Sermons on Closer Together:

Come Together, Right Now

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025

Christ unites a divided people into one redeemed family, tearing down walls of pride and fear until His peace fills every heart.

INTRODUCTION The Beatles once sang, “Come together, right now…” It was a cry for unity in a world already spinning apart—an anthem of longing to belong, to find common ground again. Yet half a century later, that echo still rings hollow. We’re more connected than ever, but somehow more divided ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 2:14, John 17:21, Colossians 3:14, Psalm 133:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Can You Hear Me Now?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

When God is calling, do you send God to voicemail, or do you get reception?

Can You Hear Me Now? Commercial: Verizon guy saying: “Can you hear me now?” It has to do with reception. Are you receiving this message? Many times we love to talk but we rarely listen. Be slow to talk and quick to listen. The same guy recently did a commercial for Sprint to get people to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10, James 4:7-8, Jeremiah 33:3, Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Work Together In Ministry

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 12, 2009

Message looks at quality friends and how Paul coveted his ministry with Timothy and Ephraditus

How to work together in ministry We have been studying the book of Philippians the last two months. The theme of Philippians is a joy filled life. The word joy is mentioned 17 times in this book. In Philippians Paul gives examples of what it means to be a humble joy filled servant. First he gives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

"The Family That Worships Together Stays Together” ( All Saints Sunday)

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 2, 2024

Today’s scripture from the Book of Ruth illustrates what it means to be family and how the love, loyalty, and faith shared within a family leaves a legacy for future generations.

All Saints Sunday Sermon: “The Family That Worships Together Stays Together” Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18 (NRSVue) Introduction: Today is All Saints Sunday. We gather to honor, remember, and celebrate the saints who walked before us, those who paved the path we walk today. Hebrews 12:1 tells us, “We ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Fasting Together For God's Blessing Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 26, 2004

The Antioch team took the call of Christ so serious the Lord selected from them missionaries to take the gospel to the Gentile world.

The Church in Antioch – the first place where the disciples were called Christians – was a team building church. Earlier in Acts 11 we hear of how this church began and how the gospel began to spread outside the borders of Israel into the Gentile world as certain brave souls began preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knit Together, Unity? The Target

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2020

We walk is a sad time when division and arguing have become a norm. We need to come together in a spirit of unity. The home, the church and our nation are in great danger. Our enemy has targeted unity. I use a large WEDGE.

KNIT TOGETHER, UNITY? THE TARGET? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large steal WEDGE… Our homes are under attack from WITHIN… Matthew 12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25, Mark 3:25, Proverbs 10:12, Colossians 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One With Each Other - Community Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 11, 2025

The second week of the Stewardship series talks about oneness in being together. This was also Mother's Day, so we saw how, being in a community, we can nurture and receive love from each other.

One with Each other Introduction:?Beloved, on this second Sunday of our stewardship series, we turn to a portrait of the early church from Acts 2—a church not just alive in faith, but interwoven in life. They met together, prayed together, gave generously, and broke bread in one another’s homes. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Acts 2:42-47

The Power Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 1, 2024

Fellowship was more than just an activity for the early Christians—it was a way of life that fostered deep connections, mutual support, and spiritual growth. Through fellowship, including shared meals, prayer, and encouragement, the early church thrived in unity and love.

Introduction Video Ill.: Community — Church Fuel 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2, NIV1984) The unity that was present in the early church puts our world today to shame. Political Opponents Finish Debate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10-13, Matthew 18:20, Acts 12:12-17, Hebrews 10:24-25, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eating Together At The Lord's Table Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 11, 2006

This is the third of three sermons inspired by the book Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks.

Eating Together at the Lord’s Table 1 Cor. 11:17-34 11/6/05 Introduction: 1st Class! 1. Catering to the money. If you fly first class regularly, then don’t take offense, but I don’t like you very much! Those of us who fly coach wait in agonizingly long lines, while you zip right to the front of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Together Everyone Accomplishes More Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

Ever stood in line at the grocery store….the post office/WalMart? Ever get impatient? Me too. I count items people have and try to get in the shortest line. So imagine what it would be like if you had to wait in line for not minutes or hours but for d

“Together Everyone Accomplishes More” Exodus 18: 13-23 Twenty years ago a man named Neil Rudenstein was the president of Harvard University. One of the jobs of a college president is to raise funds for the school. And he was very good at it. If you can imagine for 3 years he raised ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Problems Together Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004

You don’t find this kind of closeness and support in every church today -- but in the early church, everyone was serious about doing life together, no matter what. How can we develop that in our church? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

*NOTE: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the outline containing the "Fortify Your Faith" , etc. in this sermon. Please see "The Purpose Driven Church" (Zondervan, 1995) for more info. Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

We’re All In This Together Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020

When we face a crisis, we, as the body of Christ are mandated to show love for one another, love, not just in word, but in action.

These are tough times. Many are quarantined at home. Many are struggling to get by. Many are unable to get to the store to buy need supplies. Many are hurting and unable to receive comfort because of social distancing. Many are scared and have diseases and other health issues. They wonder what ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Coming Together For Worship

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

For Christian worshippers, the ability to watch worship online is a great gift. I am so grateful for technology to connect with you. Yet, the ability to watch worship online comes with challenges too.

The ground has shifted in remarkable ways over the past four months. With the onset of a deadly virus, many of you rightly changed your Sunday habits of worship. A virus has demanded that we take precautions with our health. We are at a crossroads where scientists and doctors are battling for our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Together We Find Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2019

God has called us to one faith, family and focus.

TOGETHER WE FIND PEACE Back in 1932 a carpenter from Denmark named Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys. He named his company Lego, which means ‘Play Well’ in Danish. In the late 1940s they started making plastic interlocking bricks. Since then generations have enjoyed Lego blocks. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

'christian Togetherness'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2021

‘Christian Togetherness.’ – Walking in Harmony - 1 Peter 1:22-2:10 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We are children in the same family (1:22-2:3). (2). We are stones in the same building (2:4-8). (3). We are priests in the same temple (2:5&9). (4). We are citizens in the same nation (2:9-10). SERMON BODY: Ill: • LEGO or 'Automatic Binding Bricks' as they ...read more

Denomination: Brethren