Sermons on Fellowship With God:

Called Out: The Role Of The Church

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 14, 2022

Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, and no one else (Matthew 16:13-19). We have strayed from what the Scriptures teach about the church's purpose and responsibilities and instead allowed the world's opinions take precedence over what we are to be and do.

When we hear the word "church", most of us think of a building or membership in a particular denomination with standards, beliefs, and guidelines for worship, order, the reading and use of Scripture, and sermons. The problem is that far too many people now view the church as a symbol ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-20, Ephesians 1:22, Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Failures Flourish Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2024

If you have failed the Lord, come back to Him. Come for fellowship with the Lord and let Him feed you. Confess your failure to the Lord and let Him affirm you. Commit to following the Lord and let Him restore you.

When Elon Musk started SpaceX in California, he had a dream of safely returning used rocket boosters so they could be used again. This would greatly reduce the cost of space flight. To date, they have been very successful. However, initially there was a lot of failure. Take a look at this YouTube ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Becoming God’s Original Masterpiece! Series

Contributed by Amy Dubois on May 27, 2015

This is part two of a retreat message for our students.

Becoming God’s Original Masterpiece! Undoing the mess I’ve made of Me Last night we talked about some of the lies we see about our identity. Tonight we are going to work on becoming the Masterpiece that God intends for us to be. What makes a masterpiece? • The most outstanding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Can Separate You From God’s Love

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 28, 2009

1. Receiving Jesus brings freedom from condemnation. 2 Being close to God means surrendering control to our loving Father 3. Being a part of God’s family means we are blessed when we face difficulty.

Sunday 17 May 2009 ASHINGDON PM “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” (Nothing Can Separate You from God’s Love) Romans 8:1-8:39 ----- I’ve been wrestling with what the Lord has given me for you for a couple of days. In my personal devotions this week I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing The Will Of God And Hearing From God

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 20, 2018

As we hear from God, we also need spiritual counsel and confirmations from our spiritual authorities and leaders.

Knowing the will of God and hearing from God TEXT: John 10:1-5 To live a victorious and successful Christian life, it is important to know the will of God and hear from God daily. God is our Shepherd- Psalm 23, John 10:11. As our good Shepherd, he is leading us but if there is communication gap, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Giants: Hearing God When You're Hurting Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006

In Facing the Giants, both Grant and Brooke Taylor wrestled with depression at some point. Grant couldn’t seem to get ahead as a coach, and he felt inadequate as a husband when it came to having children. Brooke wrestled with God’s faithfulness and her de

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

The growth of a Christian is complex and involves many change agents like God’s Word, fellowship with other believers, personal prayer, and worship. The growth comes from God and his exclusive work in our lives.

Today we're going to talk about growing in our faith. You know, like how a tiny seed grows into a big, strong tree. But first, let me show you something cool. Check out this little plant I have here. It started as a tiny seed, and now it's growing into a beautiful plant. But it didn't just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith Development, Biblical Wisdom, Prayer Life

Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law Or Grace? You Choose Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 23, 2005

Man in his sinful state in total isolation from God ~longingly looking back into the past in the Garden of Eden, but in our own strength never able to achieve that fellowship or level of intimacy with God!

An acronym of Grace is God’s rescue at Christ’s Expense You could say that it is the greatest rescue mission ever undertaken. Man in his sinful state in total isolation from God ~longingly looking back into the past in the Garden of Eden, but in our own strength never able to achieve that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Bread Together: Corporate Bible Study Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

2nd of 5 in the series"A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." What’s the point of Sermons Sunday School and Bible Studies and Fellowship Groups?

What am I standing up here for and why? Why should pastors spend so much time studying and delivering sermons and what’s the point of Sunday School and Bible Studies and Fellowship Groups? Those are the questions we’ll deal with today as we look specifically at the role of the Bible in the Church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can We Be Servant To All?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 2, 2018

Doing the wiil of God in being His humble servant!

weekend Message/Devotion February 2, 2018 Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Can We Be Servant to All? Well Paul has certainly given us plenty to digest and apply in this reading. In our January 31 message from Mark, we see Jesus as a humble servant. Now comes along Paul striving to fit hat same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer into an intimate committed relationship with God.

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME IN 2012? Micah 6:6-8; Text: v.8b (NKJV) SCRIPTURE: With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Lets Just Praise Him!

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Dec 30, 2002

There are some real reasons for our praise, that go beyond outside appearances, or simply because someone else suggest that we out to praise him. Praise is not only expected, but it is not acceptable until it is sincere! Do you have any reason to praise

Lets Just Praise Him! PSALMS 103:1 PREACHED BY REV. W. D. SCOTT, SR. @ Pleasant Grove Baptist Church HELLO, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST! HAVE YOU COME ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For Growth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2010

God’s plan for Growth comes from the 1) Prayer 2) Person 3) Promise 4) Power & 5) Position that believers have in Christ

If you are following the international monetary systems around the planet, markets are described as very skittish. There are wild swings in valuations and many investors are worried about the fragile growth expectations amidst some fragile economies. What we lack is a plan for growth based on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Other

From Egypt To Heaven - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 6, 2001

A study of the exodus

THE FIRST NINE PLAGUES At the end of Exodus chapter 2 we’re told: “Now it came about in the course of those many days that the king of Egypt died. And the sons of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried out, and their cry for help because of their bondage rose up to God. So God ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox