Sermons on in community: showing 61-75 of 52,263

Contributing To The Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 6, 2007

how everyone can be a contributor in the work of God

Intro: it seems lately, that no matter where I go, someone is asking me to contribute to help different organizations. Even at home, the phone rings with those who want me to be a contributor. I am sure most are legitimate needs, some may be scams. In God’s work there is a need for contributions, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:1-35, Exodus 35:22-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Chosen Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 1, 2007

the honor and privilege of being chosen by God

Intro: I must be a special person, because when I check my e-mails I have messages that say, Steve you are a winner, you have been chosen for a trip to Disney World. Steve, would you please take a survey for us. Steve, could we send you on a dream vacation? Wow, I am special, I am a chosen one. Of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity In Community Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2001

The key to revival in the church is unity within His community. We need to put You back into community for unity.

Seven keys to revival – key number 3 – “Unity within the Community.” Thesis: The key to revival in the church is unity within His community. We need to put You back into community for unity. Movie Illustration: A Bugs Life! From Group’s Blockbuster movie illustrations page 133, 134. Overview – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-27, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created For Community

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 18, 2001

In the New Testament there are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. Believers needed each other. Learn how we could benefit from a similar community.

CREATED FOR COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Outreaching Community

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 28, 2006

Looks at the drive of evangilisim within the local Church.

Overview Acts 2:42 -47. The outreaching community Over the last two weeks we have been looking at the example of the NT Church to see if there is any principles which can be implemented into our own situation here at www.cbchurch.org.uk we have been asking the question: ‘What is our purpose as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Community Busters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Genesis 3-5

Community Busters - Genesis 3-11 We are in the beginning of a great journey, looking at the lives of those who have gone before us. We want to look at their highs and lows, their steps of faith and their pitfalls into sin. We are traveling through the record of their lives that is found in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Community Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jun 10, 2010

There is much that is required of us to be an authentic Christian community, and the glue that holds it all together is love.

Are there any of you out there who grew up on Lincoln Logs? Though I loved Lincoln Logs, I somehow managed to make it through my childhood without ever having a set of my own. I always played with my cousin’s or my friend’s Lincoln Logs. I had Legos of my own, but I really like the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Created For Community

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 28, 2010

The greatest need for our time is genuine community.

Created for Community Big idea: As bearers of the image of the Triune God, the greatest need of our time is genuine community. I am convinced that the greatest need of our time is genuine community. For instance, I see it ozzing out in the world cup of soccer. I am seeing people spending money ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Real Community” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2010

God calls us to encourage one another and hold one another accountable to pursue our love relationship with Christ.

Many non-Christians mistakenly assume Christianity is just another religion. This is partly because many Christians have taken a religious approach to the Christian life. Rather than focusing on a growing love relationship with Christ, they focus on “dos and don’ts,” and proving they are right by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Community Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 25, 2010

When God’s people experience disaster, heartache, or disappointment, they can raise their voices to God and ask Him to intervene; their plea is based on three criteria.

A Community Lament Psalm 85 1. I can remember a few times when America mourned as a nation. Three of the most solemn times where when John Kennedy was assassinated, September 11, 2001, and the Tsunami. 2. Israel had her times of trial and grief as well, and this Psalm of community lament is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-12, Psalm 85:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Communication Or Miscommunication Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

For thousands of years God has kept trying to communicate His love The sad thing is that many people do not understand the concept of His love, because we do not let Him get through to us.

2010 02 21 Ashingdon PM Communication Hebrews 1:1-4 Have you ever miscommunicated your thoughts when trying to tell them to someone? Most of us have, and then the following confusion can be very irritating, if not dangerous. Sometimes, miscommunication can be very frustrating. ‘A man ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created For Community Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 13, 2010

First sermon in this series encouraging us that we need each other.

I am so excited about what God is about to do. Today we begin something that I hope will be revolutionary. I hope after 40 days of focusing on community that we will be different. I will be different. You will be different. But above all we will be different together. This focus on community ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Sacred Community Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009

God desires to create sacred communities who are wholly devoted to Him.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: ARRIVING TO FIND THINGS MUCH WORSE THAN EXPECTED INTRODUCTION: As Ezra returns from Babylon to Jerusalem he discovers the people have a serious SIN PROBLEM. Rather than becoming a SACRED COMMUNITY they had become a COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY who had wandered from the words of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Communication Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The third manifestation of the Holy Spirit was not only for the 120 but also for the crowds that had gathered in Jerusalem for the celebration of Pentecost.

THE MIRACLE OF COMMUNICATION ACTS 2:4 11 The third manifestation of the Holy Spirit was not only for the 120 but also for the crowds that had gathered in Jerusalem for the celebration of Pentecost. The followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit for PRAISE and PROCLAMATION. These ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Influencing Communities

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009

Here in these verses he calls those who follow Him to choose to be a godly influence on the society in which we live. Jesus calls us to change the world around us with our lives. He doesn’t just expect us to live in the world. He expects the world to be t

Influencing Communities Matthew 5:13-15 Robert Lewis writes, “In 1851, many of the most accomplished engineers in the country thought James Roebling was out of his mind. That year, he began to work on the unthinkable: building a bridge over the Niagara River Gorge. Disaster was nearly universally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: Methodist