Sermons on Closer Together:

Sharing Ministry Together

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

When the volunteer workload is placed on the shoulders of just a handful of people, then these individuals get burnt out; and since they can’t do everything, then a lot of needs go unmet. Ministry is something to be shared among all believers.

I wish to begin our message by sharing a personal account contributed by a pastor who was serving at a church in Washington State during the wake of the Mount St. Hellens eruption. This pastor said, After Mount St. Helens blew up in May 1980, [the] church needed cleaning up. Ash was in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Brothers Go Together Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 15, 2022

We, as the church, are truly better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” - Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. SAME-SIDE SQUABBLE Sometimes people within the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2024

In this final sermon from the "Serving Like Jesus" sermon series, we review the important lessons from each of the sermons in order to try to put the whole series into practice, so that we can serve like Jesus.

A. One day a professor, a preacher and a professional golfer went deer hunting together. 1. They were all novices, but wanted to try it. 2. They had been out all day and towards dusk they all spotted a 5 point buck at the same time. 3. They each took aim and all three fired a shot at the moving ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17, Romans 8:29, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Scattering, But Bringing Together

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2022

Looking at the story of the wasteful servant with a global perspective helps us to understand the kind of community Jesus wants to build in our lives.

Twenty Fifth Sunday in Course 2022 When Our Lord told parables to his followers, He was saying to them, “gather around me and listen. I have a story that might help you understand God’s kingdom.” So in many cases, we ought not spend too much time trying to analyze the characters, asking which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Amos 8:4-7, Luke 16:1-13, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

Being Independent Together

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2021

Being independent of this world while being dependent upon God is a Christian's life's goal? This idea is similar to the thoughts which led to the thirteen U.S. colonies declaring their independence from Britain.

Being Independent Together Scripture: John 8:36; Exodus 1:11a; 3:7-8; Romans 12:2 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36) Today, in the United States, we are celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Independence Day (July 4th), is a U.S. federal ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Amos 3:3, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wolf And The Lamb Together

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 18, 2025

If Christ can make the wolf lie down with the lamb, He can reconcile your broken relationships, tame the predator of sin in your life, and give you the peace that passes all understanding.

The Wolf and the Lamb Together “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.” (Isa 11:6) “The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:25, Genesis 1:29-30, Romans 5:12, Revelation 20:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Together We Thrive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the Christian community, anchored in the gospel of Christ, for spiritual growth and testament of God's love.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as family, bound by the love of our Heavenly Father. It's a joy to see each one of you here, eager to share in the Word of God, ready to be nourished by His truth. Let's turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Topics: Thriving, Christ

Together We Thrive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity in diversity, solidarity in faith, and mutual support for spiritual growth within the Christian community.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of the great Christian author and theologian, J.I. Packer, who once said, "There's a difference between knowing God and knowing about God. When you truly know God, you have energy to serve Him, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Topics: Strength, Sisterhood

Together We Grow! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore the power of unity, the beauty of diversity, and the journey of maturity in the body of Christ, emphasizing the unique role each believer plays in glorifying God and building up the church.

Good morning, church! Today’s message is about unity, diversity, and maturity, three essential elements that enable us to thrive as a body of believers. As Rick Warren once said, "We are created for community, fashioned for fellowship, and formed for a family, and none of us can fulfill God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Topics: Christian Growth, Coming Together

We Are Stronger Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores finding strength in God, achieving triumph through unity, and securing victory through faith, using Gideon's story as a biblical example. Key

Good morning, friends. We gather here today under the shelter of His grace. We're here to share and learn. To grow and to be nurtured. We're here to find strength. A strength that is not our own, but a strength that comes from above. G.K. Chesterton once said, "Courage is almost a contradiction in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-15

Topics: Strength, Lord

Workers Together With Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's grace, the importance of unity in Christ, and the call to serve others with love and endurance.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, let's prepare our hearts to receive the Word of God. We are about to open the pages of the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians, specifically chapter 6. We stand on the precipice of a grand adventure, not of our own design, ...read more

Topics: Laborers, Together, Him

Serving And Struggling Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

It’s worth it to live a worthy life.

Serving and Struggling Together Philippians 1:27-30 Rev. Brian Bill February 8-9, 2025 When we bought our house in Central Illinois, one of the things that came with it was an obnoxious doorbell chime. Not only was the unit big and ugly but when someone rang it, it would blast out Beethoven’s 5th ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Life Together Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 19, 2024

Just like Dorothy and her friends journeyed together toward the Emerald City in the Wizard of Oz, we too are called to journey together in our church community. The key is to go together.

Hey guys, ever watched the Wizard of Oz? Remember how Dorothy and her friends journeyed together towards the Emerald City? They faced some pretty scary stuff, but they stuck together. That's kind of like us in our church community. That's kind of like us in our church community. Imagine you're on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Spiritual Community, Kingdom Living, Divine Fellowship, God's Kingdom

Together, We Grow SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Joining hands to expand the Kingdom of God

One of the most captivating stories in the Bible can be found in Nehemiah chapters 1-7. Let me share this story with you. In Deuteronomy 12:5, Moses instructed the Israelites to seek the place where God would choose to dwell. Later, it was revealed that this place was Jerusalem, a city known for ...read more

Topics: Unity, Church Growth

The Power Of Praying Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of prayer in personal, public, and communal contexts, emphasizing its role in aligning our will with God's.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the glorious symphony of God's love, grace, and mercy. We are here to engage with God's Word, to allow it to seep into our souls, to let it transform us from the inside out. Today, we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Topics: Power, Prayer