Sermons on Community:

Scripture Alone - 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 21, 2008

Is the Bible the authoritative "Word of God" or a mere "respected voice" in the Christian community?

Dakota Community Church September 21, 2008 Scripture Alone 1 The Holy Bible; you know that as a Christian you are supposed to read it. You see the reading plan in the bulletin every week. You notice the sermon points all being backed by scripture. You even notice that many of the songs we sing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Is The Ultimate Fireman

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 2, 2012

A sermon delivered during a community worship time honoring local firefighters.

Good morning and thank you for being here to help us honor our local heroes, our firefighters. Fire, really is a good thing. We need fire. Fire produces heat. People need heat to survive. One of the first things we want to do when we go camping is to start a fire. Campers need fire for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

Prayer is communication with God on a personal level. #1 in a 4-part series.

Title: How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: John 15:5-8 Introduction In the small town we lived in, the volunteer fire department’s telephone was answered by the policeman on duty, who would in turn sound the fire whistle to rally the volunteers to duty. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord It Is Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007

Revival only comes when someone is ready, a person, a church a community.

O Lord It’s Hard to be Humble 2 Chronicles 7:14-7:14 We are picking up with last Sunday’s topic and talking about revival this morning. As we said last week, Revival does not come by design. God can not be manipulated to send revival. A revival is not about saving souls or converting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Congregational

Trusting God In Obedience Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007

Trusting God is always tied to obedience. There is a communal and personal facet to faith.

Trusting God in Obedience Making the Impossible a Reality – Part 2 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 Trusting God in faith is tied to obedience. The promise in (7:14) is for the people. if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Left Your First Love

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

You may be a outstanding Christian in the community but what is GOD’s opinion

Have You Left Your First LOVE Prayer Revelations 2:1-4 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; (2) I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jul 21, 2015

IN REACHING YOUR COMMUNITY FOR CHRIST IT REQUIRES SOWERS TO SPREAD THE SEED OF THE GOSPEL

“The Seed, The Soil, and the Sower?” Luke 8:1-15 Introduction: In 1886, after the state of Georgia passed prohibition laws, a young man name John Pemberton invented a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage which he thought would appeal to Americans given the prohibition against alcohol. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Malware In The Church

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 19, 2015

A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration.

Title: Malware in the Church Text: Mark 10:35-45 Thesis: A healthy faith community is characterized by Christ-like humility and mutual consideration. Introduction This week I began reading The Girl In the Spider’s Web… another Scandinavian mystery novel. It is the 4th book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love--And The Angry Outsider Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

Showing love to those outside the Christian community enhances our witness.

Love and the Angry Outsider Romans 12:9-21 Lately Pat and I have been talking about taking a trip to Europe. It would be our first trip there. Anyone going to Europe faces a problem. You see, Europe isn’t like Texas; Europe is big. So, unless you plan a really long visit you have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News About Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2018

We need to bring the Good News about Jesus to our community.

THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT CHRIST Text: Col. 1:1-8 Introduction 1. Our world is desperately in need of some good news. Suzanne Jennings wrote this song in 1999: I woke up Monday morning, walked out on the lawn My eyes were barely open, and my mouth began to yawn Picked up the daily paper, every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Diversity Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 19, 2018

The way we deal with and handle diversity will impact our communities and the world!!

This year at this Holiday Folk Fair we are celebrating Diversity! One definition of Diversity is the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization. Take a quick look around you…. Diversity is a reality here at the Holiday Folk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2017

Part 2 of a short series about the need and benefits of Community in the church.

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake of Others Philippians 2:1-8 January 15, 2017 I’m not sure how it starts, but I know where it starts - - - we all like to think we know what’s best. We like to think we have most, if not all of the answers. We’re pretty free to give out advice and tell people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Living Witness? Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

How your witness, good or bad, affects the community around you.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:17-29 “How is Your Living Witness?” November 15, 2009 PRAY INTRODUCTION Play video Romans 2:17-29 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and test in the law, and make your boast in God, And know [his] will, and approve the things that are more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Christmas- Part 2 " The Star" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 11, 2017

Part 2 of our Christams series' Preaced at our community service

Community Christmas service Church of the Nazarene, Grand saline Texas December 10, 2017 6:30 PM “The star” More years ago than I want to admit Back when Patti and I were very young and newly married We decorated our first Christmas Tree as a married couple With hand me down Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Words We Need See

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 11, 2020

Little words mean a lot if can see the total way it is communicated.

Powerful Words we need see Romans 15: 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. These words are important. They are used to instruct. These words found in the Bible are very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist