Sermons on Fellowship Meals:

Core Value 4 - A Supporting Community Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses Acts 2:42-47 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being A Supporting Community where we seek “To provide a caring environment of unity, love and fellowship.”

Message Acts 2:42-47 “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. There are patches where it is very dark even when the moon is shining. When you go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Core Value 5 - Strengthening Individual Gifts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of Strengthen Individual Gifts where we seek “To grow each person’s enduring and unique talents recognising that the greatest room for growth is in the areas of our greatest strengths.”

Note that I preached on our Core Values in 2010. Some of the sermons are very different so new ones have been uploaded - but this one was so similar I have just updated it. The old one in the series has been removed. Message Strengthening Individual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 There is a saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Community And Companionship Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

We have been created for relationships. Adam and Eve were to till the garden and be companions for each other.

Genesis 2:4b-25 “Community and Companionship” INTRODUCTION We just celebrated the groundbreaking for our worship and community center. It was a great day for us—an historic event. In constructing the worship and community center, we are communicating who we are and what we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Remedy For An Unsatisfied Life

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 11, 2016

The abundant Christian life cannot be taken for granted, but must be intentional. The key to the abundant Christian life is a radical focus on Jesus Christ.

The focus today is on the Christian. The whole book of Song of Solomon deals with the Bride of Christ. Nothing in this book has anything at all to do with the non-Christian. Applying anything in this book to the non-Christian is completely wrong. As a Christian, God has things to say to me that the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

4 Components For Deep, Significant Relationships - Philippians 2:2 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

The closer we get to the Lord, the easier it is to love all the different people around us. God wants us to be able to move forward with unity, even though we have diversity.

I smile, as you probably do too, whenever you see that science confirms something we already know in the Bible. Right? Or archaeology comes up with this discovery that this historical place actually was there, which the Bible talks about. Or when it comes to mental health, we know that the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Model Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

We have folks today who actually seem shocked that God’s church has problems.

For example, some are shocked that the members of a church act less than perfect. Listen, I am shocked that they are shocked! Anytime you deal with humans, you have to keep in mind that the only perfect person who walked on this earth was the Lord Jesus, and imperfect people crucified Him! We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 9, 2021

Peter understood the defilements that the world holds. The ways of the world are an “entanglement” to living the Christian walk. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS NOT THE SALVATION OF THE BELIEVER. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS TRUE FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD!

WHAT’S THAT SMELL? 2 Peter 2:20-22 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22, John 3:16, Psalm 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About The Last Supper (Communion). Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 2, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About the Last Supper (Communion).

What Does the Bible Say About the Last Supper (Communion). 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Loneliness Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 3, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness

What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #3. The importance of unity in the church is critical for Kinfdom growth.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -So far, in Paul’s introductory part of His letter, he has made it a point to remind the believers in Corinth of two things: -1. They are saints in the eyes of God. -Seen as holy and expected to live according to that calling. -2. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Members Of One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 3, 2021

Christians should always be in the habit of building up!

- BUILDING UP ONE ANOTHER - Members of One Another Romans 12:4-5 Introduction Daniel Richard wrote, “We are living in a self-serving, self-centered, and self-obsessed modern day rush-rush society filled with negativity and constant tearing down of others…." Between social media bullying ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying The Word

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 12, 2020

The word of God is quick and powerful.. It is sharper than any two edged sword. The word of God is his will. When we pray the word of God, we pray his will for our lives.

Prayer is the heart cry of man to God. It is believers communicating with thier father and getting a response from him. When we pray according to God's will, he answers and grants our petitions. When we however pray amiss we may not get what we desire. James 4 vs 3 says: "Ye ask and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breakthrough In Relationships Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 22, 2020

God designed us all to be in relationship with Him and with each other and he will help us get breakthroughs in our relationships if we ask Him for help.

Transition video: Skit Guys - “Unplug” Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our relationships, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 3:16, Psalm 51:17, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Greatest Question Ever”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Oct 9, 2018

And when Jesus was on the Cross, He cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is to say, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” GOD HAD FORSAKEN JESUS!THAT WE MIGHT BE FORGIVEN!!! Where are you now? Are you hiding from God? Listen, not once did He left us.

“But the Lord God called to Adam, and said to him, “Where are you?” Genesis 3:9 AMP I- QUESTION OF CONDITION: “Where Art Thou?” The first question of God in the Bible, not asking as if He doesn’t know what’s happening but one that He’s asking for reconciliation.... an unsatisfactory condition ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thessalonians # 7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

A train was full of people on its way to Nashville, TN. Most of the passengers in the train were newspaper reporters as it had been chartered by a large newspaper company in Nashville.

The conductor asked one of the passengers for his ticket. The man did not have his ticket, so he immediately told the conductor he was with the newspaper company. The conductor told him he would have to check with the editor who was riding in the rear of the train. If the editor would verify ...read more

Denomination: Baptist