Sermons on Community Support:

What Preaching Ought To Be

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Jan 3, 2011

Sermons ought to be plain, passionate and powerful to reach their intended audience.

What Preaching Ought to be 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 ( KJV ) 1And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3And I was with you in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Things To All Men Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

What a great song that was, In Christ alone. That’s the kind of song that should move us to action. If we really believe all that we just sang we should be moved and excited to get this message out to others. And I’ll bet that many of us here do have a burden for people who don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Umma Do Me

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Jan 15, 2011

Teaching Christian Principals that move people from indiviualism to community and sharing!

Umma do me “Rocko” You just do you and what umma do me About money and what I got.. Name brands Young Jayzee You do you Imma do me.. It all about the money… Lil wayne “new cash Money” Cuz ain no one gon do, me better than ima do me, so so ima do me No man is an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Devices Of The Devil: Anger Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 6, 2010

There are two words translated anger in the New Testament one carries the idea of passion and energy, the other irritation and agitation. Anger is sinful when it leads us to a loveless response. There are symptoms of dangersous anger given along with th

Intro: Last week in our study we covered Apathy. Apathy is possibly the second most powerful device of the devil. It is a vice that slowly or tightens its grip on us and causes us to be cold and unconcerned with the things of God. If apathy is the vice that slowly pinches off our emotion or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 31, 2017

We can leave a legacy through our participation in the community in which we live.

1. There is something inside of us that wants to be remembered. a. Reason for Monuments; Tombstones b. Reason for Family Stories and Traditions 2. Mr. Holland’s Opus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8E807R7GkI (4.07-5.36) 3. Jeremiah 29.4-14 I. Be Deliberate with Your Life (29.4-6) – 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Carrying Burdens

Contributed by Chris Beam on Jun 25, 2015

Authentic church community helps us when our problems become too heavy to carry on our own.

Series: Connect the Dots
Text: Galatians 6:1-5
Topic: Carrying Burdens
 Last week we began a series titled “Connect the Dots”, where we are discovering the beauty of authentic community. Today, I want to talk specifically about how authentic church community helps us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Connect Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

A life that makes an impact for Jesus is a life that is connected to other believers

September 8 Connect Acts 4:32-35 Follow Influence Connect 1. A common purpose. v.32 2. A common story v.33 Grace (charis): the favor of God 3. And uncommon act. vv.34-35 Opening illustration, Band of Brothers It’s amazing what humans will do, what they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016

In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Challenges To/For Public Worship-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2016

7 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VII—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship—types/styles/setting targets/music/chosen frozen/emotionally driven, etc. What do each of these(& more) say to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Like Ripples In A Pond Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2016

Community, A Mission Plan, Urgency

A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Like Ripples in a Pond Acts 1:1-11 (p. 758) November 6, 2016 Introduction: Go back with me in scripture to a time at the end of Jesus’ physical ministry here on earth…He’s shared the passover meal with His followers in the upper ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gather Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at why we grater for worship, Bible study and fellowship each week

Gather There’s a small-town church in upstate New York who had the same priest for over 35 years.
He was loved by the church and the community.
After he retired, he was replaced by a young priest just out of seminary who had a great desire to do well.
After several weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Woman Who Got The King's Attention

Contributed by Larrin Robertson on Nov 15, 2014

A profile of courage in the person of Esther

Esther 4:16 - 5:2 The Woman Who Got the King’s Attention I began a new job on October 1, 2013. On that same day, many of my friends and any number of U.S. citizens were told to stay home. For sixteen days, my friends and any number of people unknown to me were told to stay home. Uncertainty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2015

In the kingdom of God, it is no longer true that "whoever dies with the most toys wins.

Matthew 6:7-21 “A New Purpose in Life” INTRODUCTION In Greek mythology Narcissus was a hunter from a territory in Central Greece who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god and a nymph. He was exceptionally proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Friends Of Jesus Love Jesus’ Friends Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 7, 2010

God’s love creates a loving community among his people.

Scripture Introduction It is a favorite joke among boy scout dads, so I have heard it 7 or 8 times in the last two years. Two guys camping in Colorado crawl out of their tents one morning only to see a grizzly bear charging. The first man begins frantically to put on his tennis shoes, at which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: 7 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2011

Working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than I do as a pastor didn’t bring true abundance. I was not happy, making money. God's Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

This story was related by Donald Grey Barnhouse. Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit should go to his friend, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist