Sermons on Community Building:

Grow!

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Every Christ follower must be intentional in growing in relationship to others and God. And the church must be intentional about helping you to grow in your faith. That happens primarily through small group Bible Study and Sunday School

Our Strategy: Grow John 13:34-35 In this series, we’ve been looking at our strategy to accomplish our mission of “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” The first step in our strategy is “Celebrate.” We celebrate because worshiping God is the purpose of our life. People ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Just Jesus

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012

To the people of Nazareth, Jesus was nobody special...he was just Joseph's boy, you know, that carpenter's kid from up the street. The folks missed the meaning of his life because he was just Jesus.

Just Jesus Luke 4:14-30 You know the definition of a “church expert?” Answer: Anybody that lives more than 45 miles away from your church! Maybe you get this at home yourself sometimes. Conversation after dinner goes into a topic you think you have some knowledge about and you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

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

Here's The Church

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that despite the far less than optimal conditions, Jesus is still building His church! He went on record and said, “...I will build My Church."

HERE’S THE CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG I don't know if you realize it or not, but during these tumultuous times, there's a shortage of building supplies. Have you heard about that? Maybe you're trying to build your dream home and you're realizing, "Woo, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42, Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Humility Romans 12:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Romans 12:3 challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in His grand design.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Humility Romans 12:3 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful and transformative message from the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:3. This verse challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Philippians 2:3-4, Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Grow Into A Christ-Like Believer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 17, 2014

How do you go from a state of spiritual babyhood to a state of spiritual maturity? You must grow! But how does growth happen? What is the key to growing and changing? The Bible teaches us here in Ephesians 4.

How To Grow Into A Christ-like Believer (Part 2) Ephesians 4:11-24 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Babies do not turn into adults overnight. Can you imagine putting your baby into the crib at night, and the next morning you go in and see a full-grown man scrunched up and sleeping in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 14, 2007

Groundbreaking Ceremony for a new building

November 11, 2007 Song – Esther Welcome and Opening Remarks – Rick Stacy Welcome to all our guests, friends, and families of MCC Introduction of special guests, Midwest Construction Representatives, and Bankers Building Team Leader and remarks Midwest Representative and remarks Brief Challenge – ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Christ: The Most Important Things, Part 2

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013

In part 2 of a message on Mark 1:16-18 Pastor Jonathan talks about the mission statement of Thomas Road Baptist Church, specifically the fourth value: connection with community.

Lord, today we thank you that you are all we need. We thank you that in the midst of our brokenness and heartache, in the midst of the challenges we all face, we stand here humbled by your grace and your love and your mercy. We don’t deserve it, God, but you give it, and you give it freely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2009

We may be pilgrims in this world, but we are to set down deep roots while growing toward heaven.

Making the Most of Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1-14) 1.This past week, Marylu and I were enjoying a lean pork tenderloin roast -- it was delicious. I thought to myself, "I am so glad I am a gentile." 2. According to WebMD, "It appears that the use of the term "swine flu" has had quite an impact. "The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Under Construction

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

He is building us up.

Under Construction Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Eph 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Eph 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Harvest Time

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 19, 2014

Did you know that bringing the good out and someone is a harvest.. and bringing a smile to someone's face is a harvest.. Did you know that Complementing someone is a planting a seed and someone feeling good about themselves as a result of it..is a harvest

It's Harvest Time! Gal. 6:7-10 Msg. 7-8 Don’t be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. *The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. *All he’ll have to show for his life is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 4, 2008

As we define what it means to "follow Jesus in holistic community," the focus will be on the importance of community to those who follow Jesus.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community Come Unity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 August 3, 2008 This is the third and final sermon in this mini-series on Following Jesus in Holistic Community. We’ve looked at that holistic means complete or total in that we as the people of God need to surrender our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Keys To Experiencing Revival

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

Biblical principles for community revival

KEYS TO EXPERIENCING REVIVAL 2CHRONICLES 29 & 30 Intro: Rabbit Resurrection Sunday morning after church in Ramona Brother /I were playing Bushes thrashing/ got our attention Dog Matt – Frantically shaking bushes Matt didn’t care, but we knew that the rabbit belonged to Mrs. Clausen ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take This Job And Love It, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This message talks about dealing with a difficult work situation in a godly way.

- Employers at a Detroit office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board "The management regrets that it has come to their attention that workers dying on the job are failing to fall down. This practice must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Know I Am Saved?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 31, 2023

There is a passage in the scriptures that is very alarming to me and should be to everyone here today that claim to be saved.

Let me read it to you. Look at Matthew 7:21-24 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-29

Denomination: Baptist