Sermons on Being Connected:

On Being The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 6, 2009

An introduction to a new ministry vision. In this message, the context for the Church is set and the four pillars of the new ministry vision are introduced: Discipleship; Assimilation; Biblical Peacemaking; Leadership Development.

Yesterday, the events of the Normandy invasion – D-Day – were remembered. On that day, the largest amphibious invasion of all time was launched by the allied forces in order to retake Europe. On D-Day, about 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The planning and logistics were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Fulfilling God's Vison By Connecting With Our Community

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2007

In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community.

Fulfilling God’s Vision by Connecting with Our Community Luke 9:1-6 In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community. Jesus sent out his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Connecting God's Compassion With The Community Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Today, we explore a profound and essential aspect of our faith: how we, as a church, can connect God's compassion with our community.

"Connecting God's Compassion with the Community" Today, we explore a profound and essential aspect of our faith: how we, as a church, can connect God's compassion with our community. Let us turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us on this sacred journey. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:9, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Position To The Powers That Be.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 29, 2003

There is not a law in our state that says you are to love me but there is a law against you killing me.

Our position to the powers that be. Rom. 13:1 -- 7. 10/05/03 There was this sheep farmer who lived in the hills of Idaho. Everyday, a man would go to a ridge and watch the sheep farmer tending his sheep. He decided he would count the sheep and pull a fast one on the farmer. So, he spent on a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Being God's Friend

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

If we remain in Jesus love, we’ll experience joy and know what it means to be a friend of Jesus.

John 15:9-17 Feeling a little better now that we’ve slowed down a bit. Last week, went back and picked up how God prunes us, disciplines us, trains us to create his image in us. Tom Landry used to say, “The job of a football coach is to make men do what they don’t want to do, in order to achieve ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Ultimate Weapon Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 19, 2019

Ephesians 6:10-18

GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Ultimate Weapon October 24, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Frank Peretti wrote two books called, “This Present Darkness” and “Piercing the Darkness.” In these two fiction books he gives us a glimpse of the spiritual warfare that takes place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010

What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Being So Stubborn

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 17, 2011

A scriptural look at the sin of stubborness.

STOP BEING SO STUBBORN! Prov 16:18-19(NIV) 18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. 1 Sam 15:23(KJV) 23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Salt And Light In The World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

Jesus described His followers as the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world." These metaphors highlight the believer's role in influencing the world positively and reflecting God’s glory.

Title: BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:15; Colossians 4:6; John 8:12; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Philippians 2:15, Colossians 4:6, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gospel-Centered Community: Belonging Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 21, 2022

Have you ever felt that belonging to a church requires more than an acceptance of the Gospel? What if you experienced community based on the Gospel as the only requirement for belonging in your church? Get ready to learn about the one truth on which Gospel-centered community is based!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Gospel-Centered Community: Belonging Galatians 2 This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Christians in Galatia. Galatia is a region of modern-day Turkey. Paul ...read more

Denomination: *other

Being Renewed (Graduation Sunday) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 5, 2021

We think home is a place of renewal. We think we can go home and rest. And we can, but only if our focus is right. Home won’t renew us, won’t build us up, unless the focus of our home is on the One who raises us into a new kingdom, a new reality.

Main: If you’re looking for snapshots of well-adjusted and happy parent-child relationships from the ancient world, the Bible probably shouldn’t be on your short list of sources. Consider even Jesus’ family, for example. The New Testament preserves evidence suggesting that Jesus’ relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Changed From Within

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

What’s the cure when we get apathetic about God and are on fire for ourselves?

Intro In all your reading of the New Testament, have you ever seen the Apostle Paul so emotional? Paul was in tears as he wrote his letter to the Christians at Philippi, because they were living as if they were pagans. They were living as if earth was their true home, not heaven. Paul wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Be-Attitudes (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 23, 2014

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. If we were asked to describe what it means to be blessed our answers probably would not be what we find here in this list. Jesus’ is about to give us a new understanding about what brings blessedness.

“The Be-Attitudes” (Part One) Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessed is all throughout the bible-220 times in the NIV. The term is used in the first chapter of the bible and the last chapter of the bible. The word blessed in the Greek does have a connection to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Be-Attitudes (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2014

Today we finish our series on the beatitudes. And in looking at them collectively I can see how they all work together. And I believe having all of these characteristics are important in being able to endure persecution.

The Be-Attitudes (part four) Matthew 5:11-12 Today we finish our series on the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "i Am The Church" Myth - Exposing The Devil's Schemes

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Jun 23, 2016

Too often we hear people say, I dont need to join a congregation because after all, I AM THE CHURCH this often stems out of an Independent spirit.

DOES THE BIBLE REALLY SAY "I am the Church" (Exposing the devil's schemes) - by Daniel Cruz Every so often I will hear someone make the statement, I dont need to belong to a particular church because after all, "I AM THE CHURCH" - Usually this statement stems out of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational