Sermons on Consensus Is Key To Harmony:

Fellowship Is More Than Food 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Rom 12:9-21 regarding fellowship within the body of Christ

Text: Rom 12:9-21, Fellowship is More Than Food, part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/28/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In C.S. Lewis’ book, The Four Loves, he says there are four basic kinds of love. He gives them their Greek names: agape -- the God-like self-giving love even toward enemies; philia -- the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth

Contributed by Leslie Sun on Feb 12, 2007

This is a teaching about how to grow a church. It is not based purely on personal experience and not based on others’ successful stories but based on a friend’s personal experience in growing a church with biblical principles and causes it to be still gro

Church Growth Church Growth is a very popular topic that even non-Christians heard of this term before. In the past, people looked to the west for examples of growing a church. Recently however, people shifted to the east as well for examples of church growth. In church growth, we should not copy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trinity Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007

The Concert of the Trinity

The Trinity Acts 2:14a,22-36 Feast of the Trinity – June 3rd, 2007 † In Jesus Name † 14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NLT) And may you realize the extent to which that grace, love, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 8, 2004

This is the fourth sermon in the Series "The Fruit of the Spirit."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PEACE—GALATIANS 5:22-26; ISAIAH 26:1-6; AND JOHN 14:22-31 What does peace mean to you? What comes to your mind when you read or hear the word? All of us can picture the five finalists in the Miss America Pageant being asked their final question which might be phrased ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Worship 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

There are people in churches everywhere that think that the service is about them or about the people in general. We get into this mentality sometimes where we think we are the AUDIENCE. But we’re not the AUDIENCE God is the audience. The service isn’t

I am the recipient of gifted people.  Ed Lair does the bulletins every week.  Ed Rhoades finds people to do communion meditations.  We have wonderful people to donate their time and energy to come and play instruments every week.  Also everyone who pours their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stealing; A Bad Problem Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2008

Based on the 8th Commandment.

The Truth About Truth #9 Stealing; A Bad Problem Exodus 20:15 * Since September we have been slowly but surely making our way through a study covering the 10 Commandments. We have called the series- The Truth About Truth. We find ourselves on the 8th commandment and thus, almost through. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 16, 2004

Part 1 of a Bible study through the "Beatitudes

“Kingdom Living” Part 1 Introduction “Beatitudes” Matthew 5:1-12 Before we get started with out text -- allow me a brief moment to set the stage and give you a brief introduction as to what has taken place thus far in the Book of Matthew. You see – The Gospel of Matthew was viewed as the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"His Temple” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 14, 2010

Paul tells us how God views His church as being His temple and how this should serve to unify us.

"To dwell above with saints we love, O that will sure be glory. But to dwell below with saints we know, We; that’s a different story!” Sad to say, the fellowship of too many churches can be described by that little jingle. But while that may be so, it is not what God desires, nor is it what needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 10, 2011

We are going to see on this journey thru some of the cans of the Word of God that we CAN be & do that God’s Word declares.

“I Can” Romans 8:31-32 GNT In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against us? Certainly not God, who did not even keep back his own Son, but offered him for us all! He gave us his Son—will he not also freely give us all things? Many probably came in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 16, 2012

A sermon on spiritual gifts, serving and meeting needs (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study", chapter 7)

HoHum: The former editor of Christianity Today, Kenneth Kantzer, commented once that he never knew what his gift was. He just served where he saw the need. If a man of this experience and caliber never knew what his gift was but just served where he saw a need, then this should serve as a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Still So That You Can Run

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 23, 2011

Rest is necessary to run the race God has marked out for us.

Be Still So That You Can Run! Thomas A. Gaskill October 30, 2011 Introduction: Read Isaiah 40:28-31 Rest is vital to our well being physically, mentally, and spiritually. God created the Sabbath to be a means of revitalization. It is a day to heed God’s invitation: “Be still ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Arrogant/Humble Servant

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013

If we exalt ourselves, we hinder God’s work and His ability of using us for His work and glory.

Every time a missionary came to our church when I was a young person, that was where God was calling me. We had many missionaries come to our church at that time which created a lot of confusion for me. I wanted to serve God but I did not have any confidence as to where God wanted me to serve. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Never Fear, God Has A Firm Grip On Christmas

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 17, 2012

Christmas has been so secularized, even by Christians, that God’s intention has been obscured.

(Galatians 4:1-7) Some people act as though God’s reputation rested upon their shoulders. God needs their help or He will not make it through. These people exhibit a spirit of spiritual arrogance. Some church leaders in America wired C. H. Spurgeon in London to come over and deliver a series ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mercy Is More Than Attitude Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008

By definition (from several sources), mercy is defined as showing more kindness and love to a person than they deserve. It is a love determined by the state or condition of the person needing mercy, regardless of whether they are worthy or deserving of m

Mercy is More Than Attitude Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. INTRODUCTION: By definition (from several sources), mercy is defined as showing more kindness and love to a person than they deserve. It is a love determined by the state or condition of the person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In Peace

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 17, 2009

Many people think that you have to be dead to get rest, yet the Bible clearly states that we can and should have peace in our lives. In fact it should be something that defines us and separates us...

The Latin phrase "Requiescat in pace" is a short epitaph that typically appears on headstones, often abbreviated "RIP" which is then often given in English as Rest in peace. The expression means "may he / she rest in peace". Rest in peace probably sounds like a pretty nice idea to most of you here ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27