Sermons on Community In Christ:

The Church Is Not A Social Club, But A Sacred Community Of Believers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The Christian faith, once rooted in Scripture and tradition, is facing a crisis in modern churches

As I stepped into the church, I couldn't help but feel like I was entering a clubhouse rather than a sacred space. The atmosphere was lively, but it lacked the reverence and awe that comes with being in God's presence. This experience got me thinking – have we lost sight of the true purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Welcome To The Family Sermon Vii: Communicating With The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

As children of God and members of the Family of God, our unique privilege of communicating with our Father in Heaven keeps us from despair in times of trouble and gives us hope to carry on despite disease and death.

COMMUNICATING WITH THE FATHER OF OUR FAMILY – THE FAMILY OF GOD Again I say, “Welcome to the Family – the Family of God”! What a fellowship! What a joy divine! What a privilege! How wonderful it is to be a child of God with the gift of discernment . . . distinction ...read more

World Communion Sunday: Defining Our Community

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 28, 2016

All over the world, Christians of various flavors and traditions are focusing on the Lord’s Supper as a central distinctive of our faith. I like that! We are going to focus on Communion today as well! Let’s read from Luke 22 and discover how Jesus inst

Defining Our Community Luke 22:13-23 #WorldCommunion INTRODUCTION… COMMUNITY DISTINCTIVES (p) Every group we are a part of has rules, traditions, meanings behind phrases, and reasons for doing what they do when they gather together. These traditions or words make the group unique and give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Problems Within God's Holy Community

Contributed by David Houchin on Mar 2, 2007

In Ezra’s day there was an issue, a problem, that needed resolution; Ezra dealt with it through confession and a covenant.

HOW WE SHOULD DEAL WITH PROBLEMS WITHIN GOD’S HOLY COMMUNITY (The Church) Ezra chapters 9 & 10 Pastor David E. Houchin Delivered 2/25/07 at Church on the Esplanade Chico, California Last Sunday, as we entered Lent, Pastor Ed exhorted us to learn about three specific spiritual disciplines: Bible ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Build Community That Reflects God’s Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Building a Christian community is almost impossible, yet God is the God of the impossible. He can enable us to do amazing things if we let him. We can build the sort of community God wants, through the power of his Holy Spirit, if we let him

What better occasion to be talking about community than at a confirmation and baptism service. The teenagers have just spent 4 weeks following a study called the People of God where they’ve thought about why God calls us to be members of his Church. You could ask them later what they found out. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13, Ephesians 3:14

Denomination: Anglican

Alien Communication 2 - Aliens - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 6, 2012

Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them! Communicate with them!

Aliens Pt. 4 – Alien Communication - Pt. 2 The age old question has been asked and answered during this series. "Are there aliens among us?" We established in week 1 that we believe in Aliens. In fact, the truth be told, we are the aliens! 1 Peter 2:11makes it abundantly clear that we are not of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would Jesus Say To The Gay Community

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 26, 2015

What Would Jesus Say to the Gay Community “Please Read “ALL” of This Sermon Before Forming a Judgement”

What Would Jesus Say to the Gay Community “Please Read “ALL” of This Sermon Before Forming a Judgement” Romans 1:26-27 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Foursquare

You Have The Honor Of Communing With The Architect Of Reality

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane?

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane? Though I am only human, I can perceive at least some of this wonder. Can't I? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Connecting God's Compassion With The Community Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Today, we explore a profound and essential aspect of our faith: how we, as a church, can connect God's compassion with our community.

"Connecting God's Compassion with the Community" Today, we explore a profound and essential aspect of our faith: how we, as a church, can connect God's compassion with our community. Let us turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us on this sacred journey. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:9, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gritty Salt And Bright Lights In Your Community

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 9, 2011

A short talk encouraging believers to be conservers and preservers in our community, bright lights together, speaking, acting and serving, but never watering down the commands of Jesus.

Salt: Imagine a world without electricity, without a fridge, without a freezer, and without the Iceland shop on our High Street. Imagine photographs or film of a ship at sea hauling in nets bulging with wriggling, writhing fish. Imagine the fish being packed for the journey back home, packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

#3putting Fires Out: Communication Skills Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2005

Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

#3 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in three parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Community Who Cares Biblically, Spiritually And Pastorally Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 22, 2012

A sermon that encourages to have a broad view of Christian care.

As we think about what it means to be a caring community, it is important to think about how we reflect God in our caring. This means that foundational to all our caring is God. When God is foundational to our caring, we see how much God loves us and cares for us. And second to God being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Us - Life Together Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2017

Life is designed by God to be lived in the context of “us” or “we” but not in the context of I, me, or mine!

Series: Us tag line: Life Together! Thesis: Life is designed by God to be lived in the context of “us” or “we” but not in the context of I, me, or mine! Introduction: That famous toddler phrase we have all heard as parents and grandparents is what? Let’s say it in unison --- “Mine!” Wouldn't it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belong To Believe

Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015

When we belong, we feel validated and included. When we belong, we do not feel lonely or feel like we do not matter. We become an important part of the whole.

Sermon: Belong to Believe The clip we just watched is from the movie Antwone Fisher, which is the true story of a young man abandoned at birth by his mom. He was raised in abusive orphanages and foster homes. (Thank God for a loving family) When he turned 18, to escape homelessness, he joined the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: United Methodist

From Complaining Through Communication To Conviction And Commitment

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 8, 2006

Shows how the Psalmist in Psalm 73 moves from complaining through communicastion to conviction and commitment; and encourages Christians to listen to hurting people.

FROM COMPLAINING THROUGH COMMUNICATION TO CONVICTION AND COMMITMENT (Psa 73:1 NIV) A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. (Psa 73:2 NIV) But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. (Psa 73:3 NIV) For I envied the arrogant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist