Sermons on 40 Days Of Community:

Living As The Church

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jan 23, 2015

We can't be the church as individuals, yet in the American church today many have the mentality of being lone rangers. If we are going to be the church that God intended we must be committed to the church and to each other.

Living As The Church Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO: Have you ever read the Gospels and looked for the church? If you haven’t you should try it sometime. But I can tell you that you will not find much about church in the Gospels. Mark, Luke, and John don’t even mention the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story 21 Wall-Eyed Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2014

In addition to the rebuilding of the temple and priesthood, the people rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. They did so as a community of believers.

1. Walls There are many famous walls in history: * Great Wall of China * Berlin Wall * Vietnam Wall * Wall Street is the financial district of New York City, named after and centered on the eight-block-long street in Lower Manhattan. Early Dutch colonists of New Amsterdam built an earthen wall for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life As It’s Meant To Be

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009

The early church provides a stirring example of life among the followers of Jesus Christ.

“A Consecrated Life: Life as It’s Meant to Be” Acts 2:42-47 A Federal office in California sent the following letter to a Social Security recipient: “We want to talk to you about a notification in our office that you are deceased. Please let us know if you are.” Now that’s a pretty grave letter! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gideon & Ananias In Conversation With God

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 13, 2010

The differences in the way God communicates between old & new testament, and an encouragement to listen

Gideon's Story War with Midianites 6:1-9 About 50 years have passed since the story of Deborah in Judges 5. Under the Judges Israel is a loose confederation of tribes – coming together when required, but mostly independent. In the last half century they have drifted away from God and once ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:10-24

Denomination: Anglican

Am I Forever Trapped?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2016

Do you live in the right house? Is everyone right? Are you correctable? Who will take ownership for where you are?

AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? I LIVE IN THE RIGHT HOUSE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS LIFE? HOW DID I GET HERE? John 16:33 (MSG) I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Possessed!

Contributed by Ken Carlson on Oct 18, 2017

Big Idea: We are God's prized possession! This sermon brings into focus several aspects of our identity in Christ and what it means for believers to be God's prized possession, as the Apostle Peter lays out in his first epistle.

INTRODUCTION Do you remember playing that “What do these things have in common?” game when you were younger? You’d have to look at a group of pictures or a list of words and determine what the common denominator was. For example, if I say: “Black, Brown, and Grizzly…What do these three have in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Admonition To Fellowship" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 15, 2011

Believers are adomnished to never give up on meeting with God’s people.

The Bible tells us that God desires for His people to fellowship with one another. Indeed, the writer of Hebrews tells us that participating in the fellowship of the church is something that ought to be a core value for every Christian. Starting today, we will be looking to verse 25 of this passage ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Impacting Our World

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015

HP (High Potency) + CP (Close Proximity) + CC (Clear Communication) = MI (Maximum Impact) (Outline and material taken from Bill Hybells & Mark Mittelberg's book, Becoming a Contagious Christian)

HoHum: One of the most frustrating experiences in life is to be told what to do without being given a clear idea of how to go about doing it. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time. The boss sets a sky high sales quota and lets everyone know clearly that he expects everyone to meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cry Out

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 13, 2013

Laments are not just for the past, but we need to learn how to Lament and communicate with God.

At an Optometrist's office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place." 2. In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." 3. On a Plastic Surgeon's Office door: "Hello. Can we pick your nose?" 4. At a Towing company: "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Pattern For Church Life

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 9, 2008

Mary wasn’t perfect put she is the perfect example of motherhood and Christianity.

May 11, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46 Subject: Mother’s Day Sermon Title: Holy Ghost Mama Happy Mother’s Day! And Happy Pentecost! I wonder if there is any significance to the fact that Mother’s Day and Pentecost fall on the same day this year? You men may not know it but being a mom has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tis The Season To Get It Right

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2008

1- tis the season to get it right about righteousness 2- tis the season to get it right about getting right 3- tis the season to get it right about death

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said: Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he answered proudly. Then mom got on, and I said, "What’s your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Deuteronomy 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

We are told the precise day of Christ's Return in relation to the Tribulation Period. We just don't know when that will begin.

Introduction A. The disciples want to know just when Jesus is going to come again 1. Lets turn to Matthew 24:29 2. Well, we want the answer to that very same question 3. But, you know, Jesus has told us exactly when His return would be Matthew 24:29 (NKJV) "Immediately after the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Body Language

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 7, 2010

Our actions speak clearly about who we are and what we need; we need to lie down in worship and study, we need to walk in the valley of human need, and we need to engage those who are different from us.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 18, 1992 I want you to look up here and then feed back to me what I am saying. I’m asking you to watch me and then tell me what I am saying to you. (Clumped shoulders): “I certainly am glad to be here.” What did I say? My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unify- Under Covenant Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015

Jesus meant for for His church to be unified and we also know the enemy loves to bring division. Since we are to be unified under a blood covenant with Christ, what should our covenant clothing be? Our filthy rags exchanged for His righteousness..

(Uncommon Unity) Is a term we have used in our church for a few years. I am asked fairly often, “What is your vision for the Church?” and my answer is usually, “A church that is healthy and unified.” “The real thing!” Now I realize that that may not be earth ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

[insert Your Name Here] And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2014

Even though we don’t always understand why sometimes bad things happen to good people, God is always good, and His love for us never fails.

[INSERT YOUR NAME HERE] AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, ...read more

Denomination: *other