The Church

Explore sermon summaries about the church: body life, mission, and unity. Browse how pastors describe the local congregation and global body, with notes you can skim for leadership or membership conversations.

32 summaries

Tim Keller
Built Together as a Spiritual House (1 Peter 2:4-10)

This sermon explores 1 Peter 2:4-10, revealing how Christians are built together as a spiritual house and a holy priesthood. Discover the power of…
Aug 29, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Charles Stanley
The Coming of Christ for His Church (John 14)

This sermon explores Christ's promised return for His church, detailing why He comes, how it will unfold, and how believers can live watching and ready…
Aug 28, 2026
⏱ 5 min read
Charles Stanley
The Church Worshiping (Acts 2:46-47)

Explore how genuine worship, rooted in knowing and loving God, involves both praise and service. Discover its impact on believers, the lost, and God's…
Aug 24, 2026
⏱ 2 min read
Charles Stanley
Spiritual Gifts in the Church (1 Corinthians 12)

Explore the sermon on spiritual gifts, distinguishing them from talents, understanding their purpose for the church's common good, and the joy of…
Aug 20, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Charles Stanley
The Gifts of Christ to the Church (Ephesians 4)

Explore Ephesians 4 and Christ's gifts to the church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Learn their purpose in equipping believers…
Aug 19, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Charles Stanley
The Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:18-23)

Explore the sermon "The Head of the Church" from Ephesians 1:18-23, revealing Jesus Christ's sovereign authority, sacrificial love, and power over His…
Aug 18, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Charles Stanley
What Is the Church? (Matthew 16:16-18)

Explore the sermon's definition of the church as God's "called out ones." Discover its identity as Christ's body, God's temple, fruitful branches, and His…
Aug 17, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Charles Stanley
Preserving the Unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:1-6)

Explore Dr. Stanley's sermon on 'Unity of the Spirit,' focusing on Ephesians 4. Learn how sin divides, how God reunites through salvation, and the shared…
Aug 9, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
Living Worthy of the Gospel (Philippians 1:27-30)

Explore Philippians 1:27-30 to understand how a church lives with integrity. Learn about standing firm, unity, striving for the gospel, and the gift of…
Jun 25, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
The Motives for Unity (Philippians 2:1-4)

Explore Paul's plea for unity in the Philippian church, grounded in believers' intimate relationship with Christ and the Holy Spirit. Discover why discord…
Jun 25, 2026
⏱ 5 min read
John MacArthur
The Formula for Spiritual Unity (Philippians 2:1-4)

Explore the motives and marks of spiritual unity from Philippians 2:1-4. Learn how gratitude for Christ, the Spirit, and shared purpose fosters oneness.
Jun 25, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
The Practical Means to Church Unity (Philippians 2:1-4)

Discover the practical steps to foster genuine unity in the church, as explained in Philippians 2:1-4. Learn to overcome selfishness and embrace humility.
Jun 25, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
The Model of Humility: Christ's Descent (Philippians 2:5-8)

Explore Philippians 2:5-8 as the sermon unpacks Christ's profound humility. Discover how His self-emptying descent models unity and service for believers.
Jun 25, 2026
⏱ 5 min read
John MacArthur
Christ the Head of the Church (Ephesians 1)

Explore the profound truth of Christ's headship over the church, tracing its historical defense through martyrs and reformers, and understanding how it is…
Jun 19, 2026
⏱ 5 min read
Tim Keller
A Theology of Singleness (1 Corinthians 7)

Explore a biblical theology of singleness from 1 Corinthians 7, viewing both single and married life in light of God's future kingdom. Discover how this…
Jun 19, 2026
⏱ 3 min read
John MacArthur
Joy in Difficult Ministry (Philippians 1:12-26)

Discover how Paul maintained joy in ministry despite imprisonment and false accusations, finding strength in Christ's proclamation above all else.
Jun 18, 2026
⏱ 3 min read
John MacArthur
The Joy of Ministry: Paul's Dilemma (Philippians 1:22-26)

Explore Paul's profound dilemma and joy in ministry, torn between his desire to be with Christ and his commitment to serving the church. Discover how his…
Jun 18, 2026
⏱ 5 min read
John MacArthur
The Joy of Anticipation (Philippians 1:3-8)

Discover the source of Paul's unshakeable joy in Philippians 1:3-8, and find confidence in God's faithfulness to complete His work in believers.
Jun 4, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
Practicing Compassion in the Church (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15)

Discover how the church can cultivate compassion for its diverse members. This sermon explores five types of struggling people and how to respond with…
Jun 1, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
The Secret to Contentment (Philippians 4)

Discover the secret to true contentment through Paul's example in Philippians 4. This sermon explores five biblical principles for finding satisfaction…
May 29, 2026
⏱ 5 min read
John MacArthur
The Essential Attitude of Forgiveness in the Church

Explore the sermon on forgiveness as a crucial internal attitude for the church, reflecting God's character and vital for spiritual well-being.
May 25, 2026
⏱ 3 min read
Rick Warren
Understanding the Pastoral Epistles (1 & 2 Timothy, Titus)

Explore Paul's mentorship in the Pastoral Epistles (1 & 2 Timothy, Titus). Discover their context, core themes like faith and hope, and wisdom for…
May 22, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
Preserving the Unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:3-6)

Explore a sermon on biblical unity, delving into its divine foundation in Ephesians 4 and the practical steps of truth, holiness, and love required to…
May 21, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
The Church's Internal Systems: Faith (Habakkuk 2:4)

Explore the sermon on the church's internal systems, focusing on faith. Learn how knowing God's character leads to unwavering trust, even amidst life's…
May 19, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
The Anatomy of the Church: Internal Systems (Ephesians 3)

Explore the church's vital internal systems: heart transformation, faith, and obedience. Learn how Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3 guides genuine spiritual…
May 17, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Rick Warren
Paul's Earliest Letters: Foundations for New Believers (1 & 2 Thessalonians)

Explore Paul's earliest letters to the Thessalonian church. Understand their historical context, Paul's pastoral heart, and foundational teachings for new…
May 15, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
John MacArthur
Guarding the Treasure of Truth (1 & 2 Timothy)

Explore a sermon that defends the necessity of guarding biblical truth against error, particularly within the Charismatic movement, drawing on Paul's…
May 7, 2026
⏱ 6 min read
John MacArthur
Shepherding the Remnant (Jeremiah 23)

Explore the sermon's core message on shepherding God's remnant, the biblical pattern of faith, and the vital role of the Word in pastoral ministry from…
May 7, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Rick Warren
Walking in Christ: The Core Message of Colossians (Colossians 2:6)

Explore Paul's letter to the Colossians, focusing on living the new life in Christ. Understand its core message and how to walk in faith.
May 7, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Rick Warren
Understanding Ephesians: Union with Christ and Cosmic Reconciliation

Explore Ephesians with Dr. Constantine Campbell, diving into themes of union with Christ, cosmic reconciliation, God's glory, and the church's identity…
Apr 14, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Rick Warren
Endurance in Suffering (2 Corinthians 4:13-18)

Explore Paul's letter of 2 Corinthians, focusing on endurance in suffering, authentic ministry, God's elaborate grace, and His pursuit of reconciliation.
Mar 31, 2026
⏱ 4 min read
Rick Warren
God's Homecoming: Redefining Christian Hope and the "Soul

Explore N.T. Wright's vision of "God's Homecoming," challenging the idea of going to heaven and emphasizing God's desire to dwell with us and redeem all…
Mar 17, 2026
⏱ 5 min read

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