Sermons on Closer Together:

Fulfill Your Calling Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2022

Fulfill your calling to go as God’s representative, because God calls you to go; to be God’s special, secure servant, because God calls you to be; and to come together as God’s people, because God calls you to share together in the fellowship provided by His Son, Jesus Christ.

A university football coach went out to practice one Monday with his first and third string quarterbacks out with injuries. The big game was coming up Saturday, and he had to “make do” with his second, fourth, and fifth string quarterbacks. In the first five minutes of practice, his second-string ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rebuilding Faith - United Focus Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

The "Rebuilding Faith" series focuses on seven steps to renewing our faith. Using the example and ministry of Nehemiah, participants will walk one step per week closer to a renewal of faith. Diagram for series available at "http://www.michaelrhodge.com".

REBUILDING FAITH Seven Steps to Experiencing a Renewal of Faith by Rev. Michael R. Hodge Session Four: “Staying the Course” (United Focus) Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 6:1-4, 10-16 Source: One of the resources in this week’s session is a message by Pastor Brian Bill of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Celebrating Halloween As Christians - Ephesians 5:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 29, 2024

As Christians, we’re called to examine everything through the lens of Scripture. Today, let’s take a closer look at the origins of Halloween, what it celebrates, and, most importantly, what God’s Word says about it.

The Danger of Celebrating Halloween as Christians - Ephesians 5:11 Introduction: As October rolls around, Halloween decorations start popping up everywhere—stores, schools, even some churches. For many, Halloween is seen as harmless fun: costumes, candy, and a chance to escape reality for a while. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11, 2 Timothy 1:7, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:2, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can The Day Of The Lord Be Encouraging?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 16, 2014

Here we look at the Day of the Lord; it is a frightening time but it is related to the Rapture, and this brings us good news for us who are in Christ; and subtly it is a sermon for Evangelism. Read on and be encouraged!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 16th November 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today we continue our study into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Being The Family Of God

Contributed by David Gant on Apr 25, 2004

This sermon can be used to call a congregation into closer fellowship, or to teach the believer’s responsibility toward the church family. [Key points in this sermon may have come from other sources. If you see anything that should be credited to another,

Being the Family of God Drawn from 1st John 3 The church is Identified With God as being His Children … therefore, we make up the Family of God [John 3.1] Many Christians have been infected with the most virulent virus of modern American life, what sociologist Robert Bellah calls "radical ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Let Any One Who Thinks That He Stands Take Heed Lest He Fall Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2013

Training and exercise in the spiritual life, and self-mastery, are a requirement for sanctity and effectiveness.

“let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” In nomine Patris. . . Over the last several months, my wife and I have learned a great deal about standing and falling. One seldom thinks about knees until one stops working perfectly. A knee really gets attention when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Willow T Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 29, 2024

The third sermon in the series focuses on Lament.

February 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Psalm 137:1-6 The Willow Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s a privilege to be with you here this evening. I thank you for the honor to be a part of your Lenten worship series. For those of you who don’t know me, I am Willow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation 18:1-3 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 18:1-3

Revelation 18:1-3 In Luke 19:11-27 we see Jesus telling of this parable, The Parable of the Ten Minas. This parable is really about Himself and at the end we see this verse. Luke 19:27 ~ But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

From Nephilim To Neuralink Demons, A.i., And The Fall Of Mankind - 2 Peter 2:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 15, 2026

Designer babies. Brain chips. Human-animal hybrids. Elon Musk once called AI "summoning the demon." What if he was closer to the truth than he realized—and Genesis 6 holds the key?

2 Peter 2:3 ... Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction has not been sleeping. 4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into pits of darkness to be held for judgment; ... 9 if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6-7

The Power Of Community Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 18, 2006

Second in a series looking to inject our prayer lives with Biblical truths that can empower our prayer life. This message looks at the power of praying together, in community.

There was once a pastor who had a little five-year-old daughter, and the little girl noticed that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The little girl noticed that he did this every time. So one day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Invitation To A Conference Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 1. God calls men together to be changed -- just as He is calling us today. Will we respond? What is keeping us from hearing and doing?

Invitation to a Conference Isaiah 1:18 Introduction - Isaiah was a prophet for his time, but this entire book is relevant to today - Over the next few messages we are going to examine Isaiah and his words - Today church, is the day we need to take this to heed, prayerfully we will - Often times, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Really Is A Simple Gospel

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 8, 2022

a short message to show just how easy the Gospel is for us.

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1 Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters, of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still stand firm in it. 2 It is this Good News that saves you if you continue to believe the message I told you—unless, of course, you believed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

New Years - Now Is The Hour

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

This morning I want to share with you my dream and my vision for each of us individually and for all of us together as a church united.

A few short days ago, as the clock struck midnight, we said goodbye to the year 2002 and welcomed in the new year of 2003. It seems that every year we get excited about having a new start, a new beginning, a new opportunity, and a new resolve to make positive changes in our lives. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People Of The Covenant Lord: Their Likemindedness Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The covenant people are commanded to depend on the Covenant Lord in order to grow together in unity of mind according to the Word, so that God may be glorified.

INTRODUCTION: Once I visited a new age bookstore. The owner said Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Sikhism, Agnosticism are all the same in substance because truth is relative--“what is true for you.” I could not get her to test her theory by standing in the road and chanting, "the truck is going hit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Alone

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 5, 2003

There are many divisive pressures that have always sought to keep us apart, but the cause and Cross of Jesus draws us together into one family.

Standing Alone Galatians 2:11-14 She was fourteen. You all know the rocky terrain of being fourteen. It is mountainous and wooded and hard to find your way. It’s the place between childhood and adulthood. Not old enough to drive a car, but too old to look cool riding a bicycle. Too young to be out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ