Sermons on Congregational Unity:

7 Strategies To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2019

All Christians struggle with different areas of temptation. These seven strategies lay the groundwork for believers, no matter what their problems, to gain victory and hope. This will bless your congregation.

7 STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about an elderly lady who came into a church one Sunday morning. A friendly usher greeted her and asked, “Hello Mam. Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said, “I would like to sit on the very front row.” He said, “Oh no, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Logos Of Our Logo Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 25, 2017

We recently developed a logo for our congregation containing the cross, its shadow, praying hands, and the look of a house. This lesson explains the logo and that the Logos (WORD) is the focus.

1. [Various Company Logos and Purpose 2. The new SY Logo is to incorporate the LOGOS (WORD) of God 3. John 1.1-5, 14 4. Consider the Significance of our new Logo I. Jesus and Our Hope A. Jesus was in the Beginning as Creator – John 1.1-3 B. Jesus is at the Center of our Logo in the Cross 1. He is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Word Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

A talk made for a video presentation for the third Sunday of Advent, 2020, the first winter of COVID 19. This was made with the Congregation of United Christian Church (DoC) in mind

Good morning. We are spending Advent sheltering in place . I figure you are looking at this video at a time and in a place that is convenient for you so I am going to ask you to do something before we go any further. Stop this video for a minute and find some paper and something to write with. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:8-14, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5, 1 John 4:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sunrise Sunset PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Remind the congregation of God's perfect timing, unending mercy, and unwavering faithfulness, encouraging them to find hope in Him and live out His truths in their daily lives.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am deeply moved to share with you today a message of hope, mercy, and faithfulness. As I was contemplating and praying about today’s sermon, a quote from A.W. Tozer kept resonating within me, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which He must ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-25

Topics: God's Faithfulness, Morning Mercies

Legacy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the theme of leaving a godly legacy, using King David's story as an example, and to challenge the congregation to strive to leave a legacy that glorifies God and impacts future generations.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to be diving deep into a message that I pray will stir our hearts and challenge our spirits. We're going to explore the theme of the legacy we leave behind. Rightly did Ravi Zacharias say, "Beginning well is a momentary thing; finishing well is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:2-6

Topics: Legacy

Fix The Fight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2023

Explore the concept of spiritual warfare, emphasizing that our struggle is not against physical entities but spiritual forces, and seeks to equip the congregation with understanding and strategies to navigate this spiritual battle.

Good morning, Church Family! I hope you’ve come ready to dive into God’s word because we have a timely and necessary topic to unpack today. We’re going to be talking about something that affects every single one of us, whether we recognize it or not: Spiritual Warfare. A.W. Tozer once said, "We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Topics: Warfare

Value Of A Preacher PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Encourage the congregation to honor, love, and remember their pastors, learn from their teachings and way of life, and to always remember the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ, our ultimate leader.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into a beautiful passage from Hebrews, about honoring, loving, and remembering our pastors. It's about the value of a preacher in our lives and our community. It's Hebrews 13:7-8. It says, "Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Topics: Honoring, Pastor

Reach Out Your Hand Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the story of the Good Samaritan, emphasizing the unexpected compassion of the Samaritan and encouraging the congregation to use their God-given tools to bring reconciliation to a divided world.

Good morning church, so glad that you came to worship with us today. Last week we kicked off our series called Bridge Builders and discussed having the right blueprints that make all the difference in the process of forgiveness. As we continue through our Bridge Builders series today we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Topics: Compassion, Breaking Barriers, Unexpected Heroes

Sermon Series: Bridge Builders

Live Lives Worthy Of God's Gospel

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 3, 2007

Pentecost 18(A) - Believers can live lives worthy of God’s gospel because they are united by faith to God and other believers. This unity leads to joyfulness in faithful, godly living.

LIVE LIVES WORTHY OF GOD’S GOSPEL (Outline) September 30, 2007 - PENTECOST 18 - Philippians 1:18b-27 INTRO: Every day you and I and everyone else in this world make choices, value judgments. According to our standards we decide what is important or not important. We judge what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Noah's Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on May 19, 2014

After losing two of our saints in a single week, the congregation was seeking to know the answer to the question, "Why?" Noah teaches us that we can trust God -- His Personhood, His Prescriptions, and His Protection.

Noah’s Faith Text: Hebrews 11:7, Gen. 6 Intro: This has been a rough week for the church. We have had to say good-bye both Andrea and Bro. Bush. It is always heard to lose a loved one, but to lose two within just a few days can be devastating. It is times like this that we look to God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Holiness

Characteristics Of Faithful Church Members

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025

Faithfulness is not merely attendance; it is active participation, sacrificial service, and unwavering loyalty to Christ and His body.

CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITHFUL CHURCH MEMBERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:42-47 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 12:4-8, Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: The church is the body of Christ, and each believer is a member of that body. For the church to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Book Of Titus Part 3 (Lessons On Titus Series) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 19, 2018

Jude longed to share the joys of salvation, which was the dominant theme uniting all of the Christian community, but an insidious cancer developing within the body of the believers threatened to destroy their peace and unity.

Peace is the serenity and confidence that come from reliance on God’s word and from looking above circumstances to the One who overrules all circumstances for the accomplishment of His own purposes. This is that same peace “beyond anything we can imagine” (Philippians 4:7). We can have no true and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Church Of The Hatfields And Mccoys Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

In the church at Corinth they were feudin’ and fightin’, stewin’ and suein’. So much so that Paul wrote a letter telling the congregation how to deal with their “family feud”. What do you say to the first church of the Hatfields and McCoys?

THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE HATFIELDS AND McCOYS 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-2:5 Introduction: You remember the Hatfields and McCoys don’t you? In 2002 they went back to a Pikeville, KY courtroom. This time it was to settle a dispute over a cemetery plot and property rights. Some “feudin” seems to never ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ground Is Level At The Foot Of The Cross Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The Old Testament gave favored status to the Jews and considered Gentiles unclean. But the New Testament teaches that the ground is level at the foot of the cross.

INTRODUCTION Galatians is written to a group of Christians who were straying from the grace-way. They replaced grace with rule-keeping. We need laws and rules. I’m glad we have the law of gravity, or we’d all fly off into space. And, of course, we need speed limit laws for public ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Maturity

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 2, 2019

To establish that the church must grow in grace and knowledge in all things. That mature men and women of the congregation; can teach, coach and mentor the younger members in the faith. This is a faithful ministry to the youth, teaching both spiritual and social graces.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Ministry of Maturity 2. Mature Men Teachers 3. Mature Women Teachers Remarks. 1. In this study we will discuss the obligation of the older members of the church’s responsibilities: to teach the young members of the congregation, in both spiritual and social graces. This ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8, Titus 1:5-11, 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ