Sermons on Fellowship Of The Spirit:

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

When The Spirit Of The Lord Comes Upon You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon emphasizes living a Spirit-filled life, following Jesus' example of service, love, and sacrifice, and being agents of His justice and joy in the world.

Good morning, beloved family of God! It's such a joy to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, united by His grace, and bound by His love. You know, life can sometimes feel like a puzzle, with pieces scattered in every direction. But isn't it wonderful to know that we have a God who not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Topics: Jesus, Example

Dining With The Divine Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

In 2016, an anonymous bidder paid $3.46 million to have lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffet. This individual spent on one lunch what it would cost to purchase nearly a million Happy Meals from McDonald’s!

In 2016, an anonymous bidder paid $3.46 million to have lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffet. This individual spent on one lunch what it would cost to purchase nearly a million Happy Meals from McDonald’s! How many Happy Meals is lunch with Kyler Murphy or Taylor Swift worth to you? Would ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Are We Told Not To Love The Evil Of This World?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 1, 2023

John was writing to all believers to urge them that they should obey Jesus and that they should love all believers.

In this passage of scripture, John focuses his attention to three distinct groups of Christians. John addresses new Christians, more established Christians, and those in the middle, in a specific order. He then, in a similar fashion, converses with each once more, in a similar request. New ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live In The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 30, 2023

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#4] LIVE IN THE CHURCH 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: I love how the Holy Spirit builds this book of the Bible. We are told to live in hope because of our salvation. We have been born again and therefore it should cause us to live in holiness. The only way we can live our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must You Be In Church Every Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025

Attendance helps demonstrate our obedience to Christ.

A. WHY MUST YOU BE IN CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY? 1. Because of the example of the early church. a. On the birthday of the local church everyone was present. “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place” (Acts 2:1). Be present on September 16, 1971 at Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Little Group That Made A Big Difference

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

How did these men turn the world upside down? What was their secret?

Acts 4:13--The secret was that they spent time with Jesus. The 12 apostles reached the entire known world with the gospel. These were not extraordinary men. Matt. 10:1-4. Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Philip were fishermen. Matthew was a tax collector. Simon was in a group called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You A Christian? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 18, 2017

We are not asked to convert others—God alone saves. Our responsibility is to share the way God’s glory affects us. We have a story to tell!

I. INTRODUCTION 1. If someone were to ask, “Why are you a Christian?” could you give he or she a meaningful answer? What effect has accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior had on you? 2. We aren’t looking for the textbook answer herenot a memorized versesomething that will stir the heart of an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Other

The Spirit Changes Lives

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010

Pentecost Sunday sermon encouraging our people to allow the Spirit to fill them for holiness and service.

The Spirit Changes Lives Acts 2 May 23, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Last week we started a two-part series on marriage. And we’ll move on to part 2 of that next week. Today, however, I want us to visit about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holy Spirit Comes

Contributed by James Allen on Jun 14, 2023

God pours out His Spirit on His Disciples.

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave instructions to His disciples. (Act 1:4) On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. (Act 1:5) For John baptized ...read more

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ophelia Livingston on Jun 1, 2023

Pentecost Sunday and the promise Jesus made to his disciples.

The HIS-story of Pentecost is familiar, and it should be. Pentecost changes everything. In a moment the entire order of humanity changed. Once beloved creatures now we become children of the loving Father. Because we have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but to receive the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

The Emblems Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

THE BIBLE CONTAINS SIMILITUDES (Resemblances, Likeness, Images)

THE EMBLEMS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Isaiah 11:2-4 I. THE BIBLE CONTAINS SIMILITUDES (Resemblances, Likeness, Images) a. The Bible is a book of similes, metaphors, allegories, parables, emblems, and symbols. To better understand Scripture, we must understand these similitudes: Simile is a figure of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

In This Together

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Sep 30, 2022

We need each other in order to become whole and to live in the fullness of God’s blessing.

In May of 1953, two men became the first in history to summit Mount Everest: Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper and explorer, and a man named Tenzing Norgay, his Sherpa guide from Nepal. Hillary’s name remains famous for this inspiring achievement, but how many of us remember Tenzing Norgay? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Honor One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 17, 2021

To “honor” means to put value to something, to consider it precious, weighty, to respect. We consider today how to take the lead in honoring each other to build up the body of Christ!

BUILDING UP ONE ANOTHER HONOR ONE ANOTHER Romans 12:10 Introduction In our series of Building Up One Another we have talked about being Members of One Another and being Devoted to One Another. Today we focus in on a phrase in Romans 12:10: Honor one another above yourselves. What does it mean ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ