Sermons on Communing With God:

The C.h.u.r.c.h.

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Nov 15, 2019

What is The Church, How does God Look at The Church and what does God expect of The Church?

Matt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.... The 1st time that the word Church is used is found here in this Scripture....... 2 Tim 2:15.... Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2014

God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us.

Title: Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Text: Various Truth: God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us. Aim: To have the church practice accepting, valuing, forgiving, and believing in someone. Life Question: What are the four ways Jesus loves you? INTRODUCTION A Christian man was at a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

A Cross And A Covenant Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014

A sermon on how the church is reflected in the OT covenants (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter one- Covenant Graced)

HoHum: Daniel Overdorf- I visited a friend in the hospital. He had neared the end of an extended battle with cancer. The chemotherapy had taken most of his ability to think. I read some Scripture passages to him about God’s promises, unsure if he even heard me, then I prayed. As I turned ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Messengers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

God’s Messengers January 23, 2011 As we move into chapter 15 we are going to be looking past the kings who led . . . PHONE RINGS — Oh, hold on a minute, I forgot to turn my phone off. Don’t you like that song. I’ve gotta take it. This is not really a good time to call me. You have a message. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gentleman Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

I am more convinced every day that true power is in gentleness. Like the silent gentle rays of the sun are the most potent factors in natural life, so the gentle kindness of the Christian is the most potent factor in spreading the spiritual life.

History is the record of the battle of competing ideas and philosophies that clash with one another in their effort to gain the allegiance of men. The whole world is under the pressure of such competing ideologies. Is theism or atheism the truth? Is liberalism or conservatism the way to go in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7

Trusting God's Providence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Trusting in God’s foresight, wisdom and care reduces stress

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 24 – Jacob’s Journey to Haran – Genesis 28:1-22 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the children to understand how to trust in God’s providence (His foresight, His timely care and His generous kindness). 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jacob put conditions on his trust ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Our Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

While temptations are inevitable, God provides us with the strength to endure them and always offers a way out.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather today to delve into the wisdom of the Word, to explore some powerful truths found in Matthew and 1 Corinthians. As C.S. Lewis once said, "God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 18:7

Topics: Defeating Temptations, Keeping God First

Which God Do You Serve?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 3, 2023

Who is your God? All people believe in something. But in whom do you believe? Who is your God? You believe in socialism. That's your God. Some of you believe in communism. That's your God. That's not the God of the Bible. You can know about God and certainly not have Jesus Christ.

The God of the Bible is a God of all hope. He's a God of mercy. He's a God of love. He's a God of amazing grace. He's a God of wrath. Who is your God? All people believe in something. But in whom do you believe? Who is your God? You believe in socialism. That's your God. Some of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Building

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 27, 2011

The problem with buildings is unless you’re a professional builder, you might look at two buildings and believe they are built adequate, it’s not till the storms come and then you find out which one was built with superior craftsmanship and materials!

1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Live And Let Live (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 2) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fifth sermon (and sixth week) in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Prior to Advent we looked at four from Chapters 1 & 2 of the book. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Reaching Out By Reaching Up

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

Becoming a difference maker in our community

What can we do to reach this community for Jesus Christ? This is a burning question on my heart as we enter 1998. We have not even come close to attaining the potential Jesus spoke of when He said, "These same works that I do you will do, and greater works also." What is it going to take to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Fellowship

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002

What true fellowship in community is?

Time goes by so fast. I feel like I just came to Smyrna but it already has been more than a month now. The first impression that I got from the youth group was very awful. I got the impression that the group is not organized at all and there is no one who¡¯s willing to serve the group. I felt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be United With One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus is praying for us to be a community of unity.

One weekend, a pastor was giving a children’s sermon to all the kids in church. A bright-eyed three-year-old girl was listening intently as he explained how God wanted them all to get along and to love one another. She was tracking with her pastor until he said, “God wants us all to be one.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Live And Let Live (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 1) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Special Note: A singer is used repeatedly throughout the sermon to sing the six verses of “The Servant Song” (Hymn #679 in the Nazarene Hymnal). At the conclusion the congregation read responsive reading ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

"Waht It Means To Be Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2007

The meaning of relationship and community within the church.

Acts 2:42-47 “What It Means to be Church” by: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United MEthodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Have you ever felt lonely, even when you are surrounded by a large crowd of people? Have you ever moved to a new town or headed off to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist