Sermons on Gathering Together:

Rejoice In Our Mutual Salvation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013

The mutual responsibilities of all believers is that we glorify God together in the local church, but that is not all that the true praise & rejoicing in God bring about. Not only does corporate praise & rejoicing unified the local church, it encourages

ROMANS 15: 7-13 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] REJOICE IN OUR MUTUAL SALVATION [John 17:20-26 / Hebrews 6:11-19] The previous section summed up the call to bear with and build up one another in Christ. The Holy Spirit is using the Holy Scriptures to bring us together in Christ. As we surrender to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Home Improvement

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 11, 2007

These are very serious times in which we live and nothing is more important than the training of our children to be followers of God. Pastor Greg Phillips, children’s pastor of COTR, and myself taught this sermon together.

(GARY)(Put on tool belt- get from tool box) Talk this morning about families and children. I have asked Pastor Greg- Children’s Pastor- to team up with me on this topic. Our theme is- Home Improvements. Around my house there is always something that needs to be repaired or improved. A house in many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Charismatic

Kingdom Preview: The Monumental Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 15, 2014

The Transfiguration was a deep, amazingly meaningful event that tells us more than we can contain. In it, we catch of glimpse of Jesus unlike any other and weave together an entire tapestry of spiritual truths.

Kingdom Preview: The Monumental Transfiguration (Mark 9:1-8) 1. Christianity is not primarily about a philosophy of life, a code of ethics, a religious institution, a series of rituals, or a cultural identification. It is those things, but not primarily. Christianity is centered upon Jesus, not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does God Make Good All Bad Life Experiences? A Deep Exegesis Of Romans 8:28.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 19, 2019

It seems very clear from both the Bible and life itself that everything does not work together for good just because a person loves God. Many evil things happen to those who love God.

I am a cancer survivor and struggled with the threat of it returning for years. My late wife was diagnosed with a terminal illness just before our marriage and given seven years to live. Her numerous health challenges permeated every minute detail of our lives and finances for over three decades. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 11:21-24, John 14:26, Luke 12:12, Hebrews 12:7-11, Revelation 21:9, James 1:17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Corinthians 1:24, John 6:44, Romans 8:21-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Stewards Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 11, 2019

In fellowship together we have a responsibility to be good stewards of our resources so that we can support each other. Jesus helps us fulfil this responsibility by enabling us to have the grace to be generous givers.

Message 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Being Stewards Let’s start by reaffirming the close connection between being in fellowship together and being good stewards of our resources when we are in fellowship. In the very early days of the early church 44 All the believers were together and had everything in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 6) The Work Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

The Holy Ghost bear witness of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit sets the believer in Christ free from the law of sin and death. The Holy Spirit bears witness together with the spirit of the believer that he is a child of God.

VI. THE WORK OF THE HOLY GHOST A. In Humans In General 1. The Holy Spirit bears witness to the truth regarding Jesus Christ. John 15:26-27 "But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27, Acts 5:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil's Triangle In Marriage Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 6, 2018

God's intention is for a man and woman, who don't know much about each other to come closer together but Satan's interference causes them to drift apart. God's intervention is found in Ephesians 5..

3 THE DEVIL’S TRIANGLE IN MARRIAGE Gen. 2:24-25; Eph. 5:21-33 From the Book “In the Beginning” homeorchurchbiblestudy bob marcaurele E. An Intimate Union - Gen. 2:24-25 We have seen that God designs and desires marriage to be a sacred union, an equal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is Church Attendance Important? There Is A Pandemic!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 16, 2021

The results of the pandemic have affected so much around us. Many are living in fear instead of faith. The temptation to forsake public worship or assembling together is stronger today than I have experienced before.

Is Church Attendance Important? There is a Pandemic! Hebrew 10:23-25 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

Establishing A Covenant Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

When a church begins growing, and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it can result in chaos without established rules. Properly communicated expectations within a membership covenant can hold people accountable.

If and when we begin sharing our faith and as we begin gaining spiritual territory for the Lord, then our church will grow as more and more people are added. This means we will be in charge of leading those who are new to our fellowship; and when people of differing backgrounds come together, it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Another Change For Grace

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

What does it mean that 144,000 people will be saved before the terrors of the end of times arrive? Will you be a part of that group? Do you want to be a part of that group? Let's find out together

Another Change for Grace Revelation 7, 8, & 9 Michael H. Koplitz We continue today with our look at the book of Revelation by examining chapters 7, 8, and 9. In chapter 7, there is a pause in the destruction that is being leveled against the earth that we saw in the opening of 6 of the 7 ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Love And Respect

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 7, 2020

What makes a godly marriage godly? Why do some marriages stay together and some don't? If I want to be a better husband or wife, what should my role model be?

Love and Respect (Eph. 5:31-33) Intro: A. It is often quoted that 50 percent of all US marriages end in divorce. The problem is, that is not a correct statistic. In fact, it is reported that the divorce rate has been in decline since 1980. No matter what the number is, the marriage that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Discipline Of Fasting

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Feb 23, 2020

Ezra the scribe knew his people needed to prepare their hearts for the difficult and dangerous journey ahead. In this sermon we look at why we as the church are called to fast and pray together, especially during the season of Lent.

A FAMILY ON THE MOVE For our family, there is rarely any experience more stressful than preparing for a trip back to Iowa to visit our parents. The kids are always excited about the prospect of staying in motels, of visiting with Grandma and Grandpa, of going out to eat at restaurants, and of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 1:1-6, Jonah 3:5-10, Joel 2:12-13, Psalm 35:11-14, Psalm 69:9-12, Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 13:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Comeback - Covid 19 #3

Contributed by Brian Harrell on May 28, 2020

Love. It is what sets the church apart period. Covid 19 threatens to divide the church - opinions about it and what we should do about it. As we comeback together we need to remember love.

The difference between us #3 this is a serious message today about something that could become a serious problem. The comeback 2020. Here is the New Testament in a nutshell… Jesus lived… And what an amazing life he lived. Jesus died… What a brutal death it was. Jesus was resurrected… What a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

"Building A Legacy For Our Children":

Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2016

A message for Mother's day designed to speak especially to Moms who are doing their job alone. Eunice and Lois, together raised Timothy in the Lord. Timothy became a powerful witness for our Lord due to their godly influence.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! “Building a Legacy” 2nd Timothy 3 On this day that we honor Moms, it’s good for us to think about how much they really do. By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle an extra 18,000 hours of work. 1000 hours a year. I heard recently ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Be-Attitudes (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2014

Today we finish our series on the beatitudes. And in looking at them collectively I can see how they all work together. And I believe having all of these characteristics are important in being able to endure persecution.

The Be-Attitudes (part four) Matthew 5:11-12 Today we finish our series on the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ