Sermons on Gathering Of Believers:

A Place To Belong

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2007

Why we need the church, and believers belong in the house of God! (Part of the Purpose Driven Life series.)

A Place to Belong Text: Ephesians 2: 19-22 19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. 20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk In Love

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 24, 2015

It means that for people who call God their God and for people who claim Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior; we have no options when it comes to love because we must act in love and have compassion for all people in all situations no matter the circu

WALK IN LOVE 2 JOHN 1:6 THREAD: 2 John 1:6, “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” NARRATIVE 1 (sorta Genesis 4:1-8) Once there was a family that had two sons. The older son was named ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Festivals Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

God lovingly calls all people, regardless of status or struggle, to gather in His presence, remember His mercy, and rejoice together in shared grace.

If you’ve arrived today with a full calendar and an even fuller heart, you’re in good company. Some of us come carrying victories we can’t wait to tell, others arrive with questions that have kept us up at night. Some of us are bone-tired. Some of us are heartsore. And all of us—every single ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:11

Topics: Worship Purpose, Worship

Sermon "Is There No Balm?”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 22, 2025

In a nation wounded by lies, greed, and division, we gather today to remember that Christ is still the healing balm our broken land desperately needs.

Sermon “Is There No Balm?” 📖 Jeremiah 8:18–9:1 📅 September 21, 2025 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost [Opening] Jeremiah cries out: “My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. … For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. Is there ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by Lee Young on Jul 7, 2020

In this series, we will look at what the early church did when they gathered together and why it is important for us to never give up meeting together.

I. When the church gathered together devoting themselves to these four elements, they were filled with awe. They saw the power of God in signs and wonders. They became extremely generous and kind. And the church grew exponentially. II. They devoted themselves to prayer. Why do we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43, James 5:13-16, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon For World Aids Day: "God’s Promise For All Families”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 1, 2024

Beloved, today we gather on World AIDS Day, a day that calls us to pause and reflect on a crisis that has shaped our world for decades.

Sermon for World AIDS Day: “God’s Promise for All Families” Text: Jeremiah 33:14-26 Introduction Beloved, today we gather on World AIDS Day, a day that calls us to pause and reflect on a crisis that has shaped our world for decades. It is a day to honor the lives lost, support those living with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

"End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 3 "Battle Of Armageddon/Return Series

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011

At the ending of the Great Tribulation nations from all over the world will meet at a place called Armageddon.

God's children are taken up in the Rapture. The 7 year Tribulation begins and chaos as the world has never seen takes place upon Earth. Antichrist has taken charge and makes peace with Israel but, half way through the 7 years the Antichrist breaks the treaty and the last 3 and a half years are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Part Of The Church? - Sermon For Proper 18 – Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 4, 2020

Where two or three are gathered in my name. How do we work together to be the church and a living witness to the grace of God within the world

In the name of the father, and the son, and the holy spirit, amen. I came upon this prayer, which I thought was very apt as we come to unfold the scripture, so let’s begin by praying. Jesus said where two or three are gathered in my name there I am among them, then this must be a holy people a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Community Requires Commitment Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Being committed to each other means we are committed to each other's well-being, to love and good works and to the gathering to encourage one another.

September 17 Community requires Commitment Hebrews 10:19-25 Fun LG testimony of committing something to do together. Or..story of First Responder acting to help his teammate Turn to Hebrews 10:19-25 This morning we continue our three-part series, Better Together. That’s one of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

"God Lives In You"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 25, 2011

A sermon about how Jesus will never abandon us.

John 14:15-21 “God Lives in You” By Ken Sauer (many ideas taken from a sermon by Lee Griess) Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org There’s a story about a rookie baseball player just up from the minor leagues who was sent to bat against a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Pentecost - The Power Of Change Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

A look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost

Today is Pentecost Sunday and we are going to take a look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost. And the power & purpose that we as Pentecostal People can experience as God changes us into the people He wants us to be. Some people are always looking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fellowship Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 27, 2003

This sermon encourages believers to develop the habit of fellowship

The Habit of Fellowship Gal 6:10, Eph 2:19, Rom 12:4-10, Heb 10:24, Eccl 4:9-10, 12, Matt 18:20, Heb 3:13, Gal 6:1-2 John 17:20-23, 1 Pet 4:10, 1 Cor 12:5, 27, Acts 5:42, Matt 6:11-13, Rom 12:13, Acts 2:47 October 20, 2003 I. I said last week that I was going to be talking about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-10, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 27, 2002

Christmas season is a celebration of the birth of Christ. What a great opportunity this is to praise our Lord and gather with family members for a reason. !!!GREAT SERMON STARTER!!!

Happy Birthday Jesus! INTRODUCTION: December 24, 2000 morning service PIB San Diego, TX; December 2001 at Ebenezer, Union City, CA It is said that the most important date in the life of a person is it’s birthday. You can forget everything else about that person, and most of all if its your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10, Luke 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Called Church Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

We are the mystery! The church, all people, different people, coming to a place of being one in Christ. Gathering together to form the body of Christ, the church.

`Date: March 30th, 2003 Title: The Mysteria of the Church Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Someone says, “Hey, you want to know a secret?” and our natural response is not to say, “Oh no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Significance Of Covenant. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 29, 2024

We gather to discuss the profound concept of covenant. A covenant is a powerful relationship built on mutual promises, shared goals, and a deep commitment to one another.

Let us explore the biblical significance of covenant, let us turn to Scripture for guidance. In Genesis 15:18, we read about the covenant between God and Abraham: "On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, 'To your offspring, I give this land...'" Here, we see a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:18, Hebrews 9:16-17, Jeremiah 31:31-34