Sermons on Common Market:

First Things First Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 14, 2009

Use what you have before you ask for more; put the work of the Lord first in your priorities; and expect the church itself to live in faith and with godly priorities.

It is very important to put first things first. It’s important to get things in the right order. If you don’t get first things first, life just does not work out right. For example, speech. Language is tricky, and if you don’t get the words in the right order, the meaning can be drastically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together In Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

No one can do everything but everyone can do something.

With all the resources available to us, why are people having such a hard time becoming mature disciples of Jesus? I’m convinced another recent survey (2014 Barna survey) provides the answer to that question. When people were asked what, if anything, helps them to grow in their faith, they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Yeast Of The Pharisee's

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 21, 2012

Jesus brings us an important message about making sure we are not acting like the pharisee's. Being careful not to let the little things corrupt us.

Yeast of the Pharisees Mark chapter 8:14-8:21 Introduction- This morning I want to look at Mark chapter 8:14-21. It is one of many accounts where Jesus is trying to teach a lesson to hard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Six Words That Make A Big Difference! Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016

Peter writes here about six things that are relevant in the Body of Christ.

Six Words that Make a Big Difference March 13, 2016 (1Peter 3:8-12) Command Baptist Church ILLUSTRATION on DIVISION – Could we agree this evening that we are living in a very disruptive and divided world? I think we can agree on that. Any thinking person can see that there is much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Was The Early Church Socialist, Even Communist? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2021

Some commentators and politicians who belong to the Superficialist School of Bible Interpretation really mess up when they say Christians should be socialists because the early Church was.

Jesus told His disciples, "Blessed are you poor" as Luke records it, and Matthew writes "Blessed are the poor in spirit." Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early Christians, or many of them, decided to take Jesus literally. They pooled their resources, as Luke records in the Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, Acts 5:1-11, Romans 15:25-26, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Luke 6:20, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Cord #3: A Common Confidence – “one Hope” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 2, 2015

Christians share a common hope in Christ.

1. A confidence in what God has done for us – v. 11 2. A confidence in what God has done in us – v. 12 3. A confidence in what God will do among us – vs. 13-14 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cord #4: A Common Commitment – “one Lord” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 2, 2015

The Lordship of Christ should unify us as Christians.

We are basing this series on Ephesians 4:3-6, where Paul mentions seven “cords” that bind us together. We’ve considered how we are part of the body of Christ; and how we share common communion with the Holy Spirit and having a common confidence in the hope we have in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cord #5: A Common Confession – “one Faith” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 9, 2015

How can we experience unity when we have differing beliefs?

In Ephesians 4:3-6, Paul lists seven “cords” that bind us together: a common community - “one body”; a common communion - “one Spirit”; a common confidence - “one hope”; a common commitment - “one Lord”; a common confession - “one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Cord #6: A Common Conversion – “one Baptism” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 17, 2015

Our common conversion, which is testified to thorugh our baptism, should serve to unite us as the people of God.

In Ephesians 4:3, Paul urges us to “make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Then in verses 4-6, he lists seven things we as believers share in common that we should focus on - a common community - “one body”; a common communion - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Cord #1: A Common Community – “one Body” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 12, 2015

The fact that every believer is part of the body of Christ should serve to bring us together in unity.

In our main passage for this series, Ephesians 4:3-6, Paul speaks about seven “cords” that bind us together - we share a common community - “one body”; a common communion - “one Spirit”; a common confidence - “one hope”; a common commitment - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The New Rome Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

ARE WE SEEING THE SEEDS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW ROMAN EMPIRE?

THE NEW ROME DANIEL CHAPTER 2 AND SEVEN INTRODUCTION: THE STUDY OF PROPHECY IS NOT AN EXACT STUDY, IN THAT WHILE WE KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, WE DON’T HAVE AN EXACT TIME TABLE, NOR IN SOME CASES THE EXACT CIRCUMSTANCES AS TO HOW THE PROPHECY IS TO UNFOLD. WHEN WE LOOK TO A STUDY OF ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Ministry

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005

Isaiah 61:1-3- Our Motivation, Our Method and Message and Our Market

Zechariah 3:1-7, Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Perspective On Home Investors Taking Advantage Of Vulnerable Owners. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 31, 2024

As the real estate market continues to flourish, home investors have become increasingly prominent.

As the real estate market continues to flourish, home investors have become increasingly prominent. While some operate with integrity, others exploit vulnerable homeowners for personal gain. This article examines the biblical perspective on such unjust business practices and the impending judgment ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:14-15, Deuteronomy 16:19

I Put Away My Idols

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2009

Idolatry is not a common subject, but it is a common problem for humanity, even for Christians.

I Put Away My Idols TCF Sermon November 15, 2009 How many of you watched the PBS series last month on the National Parks? Besides the fabulous visual images of some of America�s most beautiful scenery, the documentary gave a very interesting perspective on the history of our national ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Alarm Clock - My Testimony

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 30, 2010

There is absolutely no reason for us not repent. His voice alarm can be heard in our common sense, conscience,the creation and the written command.

GOD’S ALARM CLOCK Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 8:4-12 Prepared by: Randy Bataanon Several years ago, there was a lonely man lying on his bed thinking how miserable his life is since he fall into sin and start living a life contrary to what he believe. The man was a former missionary but temptation ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational