Sermons on Gathering Together:

God's Sovereignty In Bringing Spouses Together Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

As Christians, we believe that God is sovereign over all aspects of our lives, including our relationships and marriages.

As Christians, we believe that God is sovereign over all aspects of our lives, including our relationships and marriages. The Bible is filled with examples of how God brings spouses together in unexpected ways, demonstrating His goodness, wisdom, and sovereignty. Here are biblical examples that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

"all Things Work Together For The Good..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 25, 2023

God makes promises and keeps all his promises. We patiently endure learning how all things work together for our good. All things reveal to us that we are freely justified.

“ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD…” (Outline) January 22, 2023 – Epiphany 3 – ROMANS 8:24-30 INTRO: What a blessing to know when our loving, heavenly Father makes promises the Lord God always keeps his promises. This is the powerful truth in our sermon text. “God is not a man, that he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Precious In His Sight, And Loved

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 20, 2013

The in-gathering of Israel, and of the nations.

PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT, AND LOVED. Isaiah 43:1-7. This beautiful poem is a love letter. It is from the LORD, who created the world (Isaiah 40:26), and who directs the affairs of nations (Isaiah 40:22-23). It is from the One who created Jacob, and formed the nation of Israel (Isaiah 43:1). The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Elevation, Elation And Rapture - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023

The Church has a fantastic elation coming to it. When all believers are caught up to be with the Lord, great will be the joy. This will be the first time ALL the Church is together. The Rapture is the gathering of the Bride, Christ's redeemed Bride.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S ELEVATION, ELATION AND RAPTURE - PART 5 [1]. THE CHURCH’S ELATION/RAPTURE - INTRODUCTION Like baptism, sadly the general church teaching has missed the boat on this issue as well. Earlier in these studies I raised the matter of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, John 14:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 1:19, Revelation 22:20, 1 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude Is What Unites Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores how to embody the heavenly heritage of gratitude, generosity, and togetherness exemplified by the early church.

Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together, whether in the hallowed halls of our beloved church or in the sacred space of our homes, let us remember that we are united in Christ. We are one body, one spirit, and one hope. We are the living testament of God's love, a love that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Topics: Gratitude, Grace

"I’d Like To See You Make Me!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2010

Will we gather under Jesus’ wings?

Luke 13:31-35 “I’d Like to See You Make Me!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jim is a man in his late sixties. He still works hard at his job, and worries about the ebb and flow of money that comes in. It causes him to have many sleepless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

What A Time When All God's Children Get Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

In the family of God, love is not optional but essential, and when we genuinely love each other as Jesus commanded, we experience unparalleled joy.

Good morning, family. As we gather here today, I'm reminded of a quote from Pope Francis, "We learn many virtues in our Christian families. Above all, we learn to love, asking nothing in return." Today, we're going to talk about God's incredible love for us and the joy that comes when we, as His ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Topics: Love, Family, God

8 Words To Change Your Family: Serving Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2011

Families that serve together are strong together.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Serving Nehemiah 4:13; Matthew 20:16-28 Rev. Brian Bill 6/12/11 A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

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

Unity In The Community

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008

The greatest danger facing the church today is an attack on the authority of the Word of God. When the church comes together in unity, the spirit of God is poured out in abundance.

The greatest danger facing the church today is an attack on the authority of the Word of God. There has become a gentle coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. We want to live like we want to live, we want to act like we want to act, we want to do what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thread - Pt. 2 - What Are You Waiting On? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 6, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 2 - What are you waiting on? I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Devotion Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008

Family Devotion: What We Should Be Doing Together

Family Devotion: What We Should Be Doing Together We’ve spent the last month looking at the early church that’s found in the book of Acts. For 3 of those four weeks, we looked at the idea of community, of becoming a family in this church like we see in that church in Acts. I’ve been very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Serve Us Or Service Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 29, 2022

Serving together brings us together

ME: Good morning, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue our teaching series “UNITED WE STAND.” If you remember from last week, started this series by looking at the GREAT DIVIDE that exists in America. Not the Red/Blue or Left/Right or Democrat/Republican ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Do On Sunday

Contributed by David Zachrich on May 22, 2024

When the Children of Israel had completed the long, arduous journey from Egypt into the Promised Land, Moses gathered them together to review the principles of faith and life that God had given, including taking time to rest and worship.

Friends in Christ, When the Children of Israel had completed the long, arduous journey from Egypt into the Promised Land, Moses gathered them together to review the principles of faith and life that God had given him when he went up Mount Sinai to receive the Law. Moses concluded his presentation ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Mark 2:27

Denomination: Lutheran

Ministered To The Lord

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

As the early church came together you see one set of words that run throughout the book of Acts and that is "ONE ACCORD" We today need to walk this way and see the power of God in our churches.

Ministered To The Lord As the early church came together you see one set of words that run throughout the book of Acts and that is "ONE ACCORD" We today need to walk this way and see the power of God in our churches. Acts 13:1-4 (NKJV) 1 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational