Sermons on Congregational Unity:

Supplication Series

Contributed by James Parker on Aug 31, 2011

Today we look at the last part of this verse, the last thing mentioned that they continued steadfastly in. Let’s read it one more time! "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

Healthy Church Part 4 Supplication Acts 2:42 So last week we celebrated Resurrection Sunday. We deviated from the mini series that we have been in to celebrate a risen Savior! Last week we put the resurrection on trial, and I hope with the evidence presented that you are in agreement with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Part 10 - Community Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 29, 2011

Servant Leaders build communities which are different from Institutions. They are able to provide the feeling of community living for the people.

Servant Leadership-Part 10 Community My topic for the past many sermons has been that of Servant Leadership. Yes, the leadership style that was advised by Jesus Christ when he said to his disciples “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message Of The Cross Is Foolishness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024

Explores the contrast between worldly views and God's perspective, focusing on understanding the profound love symbolized by the cross in Christianity.

Greetings, beloved. I hope this day finds you in good spirits and ready to receive the Word of the Lord. We gather here today, not out of habit or obligation, but out of a desire to know our God more intimately and to understand His Word more deeply. Our focus today is on a scripture that is both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Topics: Changing Message, Cross

Don't Sleep With The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 22, 2022

This message is so needful today warning us of the dangers and temptations lurking around every corner to rob and entice us to sin, offering us the best of both worlds, opening a door for the enemy to rob us of the blessings God intends for us.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Numbers 22:16-18) (16) "And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:" (17) "For I will promote thee ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29, Numbers 21:22, Numbers 22:7, Revelation 2:14, Ephesians 4:25-30, Numbers 22:16-18, Numbers 19:16-20, Numbers 31:16, Numbers 31:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand!! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 23, 2011

Society today has 'trashed' the man's role in the family and in society itself, but the main culprit has been men themselves, as we have abdicated most if not all of our leadership roles within the family and the church... Paul encouraged the believers in

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 22, 2011 Date Preached: September 25, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: STAND! Sermon Text: Philippians 4:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: In our country today, men are ridiculed, down ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Clean And Holy Life (Ephesians 4:17-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 6, 2022

If you don't live clean, you won't be able to build up God's family. Also, an Ephesians-based gospel message-- is it truly Christ you've heard preached?

Over the last three weeks, we worked our way through Ephesians 4:1-16. If we don't understand, or remember, these verses, we're not going to be able to really hear today's passage right. So I want to start by reminding us of the overall flow of Paul's argument. Paul had one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Relationships Within The Church Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 30, 2002

How should believers relate to one another within the chruch? Relational answers are found in C.H.U.R.C.H.

Imagine that we are putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle. In turn we each put pieces into place; slowly the beauty of the picture begins to take shape. As we continue putting the puzzle together we talk about what it would be like to be a part of the scene before us. As the final pieces are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Need The Spirit

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 28, 2004

A Pentecost sermon about our need of the Spirit for: Witness, (removing) Walls and Worship.

We need the Spirit. WBC 30 May 2004 am Acts 2:1-21 INTRO Are you aware that John Wesley, himself, had a Pentecost experience? Wed 24th May 1738. (3 days after Whitsun/Pentecost) Well discipled in his upbringing. Thoroughly converted in his convictions, commitment, mind. Double professor of Greek & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Commitment To The Church" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

The church needs to be able to count on us.

Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Entrust Your Time On Earth To The Triune God - Confirmation Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 23, 2005

This focuses more on the Confirmation aspect of this Sunday than the Trinity aspect. The basic thrust is how much better it is for these confirmands to follow the Triune God than the devil.

Confirmation – Trinity Sunday II Corinthians 13:11-14 Did you know that there were confirmation classes in the Bible? Of course, they didn’t look exactly like ours. They didn’t have a blue book filled with a lot of “What Does This Mean’s” and “This Is Most Certainly True’s.” But even in the early ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Passionate Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 11, 2005

We are to passionately pursue God.

A PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF GOD Psalm 100:1-5 S: Worship C: Pursuing God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: WE ARE TO PASSIONATELY PURSUE GOD. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Psalm 100, we will find four ways that demonstrate how to pursue God. The _____ way is… I. JOYFULLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Harvest Without Planing Some Seed

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 6, 2004

This is a sermon about giving.

INTRODUCTION • A preacher wanted to see if a farmer in his congregation was willing to support the Lord’s work. So one day he challenged him with some direct questions. "If you had two farms" he asked," would you be willing to give one to God?" "Why, certainly!" replied the man. "I only wish I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2014

A message about the church and how Christ has given us power to overcome the enemy.

Title: The Power of the Church Theme: To show the power the Christ has given the Church. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Review Over the last few week we have been looking at what happens when the church is the church. As we learned from Matthew 21 Jesus went into the temple and He cleansed it. Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Set The Example Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2017

Our society is pressuring our young people to bow to the idol of tolerance. How do we encourage them to set the example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Read text, pray Jeff just concluded a series about contending the faith and told me that I could preach on whatever I’d like. As I was considering options for what to preach on a Youth Sunday, I found that today’s text seemed to fit right in with this series, so despite Jeff telling us last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Powerful Life Of Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2019

The letter to the Hebrews ends with some specific ways we can live a life of love.

THE POWERFUL LIFE OF LOVE Hebrews 13 Introduction Hebrews 1:1-3 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ