Sermons on Community In Christ:

God's Selection: Conditional Or Unconditional? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 9, 2015

Does God choose His people based on things they have or have not done? Or does He choose them based on His own purposes?

God’s choices or men’s? Election “God sees the future. He sees who will make a decision for Him, and saves those people,” or, “Before there was a world, He chose His disciples, the ones He would call out of this evil world, and then visited those chosen ones with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:9-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simeon: The Importance Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 16, 2015

Living the Spirit-Filled life is essential to knowing God's direction in life.

We have made note of how this passage speaks of three sets of individuals who are each an example of what needs to be true of us if we are going to be in on what God is doing in our world in our day. Last time, we spoke of the importance of our living the Word-filled life, as we considered the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Try Praise

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 18, 2015

We should praise God in all situations. In difficult times, praise the Lord.

Taken from Classic Sermons on Worship compiled by Warren W. Wiersbe Andrew A. Bonar "Praise" pgs 151 -160 TRY PRAISE Scripture: Psalms 147:1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. Praise --> to shine; hence to make a show, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Selection Of A King

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD has chosen and set up a king over Israel and it will not be a foreigner but a brother like me.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the Israel of GOD? I am an Israel of GOD. Galatians 6:16 (Amplified Bible) Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! Psalms 125:5 (Amplified Bible) As for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Have Those Post Christmas Blues?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2016

The excitement of Christmas is over. Life has almost gotten back to normal. And many people suffer from the Post-Christmas blahs a kind of depression in fact here is a song for this season titled "The Post-Christmas Blues".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned Scriptures are: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19 and Matthew 2:13-23. Christmas day 2015 ....is over! .... The tree may still be up, .... but it looks mighty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-3, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

No Trespassing Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 11, 2016

In the Lord's prayer Jesus is teaching if you want me to get rid of the notebook of wrongs I have on you, give Me the notebook you have on others. We are not supposed to let the sun go down on our anger.

No Trespassing PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Text Mt 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mt 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven. Mt 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Near, Yet So Far!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 14, 2016

To focus on Biblical examples of some souls who were “so close, yet so far from Him”…even while gleaning lessons which are very much applicable to God’s people of the 21st century!!!

SO NEAR, YET SO FAR…. Sometimes in our Christian sojourn, really can we (God’s children) be far away from the very One we owe our physical and spiritual lives to, even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10

Denomination: *other

Jesus Takes Away Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

Unforgiveness is like a prison, where you do time for someone else's crime. Don't let it spoil your joy and your life.

Last in the series of Jesus takes away - looking at some of the messes Jesus cleans up in our lives. Today's is a biggie - unforgiveness Unforgiveness is choosing to stay trapped in a jail cell of bitterness, serving time for someone else’s crime Unforgiveness is like drinking poison ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Charismatic

There Is Hope - Death Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

There is hope for life after death

Death is the great leveller - we will all die! Rich and poor, black and white, young and old. Someone once said that nothing is certain in life except taxes and death. Trouble is a good accountant can always find a way round taxes, but we can't cheat death. George Bernard Shaw said "the statistics ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Charismatic

"Standing On The Promises Of God"

Contributed by Kenneth Q. James on Feb 26, 2016

A sermon to encourage us to trust and stand firm on God's promises.

“STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD” Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: *other

Isaiah 10 Responding To God's Correction Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 10

Isaiah 10 Responding to God’s Correction Self Examination vs. 9:8-10:4 God’s Retribution vs. 10:5-19 Restoring What’s Right vs. 10:20-34 Intro: The Hand of God Pray for Matt & Crystal Brown (2nd Service) Introduce Ethan & Angelica Isaiah 1–5 describes the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 30-31 Removing Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 30-31

Isaiah 30-31 Removing the Roadblocks Stubbornness vs. 1-7 Rebellion vs. 8-17 Graciousness vs. 18-33 The Lord will give Victory vs. 1-9 Intro: Recap 7 woes so far We are right in the middle of God dealing with 7 issues he has with Israel We’ve seen him deal with pride, spiritual blindness, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 20, 2016

David encouraged himself in the Lord his God, during trouble

HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD 1st Samuel 30:1-6 (key verse 6) And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is My Source

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

We need to put all our trust in God. He is the source of all we do and need.

Title: God Is My Source Text: Psalm 118:8-9 8 “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.” I want to remind you of a very simple truth. "God is My Source." Sometimes we get off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Tame Temptation

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 22, 2016

Some things we need to know about temptation (Title and Material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/temptation.htm)

HoHum: Mark Twain said, “I can resist everything except temptation.” WBTU: Salvation is not a barrier to temptation! On the contrary, Satan is more likely to attack the Christian that the unbeliever. After all, he already has the lost person! He loves nothing better than causing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ