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An Indoor-Outdoor Spiritual Barbeque

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2015

A damning indictment against stubborn unbelief, and a shocking redefining of 'family'...

AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR SPIRITUAL BARBEQUE. Mark 3:20-35. Belief crowds in towards Jesus, oblivious of walls (oblivious of the roof on one occasion), in the hope of a healing touch (Mark 3:20). Unbelief stands outside, questioning Jesus’ sanity. Some well-meaning acquaintances of Jesus wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Common Bonds

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

Christians and churches must find their common bonds through the grace of God and the work of Christ because what unites us is far stronger than what divides us

Common Bonds Ephesians 4:1-6 November 16, 2003 Morning Service Introduction How many of you have played the board game Tribond? Tribond is one of those board games that you either love or hate. The object of the game is to move all three of your pawns into the home base by answering a series of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Apostolic Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 7, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul brings to a conclusion the arguments he has been making since chapter one, as he seeks to bring unity to the divided church at Corinth.

Introduction: A. There’s an old fable that goes like this… 1. A servant had two large water pots that he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. 2. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house, he arrived with one full pot and one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconstructive Surgery On The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 22, 2007

I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of Pentecost when she had her birth. This is a sickness, and the patient is close to terminal!

If I were allowed to be the one to make the choice of what the church, the entire body of Christ, should have as the main focus, I would choose surgery – reconstructive surgery to put the body back in a healing mode. I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Find The Right Balance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

The ideal Christian life is a balanced life. But how can we attain that balance? Our text can be divided into several steps that lead us toward a balanced mentality.

How to Find the Right Balance (Philippians 3:15-21) 1. Mr. Alvin Verette of New Roads, Louisiana, owns and operates the nation’s first drive-in Funeral Home. For the convenience of time-pressed mourners, the deceased is displayed before a five-by-seven foot picture window. Friends and relatives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Friends

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 25, 2010

God wants you to be a good friend. That means we need to discover new friends, help distressed friends, help divided friends, and know your Divine friend.

Friends Philemon 1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall - April 11, 2010 *A wise man said, "A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out." (1) -Good friends are a gift from God. And God wants you to be a good friend. 1. That means we need to discover new friends. *All of his life as ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Harlot And Loose Woman

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 28, 2016

To show that GOD never intended us to be out of obligation once we marry, our obligation is divided to the LORD first of all, as our Original Husband and to our spouse.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you free from obligation? No. I'm married to the LORD, my Husband. Isaiah 54:5 (Amplified Bible) For your Maker is your Husband—the Lord of hosts is His name—and the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; the God of the whole earth He is called. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Love Has Content!

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Feb 20, 2017

Our society values inclusiveness and acceptance. But sometimes the Bible presents us with a God that divides and separates. James 4:1=12 seems to be one of these passages. Or, is it?

In our society one of the worst things that can be said of us is, “They are so divisive”. Our society is all about inclusiveness. We are all about acceptance; all about respecting differences; all about making room for all. That is what makes preaching from James 4:1-12 difficult. It is so ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Foursquare

The Crowd Changer

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 28, 2014

Every crowd has its own personality. We can divide the crowd into two basic groups. Bringers and Watchers. Which one are you? Jesus is the crowd changer.

“The Crowd Changer” “That evening at sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. 33 The whole town gathered at the door to watch. 34 So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons.” Mark 1:32-34 Intro: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answer Seven: The Wise Builder In The Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 9, 2015

Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. There were some troublemakers in the church that were set on destroying the church.

Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. In this portion of his letter Paul adds to what he had just told the believers when he said, “You are God’s building.” There were some troublemakers in the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 7, 2021

Most people cannot remember a more divided America than the one we live in today. How did we get here? How can we heal?

The Revolutionary Gospel Galatians 3 – Unity September 12, 2021 Most people cannot remember a more divided America than the one we live in today. The vitriol has escalated to dangerous levels and our culture is on the verge of a meltdown not seen in decades. These perilous times require us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, Revelation 7:9, John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Who Won A War Without Fighting (The Story Of Jehoshaphat)

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Nov 15, 2021

- The fourth king of Judah under the divided kingdom - He followed the ways of the Lord. - He did not consult other gods, he removed the high places and the Asherah poles.

HOW JEHOSHAPHAT WON: 1. HE INQUIRED THE LORD AND PROCLAIMED A FAST. a. 2 Chronicles 20:3 Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. b. He trusted God. (Proverbs 3:5) c. They gathered together and seek the Lord. d. 2 Chronicles 20:4 The people of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17-22

Psalm 13 - He Has Been Good To Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022

This sermon divides Psalm 13 into three parts: Complaint, Request, and Trust and explores how these three areas and this entire Psalm might serve as a life template for Christians today.

Good morning. If you have your Bibles, please open up to Psalm 13:1. As you may know if you were here last week, we are looking at the Psalms through the summer. We are not going to cover all 150 Psalms. We are going to cover about 12 of them. The thing that is nice about the Psalms is that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

If...for...then

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 27, 2002

This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points: each point comes from the first word of the new section - If . . . For . . . Then, i.e., conditional challenge, terms of reason and results.

IF . . . FOR . . . THEN By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points; each point comes from the first word of the new section. “IF” (verse 1) is conditional, including conditional challenges, similar to those a parent might say to a child. “If you finish ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22, Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist