to planning.