Sermons on Closer Together:

Never Cut What You Can Untie

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2023

This is a rewrite of Tim Dilena's wonderful message. Success in the kingdom of God requires that we work together. Conflicts are inevitable, but in the kingdom of love, conflicts must be healed, since every member is needed.

NEVER CUT WHAT YOU CAN UNTIE Phip. 4:4-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Peggy Lewis told of a minister who performed a wedding ceremony in a car. The engaged pair were too old and frail to get out of the car, so he got on his knees in the front seat and turned to them in the back. 2. After ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Just as a body has many parts, each with a role to play, so it is with the body of Christ. We need each other, and when we come together, we are stronger than any individual part.

Imagine a puzzle. Each piece is different, right? Some have straight edges, some are curvy, and they all have different colors and patterns. But when you put them all together, they create a beautiful picture. Now, what if all the pieces were the same? You'd just have a boring, blank puzzle. It's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Topics: Cultural Diversity, Global Unity, Ethnic Harmony, Inclusive Society

Friend Day Sermon Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 8, 2002

Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as

Ecc. 4:9-12 Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as the Church’s responsibility to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-21, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Barriers Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

I want to live so that the Kingdom of Jesus is closer to coming on this Earth because of how He used me. I want to participate with Jesus in the redemption of all things... but my to-do list doesn’t always look like my “make a difference list.”

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Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Holiness

The "rock And Wave" Of Evangelism

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Feb 24, 2024

Jesus did not behave the same in every situation. Sometimes, he stood like a "rock" and other times he disrupted like a "wave." This is a short explanation of two ways in which we can be impactful in a way that brings others closer to Christ to the glory of God the Father.

What is the rock and wave of evangelism? This is a framework of how to function as light in a world of darkness. Jesus told his followers that “You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14) Let’s take a deeper dive into that: 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Colossians 4:5-6, John 18:28-40, Matthew 21:12-13, John 12:49, John 5:19, Isaiah 42:8  (view more)  (view less)

The Point Of Prayer

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about prayer.

Let me bring everyone up to speed on what is happening. King David wanders around on the roof of his palace and notices a beautiful woman. He has an affair with her. She gets pregnant. He tries to trick her husband into spending the night with her. When that doesn’t work, he sends her husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Hope

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023

If we don’t allow the hustle and bustle of the world’s hectic race to find the perfect gift, and if we step back and look at the real reason we celebrate, our hearts are happier. We smile more. Hopefully we get a little bit closer to those we love, not always, but we can hope for that.

Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday that we were in the advent season. For those that may not know what Advent is, Advent is the 4 Sundays after Thanksgiving that lead up to Christmas day. This year there are actually 5 Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. So, our Advent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 3:22-24, 1 John 4:10, Romans 5:6, 1 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What We Learned From A Ping-Pong Marathon Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

Paul says to dwell on those things that are excellent and worthy of praise. These encouraging words will help us all through any circumstance, any trial or any hardship, as we remember that “all things work together for good to those who love God.”

How soon we forget, or how soon we don’t forget. I have cherished memories from long ago that I will never, ever forget. Way back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Faithfulness Directed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2019

Paul turns the thoughts of the Corinthians to the gift of God in Jesus Christ, a gift whose wonder can never be exhausted and whose story can never be fully told.

November 24, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.D: Faithfulness Directed. (9:6-15) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Are One

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

This Sermon is about the importance of unity in the church.

Text: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14 Title: We Are One By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that we are living in some amazing times when our horizons are both expanding and contracting. Never before has it been so easy to be in direct contact with people from all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Determined By Devotion Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Likewise, in the Bible, God put together a little instruction tag that should be attached to every church. If our church wants to operate correctly, run smoothly, and make the right plays, then it’s imperative that we follow God’s directions

Making an Impact: Determined by Devotion I had the opportunity this week to play softball with the church team. I guess they were hard up for players. I started the game OK but ended up dropping a couple fly balls and striking out. I think they’ll think twice about inviting me to come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

A Mutant Generation Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 23, 2006

Christians have been transformed (or perhaps you could say mutated by Jesus Christ), and though they stand apart from the world, they still fight to save the world that would persecute and hate them

A "Mutant" Generation (A Hollywood Jesus) -Reverend Antonio L. Torrence I. One of this summer¡¦s most anticipated movies is X-men 3: The Last Stand based upon the marvel comic¡¦s series of Stan Lee. I grew up reading this comic series and what I liked about it was that originally, Stan Lee used ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

'meeting The World.' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006

Here we have the fifth in the series of firm foundations ’Meeting the world’ loooking at Christian basics this one focuses on mission.

Meeting the world is mission. Col. 4;2-6. Have you ever picked up one of those children’s books where’s Wally? Where you have to find Wally in amongst the crowds.... As Christians we can be a little bit like Wally so difficult to find in the world in which God has put us! Making little impact on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrap The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

This Christmas unwrap the gift that Jesus brings into your heart and life.

Unwrap the Gift of Christmas December 24, 2004 Luke 2:10-12 (New International Version) 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God Heard Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2002

It says that God heard them. Well, of course He did. Doesn’t the Bible teach that He hears our prayers? But wait a minute! It doesn’t say they were praying.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is basically my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Bruce Howell entitled "The Day God Eavesdropped.") A. This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture found in the very last book in the O.T., the book of Malachi. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ