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Complete Unity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2005

Our Lord is praying that, in the midst of a divisive, confrontational world, Christians might attain a unity of faith and purpose.

“Complete Unity” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts From John 17, "Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples" (sermon series) John 17:20-23, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through that they may all be one, Father, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Congregational

Peace

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 3, 2004

What does Jesus have to say about Peace? Why are so many preaching Peace and Safety?

Peace I came not to send peace, but a sword. What is peace? In a general sense, a state of quiet or tranquility; freedom from disturbance or agitation; applicable to society, to individuals, or to the temper of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Word Of God That God Speaks

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2013

To show the importance of GOD's WORD in our daily lives.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the WORD of GOD powerful in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the importance of GOD's WORD in our daily lives. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:12 (Amplified Bible) 4:12 For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"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

Jesus Heals And Forgives Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

The power of forgiveness is a profound truth in the Christian message. Jesus doesn't just heal but forgives as well.

By Rev Bill Stewart What sorts of things can you now claim on your health insurance that you couldn’t 20 years ago? Pilates classes, yoga, naturopathy. You can even buy a new pair of running shoes because you might just run around the park once or twice! Aren’t these things a sign that ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Where God Commands The Blessing - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 6, 2011

Psalm 133 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.

Psalm 133 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - For Whom?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 16, 2009

Easter 6: We are so good at picking sides - at finding reasons to finding reasons to choose reasons for thinking that we are better than others. The lessons of the early church drive us to question this and to ask: For whom is Easter?

A few years ago some friends from this part of the state visited us when we lived in San Antonio. We took them to lunch at a popular restaurant in San Antonio and there saw a bunch of people wearing “Go, Spurs, Go” t-shirts. Being from the Dallas area – my friend was, of course, rooting for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Is His Name (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 3 in a series on the Lord’s Prayer

HOLY IS HIS NAME (PART 1) LUKE 11:1-4 INTRO. – At the beginning Jesus gives a warning against self-seeking prayer. God is to have priority in every aspect of our lives, and certainly in our times of deepest communion with Him. Praying is not to be a casual routine that gives passing homage to God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Profit Of Death: An Exposition Of Philippians 1:21-30 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 12, 2020

Paul, the imprisoned veteran of the Christian warfare encourages the Church in Philippi which was inhabited by retired Roman soldiers.

The Profit of Death: An Exposition of Philippians 1:21-30 The epistle of Philippians explodes with joy. Everywhere, Paul is talking about his rejoicing and commanding that the Philippians do likewise. When one considers that Paul is currently in prison and is facing the prospects of execution, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 17, 2019

TRODUCTION: Words are important. We use words to communicate with our friends and family. Business men and women use words to transact business deals. Politicians use words to convince you that they’re the best one for the job. Words are a huge part of every aspect of our lives.

INTRODUCTION: Words are important. We use words to communicate with our friends and family. Business men and women use words to transact business deals. Politicians use words to convince you that they’re the best one for the job. Words are a huge part of every aspect of our lives. The average ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Red Delicious Apple Christianity I: Mature Christians Are Like Red Delicious Apples Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

For becoming a mature Christian, the seed of faith planted within a believer by the Spirit of God is cultivated and developed into right living by the Word of God for producing the fruit of God.

MATURE CHRISTIANS ARE LIKE RED DELICIOUS APPLES! Based on 2 Peter 1:1-11 As we begin our study of Second Peter, consider the apple. How did this red delicious apple come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Game Of Thrones - Pt. 3 - Mixture Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 7, 2016

We talk, sing, and pray using the language of the Kingdom . . . words like Lord, King, and sovereign. However, citizenship in a democracy keeps us from understanding the throne.

Game of Thrones Pt. 3 - Mixture Introduction After 1 year we have finally come to the final battle in the attack on the 5 principalities that I identified for us. We have fought isolation, poverty, hopelessness and apathy. Now we square off against compartmentalism. Compartmentalism is pervasive ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"First United Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2018

A sermon about rallying around the Resurrection.

“First United Church” Acts 4:32-35 With the advent of Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook we have seen people become especially emboldened to argue, curse and call one another names—all from behind their computer screens and smart phones. It’s kind of like the phenomenon of how people can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

You Are A Citizen Of His Kingdom/The Wall Comes Tumbling Down

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 22, 2018

The second message in the series highlights what you were before Christ came. It highlights the hostility and conflicts between Jew and Gentile, but how that has changed (and what it means for you) since Christ has come.

Author Rita Snowden tells this famous story from World War I. On the Western Front in France, there was a group of soldiers who brought the body of a dead comrade to a French cemetery to have him buried. The priest came out to them, and said gently that He is required to ask if their fallen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis Sermon 2: Origin Of Time

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 1: 1,2 1.Time is the sequence of events. God created time when He began the first event. 2. Two great forces a. Laws from God b. Chaos from sin "In the beginning God created the heaven(s) and the earth. And the earth was without form and void: and darkness was upon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist