Sermons on Communication General:

Perspective Differences To Consider In Improving Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some.

Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some." ( I Cor. 9:19-23) Paul was a master at learning how to communicate in terms that were most contextually effective. Good communicators spend as much time considering the needs of their audience as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A Missional Church Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

We NEED each other to fulfill Christ’s mission. Therefore, our community of faith must be a PRIORITY in our lives.

Marks Of A Missional Church Acts 2:42-47 When Amy and I were first married she worked at Brandon Hospital in Brandon, FL as a Unit Secretary on the Labor/Delivery floor. One of the things she and the other staff observed is what has been called the “lunar effect.” Every month when there was a full ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community - Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We need to encourage one another, because encouragement is a powerful tool to help one another persevere in faith.

Lately, we’ve been discussing what it means for the church to be a community, and how we can build and maintain a sense of community in the church. Why is this topic important? In our country, social bonds have been steadily eroding for the last forty years. People are less connected, less ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fill 'er Up: A Praying Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 17, 2006

We should pray for our spiritual growth.

FILL ‘ER UP: A PRAYING COMMUNITY Ephesians 3.14-21 S: Community C: A Praying Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE SHOULD PRAY FOR OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. ?: How? KW: Requests TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 3.14-21 three requests we should be making in order to grow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Design For The Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014

God's design: singleness is a blessing, not a curse.

Today, we’ll wrap up our series on Biblical manhood and womanhood. I know that for the past four weeks, I’ve encouraged those of you who are single and who might be tempted to think that much of what we’ve learned over the past four weeks really isn’t relevant to you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-35

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Star: A Community Grows In Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores our adoption into God's family through faith, the importance of community, and the unifying power of the Holy Spirit.

Welcome, dear friends. There's a warmth in the air today, a sense of belonging and unity that binds us together as we gather in this sacred space. It's a warmth that transcends the physical, reaching into the very depths of our souls, reminding us of the profound love that our Savior, Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:7-11

Topics: Unity, Growth

Reinventing The Church 4 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

WE NEED TO KNOW THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY IN WHO THEY ARE IF WE ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO LOVE THEM EFFECTIVELY! OUR love for one another and our community NEEDS to come to full bloom over and over again and move on to complete fruitfulness as we express

REINVENTING CHURCH, part 4 Philippians 1:9-11 <<NEED: a bud and a bloom; bruised fruit>> We have been hearing about how we need to REINVENT the Church in the community we live today. The first reinventing principle is this: We will no longer be a “Come and get it” Church but a 1. “Go and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Creating A Loving Community For The New Millennium

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

Thinking about what the church must be in the future raises four questions: who are we, who gets in, who leads, and where are we going?

First Baptist Church (New Hampshire Ave), Washington, DC May 31, 1998 Can you believe that it won't be long until we cross over into the third millennium, a full two thousand years after the birth of Christ? Can you believe that we are still here to see it? Why, it seems like it was only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Matters: Engaging In Biblical Community

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 13, 2021

The local church, when functioning Biblically, is the hope of the world and we get to be part of it.

Discipleship Matters: Engaging in Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-13-202 Review of series - what is a disciple? This morning, we come to the end of our Discipleship Matters series (for now). Over these past two months, we have been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

What The Lord's Prayer Teaches Us About Fellowship And Community

Contributed by Matthew Redder on May 4, 2018

In the Lords Prayer as seen in Matthew 6:9-15 Jesus not only teaches us HOW to pray but also gives us insight into how he views the community of faith.

There are many cases to be made for the community versus the isolated individual. Not only do we see a biblical theme that rebukes isolationism, but one that admonishes our need for one another. One of the strongest biblical arguments for the community comes from the Lord’s prayer as seen in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23, Acts 2:44-47, Ephesians 4:15-16, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Matthew 6:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Raising Kids In An X Box Generation"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2003

Proverbs 22:6 gives to Biblical Principles that when applied to the Christian home provide Biblical values in a post modern generation.

“Raising Kids in an X Box Generation” -Children are gifts from the Lord- Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.” If you compare the amount of time our children and grandchildren are spending playing games or watching videos or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living In The Midst Of A Crooked And Perverse Generation

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002

How are we doing as ’citizens’ of the kingdom in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation?

Citizens Living in the Midst of a Crooked and Perverse Generation Philippians 1:27-2:18 In verse 27 the word “conduct” denotes the “conduct of a citizen”. This is very important to the understanding of this passage of the letter. HISTORICAL CONTEX: Why would Paul be writing to these believers in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Una Declaracion General Del Ministerio

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 17, 2002

Un vistaso a lo que es el ministerio, basado en 2 Corintios.

2 Corintios 2:14-17 Nueva Versión Internacional “ 14 Sin embargo, gracias a Dios que en Cristo siempre nos lleva triunfantes y, por medio de nosotros, esparce por todas partes la fragancia de su conocimiento. 15 Porque para Dios nosotros somos el aroma de Cristo entre los que se salvan y entre ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Culture Shifts:the 'progressive' Generation

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

Our culture would have us to believe there is a sea of ’truths’ to choose from in determining our beliefs and ethics. The 10 Commandments hold for us ultimate truth & meaning from an ancient past towards an eternal future.

Exodus 20:1-11 Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 4 Over the last several weeks we have been exploring the changes that have taken place in our culture over the last forty years. Many have begun this new year with commitments (New Year Resolutions, if you will) to strive towards being more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Church God Uses...gives Generously Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Feb 28, 2004

A series of messages about the characteristics of a church God would bless.

“The church that God uses…loves to give” 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 I fail or succeed in my stewardship of life in proportion to how convinced I am that my life belongs to God. -Pearl Bartel -Ever wish you were more concerned about the things of God? Put your money there– the interest will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational