Sermons on Borderless Community:

Get Connected

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

The need to get connected to God through Jesus Christ, and the church, God’s family. This was deliverd on "Bring a Friend Sunday" and kicked off our Sunday school and small groups.

Have you ever felt like, there has got to be more to this life than just going to work, raising kids, enjoying a vacation here or there, getting old, and dying? Do you look at other people and wonder why life seems to go better for some? 1. Connecting to God The Bible tells us there is a reason ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

How Should We Then Live?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 4, 2006

A contrast and comparison of the Tower of Bable and Pentecost.

The Philadelphia Daily News reported that 46-year-old David Vassallo boarded a jetliner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a flight to North Carolina. He began talking to the man seated next to him and boasted that he was an undercover federal sky marshal. The man he was talking to was quite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Value Of A Life

Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006

However murderous your thoughts, intentions or even actions have been there is hope for your future because Jesus is willing to take the rap for your crime.

INTRODUCTION We live in an age where we can pick up any newspaper, or watch any news broadcast and be guaranteed to hear about another persons untimely death. This commandment in Ex 20:13 is as relevant today as it was when God first gave it to Moses on Mount Sinai. The taking of human life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: *other

Recognizing The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 27, 2010

The best way to hear the voice of God is by reading Scripture attentively.

RECOGNIZING THE VOICE OF GOD Talking and Listening to God -- Part 2 Isaac Butterworth November 28, 2010 John 10:1-6 (NIV) 1 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear Of The Final Call Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 28, 2007

Why do so many show an initial interest in Christ and then turn away? How can we be more effective in giving the Gospel?

Fear of the Final Call II Timothy 4:3-4 Purpose: To describe how many people will react to the gospel. Aim: I want the listener to work at being more aggressive in giving the gospel to others. INTRODUCTION: In my 22 years of ministry I have seen a lot of people who showed interest in spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Slackers And A Christian Work Ethic

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2010

Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient.

Title: Slackers and a Christian Work Ethic Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 Thesis: Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient. Introduction Some men were overheard chatting around the table at a local restaurant about retirement. One of the men, a guy who looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2009

Six keys to a happy home

Wedding Ceremony Performed by Rick Crandall - Jan. 3, 2009 Outline for charge to the couple - Six keys to a happy home: -Communication -Compassion -Commitment -Courtship after marriage -Church -Christ Introduction and Statement of Marriage Family and friends, we are gathered together in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Husbands

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

Healthy marriages aren’t just possible, they are guaranteed if we’ll but walk close to God, applying his marriage principles; this message is an encouragement to husbands to be the men God has called us to be.

Husbands MPM Men’s Retreat May, 2008 “If your spouse is an idiot, you’re a double idiot for marrying them.” - Gary Chapman This talk is for everyone... You young men...take notes now, set yourself up for success. You single men...rejoice in your gifting now (1 Cor.7:7), prepare for what God has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As We Go About Our Life, Make Disciples

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 20, 2008

The Great Commission is Jesus main instruction to all disciples. This sermon highlights that the main instruction of the Great Commission is that as we go about our life we are to make disciples.

The main text for today’s thoughts is Matthew 28:16-20. Lets hear it again. 16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming Discerning & Wise Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 12, 2007

Discerning what is of God and who is of God is the responsibility of every Christ follower.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Discerning & Wise” 1 John 4:1-6 How do you feel about tests? Some people like tests and the challenge of proving themselves or showing what they know. Most of us don’t like tests for the fear of looking foolish or ignorant. Recently a college professor ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~part 11 Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Did you know that God has a secret which He kept for thousands of years? It's true.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ~Part 11 The Mystery of the Church Ephesians 3:1-13 1. For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2. if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3. that by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trying Times - "When We Started" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 15, 2013

Fear that leads to denials and lies.

Trying Times – “WHEN WE STARTED …” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013) “But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Final Word Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

This message looks at the attitude, frame of mind, perspective or worldview we’re called to in the cross.

The Final Word Philippians 2:5-12 We are in the third week of the season of Lent. Lent is a journey toward Easter. It is a season of preparation as we intentionally reflect upon our lives in light of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and His call upon our lives. This journey is headed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

An Invisible Thread

Contributed by Anthony Seel on May 21, 2013

A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit to unite Christians in the Church.

Pentecost Day 2013 May 19, 2013 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Acts 2:1-11 “An Invisible Thread” They lived just two blocks from each other, but they couldn’t be more different. He was 11 years old, with an abusive father, a drug-addicted mother, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Tongues 7 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2013

A prophetic tongue in a service can be a blessing, encouraging & comforting. In 1 Cor. 14, Paul went to great lengths to set the limitations/order of the prophetic gift of tongues in a public worship setting. Many Christians/Churches/Denominations have sh

Tongues 7 September 26, 2012 Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Story 1 A prophetic tongue in a service can be a blessing, encouraging & comforting. a Build expectation, bolster receptivity in people’s hearts. b We’ve learned there are limits in public use of tongues. aa At most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:39

Denomination: Baptist