Sermons on Covenant Community:

Using Communication Concepts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches- Communication Guidelines For Evangelism

Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches Communication Guidelines For Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will list five principles of communication for evangelism and church planting purposes. 2. The students will explain what types of questions are useful in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Basis For Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

In order to understand what the Bible teaches about communication let us begin by looking at some of the key verbs in the N.T. that teach us the different dimensions of communication. The following is a list of some of the key verbs used for effective com

BIBLICAL BASIS FOR COMMUNICATION 1. In order to understand what the Bible teaches about communication let us begin by looking at some of the key verbs in the N.T. that teach us the different dimensions of communication. The following is a list of some of the key verbs used for effective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Communication Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Communicate Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elder And His Community

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

The Elder needs to be above reproach in his commumity

INTRODUCTION Last week we looked at the relationship that the Elder is to have with his family, this week we will look at an area that is also very important to consider when deciding on who to elect as church leaders. Paul says that it is a good thing to desire to be an Elder in God’s church. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Bridge Of Community Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 5, 2002

To effectively live the Christian life, it needs to be done in community.

Building a bridge to tomorrow means laying down the planks of community today. Almost every person alive has a desire for community. They even know how they want that community to be shaped…listen to this… (play theme from Cheers) Many of you could sing the theme, and most of you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We Community Focused

Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 5, 2002

In Acts 2:42-47 we see a community of believers, have we maintained that spirit of belief in today’s society?

Community Acts 2:42-47 "I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communicating Christ Effectively

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002

Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he whispered: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Magnetic Community Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

One of a series on Building Community

God’s Magnetic Community There are three ways that everyday ordinary folk like you and I can come to know of and experience God. We experience God in His Creation. Go into Creation, pay attention and it reads like a huge billboard pointing to the creative genius of Almighty God. Veggies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Must Be Unity In Community

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

God is a God of variety. He loves diversity. However, He despises division.

I. God Has Called Us to Unity A. Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27 B. Diversity is a part of the Body. 1. God is a lover and creator of variety. C. We are not all the same. 1. There are no big “I’s” and little “we’s” 2. God is no respecter of persons. II. Unity Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Union A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Christ's Principles Of Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Communications can never be more effective than its source.

Communications can never be more effective than its source. Jesus communicated in such a way that people were amazed at His authority, power and truthful insights. The problem with so many communicators in our modern world is they are relying on theories that have not been given to them by God. Let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church As A Praising Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003

4th in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon explores the church as a praising community.

The Church as a Praising Community Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 111 Acts 2:47 tells us that the early church was praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Praising is a core characteristic of the church; an essential element in its DNA. Wherever the church exists, there will be praise. What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Church As A Growing Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003

5th and last in a series on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon looks at the church as a growing community.

The Church as a Growing Community Acts 2:42-47 (vs. 47) Do you remember those little choruses we learned at Vacation Bible School? There were several little ditties that were brought out only at VBS time. One came to my mind as I was preparing this sermon: Deep and wide; Deep and wide, There’s a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

Community: Producing For God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 2, 2007

it is God’s will that we produce Spiritual fruit. We can only do this by abiding in Jesus Christ

Intro: many people who have worked at a plant know the word production. You may get paid by the amount of production credited you for a certain day. You may lose your job for not meeting production for an extended period of time. At a plant you are there to produce. In God’s kingdom, we are planted ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Community: Go And Tell

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 11, 2007

don’t just spend time with Jesus, spend time for Jesus in spreading His gospel

Intro: article on teen cutting growing in our society at alarming rates. It is called self mutilation. One psychologist said, it is done because of an extreme hatred of life, and an extreme hatred of self. In the Word of God we find a cutter in Mark 5:1-20, and the Spiritual definition of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God