Sermons on Family Gathering:

Transformation - Community And Worship

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2017

We are moving from talking about Community to starting a look at worship. part 5

Transformation Romans 12:1-8 February 5, 2017 For the past 4 weeks we’ve been talking about community. We know it’s important, but we often struggle with community. We get confused about how to cultivate real relationships, we struggle once we’re in them, and sometimes when 2 or 3 are gathered, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Jesus Feel About You? - Mark 3:20-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 9, 2023

The new family of God

The Galilean Ministry Part 25 6/17/2018 Summary: Verdicts on Jesus are really verdicts on the people rendering those verdicts. Jesus’ family thought he was insane and the scribes thought he got power from Satan. Jesus disproves both by his brilliant response destroying the scribes’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Going To Every Nation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider how God gathers and then sends out His church into the world.

Introductory Considerations 1. (Swing yoyo around in circle). As I swing this yoyo there are two forces at work on it. A cetripetal force - is force acting on yoyo to draw it to center and stop it from flying away. A centrifugal is force that pulls it away from the center - as goes around tries to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Honor; To Live Well

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 13, 2013

Children obey your parents, gives a 2 part promise – To Live well & have a prosperous life. It comes abut with Honoring your father & Mother

- We honor mom today - It’s tough being a mother Mrs. Monroe lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. And except for a few interesting experiences, she’s just like any other mother across America. One experience was so unique that John Haggai put it in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lord's People & Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What does it mean to be a gathering of followers of Jesus and how does that link with Communion.

A catholic priest in a large and sprawling suburban parish began his Sunday worship by saying, ‘First let’s all introduce ourselves to one another. Turn to those who are seated near you and tell them who you are and find out who they are, for it would be a great shame to gather and not meet one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 1, 2016

When a Church misses its God given purpose, it becomes a social gathering

BIBLE STUDY THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH 1 TEXT- MATTHEW 16:18-19, 1 COR 12:12-27 INTRODUCTION- There are questions about the purpose of the church even in this present cruel generation. These questions are as follow: why was the church of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

If We Are But Willing

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2019

Jesus wants to gather us like a mother hen does her chicks

IF WE ARE BUT WILLING Luke 13:31-35 We have heard readings the last few weeks known at the ‘Travel or Journey Narratives’; chronicling Jesus’ movement throughout the country, headed to Jerusalem for his crucifixion. He is still in Galilee, and appears to have increasingly caught the attention of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35, Luke 9:22, Luke 9:51

Denomination: Episcopal

Overcoming Toxic Behavior Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2024

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior.

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior. It's a poison that seeps into our relationships, our communities, and even our own hearts. But we have hope in Christ, who came to set us free from the shackles of toxicity and empower us to live a life of love, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, John 8:32

Rite Of Passage Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2013

Message showing the importance of taking our children through rites of passages in their lives.

Title: Rite of Passage Theme: To help the church to understand the importance of having rites of passage in a family’s life. Text: Luke 2:21 - 49 Introduction Last Sunday 12 Stones of Heritage. Joshua crosses the Jordan. Told to place stones on the shore so that the next generations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-49

Denomination: Church Of God

A House For All Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 20, 2002

God’s house is not just for a select few. God tells those who are among his family and those who are outside of it that He still intends to add still more to His people than those already gathered; people of every nationality and race, social status and

Pentecost 13 A Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8 A House For All Nations 08/18/02 As part of my daily routine, I receive and read an e-mail newsletter called Heartlight. I was struck this past week by the heartfelt confession of a brother in Christ by the name of Lynn Anderson in the July 31st issue. He was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Marks Of The True Church: Unity Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 1, 2024

The unity of the Faith transcends denominations, embracing all who are twice born through faith in Christ the Lord.

“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Serve The Children Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 19, 2012

foster care prayer guide praying for children in foster care and those who touch their lives

the church 1. Pray that God would raise up people in many churches throughout our city and state to launch ministries for orphans and waiting children, and that many of these ministries would, as part of their mission, become engaged with the child welfare system. a. John 14:18 I will not leave you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 6, 2017

This sermon focuses on the interaction between Jesus, Zacchaeus, the Pharisee's and the community at large. Lost People matter to God. You can overcome a critical spirit and God cares about families.

We come this morning to one example of what I consider to be the most difficult part of the Bible to understand. So I’m just going to name it for what it is, right up front. This scene of Deborah calling members of the Israelite tribes into battle is just one story among many of the seemingly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Saving The Nation (America)

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 6, 2023

As the Family goes, so goes the church; as the church goes, so goes the Nation!

I want to start my message with an Introduction from the book of Daniel. But, then I want to quickly move on to Solomons discussion with God. It’s hard for anyone to talk about the “coming kingdom of heaven” and not discuss Daniel. It’s a prophetic book that goes into detail of what the coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Daniel 9:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Difference?

Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001

To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist