Sermons on Belonging To God:

Glorifying God By Fellowship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2005

Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. One way in which we glorify God is by loving other believers. This sermon explores different levels of relationship, three that are inadequate, and one that demonstrates that we belong to God’s family.

Scripture One November day in 2002, Jim Sulkers, a 53-year-old retired municipal worker from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), climbed into bed, pulled the covers up, and died. Nearly two years later, on August 25, 2004, police who had been called by concerned relatives entered Jim Sulkers’ apartment ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living God's Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

We love because we belong to God and that's what he does. God's love is sacrificial, self-giving. It's a love that's seen in the way we love because we're his body here on earth.

Well we saw last week how important it is for us to love one another and here he says it again, but this time with an added couple of reasons. God is Love Twice in this passage he tells us “God is love.” Last week the motivation for loving God and remaining faithful to the gospel was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

A Secret No Longer Sermon Iii: To Love And To Cherish But Never To Part Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

As children of God, forever together we shall be God's Family if we belong to God's Son - which makes us special, valuable, cherished in God's sight now and for eternity.

TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH NOT ‘TIL DEATH DO US PART BUT NEVER TO PART Perhaps you and yours, like me and mine, included in your wedding vows the traditional pledge to love and to cherish ‘til death do us part. We really meant it! We never gave it a second thought! And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-8

King Herod's Pitiful Plight

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 15, 2004

The psalmist makes it very clear that all glory and praise belongs to God. Herod Agrippa I made the tragic mistake of accepting praise that belonged only to God, and for it he paid a frightening price.

KING HEROD’S PITIFUL PLIGHT “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Thy name give glory Because of Thy lovingkindness, because of Thy truth.” Psalms 115:1 (NASB77) The psalmist makes it very clear that all glory and praise belongs to God. Herod Agrippa I made the tragic mistake of accepting praise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:21-24, Psalm 115:1

Denomination: Baptist

All Glory Belongs To Our Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009

Transfiguration(C) - All glory belongs to our Lord: Believers come to know and wear God’s glory and then come to show and share God’s glory.

ALL GLORY BELONGS TO OUR LORD (Outline) February 22, 2009 -- TRANSFIGURATION -- Exodus 34:29-35 INTRO: We know that all glory and honor belong to our Lord. Our sinful nature often tries to grab all glory and honor for ourselves. Or we may give glory and honor to others instead of our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are Those In Your House

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 12, 2018

As Christians, the church is our place - our community.

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 84 - Blessed Are Those in Your House April 15, 2018 Psalms 84:1-4 NIV “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.3 Even the sparrow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity Is A Form Of Worship. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 2, 2024

What do we own? A great question. It all belongs to God, who is generous to all. It is an act of worship tolive and give generously.

Generosity is a form of worship. As you will know if you’ve been here over the last few weeks, apart from last week when we focused on youth and children, we have been looking at Dr Harry Wendt’s material, “In Heavens Name Why on Earth.” This is the last week of the series, and the focus of this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:6-8, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Exodus 19:5, Haggai 2:8, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Matthew 5:45, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Hosea 6:6, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

"What If I Give All I Have?" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011

Giving all we have to God through Jesus Christ. We should give everything because it all belongs to God. And we should give gladly.

I read an alarming statistic. Annually, Americans spend more on dog food than on church contributions. We may want to review some priorities. I also read, “It’s not how much of my money will I give to God, but how much of God’s money will I keep for myself.” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian Church

An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 28, 2015

True worship puts focus where it belongs, fulfils God's will, inspires jealousy, enriches everyone around, and anoints the worshipper

John 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-25

Denomination: *other

"We Minister And Belong To One Another”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021

The Church is the family of God. Each member ministers to one another and belongs to one another. But, if members overestimate themselves, they would damage the church and church ministry rather than edify. God called us as church to practice the love of God among ourselves and to the world.

“We minister and belong to one another” (Romans 12:1-10) I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b] 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7, Exodus 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Belong To The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 31, 2003

EPIPHANY 3(C) - Believers belong to the body of Christ uniquely as different members but united in one purpose.

WE BELONG TO THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26 JANUARY 26, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26 12The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember To Whom You Belong Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 10, 2019

The strength to fight temptation is found only in Christ. Satan uses every effort to convince us to sin. We must remember to whom we belong.

World-acclaimed illusionist Roy Horn goes to work on Friday evening, October 3, 2003, amid a celebrative atmosphere. It is his 59th birthday, and more than a thousand friends have just thrown him a party. And now an audience of fifteen hundred people waits excitedly inside the Mirage Hotel for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Other

Change Belongs To The Christian's Vocabulary

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 8, 2007

How can we buy milk and honey with no money - because the currency of heaven is trust and obey

NR 11-03-07 We must be changed I would like to look this morning at our Old Testament reading and in particular at verse 1 "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come; buy wine and milk without money and without cost. At first blush ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Skip Loneliness, Find Belonging Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

Christmas is a happy time for many, but it is also a lonely time for many. For those who have lost loved ones, or are just feeling empty, this sermon is for them.

The Horse Whisperer was a movie based upon the work of Monty Roberts. Monty Roberts’ secret of his horse whispering involves his getting into the corral with an untamed mustang. And when asked his secret, he said, “the animals need to be with others so much, they would rather befriend the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Belong To A Local Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011

Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist