Sermons on Fall Of A Community:

Transforming Community

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004

Sermon 3 of 6 on the Acts 2:47 church - 24/7! We are called to be salt and light. I used several different Sermon Central sources for illustrations, ideas and comments.

2:47 – 24/7 Transforming Community Transformers change things. That’s what they do. When my girls were growing up I wanted to buy them "Transformers" instead of dolls. Donna wouldn’t let me for reasons that I don’t remember now. I’m sure her reasons were good - I just don’t remember what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Centrality Of Community

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

Community is central to life

The Centrality of the Community Moving Ahead Together, Part 3 September 19, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mastering Communication

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 26, 2005

The late Johnny Carson said, “If love is a dream, marriage is the alarm clock! If marriages are made in heaven, so is thunder and lightning!” No matter who you are in this life, communications has its challenges!

Mastering Communication Proverbs 18:21 This sermon is dedicated to people who are married, those who want to get married and those who are sorry they ever got married! I’ve heard it said that marriages has 3 phases…lust rust and dust and you don’t need Dr. Phil to tell you which one you’re ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Communication Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 6, 2005

the apostle Paul wants us to understand that human wisdom is not the answer to the needs of the church, the cross of Christ is the answer to the needs of the church

FOOLISH COMMUNICATION 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our study in the book of First Corinthians, we approach a fundamental tenet of Paul’s’ writing, namely the inability to comprehend the wisdom of God through the wisdom of man. Aptly applied to the church, the apostle wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Communication And Competence Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is and adaptation of a Book by John Maxwell on leadership

I. We have talked about Character and Commitment being important qualities in a leader, Now lets look at Communication. A. It is important that leaders communicate with people. And in saying that I am not saying that to be a leader you have to be a preacher, and stand in front of a large group ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Community Of Grace

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 30, 2002

We are called to live in and develop a community of grace

Romans 12:9-21 – A Community of Grace The Soap Maker • A minister and a soap maker went for a walk together. The soap maker said, "what good is Christianity? Look at all the trouble and misery of the world! Still there, even after years--thousands of years--of teaching about goodness and truth and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Created For Community

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 18, 2001

In the New Testament there are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. Believers needed each other. Learn how we could benefit from a similar community.

CREATED FOR COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And The Community

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2002

What is the churches relationship to the community from Gods perspective? A City on a hill, salt and light.

Matt 16:13-18 Upon this Rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Jesus church is a strong church A unified church: Jn 17: 21 –22 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Communication

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 2, 2004

Principles of effective communication.

Every one of us needs to know how to effectively communicate. Our relationships depend on it. One of the most tremendous communicators in history was the Apostle Paul. Our Scripture text today gives us several insights into how we too can become effective in this strategic area of our lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be Communal, Not Judgmental

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 4, 2006

A challenge to turn from gossip when something happens in the church family and rather turn to love for support.

“Oh man, Mary Jo’s got the cooties.” “Yeah, I heard she got ‘em from messing around with Billy Bob.” “Ain’t that just the most awful thing you ever heard, I don’t think we should be her friend anymore.” Sounds rather much like grade school doesn’t it? But, that is not necessarily the case. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Godly Communication

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Nov 25, 2007

Paul’s first Epistle to the Corinthians gives us an example of how Christians should communicate with one another.

When Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians, there were important issues that had to handled. He knew his audience, considered their feelings, and approached them with love. From this letter, we Christians can learn how to communicate the same way. 1. Respect them and acknowledge their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Community In Action

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007

the church is a living organism not a stale organization. Community in action explains a church that is active for Christ

Catherine Lawes was told to stay away from the prisoners, but that didn’t stop Catherine When the first prison basketball game was held, she went…..walking into the gym with her three beautiful kids and she sat in the stands with the inmates. Her attitude was: “My husband and I are going to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Chosen Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 1, 2007

the honor and privilege of being chosen by God

Intro: I must be a special person, because when I check my e-mails I have messages that say, Steve you are a winner, you have been chosen for a trip to Disney World. Steve, would you please take a survey for us. Steve, could we send you on a dream vacation? Wow, I am special, I am a chosen one. Of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communication In Marriage

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008

Understanding and Improving Communication in Marriage

COMMUNICATION DR. DAVID IBELEME  Relationship is the position you hold in respect of another or to someone else.  The major problem in marriage is disrespect for one another, however, this primarily or mainly manifests in the form of breakdown in communication.  One can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Community?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 29, 2007

Living in Christian community means: 1. Unity in love. 2. Focusing on Jesus. 3. We lose ourselves in service.

What Is Community? John 17:15-21 I talked with a friend and her husband from another town this week who are having trouble with their teenage daughter. They have been to court several times because she is completely out of control. They have also taken her to professional counselors who have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-21

Denomination: Methodist