Sermons on commonality: showing 796-810 of 38,084

Don't Miss The Point

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Why do we even bother coming to church? It's a common question! Now after COVID we have more church available online than every before. This sermon will journey through the Bible to answer the question of WHY we gather together for service.

DON’T MISS THE POINT Interesting time we are living in! Meme – Congrats you have defeated Jumanji, Welcome to the Oregon Trail! Laughed! 2020 – Covid-19 – quarantine – Churches embracing technology, LIVE Streaming Church service – more people than ever before have access to local church service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 10:24-25, John 3:14-17, Romans 5:8, Matthew 27:51, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Diluted Faith? Expiring With Fear?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 30, 2019

Fear is a common enemy that we all face today. Fear dilutes the effectiveness of the work of God. Fear makes no sense and can be totally irrational. Moses was a God leader and he tried to prepare his people to face fear and trust God. Fear can be contagious... TRUST GOD!

DILUTED FAITH? EXPIRING WITH FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is part of a series on fear.) Text: Deuteronomy 31:8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

7 Woes On Religious Leaders (Matthew 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2024

Why are we afraid to preach Matthew 23? Why does the Revised Common Lectionary leave it completely out? Are we afraid to let our churches know that we church leaders are weak, and fail, and also need to repent? Let's find out in Matthew 23.

Jesus warned about hypocrisy among religious leaders and accompanying woes. Have we ever heard this taught? Is it just too painful to admit that we church leaders can sometimes be just like the Pharisees? Let’s learn some hard lessons from Jesus in Matthew 23. Hypocrisy Do we practice what we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is The Lord Your Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 10, 2005

In the 23rd Psalm we see David reflecting upon his life from the Green Pastures of his youth to the valley of the shadow of death(which was not far off). He notes one common theme namely that the Lord was his shepherd, today can we say the same thing?

Is The Lord My Shepherd? Psalm 23 ORIENTATION: • Have you ever taken a moment to reflect upon your life? • To simply stop what you are doing, be quite and reflect? • For some of us maybe this is too difficult (the hurts to great, and pain to unbearable) for others impossible (especially if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Can I Prevent Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jun 28, 2004

We all ask a lot of questions regarding suffering. Can I prevent suffering is the most common question. Outline: (1) Can I prevent suffering? No, even the righteous suffer. (2) Who causes suffering? Satan, but he’s on a leash held by God. (3) How

Title: Can I Prevent Suffering? Text: Job 1.1-22 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering Raymond Maurer New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). In 1741 an elderly stooped-over man wandered through the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

We may have different types of mirrors and multiple mirrors, but basically they all have the same common purpose. Tonight as we discuss some spiritual truths we first need to establish “the mirror”, which is God’s Word. God’s word acts like a mirror for

Mirror, mirror… INTRODUCTION How many mirrors do you have in your house? (Make a game out of it.) I think I only have two, but I bet my wife can correct me. How many different types of mirrors do you have? - compact mirror for your purse - handle mirror - cosmetic magnifying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Do It! Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006

The most common thing associated with the Christian life is to take God’s word and go through the process of internalizing it. When you first become a Christian you hardly know where to begin. I read through the Bible every year. It’s a big task to tak

FAITH THAT WORKS JUST DO IT! James 1:19-27 Last Sunday was the Super Bowl. A couple of years ago I read a story in the sports section of the newspaper about the two teams that were playing. What made that story interesting to me was that it was a story on the spiritual life of several of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

We have gotten so used to novelty in the church that a common response to this theme, was a rather sympathetic gesture inferring, “What, have you run out of good ideas?” Preaching and prayer just don’t seem that innovative and frankly to many, are the boring part of church.

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. This was done almost exclusively through prayer and preaching. And Satan was working hardest through the religious leaders, not to stop miracles and such, but to stop ...read more

Remember O Lord, Your Great Mercy (November 28, 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 10, 2021

Isn’t Advent a time of expectation and preparation? Doesn’t Advent challenge us to make changes in our lives? ... Didn’t David write this Psalm expressing remorse as well as the hunger for righteousness that only God could give him? Do we have that yearning in common with David?

Remember O Lord, Your Great Mercy Text: Psalm 25 Psalm 25:1-10  Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.  (2)  O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.  (3)  Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Deceptive Gold Works Its Penalty – God Is Not Mocked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2022

Sin has consequences. It always returns to hurt the sinner. A farmer set out to deceive with gold and over time, became a mental case. We must stand on the ONE solid foundation and contend earnestly for the faith that is under attack. We have a common salvation we must defend vigorously.

DECEPTIVE GOLD WORKS ITS PENALTY – GOD IS NOT MOCKED In 1960 Arnold Long, a missionary to the people of the Australian outback, wrote “The Bushman’s Guide. It contains stories of the outback and of people and was used in outreach. I did meet Arnold once. He was a remarkable man. This is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Timothy 1:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Jude 1:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 2:27, Exodus 17:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parables Of Jesus: The Lost Sheep & The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2022

Time and again in the New Testament we see Jesus sharing parables and stories related to shepherds and sheep. It’s very very common. From psalm 23, talking about the rod and staff of the shepherd, to Jesus calling himself “the gate for the sheep” it’s throughout the scriptures.

“Dr. Andrew Bonar told me how, in the Highlands of Scotland, a sheep would often wander off into the rocks and get into places that they couldn't get out of. The grass on these mountains is very sweet and the sheep like it, and they will jump down ten or twelve feet, and then they can't ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Judas - A Man Who Became A Traitor

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013

When you picture Judas what do you see? A monster, or a devilish figure? Do you ever see yourself? The truth is we have a lot more in common with Judas than we care to admit. In this lesson we'll explore the life of Judas and how it relates to our own.

When it comes to villains the Bible has its fair share. There’s Cain the brother-killer. The conniving Delilah. The murderous Jezebel. The rampaging Manasseh. And then there’s public-enemy #1, Judas the betrayer of Jesus. Too often we look at the villains and we see people that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:16, James 4:7, John 18:1-9

Denomination: *other

Unshakeable Woman (An Unshakeable Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jun 21, 2022

In today's world, woman empowerment is very common, though she may be weak sometimes but they have an unshakeable character which we can learn from. In today's exhortation, let's learn about the life of Hannah how she became an Unshakeable Woman.

Intro: This is our 2nd week for this month of June 2022. We have heard a lot of encouraging exhortations about how to have a character with unshakeable hope. And so, I researched a character in the Bible with the same kind of spirit. And God impressed upon my heart the life of a woman who had an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit: Love, Joy And Peace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 25, 2024

Prayer is an essential part of our daily lives and sharing prayer is an ideal way to grown in faith. The Church has a manifold resource of prayers from which we can use and adapt and indeed grow in faith. The Revised Common Lectionary collect for the 9th Sunday after Trinity is one such prayer.

Collect for Trinity 9 Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy and Peace The Holy Spirit is available to whisper to us thoughts of love and joy and peace and patience every moment of our lives. Our collect for today is a beautiful prayer and so full of meaning and purpose – an ideal prayer for our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Romans 12:9-12, Matthew 13:52

"Know Your Spiritual Gifts!" 1 Cor 12 Pt 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2008

Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to know that we all have different gifts but this is God’s plan and it’s a good thing to have diversity. We also need to know that each

“Know Your Spiritual Gifts!” 1 Cor. 12 – pt 12 Opening Illustration: Chris Tomlin talking about making a difference for the Lord by using his gifts from Blue Fish TV. Thesis: Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational