Sermons on Deep Connections:

What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004

The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Oneness With Jesus - Mary's Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 3, 2016

A devotional for communion John shares with us what it means to be one with Christ through the extravagance of Mary's love. A love that gave Jesus her 1. Future 2. Her whole being

Scripture: John 12:1-8 (A brief devotional before Communion) Theme: Oneness with Christ - the Extravagance of Mary's Love Proposition: John shares with us a living example of what it means to be one with Jesus through the sacrificial love life of Mary towards Jesus. Mary gives Jesus 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

"Whisper Or A Shout?"

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 19, 2004

Do you recogniize the voice of God? Have you heard Him speak to you through those quiet times?

“Whisper or a Shout?” When you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior you become a joint heir to the Kingdom of God. Plainly speaking you are now officially a child of God. And as a child of God the Lord desires to speak to your spirit. That’s right, you are now connected to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust In God

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001

Contrasts the successful life of the person who trusts in God with the disastrous life of the one who trusts in man.

TRUST IN GOD Jeremiah 17:5-8 I. Introduction A. The choice between a curse and a blessing. B. The Curse - Trust in man 1. Depends on the Flesh for Strength (17:5) a. Flesh is the opposite of Spirit (Isaiah 30:1-3) b. Relying on the world’s systems ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ The King - But What Kind Of King Really?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 2, 2010

Our actions and attitudes with which we live our lives must be inspired and modeled after both the truth of who Jesus is and the example He has set for us.

Christ the King – But What Kind of King Really? Phil 2:5-11 November 21, 2010 Intro: We are coming back this morning into our study of Philippians, after a two-week break that celebrated our partnerships in ministry and mission. Those two weeks are an important part of our ministry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Just The Valentine’s Day Love

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 13, 2021

To celebrate Valentine’s Day or not is not important. But as Christians, we should know the kinds of LOVE that God wants us to have, something that is more than just Valentine's Day kind of love:

Today many people around the world celebrate Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. Here are three facts about Valentine's Day: • One hundred forty-four million greeting cards are sent every year. • Americans spent $20.7 billion in 2019 on Valentine's Day. • 7 in 10 people in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, Galatians 5:22, John 14:24, John 14:21, John 3:16, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:35, Romans 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The True Vine - We Are The Branches

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 17, 2024

If we develop our relationship with Jesus and want to become all that God would have us be, then God will treat us in whatever way necessary to make it happen.

Around this time last year, I signed up to be an “Angel.” This was not in the company of God’s Angels in Heaven and on Earth but with a wine club here in Australia called Naked Wines. It is a club comprising private and small-scale wine growers across Australia and New Zealand. Anyone can purchase ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jacob's Journey To Bethel

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Jacob significantly changed his life because he listened when God told him to "Get up!" and go to Bethel.

Hello, everyone! Today, we will discuss a topic that's always relevant - change. But not just any change; we're talking about the profound transformation that can occur when we let God's love in. Our guide for this conversation is a story from the Bible, the tale of a man named Jacob. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Advocate Within: Embracing The Power Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025

When Jesus promised His disciples an Advocate, He gave them—and us—the assurance that His presence would never leave.

Introduction: A Transformative Promise Pentecost is more than a commemoration of the Spirit descending on the disciples in Jerusalem; it is the celebration of a living promise that continues to shape our lives. When Jesus promised His disciples an Advocate, He gave them—and us—the assurance that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is All About Hope Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2015

This message was used for our Blue Christmas, Silent Night Service.

What Christmas is all About Silent Night. Start with clip from opening of A Charlie Brown Christmas Contrary to what Linus thought, Charlie Brown was in good company, there are all kinds of folks who feel the same way about Christmas. They are confused because they don’t feel jolly, they ...read more

Scripture: John 11:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Called To A Method, A Mission And A Ministry

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 11, 2022

Follow Me! If we would only do what Jesus said, our witness would be multiplied. The volume of our commitment would be amplified, and we would impact the world by taking the Gospel everywhere.

Sermon - Called to a Method, a Mission and a Ministry Luke 6:46-49 Nearing the end of the sermon on the mount, Jesus had had enough. For too long His crowds had been listening without acting. They engaged him with a respect that lacked response. They were ordinary men with ordinary interests and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, John 17:20

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On A Grateful Heart

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 5, 2025

Gratitude is considered an effective antidote to complacency.

Germany Kent, a female American journalist and author once remarked: “It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” James 4:10 reminds us: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, John 3:16, Psalm 100:4, Ephesians 5:20

Sermon – Believers Called To A Method, A Mission And A Ministry

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 30, 2025

A house with a solid foundation can withstand a disaster. Building a foundation is hard work, but it’s well worth it. It’s the difference between what lasts and what’s a waste of time and resources. Believers Called to a Method, a Mission and a Ministry for Kingdom Building.

Sermon – Believers Called to a Method, a Mission and a Ministry Luke 6:46-49 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, John 17:20, Matthew 4:19, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Cling To The Vine And You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024

In John 15:5 Jesus shared a powerful truth with His disciples that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God.

Cling to the Vine and You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Introduction: Today, we’re going to dive into a powerful truth that Jesus shared with His disciples—a truth that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God. This truth is found in John 15:5 (NLT), where Jesus declares, “Yes, I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, John 15:4, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:6, Matthew 7:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 16, 2010

We will discover what love is after the revelation of God himself.

The Definition of Love 1 Corinthian 13: 1-8 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of aprophecy, and understand all mysteries and all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational