Sermons on Bond Of Peace:

What Makes A Church Effective? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2015

A series looking at many aspects of a healthy church.

What Makes a Church Effective September 13, 2015 Ephesians 4:1-6 Over the next several weeks we’re going to be looking at the church. We’re going to look at how the church works, what makes a church effective, how to deal with conflict, commitment; and issues of giving time and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being Worthy Of The Call Of Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on May 24, 2020

Paul tells us in Ephesians 4 to live in a manner worthy of the Calling to which we are called. Let's investigate!

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 23 May, 2020 Being Worthy of the Call of Jesus Introduction When I was a child, I looked to my dad for guidance. I still do. As I grew older, I remember my attitude changing a bit in terms of how I saw going against my father. When I was younger, I wanted ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sounds Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Wiley Hughes on Jun 3, 2022

To promote Christian unity and ministry, and to experience God more fully as a body and individually, we should remember that God speaks to each of us in different ways. Therefore, we should be tolerant of one another’s spiritual experiences and be supportive of our fellow Christians.

The SOUNDS of Pentecost Acts: 2: 1-13 Dr. Wiley Hughes Summary: On the Day of Pentecost the people of God were united by the Supernatural even though there were some natural barriers that could have divided them. To promote Christian unity and ministry, and to experience God more fully as a body ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encourage: The Power Of Gathering Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 19, 2024

Christians were never meant to journey alone. The church provides essential encouragement through fellowship offering mutual support, worship lifting our spirits, and shared experiences strengthening our bonds. We need to actively encourage one another, following the early church's example.

Introduction Video Ill.: Iron — FreeBridge Media We need each other. We were not made to walk through this life alone. I believe that is one of the reasons that the early church gathered so frequently and so often. I believe that is why they were devoted together.   In Acts 2:42, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:46-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Psalm 95:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Rest

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007

In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Reconciled To God!

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Sep 3, 2011

God urges us to be reconciled through Jesus Christ! We can only be brought to peace with God through His Son Jesus. Let's commit our lives to Him and be brought to peace with God.

2 Corinthians 5:14-21 14 For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 16 So from now on we regard no one from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be On Your Guard, Don’t Be Fooled”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 13, 2024

What a year we have experienced! People worried. Will there be a peace transition of power? It seems the world is on fire...wars and rumors of war. Will there be peace? In Mark 13 Jesus tells about the future destruction of Jerusalem.

In Jesus Holy Name November 17, 2024 Text: Mark 13:1-2 Pentecost XXVI Redeemer “Be On Your Guard, Don’t Be Fooled” What a week it’s been for all of us! This has been one of those rare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Matthew 24:1-14, Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Sit, Walk, Stand

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 18, 2023

Paul is leading us to his main message - and that is we have the power to live the life to which God calls us!

SIT, WALK, STAND Ephesians Introduction Watchman Nee was a leader in the indigenous church movement in China, establishing local churches in the 1930s. He was arrested in 1952 and found guilty of a large number of false charges. Nee was imprisoned until his death in 1972. He wrote hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6, Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Welcome To The Family"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 22, 2016

Joining the family, earthly, church and heavenly

“Welcome to the Family” May 22, 2016 Romans 12:4-5 "For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Fifty-eight days ago we had a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Holiness

United We Stand – Divided We Fall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

"The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unity … It's Not Just A Concept

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

A sermon on unity in the church giving the incentives, imperatives and incarnation of unity in the church

"The Battling Baptists" ... that’s the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Unity - Ephesians Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2006

We are to live our lives in a manner that is worthy of our calling from God and that is rooted in the unity of the Spirit.

The Light of Unity – Ephesians 4 On the Lighter Side of life: Can you imagine yourself to being the nun that is sitting at her desk grading these papers all the while trying to keep a straight face and trying to maintain her calm and posture! PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WORDING AND SPELLING. IF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Mind, One Voice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

Explores how to emulate Christ's acceptance of us by fostering unity, love, and humility in our interactions with one another.

Beloved, I invite you to join me today as we stand on the precipice of a grand vista, a panorama of truth that stretches far and wide, as we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Romans. Just as the sun peeks over the horizon, casting its first light on the day, we too are about to illuminate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-8

Topics: Unity, Christ

The Blessing That Comes From Belonging To Christ Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 26, 2010

Remembering and reflecting on what God has done for us in Christ leads to rejoicing for those who now belong to Christ.

24.1.10 THE BLESSING THAT COMES FROM BELONGING TO CHRIST EPHESIANS 2:11-22 OPENING PRAYER Lord we are assembled here as your holy temple, the family of God, a gathered congregation as an army of the Lord -- And as soldiers of Christ we want to be equipped by you today to win victories in battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Saint Who? Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching.

Series: Philippians Sermon: “Saint Who?” Philippians 1:1-2 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16:6-10, Ephesians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist