Sermons on Community Support:

The Queen Of Sheba & Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2019

Solomon was a type of Christ, he was the son of David; but there is a greater son of David – Jesus Christ. The Queen of Sheba represents a person seeking Christ. Her fervency in seeking Solomon should be compared to our seeking of Jesus.

THE QUEEN OF SHEBA & JESUS 1 Kings 10:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: True doctor office stories 1. JOKE. a. About to have a blood test, Janet nervously waited while the nurse tightened a tourniquet around her arm. "I understand you're from Huntsville," she said. "Are you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-7, Matthew 12:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Team Player Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 8, 2019

In imitating Jesus we see a call to community (team).

1. Show Ben Franklin’s "Join, or Die" Political Cartoon (Originally for French and Indian War then for the War for Independence) We have recently celebrated our Independence Day, a lesson from history applies to the Body of Christ. Prior to July 4, 1776, there were only thirteen British ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Unity

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Jan 20, 2019

Unity in itself is neutral, it is what we are untied for that determines whether it is evil or good. So we need to answer the questions, what is Christian unity?

Every Christmas season my wife and I have the same conversation about gifts. She asks me what I want, and I tell here there is nothing that I want. I have reached that point in my life that if there is anything I want or need, and I have the funds I just go and get it. So, the idea of getting me ...read more

Core Value 5 - Strengthening Individual Gifts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of Strengthen Individual Gifts where we seek “To grow each person’s enduring and unique talents recognising that the greatest room for growth is in the areas of our greatest strengths.”

Note that I preached on our Core Values in 2010. Some of the sermons are very different so new ones have been uploaded - but this one was so similar I have just updated it. The old one in the series has been removed. Message Strengthening Individual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 There is a saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mundane Ministry/Seismic Significance Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008

Sermon #2 in My favorite disciplines series deals with mundane ministries, the discipline of holding one’s tongue, and apropriate smallness (original ideas from John Ortberg’s book, The Life you always Wanted) (Luke 9:45-48)

#2 in the My Favorite Disciplines Mundane Ministry / Seismic Significance Luke 9:45-48 CHCC: December 14, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about one of my Favorite Disciplines – Celebration. In our Pueblo Group we studied a book by John Ortberg about Spiritual Disciplines --- and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:45-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Greetings! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God offers his church the grace to rejoice.

Scripture Introduction Last year I had heated arguments with The Berry Company over the church’s Yellow Pages advertising. They confirmed, in writing, that our contract ended in June. But the small print allowed them to continue billing us if they were late publishing the new phone books. When ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming Backyard Christians Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 8, 2020

The front yard is where we try to keep up appearances. The backyard is where we live. If we want people to get to know us, we have to open up the backyard.

*Note: This is an adaptation of the second sermon in the "I Love My Church" Sermon Prep Kit on Sermon Central. Thanks to whoever created the original outlines. This is a great kit. I Love My Church #2: Becoming Backyard Christians Hebrews 10:19-25 [Lots of different fences on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil In The "isms"

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Oct 10, 2020

If we are to be successful as Christians, and as a local church, we must educate ourselves about satan’s evil purposes. I want to talk about satan’s influence in and through the “isms” of the world.

The devil in the “Isms” TEXT: 2 COR. 2:5-11 (from the ESV) INTRODUCTION: I want to focus on: “We are not ignorant of his designs,” (KJV devices) where Paul is referring to satan’s designs. Designs is from the Greek word: “no'-a-mä” (nigh’ e ma) and means “a purpose, and specifically, an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Fellowship? Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 14, 2020

What Does the Bible Say About Fellowship?

What Does the Bible Say About Fellowship? Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. ACTS 2:42 And they devoted ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bush Still Burns

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

Moses was tending sheep and saw a bush burning that was not consumed by the fire.

In verses 1-4: Moses had everything accomplished for him for he was the child of an Egyptian princess. As a shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding the vocation he was educated to loathe (Genesis 43:32; 46:32-34), and he lived as an obscure outsider. How humbling ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

Have we fallen asleep spiritually? God is calling us to wake up, so what are we to do?

In verses 1-5: Despite the fact that God had spoken straightforwardly and perceptibly with Moses and Joshua, God’s Word had become uncommon during the three centuries of rule by judges. By the time Eli was High Priest, there were no prophets speaking God's messages to the children of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Out The Gospel: Lessons From Titus

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 14, 2023

The Apostle Paul, writing to Titus, outlines the qualities of those who are to lead with integrity and humility. In our Anglican tradition, we recognize the importance of bishops, priests, and deacons embodying these virtues.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the Epistle of Titus, a letter that holds timeless wisdom for our journey of faith. As we explore the pages of Titus, may the Holy Spirit illuminate our hearts and guide us in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Parenting: Spiritual Conversations

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 27, 2023

Parents and grandparents must be ready, willing, and able to have inevitable and expected spiritual conversations with our children and grandchildren all about God in order to help them build a solid foundation for life in Jesus Christ.

CHRISTIAN PARENTING: SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Matthew 7:24-27 #parenting INTRODUCTION… Communication Issues (tvtropes.org) I want to share some TV shows and movies with you this morning as we begin to warm up to the topic that we will eventually find in the Scriptures. All of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Falling Away - 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 21, 2023

Our need to be part of a community of believers.

Falling Away April 23, 2023 I really believe God has a sense of humor. I also believe God can be really sarcastic! If you read the Bible you will see some of His questions lead me to that conclusion. But I also believe that because God created me in His image and I’m that way. So, that’s my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2023

In Latin: Esse deus dare: To be God is to give.

Someone once said, “If you deny the Trinity, you will lose your soul. If you try understanding the Trinity, you will lose your mind.” For example, have you ever heard of "Trinitarian math"? Normal math is 1+1+1=3. But Trinitarian math is 1+1+1=1. As the Nicene Creed begins, “I believe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Exodus 34:4-6

Denomination: Catholic