Sermons on Belong To God:

This Land Is Our Land Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

Part one in the expository sermon series from the book of Joshua. Claiming what rightfully belongs to the spiritual believer.

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART ONE “This Land is Our Land” Joshua 1:1-18 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: THIS LAND IS OUR LAND! The Canaan Conquest is an expository series that we will be studying from the book of Joshua over the next few weeks. 2007 is an historic year for us at First ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 16, 2025

Whether we are little ones or big kids, we belong to Jesus, too. We are weak, and he is strong.

When I first started seminary, I heard a rumor that shocked me. I heard that Christian ministry is a very competitive field, that churches and pastors compete with one another, and that within churches individuals compete for position and status. But after I thought it over, I realized that of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

. A Living Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

It is Paul's goal to see that Christians put Jesus where He belongs, and that is in the place of supreme authority.

A Christian school teacher offered a dollar to the one who could give her the name of the most famous man in history. She wanted them to say Jesus, of course. They all began to shout out names like Washington, Lincoln, Edison, and Columbus, and finally a little Jewish boy said Jesus. When he came ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Loving The Lord, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 28, 2008

Loving the Lord through our Praises

Loving the Lord, Part 5 Through our Praise Introduction Open your bibles to Isaiah 43 and Acts 16 On Sunday we looked at loving the Lord through loving our nation; and this week I want to begin to turn the focus toward the Lord specifically, by looking at the need for His people to praise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conscience And Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon explores acceptance, faith, judgment, and our belonging to the Lord, emphasizing Christ as our King in life and death.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, in the presence of our Lord, to share a message from His Word. We are gathered here, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by a love that surpasses understanding. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Topics: Conscience

Tearing Down The Walls Between Christians And The World

Contributed by Jeff Fradenburgh on Nov 8, 2001

For far to long believers have been barriers to unbelievers belonging to Christ. Find out what the barriers are.

What do you feel are the walls or barriers between Christians and the world? BARRIERS 1. Ungodly character Titus 2:11-12 (NLT) 11For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-15

Denomination: Holiness

Men As Witnesses Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009

Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the places where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

“Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004

The catholic/universal church is the fellowship of all believers gathered, set apart, united in faith, who belong to Christ.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Communion of the Saints” I Corinthians 12:12-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I believe in the holy catholic church, the communion of saints.” Right upfront, let’s define “the church”: It is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Congregational

Choose Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

"Choose life": an exhortation that belongs not only to the outset of the Christian life, but to all our choices in this life.

CHOOSE LIFE. Deuteronomy 30:15-20. On more than one occasion I am sure, “Choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19) has been used, not inappropriately, as the text for an evangelistic sermon. The context, however, suggests that these words were not originally addressed to people who did not know the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Of Christ-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 9, 2020

1 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

'The BODY Of CHRIST'-I—1Corinthians 12:12-31 Attention: ?Has anyone here ever had to go to multiple medical doctors?... ?Has anyone here ever had to be referred to a ‘specialist’? A ‘specialist’ is a medical doctor who specializes in or is an expert in a certain area of the body—an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Barnabas - A Light Of Encouragement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015

Encouragement means coming alongside and inputting courage. Where courage has faded away, encouragement is the putting back or refilling of courage. The leaders of the early church gave one man, Barnabas, the nickname "Son of encouragement".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8 A married couple .....was asleep in bed on a stormy night ......when they were awakened by a loud ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

Our Attitude Toward The Word Of God

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

The Bible is the inspired word of God.

Introduction: One of the questions that I hear people ask a lot is, “How is the Church of Christ different from this group or that group? What makes you distinctive?” I won’t go into a full and complete answer of that question this morning, but one of the things that makes us who we are is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Our Father Is Rich In Mercy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 28, 2006

Lent 4(C) - Even when were dead in transgressions and sins God made us alive with Christ because God our Father is rich in mercy.

GOD OUR FATHER IS RICH IN MERCY March 26, 2006 -- Lent 4 - Luke 15:11-32 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Certainly today’s text is a familiar parable that we may have heard many times. It is still good to refresh our memory of the divine meaning here for our learning. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Thieves In God’s House Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013

It is unthinkable that a person would rob God but there is an even greater disaster in the text. The people were disobeying the Lord, and God’s blessing in their lives had been shut off.

Thieves In God’s House Malachi 3.7-15 Sermon Series for Malachi (8 of 12) July 28, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Malachi 3:7-15 (NASB) 7 "From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from My statutes and have not kept them. Return to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Debate PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To emphasize God's sovereignty, the cunning of the Pharisees, and our responsibility to honor God in all we do.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we delve into the fascinating passage of Matthew 22:15-22. This scripture is one where Jesus brilliantly fends off the cunning attempts of the Pharisees to trap Him. It's a passage that speaks volumes regarding God's Sovereignty, the debate of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: God's Image