Sermons on 40 Days Of Community:

Listen To Love

Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 27, 2008

This message aims through Scriptural interpretation, illustration and a communication model to inform the listener to "listen" with a framework of love and care.

LISTEN TO LOVE Less talk, more communication "For the measure you measure with will be measured back to you" (Luke 6:38) 1. How hard is it to find someone who will really listen to you? • Those of us who have identified with Jesus the Christ, have been taught a very special kind of love, which ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

"Love Is Matter Of Life And Death”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

Will we obey the command of Christ to love our neighbor?

I John 3:11-24 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God April 16, 2008 Introduction: “Love is matter of life and death” (Va. Tech shooting) I. THE MANDATE OF LOVE (vs. 11-15) A. The primary duty of the Christian 1. Love is the first thing that is taught to new believers 2. Love is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Great Church

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012

This outline comes from a sermon by Cary Paulk In order to have great communities we need great churches. We need churches impacting the community for Jesus… In order to have greater churches, we need churches filled with great Christians. In order to

How would you like to see your community become a greater community? In order to have great communities we need great churches. We need churches impacting the community for Jesus… In order to have greater churches, we need churches filled with great Christians. In order to have churches ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Teachings Of The Psalms Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

things we learn from studying the Psalms

TEACHINGS OF THE PSALMS #2 in series Text: Ps. 4 Intro: 1. Everyone knows how vital good communication is in our relationships---marriage, parent—child, employer—employee 2. Good communication is not as easy as it may sound, it actually takes some effort 3. The same is true with our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Speaking God

Contributed by Hubert Joseph on Jan 30, 2012

An examination of Genesis 1 in the context of Divine Communication

THE SPEAKING GOD OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS Gen. 1:3 "And God said," 1. This phrase is repeated at least ten times in the first chapter. 2. God is a speaking God -- a communicator 3. God is a creative communicator a. "Let there be - and there was" 4. God is a powerful communicator 5. God is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mission Strategy Series

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Sep 25, 2016

How Paul's mission in Athens is relevant to our life today and our community

My Gracious Master and My God, Assist me to Proclaim, and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name. Amen Today is the third in our series of “Mission Shaped Church”, so far we have looked at “A Vision for Mission”; “Becoming a Mission Shaped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Anglican

Mission Strategy Series

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Sep 25, 2016

How Paul's mission in Athens is relevant to our life today and our community

My Gracious Master and My God, Assist me to Proclaim, and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name. Amen Today is the third in our series of “Mission Shaped Church”, so far we have looked at “A Vision for Mission”; “Becoming a Mission Shaped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Anglican

A New Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2015

In the kingdom of God, it is no longer true that "whoever dies with the most toys wins.

Matthew 6:7-21 “A New Purpose in Life” INTRODUCTION In Greek mythology Narcissus was a hunter from a territory in Central Greece who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god and a nymph. He was exceptionally proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Souled Out

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 7, 2014

THE SOUL OF MAN AND THE CHRISTIAN WALK

SOULED OUT OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE SOUL OF MAN IN RELATIONSHIP TO A CHRISTIAN’S WALK. INTERPRETATION: THE FIRST REFERENCE TO THE TERM “SOUL” IS FOUND IN GENESIS 2:7 (NKJV) AND THE LORD GOD FORMED MAN OF THE DUST OF THE GROUND, AND BREATHED INTO HIS NOSTRILS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

What Preaching Ought To Be

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Jan 3, 2011

Sermons ought to be plain, passionate and powerful to reach their intended audience.

What Preaching Ought to be 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 ( KJV ) 1And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3And I was with you in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God As Trinity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

God as Trinity teaches us that relationships matter, that evangelism is an imperative, that joy in community is central to the Christian life and it gives us a living hope that God has a future prepared for us in the new heaven and the new earth.

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. What is God like? What’s your image of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican

Devices Of The Devil: Anger Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 6, 2010

There are two words translated anger in the New Testament one carries the idea of passion and energy, the other irritation and agitation. Anger is sinful when it leads us to a loveless response. There are symptoms of dangersous anger given along with th

Intro: Last week in our study we covered Apathy. Apathy is possibly the second most powerful device of the devil. It is a vice that slowly or tightens its grip on us and causes us to be cold and unconcerned with the things of God. If apathy is the vice that slowly pinches off our emotion or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009

We are people who live in community. Cain didn’t realize that and saw his brother as competition rather than a companion.

Genesis 4:1-16 “Where is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor” INTRODUCTION The neighborhood is changing and expanding. Technologies like the internet and cell phones have broken down boarders far more effectively than any invading army. Traditionally closed societies like China and Iran have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Preach The Message!

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 26, 2015

Walking with the Lord is definitely not a walk in the park. We will definitely encounter numerous obstacles, and some people will even judge us for being different.

Walking with the Lord is definitely not a walk in the park. We will definitely encounter numerous obstacles, and some people will even judge us for being different. If we look into this Bible verse, we will see how the devil deceives people and make them think otherwise: 2 Timothy 2:23-26, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Conversationalist Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 3, 2020

The church in Corinth had a problem communicating with outsiders and visitors. The church still has that problem. This sermon looks at some of the difficulties that we have dealing with those who are unfamiliar with our faith.

Opening and Introduction Tonight, we continue our sermon series on sharing our faith. In our text today, we heard about Christians in Corinth that struggled talking to visitors. They were having a hard time communicating the way they wanted to be heard. The gift of tongues was practiced, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran