Sermons on Community Of The Beloved:

Following The Star: A Community Grows In Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores our adoption into God's family through faith, the importance of community, and the unifying power of the Holy Spirit.

Welcome, dear friends. There's a warmth in the air today, a sense of belonging and unity that binds us together as we gather in this sacred space. It's a warmth that transcends the physical, reaching into the very depths of our souls, reminding us of the profound love that our Savior, Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:7-11

Topics: Unity, Growth

A Deeper Look: Verse 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

A deeper look into the 1st verse of this letter...

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 01, 2014 Date Preached: July 02, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in Jude Sermon Title: A Deeper Look: Verse 1 Sermon Text: Jude 1:1 [ESV] Introduction: 1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What The Lord's Prayer Teaches Us About Fellowship And Community

Contributed by Matthew Redder on May 4, 2018

In the Lords Prayer as seen in Matthew 6:9-15 Jesus not only teaches us HOW to pray but also gives us insight into how he views the community of faith.

There are many cases to be made for the community versus the isolated individual. Not only do we see a biblical theme that rebukes isolationism, but one that admonishes our need for one another. One of the strongest biblical arguments for the community comes from the Lord’s prayer as seen in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23, Acts 2:44-47, Ephesians 4:15-16, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Matthew 6:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 5, John, The Beloved Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 30, 2006

Three words summarize our next guest. Those words are “love”, “witness”, and “believe”. The Renaissance painters all portrayed the Apostle John as doe-eyed, pale-skinned and effeminate. This they did to accentuate the “love” part of John’s character. In d

Three words summarize our next guest. Those words are “love”, “witness”, and “believe”. The Renaissance painters all portrayed the Apostle John as doe-eyed, pale-skinned and effeminate. This they did to accentuate the “love” part of John’s character. In doing so, they ignored the other parts, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community Or Chaos: The Danger Of Doing Business As Usual Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The danger of doing business as usual is that you will miss your mission, that you will miss your miracle, and you will miss the Master.

Community or Chaos: The Danger of Doing Business as Usual John 21: 1-12 John 21:3 “I go a fishing.” The life and times of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reflects the Black Church and Black people at their best. We are all proud of his academic and social accomplishments. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Or Unwise

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 19, 2001

Wisdom is demonstrated often at Church business meetings. Not by the decisions made but in the way they are made. Are our meeting marked by strife or unity?

James 3:13-18 The Hebrews who clearly understood that true wisdom was not intellectual, but behavioral. Thus, the biggest fool was one who knew truth and failed to apply it. A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Words That Help Your Family "Talk The Walk" Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 9, 2001

A look at Ephesiains 4:25-32

Words that help your family “Talk the Walk” Ephesians 4:25-32 1) Words that are Good--verse 29a Words that are Authentic-- verse 25 Words that are Tactiful--verse 15a Words that deal with Conflict--verse 26 2) Words that Benefit-- verse 29c Words that Build up--verse 29b kind, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

What It Means To Become Real Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002

Using the Velveteen Rabbit as a moral this message examines the importance of merging old and young generations together in the Body of Christ to reach the greatest effectiveness.

¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part Two - The Velveteen Rabbit Something Old/Something New Introduction: Read from, ¡§The Velveteen Rabbit - How a Toy Becomes Real¡¨ ¡§The Skin Horse had lived longer in the nursery than any of the others. He was so old that his brown coat was bald in patches and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Noticable Difference In Our Speech

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2002

Listen, the tongue isn’t all bad .... It can do great good. And in Colossians 4:2-17 we see 3 ways in which we can use our tongues for good. (Jesus is Enough - part 8)

Jesus Is Enough - part 8 (Col 4:2-17) “There Should Be ND in Our Speech” Jesus IS enough!!! Jesus IS enough!!! >>> Do YOU believe that? Do YOU live that? This is week 8 in our study of the book of Colossians - and let me tell you it has been an awesome time in God’s word... Let’s do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communication: Building A Foundation Of Trust (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

It is through the language we speak in our homes that we shape and mold our family into what God desires it to be or into what God gets disappointed by.

Communication: Building a Foundation of Trust (Part 1, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 (READ) This morning I want to issue you a challenge. I want to challenge you to put what we are going to talk about this month into practice. We will be looking at biblical foundations for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 14, 2002

A Sermon that gives practical helps on being better communicators.

Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills James 1:19-20 Introduction: [A young man once approached Socrates to ask if the philosopher would teach him the gift of oratory. His request was then followed by an incessant stream of words until, finally, Socrates placed his hand ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gripe About Methods

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001

Concern over "trends" in ministry need not be scary to us, it’s biblical for methods to change in order to reach the lost.

The Gripe About Methods, Chorus on Overheads By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver June 2000 Singing choruses nothing new, but why is this “trend” in most churches to sing form the overhead instead of having a book, i.e. a hymnal? - Ask someone at PBC. Will the Bible disappear also? Matt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Godly Work Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY INTRODUCTION What is the difference in our culture between employers and employees and in the NT culture of masters and slaves? To what extent are these principles binding on us today? Lack of accountability ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 2 Of 6: Idle Speech Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Five ways our tongues get us into trouble, and two correct responses

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 2 of 6: Idle Speech "The tongue has the power of life and death." Proverb 18:21 (NIV) Introduction: Brief recap (Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day, Part 1 of 6: Idle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Holiness

If You Can't Say Anthing Nice...

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 17, 2003

This message is an introduction to the book of Colossians. It gives the history of its establishment through the eyes of Epaphras. It also deals with using our tongues to uplift others.

March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:1-8 “If you can’t say anything nice…” INTRODUCTION As parents, one of the first things that we teach our children is the phrase, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” It’s a good phrase to live by. This morning, I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist