Sermons on Community:

The Special Role Of The Laity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2015

Lay people in the Church, especially women, serve a vital role in spreading the Gospel and building community.

Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel Both of our readings today are concerned with what the Catechism calls “The Christian Life,” or the moral and virtuous way of life. Paul and Barnabas were traveling through the lands of what is now Turkey and Greece, going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

Outsiders To Insiders (Belonging Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 13, 2014

When we come to faith in Christ webelong to the family of God...a caring faith community.

Belonging Part II Title: Outsiders to Insiders Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: When we come to faith in Christ we belong to the family of God… a caring faith community. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming Slide 2 I invite you to journey with us as people who value: • Belonging ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral For A Gardener

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2022

This was a funeral sermon I preached for a dear woman who was known in the community for her beautiful garden

Lee Ann, thank you for helping us get to know your mama a little better. Both you and Gena shared so many stories about your mom. They say a good eulogy makes the people who knew the person glad they did, and the people who didn’t wish they had. Your family has done that so well. There are others ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Benefits To A Spirit-Empowered Church

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 30, 2015

You and your church can become a fountainhead of supernatural revival in your community, city and country.

THE SEVEN BENEFITS TO A SPIRIT EMPOWERED CHURCH JOHN 7:37-39; EZEKIEL 47 By Dr. James O. Davis Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God. Let me ask you a couple more questions. Do you ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Must Protect This House!

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Apr 2, 2015

The intent of this message is to encourage the community of Christ to ensure that the house of God is place of grace and a place of righteousness.

Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, who are beloved in God the Father and kept safe for Jesus Christ: 2May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance. 3Beloved, while eagerly preparing to write to you about the salvation we share, I find it necessary to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Silence Is Broken Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 5, 2023

The God of the Bible is a God who is constantly communicating with his people. But God is holy and resists sin.

For more sermons visit our: Website Sermon Series: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=sermons-on-mental-health Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/the-silence-is-broken-u_XAkP_n Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram : ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:8, Luke 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Vision Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 12, 2024

Bible talks about the power of vision to inspire and guide individuals and communities towards a better future

I want to talk to you about the power of vision. Vision is the ability to see beyond what is to what could be. It is the capacity to dream, to imagine, and to hope. And as Christians, vision is essential to our walk of faith. Proverbs 29:18, "Where there is no vision, the people ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6, Habakkuk 2:2

Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A.- Forgiveness In 621 Words

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023

The New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati has “70 x 7” painted over the main doorway.

We hear in our Gospel, we have to forgive, “not seven times but seventy-seven times.” One guy responded, “Great, not only do I have to forgive my brother, now I have to do math.” Jesus adds: Forgive from your heart. Without forgiveness, the weight of the debt over time means the residual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Simply Ask.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 25, 2023

Crane Eater Community Church, the answer for us, our families, and our society as a whole is Jesus!

Simply Ask. Second Corinthians 1:20-22 Her doctor said her detached retinas couldn’t be repaired. But after living without sight for 15 years – learning braille, and using a cane and a service dog- this Montana woman’s life was changed when her husband asked another eye doctor a simple question: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20-22, Isaiah 65:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Babies Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on what it means to be a Spiritual Baby and the negative impact it can have in a church community.

Good morning. It is good to have you here today. If you want to follow along, we are going to be going into the book of 1 Corinthians 3:1-3. How many of you realize that in the past year or so we have been going through a baby boom? How many babies do you think we have had in the last year or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Peter 2:2, Hebrews 5:12, 1 Corinthians 13:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Evangelising The Intellectuals At Athens Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 1, 2025

The gospel must be wisely communicated to every culture, reaching even the intellectual minds with divine truth.

EVANGELISING THE INTELLECTUALS AT ATHENS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 17:22-31 Key Verse: “Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.” (Acts 17:23) Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:20-23; Colossians 4:5-6; 1 Peter 3:15; Romans 1:16-17 INTRODUCTION: Athens was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 18, 2025

Peter equips us to avoid evil by having a testimony that is one of actions and words in the church and in the community.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 Peter 3:8-17 “Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil” (written for sermon central to fill a gap in the series)) There was a wife who was struggling with her relationship with her husband, so she went to visit a marriage counsellor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Satanic Origins Of Criminal Behavior In Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2024

Criminal behavior is a pervasive issue that plagues our society, causing harm to individuals, families, and communities.

Criminal behavior is a pervasive issue that plagues our society, causing harm to individuals, families, and communities. While various factors contribute to criminal behavior, a often overlooked aspect is the spiritual dimension. This article explores the connection between criminal behavior in men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Matthew 24:12, Acts 26:18

The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 15, 2024

Acts 11:19-30 teaches us that God’s grace transforms lives and communities.

Introduction How many of you own an Apple iPhone? The first Apple iPhone was sold in 2007. That was a mere seventeen years ago. As of September 2024, there are an estimated 1.382 billion active iPhone users worldwide. In the third quarter of 2024, Apple’s iPhone had a worldwide market share of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Identity Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are created in God's image, designed for community, and destined to make a positive impact on our surroundings.

Have you ever seen the movie 'The Blindside'? It's about this kid, Michael Oher, who grew up on the rough streets of Memphis. But then, this family saw something in him that no one else did. They took him in, loved him, and helped him become a star in the NFL. But what if they hadn't seen who he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Topics: Spiritual Identity, God's Love, Faith Journey, Divine Purpose