Sermons on covenant community: showing 1-15 of 71,300

A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024

As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12, Romans 12:5, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:34-37, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 19:22, Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 32:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As A Covenant Community

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the Church as a community

THE CHURCH AS A COVENANT COMMUNITY Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, 12-18 SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 The way we look at our relationship with the Church is really important. Our understanding of the Church is so important because it determines the shape of our Christian lives. It determines the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024

One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant Community Cares Faithfully Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024

As James concludes his letter to exiles, he does so with one final exhortation regarding how a Christian community should care for those who have fallen away from the faith.

Paul Confronts Peter approx. AD 40 Peter was eating with a group of Gentile believers - maybe a church picnic. He had shared the gospel with Gentiles and had received confirmation from the Holy Spirit that salvation is for them too. Some guys from James came to the same picnic - these guys where ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, Psalm 119:11, Galatians 2:11-14, 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Child Dedication

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

GIVING OUR CHILDERN BACK TO GOD

Child Dedication ?Anointment of each child - *Explanation of anointing* In the OT there were 3 reasons that anointing with oil was used I.] Healing II.] Embalming II.] To set someone apart - olive oil is a symbol of joy, happiness and honor Today we are anointing these ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Value Of Children In The Church?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 7, 2021

Children of the church can be viewed as those who are new to the church. Why will the church leaders not listen to these people? Time to leave power behind and lead!

Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Have You Signed On The Dotted Line?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 28, 2021

We sign our name to thousands of documents in our lifetime to secure anything from homes to cell phone agreements and do it without even reading the contracts most of the time. When it comes to “belonging” to a people of God however, we turn into a conspiracy theorists and feel threatened

TITLE: HAVE YOU SIGNED ON THE DOTTED LINE? SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 9:57-62 When was the last time you signed a contract? Any kind of contract – A Mortgage - A Car Loan - A New Job - A Marriage License - A School Admissions Agreement. Now consider this - How many pages was the contract? More ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Baby Dedication For Ethan Jadusingh

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 22, 2020

Baby dedications are wonderful moments when we can point parents and churches to their responsibilities in the process of spiritual formation of our children.

Ethan Charles Myers Jadusingh Acknowledge those in attendance. Grandparents: Elanor and Donald Jadusingh (Sarad's parents) Jerry and Laura Thompson (Natasha's parents) Tonya Sandefer (Natasha's mom) Rhonda (Natasha's stepmom) Jerry Charles Thompson, Sr. (Natasha's deceased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 29, 2024

This chapter tells us that God has brought Gentiles into his new covenantal promises through the cross, making one new humanity.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Believing and Belonging Ephesians 2:17-22 December 15, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today we are looking at chapter two so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

the Covenant Signs And Seals: Communion Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The Lord’s Supper, in the eating of bread and drinking of wine, is a covenant remembrance of Jesus’ redemptive work in which believers communion with Christ and are united more and more in the covenant community.

INTRODUCTION - People are always looking for the tangible, the use of media, someway in which people can be "touched" - many Protestants whose heritage is founding on a discarding of the use of images in worship have begun making worship visual. They are reviving the arts. Michael R. Keller, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 29, 2024

The gospel unites Jews and Gentiles into God’s new covenant community, the church.

Brought to Life; Brought Together The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed Ephesians 3:1-6 December 29, 2019 David Taylor We are back in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today’s message, The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed, is from 3:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Covenant Keeper Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

Being a covenant keeping community is essential to our relationship with a covenant keeping God

Recently someone who has attended our church in the past sent me an email that contained these words: At this time, I have decided to take a step back and do some more thinking about things. I need some time to digest what I have learned and discovered and decide if it is right for me. This is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Community-Old Testament Covenant

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 24, 2017

As followers of Christ we are to be a covenant confident church.

Title: Community-Covenant Church Place: BLCC Date: 2/5/17 Text: Genesis.12.2-3 CT: As followers of Christ we are to be a covenant confident church. [Screen 1] FAS: Have you ever taken out a mortgage? You meet with the loan officer and then you begin the long and arduous task of signing your name on ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Establishing A Covenant Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

When a church begins growing, and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it can result in chaos without established rules. Properly communicated expectations within a membership covenant can hold people accountable.

If and when we begin sharing our faith and as we begin gaining spiritual territory for the Lord, then our church will grow as more and more people are added. This means we will be in charge of leading those who are new to our fellowship; and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Community Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 16, 2019

Nehemiah's ultimate concern is the remnant of God. He works to rebuild the community of God in Jerusalem. We see the faithfulness of God in keeping a faithful remnant and restoring His people.

Jerusalem was to be the city of God, where the Name of the Lord dwells. • It wasn’t the physical infrastructure that God was concerned about but the community of His people living in worship of Him and being a witness to the nations. • So the brick and mortar of the city of Jerusalem wasn’t an end ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Independent/Bible