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The Tragedy Of Trash Talk Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 3, 2010

The real tragedy of talking trash is that it hurts people and damages our relationship with God. How we treat (speak of) others not only affects them, but it affects our own closeness with God.

The Tragedy of Trash Talk James 4:11-12 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Games People Play: Solitaire Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2006

God’s plan for his people is to be in community with other beleivers. Small groups can provide that community.

Well, today we begin a new series called the games people play. Over the next two weeks we’ll take a look at some popular games and see how they relate to our lives. Today we look at the game Solitaire. Oh, the hours that have been wasted playing solitaire. In my seminary classes I take notes on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Belong (Part 2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

In Christ, we find the place of belonging that we all long for, the place of perfect truth, endless grace, and unconditional love. In the body of Christ, we find the human belonging that we need. It is in the context of belonging that we grow in our faith and are made like Christ.

Take a moment and think of where you have felt the strongest sense of belonging? Was it because of the location. . . or the people. . . or about the memories. . . or maybe it was the safety. . . or the familiarity? Maybe it is at home in your country, with your people and your culture. Maybe it is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Romans 8:1

Gather Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at why we grater for worship, Bible study and fellowship each week

Gather There’s a small-town church in upstate New York who had the same priest for over 35 years.
He was loved by the church and the community.
After he retired, he was replaced by a young priest just out of seminary who had a great desire to do well.
After several weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Love One Another

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 23, 2020

Love should be a Christian's single most defining attribute.

Badges identify people. There’s the policeman’s badge (make a paper star). Every service company has its’ employees wear a badge (plastic cover with name inside). Boy Scouts and Awana children have badges telling you about their achievements (Awana shirt or sash). Christians have badges too. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Worship As A Buffet Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 25, 2017

Part 3 in a series on worshiping the Lord.

Worship as a Buffet February 19, 2017 Genesis 18:1-8 I would like to read a passage of scripture. It comes from the first book in the Bible, the book of Genesis and is found in chapter 18. God has just established His covenant with Abraham and the people of Israel, and God told Abraham that at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing In Fellowship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 23, 2009

Loving one another as we move in relationship from membership to friendship to partnership to kinship.

EMBRACING IN FELLOWSHIP A pastor was officiating at a funeral. When he was done, he was asked to lead the funeral procession as it made its way to the cemetery. So he got into his car, and he started driving at the head of the funeral procession. He flipped on his radio and became preoccupied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Devices Of The Devil: Anger Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 6, 2010

There are two words translated anger in the New Testament one carries the idea of passion and energy, the other irritation and agitation. Anger is sinful when it leads us to a loveless response. There are symptoms of dangersous anger given along with th

Intro: Last week in our study we covered Apathy. Apathy is possibly the second most powerful device of the devil. It is a vice that slowly or tightens its grip on us and causes us to be cold and unconcerned with the things of God. If apathy is the vice that slowly pinches off our emotion or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Forget The Mystery Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

In this second message in the series How to Listen to a Sermon, Dave focuses in on the importance mystery.

Don’t Forget the Mystery How to Listen to a Sermon, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 23, 2011 Nice to be back with you this week. Of course two weeks ago we watched a preview for Financial Peace University, and last week I was out of town with my daughter Brittany. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus On Oaths Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Part 7 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this message Jesus takes on the topic of oath-making.

Jesus On Oaths Part 7 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 21, 2008 Tonight we move from the topic of casual divorce which we talked about last week into this week’s topic, which is from Matthew 5:33-37 where Jesus takes on the topic of oath-making. At first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Where Is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009

We are people who live in community. Cain didn’t realize that and saw his brother as competition rather than a companion.

Genesis 4:1-16 “Where is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor” INTRODUCTION The neighborhood is changing and expanding. Technologies like the internet and cell phones have broken down boarders far more effectively than any invading army. Traditionally closed societies like China and Iran have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Prayerful Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 23, 2019

Recognising that many prayers in the New Testament are in the plural and focus on community, not just individuals, this messages gathers many New Testament Scriptures to teach from Scripture how a church in fellowship together is to be a prayerful church.

Note to preachers This sermon is a collecting of verses all about prayer. I used a power point presentation as I preached so the verses easily followed one another. On the power point I underlines where the words were in the plural to emphasise the community fellowship aspect of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Promises From The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 6, 2003

Jesus said, "Therefore, Go and make disciples." We can be assured that the Lord will enable, equip and empower us to do everything He asks us to do with the help of Christ who gives us the strength, authority and power.

Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 Matthew 28:18-20 Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. Oh what a foretaste of glory divine. Heir of salvation, purchase of love, filled with His goodness, lost in His love." (Fanny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Destroys Relationships

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 14, 2013

This sermon demonstrates how poor communication on both parts, can destroy relationships. We must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

What Builds Relationships and What Destroys Them 40 Days of Community Part 3 October Joshua 22:1-15 James 1:18-25 Joshua|James 22|1:7|19-22|1:18|21 October 6th 2013 We are in week three of our series of 40 Days Of Building Community. In our first message we saw that we need each other just to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:7-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 22, 2022

The author of this Epistle debates the spirit of unity among the believers. The believers are with multiple talents, qualities and strengths, and weaknesses. The redeemed community must think of how to take care of one another.

Romans 15:1-13 - Unity of believers with differences of opinions Romans 15:1-6 Spirit of Unity The author of this Epistle debates the spirit of unity among the believers. The believers are with multiple talents, qualities and strengths, and weaknesses. The redeemed community must think of how to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Methodist