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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Paul warns Timothy to avoid godless chatter because it will spread like gangrene. Sin, like gangrene, has a way of spreading and causing division in the congregation.
When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-2
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A sermon on being citizens of heaven from Ephesians 2:11-18 (Outline taken from Truth for Today)
Sermon for 7/12/2009 Ephesians 2:11-18 Introduction: A. “In the first place we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Paul writes to his Roman bretheren to warn them against people that cause division and offenses. There are two commands that he gives.
AVOID DISRUPTIVE PEOPLE Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words ...read more
Scripture: Romans 16:17-19
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A study in the book of Genesis 11: 1 – 32
Genesis 11: 1 – 32 What language are you talking? 11 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's promise of living water, the division caused by unbelief, and the hope of eternal life, as illustrated in John 8: 37-39.
Good morning, family. It's wonderful to see all of you gathered here today in our Father's house. We're going to dive into a passage from the book of John today, specifically John 8: 37-39. Our focus will be on three themes: The Promise of Living Water, The Division of Unbelief, and The Hope of ...read more
Scripture: John 8:37-39
Topics: Division, Unbelief
Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022
Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022 Intro Welcome... PRAY – We come to gather around Christ...to join in the life of Christ. For you have revealed that we can once again know belonging in a way we never have. You have called ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:20
If Jesus is not in control of your church it is not a church. It is a religious club often managed by a Diotrephes.
3 John 1:9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, ...read more
Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10
Denomination: Baptist
In Christ we are all one body and there should not be a division between us as the body of Christ.
Galatians 3: 27 - 28 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. In the amplified For all of you who were baptized into Christ [into ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:29-30, Colossians 2:19, Romans 8:17
Denomination: Pentecostal
Friends, the church is not perfect. No family is. But God has placed us here—each of us—as essential parts of His body. It’s time to move from entitlement to engagement. From being served to serving. From division to unity in Christ.
Introduction: A Tale of Two Memberships Good morning, Let’s begin today by journeying back nearly two thousand years to a vibrant, complicated city—a city named Corinth. The church at Corinth was buzzing with activity. It was growing. It was diverse. But it was also, sadly, divided. Groups were ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 12:26-28, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.
Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:18
Sermon preached at the Peebles Church of Christ based on a church-wide survey taken of young people and older people.
It was a total disaster. The contractor could not believe what had just happened. He sat in stunned silence gazing over the blueprints of the construction site. All he could think about was the money invested and lost; the time and effort that had been put into the project. And now… everything ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2
The Living Church" manifested: 1) Spiritual Life (Acts 2:42) & 2) Spiritual Attitudes (Acts 2:43-47a). The result was 3) Spiritual Impact (Acts 2:47b).
A study presented Tuesday at the American Physical Society meeting in Dallas noted a steady rise in the percentage of residents in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland who claim no religious affiliation. The researchers ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Other
Signs or benchmarks of spiritual maturity - The mature believer unites people rather than creating division.
Grow Up! - Measuring Your Spiritual Maturity Measure #1: Are You a Uniter, or a Divider 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 – September 1, 2013 Being a follower of Christ should help us get along with others. One young lady testified to that fact when she said, “I had an uncle that I disliked so ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
How difficult would it be to reunite a nation or church after a time of division? Let's look at 2 Samuel 19.
How did David handle his return to Jerusalem as king? After betrayal and false accusations, how difficult is it reconciling a divided nation or church? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 19. Did Joab disapprove of David mourning his rebellious son? Then it was reported to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping ...read more
This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and teamwork within the Christian community to overcome divisions and challenges, reflecting the diverse yet unified body of Christ.
Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of the faithful. We are here to share in the joy of fellowship, to lift our hearts in praise, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12
Topics: Church Unity, Interdependence
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