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Come Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 4, 2008

As we define what it means to "follow Jesus in holistic community," the focus will be on the importance of community to those who follow Jesus.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community Come Unity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 August 3, 2008 This is the third and final sermon in this mini-series on Following Jesus in Holistic Community. We’ve looked at that holistic means complete or total in that we as the people of God need to surrender our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Handle A Scandal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2008

In this lesson we discover the necessity of church discipline for both the individual and the congregation.

Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Scott Epperson on May 26, 2008

A study of each individual gift of the spirit.

The Gifts of the Spirit (1Co 12:6) And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. (1Co 12:7) But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. (1Co 12:8) For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom word of wisdom; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Temple 1 Cor 3 Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 2, 2008

We are the Temple of God because His Spirit dwells within each of us who are “Born Again” and sanctified. We need to make sure that we build up our temple by the ways of God and not destroy this precious residence of the Spirit.

“God’s Temple” Summary of the last two messages from 1 Cor. Chapter 1, 2: Thesis: We are the Temple of God because His Spirit dwells within each of us who are “Born Again” and sanctified. We need to make sure that we build up our temple by the ways of God and not destroy this precious residence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Comes The Bride

Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008

Often in the scriptures the relationship between God and his church is likened to that of a husband and wife. On that glorious day when the Lord Jesus returns, the true church of God will be joined to him as a bride is to her groom on the wedding day. Rev

Apostle Paul instructs us that Jesus so loves His church that He gave his very life for her in order that He might sanctify and cleanse her. "Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word" (Eph. 5:25-26). The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building The House Of The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008

This is a sermon on prayer. Until God’s people are serious about prayer, we will always fall short of what God wants from us.

Building the house of the Lord Isaiah 66:1-2 Intro- We have talked about making an impact in this community. I believe very much that we have done that. Between Bountiful Blessings and other community outreaches, we have come in contact with many people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Preserving Our Royal Heritage

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008

Show the awesome - the out of this world, heritage of God’s people. I preached this at a church anniversary in the Philippines.

PRESERVING OUR ROYAL HERITAGE 1 Peter 2:4-25 Sermon Objective: Show the awesome-out-of-this-world heritage God’s people have in order to call them to life of dedication/separation and service. “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-25

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Witness Effectively Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 28, 2009

Another lesson on Soul Winning

HOW TO WITNESS EFFECTIVELY MATT. 28:19-20 MATT.4:18-22 Soul winners are not born. They are not some special group. They do not have a special talent. God has not just chosen a few to be great soul winners. Acts 10:34 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Marriage 101 Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 3, 2009

It is impossible to understand marriage without understanding the church.

If you have seen the movie “Fireproof,” you probably remember the scene of the salt and pepper shakers glued together. And if you have attended weddings, you have probably heard the minister say to the bride and groom that the two will become one flesh. Do you know where to find those words in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Brethren

Building Strong Foundations Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2009

The Holy Spirit does not work through a vacuum but through believers, the body of Christ. The first church set us a good example: Build on the foundation of God’s Word, build a strong fellowship, and make prayer a priority.

The Spirit works through the Body of Christ This passage paints for us a very happy picture. • Earlier on, Apostle Peter preached and "about 3000 were added to the church." • It is the start of something new. Something the apostles have not done before. • But it looks like a smooth start. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Better Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

This adapted sermon of Rick Warren challenges us to participate in the 40 Days of Community and join a small group.

What on earth are WE here for? That’s really the question we are asking over these 40 Days of Community. God has placed us here on this earth, in this place, and at this time for a reason, for a purpose. We are not here by accident. We are part of God’s plan. God’s #1 reason for bringing us on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Methodist

Bring Us Together By Thy Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2012

The existence of the Word of God makes it necessary to have a living and authoritative interpretator "of last resort," in the Church.

Monday of 21st Week in Course St. Monica/St. Augustine Verbum Domini St. Monica could easily be called the patron saint of frustrated prayer. A Catholic herself, she found herself married to a pagan, with a son who, unbaptized as a child, turned into a kind of semi-pagan hellion during his youth. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

It Takes A Village: An Introductory Sermon To Hebrews Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 15, 2012

Hebrews is not a book to be feared, avoided, or selectively picked through; it is a book of great benefit to the people of God.

It Takes a Village: An Introduction to the Book of Hebrews Hebrews 1:1-3 Big Idea: Hebrews is not a book to be feared, avoided, or selectively picked through; it is a book of great benefit to the people of God. Supporting Scripture: John 16:1-4a All this I have told you so that you will not go ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

No Tiptoeing Through The Tulips Here

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 15, 2012

Anyone can draw a crowd if they try hard enough, but it is something quite different to build a church (body) and have the Lord to call is successful. Surely God is calling more Titus's to follow this calling

Church Stewardship Titus 1 IL.: The old man had a habit of stepping out on his porch each morning and yelling "Praise the Lord". An athiest moved in next door and quickly became agitated. He would yell back, "there is no God'. One day the believer cried out, "Lord, help me. I have no money, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wisdom Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Jan 7, 2012

From this passage I want us to learn what Paul has to say to refute the problems of the church with the wisdom of the gospel.

1st Corinthians Series Part 2 The Wisdom of the Gospel 1st Corinthians 1:18-2:5 Introduction If you remember last week as we began our study of the book of first Corinthians, we learned that the occasion of this letter was because of problems in the church at Corinth. If you remember last Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist