Sermons on Comfort One Another:

Your Place To Stand Together Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

At unlikely times and places our love for each other will be TESTED. When the relational road becomes rocky God’s Spirit will blow into our lives in order to strengthen us to stand together in UNBROKEN UNITY. You cannot be in relationship with God alone.

UNLIKELY - Your Place to Stand Together John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the trees, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changes Unites Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 23, 2016

We often resist change, but Jesus wants us to accept and even promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone. He wants us to drop all barriers to the cause of Christ.

I want to start my message this morning by asking the older members a question, and the answer might take you on a trip down memory lane. How many of you remember the TV series “I Love Lucy?” Ricky Ricardo always had a line he used when Lucy did something wrong. It was “Lucy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Everyday People

Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Feb 26, 2015

Be Godly Everyday People

Title: Everyday People Scripture: Romans 12:5 KJV: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Introduction: In 1969, a musical group named Sly & The Family Stone recorded this song entitled, "Everyday People." This song talks about Sly Stone plead for peace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obey God

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 26, 2015

When we obey God by doing things such as loving an enemy, people will be amazed because it is not the logical thing to do. Obeying God is the Christian thing to do. When we obey God, we don't know what the result will be, but God will bless our obedience

Acts 5:27-42 is a story about obeying God regardless of the consequences imposed by mankind. Like Peter, we as Christians are to obey the Lord rather than man in situations where the two are in conflict. For example, when obeying our political leaders would cause us to do something that goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Anglican

Making A Difference Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014

Maybe you don’t think you have much to give but let me assure you that God can turn the smallest deed, just a token of your time, whatever you have into life changing actions.

Maybe you don’t think you have much to give but let me assure you that God can turn the smallest deed, just a token of your time, whatever you have into life changing actions. I read a story World War II that shows how the smallest deed can make all the difference in the world to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tangible Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

G.U.T.S: Tangible- Let's talk about 5 tangible expressions of love from the one another's of the New Testament (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Outline from Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages)

HoHum: Needed: A Valentine Card Today is a special holioday, what is it?  That's right -- Valentine Day. It is a very special day because it is a time when we tell our friends, family, and sweethearts how much we love them. One way we do that is by sending Valentine cards. Valentine cards may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Standard Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 11, 2010

We are to love one another as Jesus loved us.

“A New Standard” John 13:31-35; 1 John 3:11-18 If you knew that the evening you were spending with your loved ones would be the last you’d ever spend with them, what would you say? What would you do? What would well up in our heart as the final, lasting memory you want to leave ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Self: God’s Love On Display Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2014

Our new selves are characterized by love, and therefore we should value and live-out the nuances of love.

The New Self: God’s Love On Display (Colossians 3:12-14) 1. WOODSTOCK, Ill., Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Customers at an Illinois Shell station received gas for just one cent per gallon due to a glitch in the system, an employee said. Rita Castillo, who has worked at the Shell station in Woodstock for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church—the Body Of Christ

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 30, 2014

The Early Church worked together--looked out for each other--and were faithful to their Lord.

The Church—The Body of Christ Acts 2:4242 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 4:33."And with great power gave the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forty Days Later Was A Big Day!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 18, 2012

The Ascension was a BIG DAY in the church and Jesus is there with the Father in heaven on our team, looking out for us still. So are we living like he is?

Thursday was a big day in the life of the Church. I was in Wellington on Thursday learning more about Natural Church development which is a Church Health Survey that’s been put together by a bloke by the name of Christian A Swartz who will incidentally be in Christchurch in a couple of weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lesson 20: Morality And The Present Life In Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2018

To be a Christian means to be united to the risen and exalted Christ. We now share in the new creation of which He is the first fruits. As Christians we have put off the old man and have put on the new man. We no longer live as we once did because the

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 10/6/17 Lesson 20: Morality and the Present Life in Christ (Eph. 4:25-32) Ephesians 4:25-32 (KJV) 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Sunday 2018

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 10, 2018

A Reflection of the world wars

Remembrance Sunday 2018 at TSJ I would like to focus our thoughts this morning on one verse from Ps 46 Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength A very help in trouble” Our mind is that unique gift that reminds us that we are made in the image of God. The ability to remember is a wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Love: Working The Word Into Your Life.

Contributed by Tighmir I. Sayles on Aug 29, 2013

Sometimes we as Christians forget our true purpose here on Earth, and it is our first and foremost purpose to love each of God's creation. So many people have turned their backs on God because of the church. It's time to flip the script.

We’re going to be discussing the power of love. Now, Webster’s dictionary defines love as a strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties. Affection based on sexual desire. Affection based on admiration, benevolence or common interests, attachment, devotion, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: *other

Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

LOVING ONE ANOTHER

“Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself” Luke 10:25-37 “25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Have A Holy Ambition? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Is your ladder of success leaning against the wrong wall?

INTRODUCTION In the last message we examined the powerful admonition to maintain sexual purity even though we live in an X-rated culture. The next message from 1 Thessalonians will be from the familiar section predicting the second coming of Christ. But nestled between those two tall mountains of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist