Sermons on Closer Together:

The Sword And The Trowel - The Call To Build And To Fight

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2019

Sermon from Nehemiah that commends believers to engage in the call to destroy one kingdom while at the same time work together to build another

The Sword and the Trowel A Call to Build and to Fight Introduction: The church that the world loves the most is sure to be the church that God despises. I am not sure if I am one of the few or one of the many who feels that, as believers we are growing tired as we build the kingdom of God while ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by Lee Young on Jul 7, 2020

In this series, we will look at what the early church did when they gathered together and why it is important for us to never give up meeting together.

I. When the church gathered together devoting themselves to these four elements, they were filled with awe. They saw the power of God in signs and wonders. They became extremely generous and kind. And the church grew exponentially. II. They devoted themselves to prayer. Why do we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43, James 5:13-16, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Nazarene

#1 Dig Your Own Well? Codependence.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021

This is part 1 of a 2 part lesson on the imbalance of a codependent attitude. Several Bible characters never had a personal experience with Jesus. They depended on others.

#1 DIG MY OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (#1 OF 2 PARTS) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15, Philippians 4:5, 1 Samuel 15:27-30, Acts 8:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acts Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 3, 2021

This king's experience of evil coming in the face of determined good effort and obedience mirrors the experience of devout men and women of every age and teaches us to believe in the constant working of Divine Providence, even in difficult circumstances.

2 CHRONICLES 32:1-8 ACTS OF FAITHFULNESS [Isaiah 37:10-20, 36-38; Ps. 46; 2 Kgs 18:13-19:37] King Hezekiah [reigned 726–697 BC] had been on fire for the Lord God. First he had aggressively removed evil influences from his life (30:14; 31:1). Next he had torn down the idols in Israel and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-8, Isaiah 37:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Church By Serving Each Other Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 11, 2024

Though the word “serve” isn’t explicitly mentioned in Acts 2:42-47, the early church served each other. As Jesus demonstrated service by washing His disciples' feet, we are to serve one another through our gifts, tangible acts of help, prayer, hospitality, and generosity.

Introduction Video Ill.: Meet the Sanders - Serving Heathens — The Skit Guys 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 13:1-17, 1 Peter 4:10, Galatians 6:9-10, James 5:16, Romans 12:13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Join God In His Work Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on May 29, 2022

How we serve the Lord as a result of our work together.

We're studying the book of Nehemiah. Now Nehemiah is one of the three postexilic reformers. These three reformers are coming into Jerusalem to rebuild. There's an order that they have here, which I thought was very interesting as I looked at the order of the exilic reformers and I compare ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salt And Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2023

We are commanded by Christ to be both Salt and Light to the world.

You Are – Matthew 5: 13 - 20 Intro: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the las would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unity And Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon emphasizes living a life worthy of our calling, embracing unity and diversity within the church, and growing together in love and truth.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous occasion to gather here today, to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior, to share in the fellowship of His love, and to learn from His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us has been called, chosen, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Topics: Building Together, Love And Unity, Church

Sight And Hearing; Faith Knowledge And Love Knowledge

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2014

People need to hear the word of God and to see a vision of His plan in order to nurture both faith and love in their hearts, and to bring Christians together.

Thursday of First Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei Everyone who loves the parent loves the child, so we can’t say we love God and avoid loving our neighbor. We are all children of God, so we must love one another. In fact, one of the main reasons we come to hear the word and share the Body ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Where God's Justice And Love Come Together

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 16, 2003

God’s love and God’s justice come together in the cross. That is how we are forgiven

It seems like everyone in the south is kind, even the Policemen. Tearing out of Spring Hill, TN in my little Saturn, I saw the blue and red lights flashing behind me. The officer was very polite. He gently asked me that dreaded question which has no good answer: “Sir, do you realize how fast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54

Denomination: Lutheran

Working Together As One Body – Part 1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

First in a 4 part series concerning how we all work together as one body under Jesus Christ as our head.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working Together As One Body – Part Ii Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

Part II in the series of working together as one body under Christ.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working Together As One Body – Part Iii Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

Part 3 in the series pertaining to working together as one body under Christ.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working Together As One Body – Part Iv Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

Fourth and final part of the series pertaining to working together as one body under Christ.

WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE BODY – Part IV (A continuation of teaching concerning the Body of Christ) By Rev. James May As we discussed in our last message, we know that the Body of Christ, the local church can begin to have symptoms of spiritual illness. Sometimes we can know the reason and begin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Gather Together To Seek The Lord's Blessing

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002

Jesus as His custom was, went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day. Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is. But let us gather together to seek the Lord’s blessing in worship and fellowship.

We Gather Together to Seek the Lord’s Blessing Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 Text: Luke 4:16, “As His custom was He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day.” Introduction: Jesus spent His Sabbaths in two ways. When there was a public service in the synagogue He attended and took part in it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist