Sermons on Fellowship Of The Unashamed:

He Ain't Heavy...he's My Brother

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

A look at fellowship among Christians, especially in light of Paul’s discussions of Christians’ role within the church to God, to each other and to those who have not yet come to Christ.

“He Ain’t Heavy…He’s My Brother” Galatians 5:14, 6:1-10, 14-18 Stephen Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, July 8, 2007 One of the songs that the 1960’s is best known for is a song by The Hollies known as “He Ain’t Heavy…He’s my Brother.” Back in the 60’s, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

In Critical Condition Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2013

These sayings picture the harm done by those who deliberately use their tongues or words to damage the reputations of others. The contentious spark strife and thus disrupt the peace of the community, fellowship or assembly.

PROVERBS 26:20-28 IN CRITICAL CONDITION According to the Associated Press, on a windy day in March [1997] a father and his son came to Valley Forge National Historical Park, where George Washington stationed the revolutionary Army during the difficult winter of 1777-1778. The father and son had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bright Side Of Growing Older

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2014

The reason for the luxuriant growth of believers is that they are planted in the house of the Lord and they flourish in the courts of our God. In other words, they live in daily fellowship with the Lord, drawing their strength and sustenance from Him.

February 23, 2014 Title: The Bright Side of Growing Older Scripture: Job 11:17 (KJV)—“Thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth.” Introduction Our devotion for today is about the brightside of growing old. If you don’t think there is a bright ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

Communion - Open, Closed, Or Cracked? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2020

Is the Communion Meal Open to all who profess Christ? Or is it overseen by the congregation hosting the meal and thus restricted to those who are in open fellowship with the assembly? The message is a study of this controversial question.

“In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Way Out Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

So God says to those who receive Christ, "Your sins are gone, and you can return to fellowship with Me. The past no longer blocks the way, for it is no longer remembered.

Men have offered millions of sacrifices to God in order to get Him to forgive and release them from sin. But there is no record that anyone was ever set free by this method, even when they offered their own babies, or young virgins in sacrifice. All of this folly just added to the darkness of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Be The Man That God Calls You To Be. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

Our primary calling is to be in a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that God has called us into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ.

I want to write to you about the importance of being a responsible man, as God intends for us to be, for our families. As men, we are called to be the spiritual leaders of our households, and this requires us to step up and take responsibility for our loved ones. The Bible teaches that being a man ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-8, Joshua 1:9, James 1:5, Proverbs 13:20

The Armor Of God: Righteousness

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 16, 2023

Dr. Bradford Reaves, minister with Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland, told how when he was a police officer, he wore a piece of body armor every day.

Alba 7-16-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: RIGHTEOUSNESS Ephesians 6:14 Dr. Bradford Reaves, minister with Crossway Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland, told how when he was a police officer, he wore a piece of body armor every day. It was heavy, bulky, and hot, but it provided protection and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 5:19, Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Concerning Idolatry In Specific–eating Meats Offered To Idols

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 14, 2024

Apostle Paul warns of fellowshiping with devils. Anything concerning idols and worship to idols is taking away our true worship to Almighty God. Flee from all forms of idolatry.

“I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils:, says Apostle Paul. To what extent are we to adhere to this rule? Fellowshiping with anyone who is a habitual sinner is fellowshiping with devils. It is to devils they worship in their iniquities. The blatant sinner is mastered by devils and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33, 1 Corinthians 8:4, 1 Corinthians 8:8, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Ephesians 4:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Magnificent Obsession Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2018

Most people have experienced bizarre or inappropriate thoughts and have engaged in repetitive behaviors at times. However, people with obsessive-compulsive disorder find that their disturbing thoughts and behaviors consume large amounts of time . . . . .

7-1-04 Title: A Magnificent Obsession Text: “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21) Bible Reading: Philippians 1:21; 3:7-11 Introduction: The title of today’s lesson is “A Magnificent Obsession.” So let’s begin by answering the question, “What is an obsession?” I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

1 John 1:1-4 - Know Jesus, Proclaim Jesus, Make Our Joy Complete! Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2019

The apostle John had a certain way of hammering his points home in the opening verses of his letters. What points were so important to John that he had to repeatedly emphasize them in these opening verses of this letter?

1 John 1:1-4 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 John 1:1-4, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

1 John: Be Real Series

Contributed by Tony Thomas on Aug 31, 2017

This message is an overview of the book of 1 John and part of a 2-year study of the Bible.

1 John: Be Real by, Tony Thomas Sr. Minister, Woodland Heights Christian Church, Crawfordsville, IN No. 62 in a series called, Route 66, a Road Trip Through the Bible In the fall of 2011, ABC-TV premiered a fantasy drama titled, Once Upon a Time. The setting is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, 1 John 1:1-7, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 5:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Casual Observance With Obvious Consequences Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 5, 2021

A cautionary sermon against presumption against the Lord at His Table.

“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Be A Community That Loves Jesus And Welcomes Everyone Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2025

Our world is hungry for authentic love - Jesus calls us to be: a community that loves Him passionately and welcomes everyone intentionally.

Go! And… Be a Community that Loves Jesus and Welcomes Everyone (A Christ-Exalting Vision for the Church) Introduction – A Vision of Welcome and Love Imagine walking into a place where you feel instantly at home—not because you know everyone, but because everyone seems to know Jesus. A place where ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, James 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 11:28, 1 Thessalonians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 25 - God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 6, 2025

Health and long life are God’s precious gifts to us. The life of King Hezekiah is a great reminder that God hears our prayers and brings healing to our bodies. No matter what the illness we or someone close to us is struggling with, know that Jesus is our healer.

We read in 2 Kings 20:5, “go back to Hezekiah, ruler of the LORD's people, and say to him, "I, the LORD, the God of your ancestor David, have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and in three days you will go to the Temple.” (GNB) King Hezekiah was really sick, and near ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:5, 2 Kings 20:1-3, Psalm 50:15, 2 Chronicles 29:2, 2 Kings 20:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Unchained Melody Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2022

The Miktams comprise Psalms written by David during a time of distress. Where shall the Christian turn when life appears to be crashing in? The Psalmist instinctively turns to God, just as the wise Christian turns to God.

A MIKTAM OF DAVID. “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’ “As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. “The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist