Sermons on Congregational Unity:

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

Trying to secure our status in God's sight by checking off a list of church activities won't give us enough credit to get away with looking down on our neighbor.

Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come Together, Right Now

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025

Christ unites a divided people into one redeemed family, tearing down walls of pride and fear until His peace fills every heart.

INTRODUCTION The Beatles once sang, “Come together, right now…” It was a cry for unity in a world already spinning apart—an anthem of longing to belong, to find common ground again. Yet half a century later, that echo still rings hollow. We’re more connected than ever, but somehow more divided ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 2:14, John 17:21, Colossians 3:14, Psalm 133:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James presents the many postive characterics of wisdom, such as purity, gentleness, easy to talk to, merciful among other things.

INTRODUCTION #16 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13 & then to verses 17&18. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating Intolerance Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.

At first glance, you might wonder just what all this writing about eating has to do with your Christian faith. After all, the text was penned with Jewish and Gentile Christians in mind and specifically written for the church at Rome. The Jewish converts had a problem with the rigid Jewish laws. To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Gossip, Backbiting, Slander, Evil Speaking, And Malice

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Christian unity is not based upon agreeing with one another or having the same doctrinal beliefs. Nor is it compromising your beliefs for the sake of unity.

Accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior made us a member of His family, the Body of Christ, and we also became His bride. We were grafted into the vine, the bloodline of Jesus. This made us into an instant blood relative to every Christian throughout time, co-equal with every believer as a brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39, John 17:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon is about faith, and it is intended to involve the congregation in singing parts of the sermon.

The WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- November 7, 2004 -------------------------- Faith is not an easy thing! Trusting something that you don’t understand, or haven’t seen with your own eyes is tough – especially if the stakes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: United Methodist

2. Dealing With Division In The Church Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 24, 2006

All Christians should recognize Jesus Christ is the leader of the church, and do what they can do foster unity in the local church and the worldwide church.

INTRO: A very interesting thing happened last week in the NFL playoff game between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. Trailing by 18 points late in the 3rd quarter, Indianapolis faced a 4th and 2 in their own territory. Coach Tony Dungy made the standard decision and sent out the punting squad. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quit Dragging The Corpse

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020

It is OK to bury the dead. If your church is dead, join with another one and repurpose your building or sell it giving the money to poor, missions or something useful.

Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Churches are failing. Some due to neglect of the pastor and congregation. Some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Call To The Imperfect Church Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 13, 2020

John was living like many of us today – isolated from family, alone in a dangerous world. He writes this book to 7 churches – his friends.

The Last Word Revelation 2-3 – Our Call to the Imperfect Church August 23, 2020 The book of Revelation is wildly misunderstood. John was living like many of us today – isolated from family, alone in a dangerous world. He writes this book to 7 churches – his friends. The book of Revelation is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Psalm 27:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 10, 2021

The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Family Reunion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

Help the congregation see the value of reconciliation through redemption that leads to joy and celebration.

Good morning, dear friends and family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of our shared faith, bound together by the love of our Lord and Savior. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of God's Word and His divine plan for us. ...read more

Topics: Family Matters

The Dream Maker And The Dreamer

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Jan 18, 2010

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream was a gift from God to save his people from despair and provide hope to a whole nation divided by racism.

Giving all praises and glory to God, our Father, honor to the honorable Mayor of Rowlett Dr. John Harper and other members of city council, peace to my brethren of the ecclesiastical authority of Rowlett and members of the “Pray” Rowlett Pastor’s Fellowship, love, peace, and grace be unto you the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:27-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Nehemiah 4 - Enemies Inside Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

Often our greatest challenges are not from outside but inside the church. When problems develop remember that we are family, remember the task and remenber others are watching.

ENEMIES INSIDE During the Gulf War more people died of friendly fire that from enemy fire. In other words, more people died from the hands of their friends than their foes. Unfortunately the church can sometimes be like that. Very often the greatest resistance we have to building up the church ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

No Name But Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2007

The one name that can bring unity and harmony in Christendom is the name of Jesus.

OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. A while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. She went to the window and saw Johnny was BAPTIZING the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thinking Of Others Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 24, 2001

This is the fourth and final sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

One last paragraph about the church at Antioch. "And in those days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist