Sermons on Commonality:

God's Expanding Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

God is Behind the Expansion of His Kingdom, Which Will Not be Limited by Anyone or Anything. This sermon examines some distinctives found in Acts of this Kingdom: Power, Lord, Love, Vision

It’s fun to sell something that people really like. Dad took off for Grinnell, Iowa this afternoon in the rain today to sell asparagus. It didn’t rain all the time he was there, but it wasn’t a pretty day. While he was gone, I got a phone call asking if this was Sojourn Farm. I said it was. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contribution Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

If we are to truly “get ahead” in life we must learn we have a contribution to be made. five part series on getting ahead, based on Isaiah 55 I preached this sermon on mother’s day

Contribution Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series May 13th, 2007 Intro: Dr. James Dobson tells about a time he came home when his son, Ryan was a small baby. It had been a terrible day for his wife. Ryan had been sick, and had cried all day long. Once, as Shirley was changing his diapers, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014

Continuing to look at the church and what it means for God's people.

The Church November3, 2013 I want to read from an article which was written by a current pastor. His name is Jason Johansen. “About 10 years ago, I grew disillusioned with the church I had attended all my life. I continued to attend, but I avoided the people there. I kept greetings brief ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials For Life Together Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

The life of the early believers and church was most unusual. It was a far cry from the way the church and its believers live today. Yet, as we study their lives, we get a clear picture of the essentials for living together and for fulfilling the mission

The life of the early believers and church was most unusual. It was a far cry from the way the church and its believers live today. Yet, as we study their lives, we get a clear picture of the essentials for living together and for fulfilling the mission of the Lord. The first thing we see is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 19, 2014

How do we know that God is serious when He gives us all these promises? In the first chapter of Ephesians alone we have seen a multitude of blessings which God has said He has already given us. How do we know it's really true?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 3 Sealed By The Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 13. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation - having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14. who is given as a pledge of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Analysis Of Francis Schaeffer's "The Church At The End Of The 20th Centu

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 23, 2012

An Analysis Of Francis Schaeffer's "The Church At The End Of The 20th Century"

Francis Schaeffer has been characterized as an Elijah to the late twentieth century. Though not as inspired in the same direct sense as his Biblical forebears, Francis Schaeffer did articulate a vision of the future remarkable in its accuracy and a message startling in its relevancy. Schaeffer was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving And Prayer Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

Our identity is in Christ. Our spiritual power is as strong as is our understanding of that truth.

Outline I. Series Introduction a. Background: Who, What, When, Where, Why – v.1-2. II. Introduction III. Transition a. Paul found his identity in Christ. He presses the church and us to likewise find our identity in Christ, as highlighted in the text. IV. CIT/CIS: Finding Identity in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Awful, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Defining sexual sin

Three weeks ago, we started a series entitled "Stand in the Gap", based upon Ezekiel 22:30 above. In short, God looked at Israel and found a very corrupt nation with no man that would "stand in the gap" and stand for what was holy and right. Today, we see the same thing in our country; there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Sealed By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014

In the first chapter of Ephesians alone we have seen a multitude of blessings which God has said He has already given us. How do we know it's really true? How do we really know God is in earnest?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 3 Sealed By The Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 13. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation - having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14. who is given as a pledge of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Increase Your Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Sep 27, 2014

Everybody is looking for joy. It's found in the "Single Mind" that is focused on Jesus Christ. Discover how to live with a single mind on Christ. The result is joy.

In Romania, and in many Eastern European countries, there are so many orphans institutionalized that there isn’t enough food or medical supplies or staff members to take care of them. The babies, often past toddler age, are still kept in diapers and placed in cribs because there’s no ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You And I Deceived, By Sin? Do We Know Others Who Are?

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

We may be a Christian, yes, and we have been born again, yes, we may even have been filled with the Holy Spirit for a season, but the question is, are we now deceived by sin?

Are you and I deceived, by sin? Do we know others who are? We may be a Christian, yes, and we have been born again, yes, we may even have been filled with the Holy Spirit for a season, but the question is, are we now deceived by sin? Heb 3:13 (Written to Christians) But exhort one another daily, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Protestant Reformation Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2014

Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant Reformation.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 9: The Battle Cries of the Reformation Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Body

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 15, 2011

In that temple the Spirit dwelt, as the Shekinah had dwelt in the temple of God at Jerusalem; it was therefore a holy temple, and an awful sin to defile it. Under the old dispensation, death was the penalty of polluting the temple. Today that temple, you

Opening illustration: Many years ago, Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked into a beautiful valley, green with trees, bright with flowers. There he fasted. But on the third day, as he looked up at the surrounding mountains, he noticed one tall rugged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing For The One True Faith

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 16, 2010

Today I want to talk for a little while about what we find here in Jude 1-4 to do with contending for the faith.

Jude 1-4 STANDING FOR THE ONE TRUE FAITH Today I want to talk for a little while about what we find here in Jude 1-4 to do with contending for the faith. Listen as I read today’s text found in JUDE 1-4 1Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James,** to them ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

His Teachings

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 13, 2011

The message talks about Jesus' words to living a good life.

Text: “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Jesus is the Son of God. He walked the face of the earth preaching and teaching the multitudes of people. Many listened to what He had to say, but on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church