Sermons on Belong:

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

The church exists to evangelize.

Why Are We Here? Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Why are you here today? There could be as many answers to that question as there are people present. Some would say, "I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Despite Diversity

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on May 21, 2004

Am individual Congregationalists view of Corinthians 1

1 Corinthians 1 The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Salutation 1. Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2. To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

"I Am Baptised"

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 11, 2003

To make the affirmation "I am Baptised" is to bring the reality of our baptism into the present making us vitally aware that we are Children of God, disciples of Christ and members of the Church.

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord I am Baptised! Apparently Martin Luther, the great 16th figure of the reformation used to take great comfort from these words. When it seemed to him that the whole church had left the precepts of the Gospel, when he was under scrutiny from Church officials as to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 3:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

God Gives Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 13 (A) - Our gracious God gives righteousness both to enjoy and also to share.

GOD GIVES RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) August 22, 2010 - Pentecost 13 - ISAIAH 56:1,6-8 INTRO: Human beings have a certain need to belong. In our day and age we have all sorts of groups and organizations, clubs and societies that one can join to fulfill that sense of belonging. But even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction: Radical, Together? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Purpose, our calling, commitment

Radical Together: Introduction 1 Peter 2:9 Page 858 On Sept. 4, 2011 we started a series called Radical and we spent nine weeks examining what it means to “radically” follow Jesus Christ. Many of us read the book, “Radical.” David Platt wrote this book and its theme was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 24, 2011

“What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

Theme: Producing Fruits of the Kingdom Text: Is. 5:1-7; Phil. 3:4b-14; Matt. 21:33-46 In recent years it has become evident that the focus of many people in the world is no longer on Christ. Even in so called Christian nations Christ is being denied again and again in spite of constant reminders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Word 10: Contentment Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 3, 2008

This last word in the ten commamdments is pointed directly at our heart. The first 9 discuss our actions this one discerns our heart. Here we have the source of our deeds the desires of our heart.

Intro: If you listen to the radio maybe you have heard SheDaisy a country group made up of sisters advertise the sleep number bed. They talk about their long days on tour and how much they love arriving home and sleeping on this bed that can be adjusted to the firmness you like in a mattress. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is That Doggy In The Window? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

In 1952 Patti Page recorded a song written Bob Merrill that asked this question, “How much is that doggy in the window?” The lyrics of the song are quite catchy and the little arf, arf scattered throughout the song is quite cute. However, when examined closely the lyrics reflect an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking To Live Godly In A Spiritual World Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

Sold Out, two of the most powerful words that can describe our life in Christ. It means we are no longer available to be bought by anything. We are not our own.

Intro: Some of the most terrible words that shoppers can hear on black Friday or any day in this shopping season “Sold Out.” What does that mean? It means it is no longer available to be purchased and unavailable to another buyer. That is exactly what Paul is telling his 1 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Christian Life Works

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 13, 2015

How the Christian life works

Text: Romans 12:3-8 Title: How the Christian Life Works Introduction If you want to make the best of life it helps to know how things work! And here in Ireland- how things work can be very different from how things work in other countries. Then as Christians we are not only living here in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Following The Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2017

A sermon about Jesus as the Way.

“Following The Way” John 14:1-14 Jesus’ disciples were anxious and scared. Just a few sentences before our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus said to them: “I will be with you only a little longer.” And the disciples cannot imagine life on earth without Jesus. They are afraid for their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Under Warranty Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

Nothing can happen to us that God cannot turn to our good and his glory.

When you go to buy a big-ticket item, they always try to sell you an extended warranty, or a service contract, don’t they. For just a few hundred more, they’ll come around and do maintenance and maybe even replace a part or two. My old Saturn came with a towing benefit as well... There was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Children And Jesus Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Today in our passage in Mark chapter 10, we will discover 2 things, 2 important, crucial, life-changing things Jesus wants us to learn from children.

CHILDREN AND JESUS Mark 10:13-16 INTRO: You can learn a lot from children Read emails of things children said and did PREV: Today in our passage in Mark chapter 10, we will discover 2 things, 2 important, crucial, life-changing things Jesus wants us to learn from children. Its all found in Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Body

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 3, 2006

encourages renunciation of the ownership of your body

YOUR BODY I Corinthians 6:19,20 Imagine waking up in the morning and finding that your neighbor has built a fence in the corner of your front yard and has moved in some hogs. It then begins to rain, and in a few hours your rich, green lawn is turned into a swamp of mud and filth. Your outrage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not...you're Rich Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2006

By God’s grace you have been richly blessed. This message examines the glorious riches of salvation.

Ephesians 1:1-2 (NLT) This letter is from Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. It is written to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. [2] May grace and peace be yours, sent to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational