Sermons on Communing:

Be Communal, Not Judgmental

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 4, 2006

A challenge to turn from gossip when something happens in the church family and rather turn to love for support.

“Oh man, Mary Jo’s got the cooties.” “Yeah, I heard she got ‘em from messing around with Billy Bob.” “Ain’t that just the most awful thing you ever heard, I don’t think we should be her friend anymore.” Sounds rather much like grade school doesn’t it? But, that is not necessarily the case. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Community Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 18, 2006

Second in a series looking to inject our prayer lives with Biblical truths that can empower our prayer life. This message looks at the power of praying together, in community.

There was once a pastor who had a little five-year-old daughter, and the little girl noticed that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The little girl noticed that he did this every time. So one day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Importance Of Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2005

God desires our shared worship.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY Psalm 96:7-9 S: Worship C: Worshipping in community Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD DESIRES OUR SHARED WORSHIP. ?: How? How do we get it accomplished? KW: Directives TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 96:7-9 three directives we should follow in order to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Community

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 26, 2005

Inaugural sermon for fall 2005 series through the book of Acts

My colleague in ministry, Arnetta Bailey, writes of the fears that we all have when we enter into a new experience with a new group of people: ‘Can you remember what it was like to start a new job or walk into a new church?’ she writes. ‘Perhaps you scanned the room for a friendly face. Was there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Community Advice

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 15, 2006

Troublemakers are in every church. St. Paul advices Titus to ignore troublemakers and focus on good works. Good works seen as best way to focus community and combat dissention.

Community Advice Do you remember growing up and receiving unsolicited advice from your parents? I always hated listening to these lectures on life because I thought I knew infinitely more that my folks. I thought they knew nothing. Certainly it was they who needed enlightening by me. Mark Twain ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Orthodox

The Loving Community Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 23, 2006

this is the 2nd in the series of the purpose driven Church entitled Loving community.

A loving community John 15:1.17 /Acts 4:32 Our Church statement is that we are a Church building community where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. That will only be a reality when reqal love is expressed to one another and others around us. When Brandon Moody visited his uncles ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

The Trinity is the Original Community and we need to discover that as people made in God’s image, community is of vital importance.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: The Original Community Genesis 1 and 2 14 September 2003 SUBJECT: The Trinity: The Original Community RESPONSE: Discover that as people made in God’s image community is of vital importance. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover community connections were integral and primary in Jesus’ ministry.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Jesus in Community Mark 3:7-13 21 September 2003 SUBJECT: Jesus in Community RESPONSE: Discover community connections were integral and primary in Jesus’ ministry. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Last week we learned that God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For The Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 31, 2006

Seventh in a series on the early church. This message focuses on how believers are to care for the needs of others.

Let’s see how well we can remember our theme for this series of messages. Since this is now week number seven, we ought to all have it down pretty well by now: “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” As we’ve gone on this journey from good to great, we’ve learned that if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Community?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 29, 2007

Living in Christian community means: 1. Unity in love. 2. Focusing on Jesus. 3. We lose ourselves in service.

What Is Community? John 17:15-21 I talked with a friend and her husband from another town this week who are having trouble with their teenage daughter. They have been to court several times because she is completely out of control. They have also taken her to professional counselors who have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Communication In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007

This message introduces my new teaching series titled Desperate Households. Today’s message focuses on communication and the conflict that is often caused by poor communication in marriages today.

“Desperate Households” Today: Communication Ephesians 4:29-30 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Today we begin a brand new teaching series titled Desperate Households. And for the next 9-10 weeks through we are going to be talking about the family. And I want you to know that in preparing for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Community In Action

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007

the church is a living organism not a stale organization. Community in action explains a church that is active for Christ

Catherine Lawes was told to stay away from the prisoners, but that didn’t stop Catherine When the first prison basketball game was held, she went…..walking into the gym with her three beautiful kids and she sat in the stands with the inmates. Her attitude was: “My husband and I are going to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Chosen Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 1, 2007

the honor and privilege of being chosen by God

Intro: I must be a special person, because when I check my e-mails I have messages that say, Steve you are a winner, you have been chosen for a trip to Disney World. Steve, would you please take a survey for us. Steve, could we send you on a dream vacation? Wow, I am special, I am a chosen one. Of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Communities

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 22, 2007

Egypt-the place of slavery, Desert-place of indecision, Promise land--place of abundance the decision is up to you

Intro: in this church we have people who live in different communities. As a matter of fact, some of you in this room today are rivals of each other in high school sports. This fall you might even sit on opposite sides of a field screaming for your team to beat the tar out of the other team. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Of Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

Paul shares three important aspects of community

Intro: being a military brat growing up was a life on the move. For many the thought of re-location can be a scary proposition. Being in a Christian family made these transitions easier, because when you moved to a new base, there was always a church family waiting for you to arrive. Knowing that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God