Sermons on Joining Groups:

Breaking Barriers Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the theme of unity and reconciliation between divided groups, using the conflict between Jews and Gentiles in the New Testament as a reference, and emphasizing the role of Jesus as the ultimate bridge builder.

Welcome church, I am so excited that you have come to worship with us today. Over the last few weeks we have been exploring our series called Bridge Builders. Using the bible as our blueprint and opening our spiritual toolbox to see that we have the right tools, we now look to the next step in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Topics: Bridge Builders, Jewish-Gentile Relations, Unity In Christ

Sermon Series: Bridge Builders

Working Together Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 25, 2022

The first two chapters of Ezra tells us that the exiled people returned to the promised land. But something even more important is taking place. The Lord’s people are returning to God. Now unity among the remnant group is essential.

Musk oxen are herd animals, and groups of two or three dozen animals are sometimes led by a single female. Herds use cooperation to deal with attacks by arctic wolves. When threatened, they “circle the wagons” and array themselves with their young in the middle and their sharp horns facing outward ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are Angels Really Among Us And If So What Do They Do? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 27, 2013

Our Bible study group got sidetracked on the subject of "angels" I adapted this message to give them a glimpse into whether or not they exist and if so what do they do? Thank you Brian Atwood for such a wonderful message.

The word angel means, "messenger," but although they deliver God’s message, their activity, most often, goes unseen by the human eye. In the NIV they are mentioned in 33 of the 66 books of the Bible. Even though they mostly operate in the spiritual realm on occasion God sent angels to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers Of Mixed Multitude Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. In the Targum the phrase is rendered "many foreigners," and "a medley of outlandish people". The Vulgate translates people who do not belong to the population of the country.

Numbers 11:4-6 Dangers of the Mixed Multitude Introduction: In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. The Hebrew word for multitude is rab meaning "great," "many," or "large." In the Targum the phrase is vaguely ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

On A Morning Like This

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 18, 2019

Mark's ending, unique among the gospels, connects the empty tomb to real-life struggles, as it ends with the women "bewildered and afraid." As we join the women there, we grasp the life-changing impact of the resurrection.

ON A MORNING LIKE THIS—Mark 16:1-8 “In the sky the song of the skylark greets the dawn in the fields wet with dew The scent of the violets fills the air on such a lovely morning as this Surely on such a lovely morning as this Lord Jesus came forth from the tomb.” John Carden, A Procession of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People At The Cross Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

There were all kinds of people at the Cross. What distinguished these groups of people? The condition of their souls, their spiritual heart attitudes. Around the Cross of Jesus, we can see people who demonstrated some contrasting heart conditions.

People At The Cross (Matt. 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43, John 19:25-27) 1. A father and daughter we walking through a spacious prairie. 2. In the distance, they could see fire all around them. They knew they could not escape it. 3. The father knew there was only one way to escape: set fire to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We, The Church, Are The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 18, 2023

Here, the church joins John in giving clear testimony about Jesus. We have a ministry that combines power, with suffering. Through this combo, the world turns, fears God, and gives Him glory. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

This week, we have the privilege of working our way through Revelation 11. This is a rich, complex chapter. It's also a chapter where there's a lot of debate about how to read it. A friend of mine has a study Bible, and his notes told him that the chapter should be read literally. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Delegation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

Jesus return is the motivation for remaining holy and blameless to be ready when he appears so we can join him, so we’re worthy of him. Paul’s prayer is that Jesus would provide the power to do it.

As we read this section of 1 Thessalonians we get a real sense of Paul’s love for the people he ministered to. There’s no sense of this being made up, no pretence. Rather it feels quite genuine. He really misses them. He’s distressed that he’s had to abandon them just as they were becoming a stable ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Giving Joy To The Lord’s Heart Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2018

Today’s passage reminds us that with salvation comes the responsibility to join the task of sharing the good news with those who have not yet heard. Some will go great distances, others will share with friends and neighbors, but we are all called . . . .

10-26-04 Bringing Joy To The Lord’s Heart Luke 10:1-10:24 Luke’s Gospel account is the only one that tells of the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only version that describes their joyous return and victory over the forces of darkness. These seventy men are not called apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled By Love

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2017

The heart of God is to rescue the perishing. Paul caught the vision of God's incomparable love and was so moved that he too felt compelled to join God's efforts, regardless of the cost. The love of God should motivate us to rescue the perishing too!

COMPELLED BY LOVE 2 Cor. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: school is back in session. 1. “How did school go today?” a mother asked her little boy. “Fine”, the little fellow replied. “We had a new teacher and she wanted to know if I had any brothers or sisters and I told her I was an only child”. “What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Disciples

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 9, 2001

Jesus commanded His disciples in Matthew 28:19-20 to "make disciples." This command is also for every believer today. How are you at fulfilling this command? Join Pastor Steve as he examines the process of discipleship.

INTRODUCTION Our subject today is “I need someone to show me.” What a fitting passage in continuing with our theme is the one found in Matthew 28:19-20. In this passage Jesus teaches His disciples what is at the heart of evangelism. He has already been teaching them how to catch men with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshipping The Lamb Who Was Slain Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

“And the elders fell down and worshipped.” The eternal preoccupation of the saints in heaven will be worship. Angels in Heaven worship the Son of God day and night [REVELATION 4:6-8]; and as they worship, the redeemed of the ages will join them.

REVELATION 5:11-14 WORSHIPPING THE LAMB WHO WAS SLAIN “Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Feel Like God Has Unfriended You? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 29, 2020

As long as we are joined to God through our faith in Jesus Christ, we need not fear separation from God in this life or in the life to come. Why? Because of His steadfast love which endures forever.

Ever Feel Like God Has Unfriended You? (Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 44:17-26) 1. Have you ever decided to break off a friendship? Dear Abby, “I became engaged to a man and just found out he had a wooden leg. Do you think I should break it off?” 2. One young woman explains why she did so: “I knew it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 44:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sowing And Reaping: Transformed By Truth Galatians 6:7-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 21, 2024

Galatians 6:7-8, explores the profound truth of sowing and reaping found in God's Word. Join me as we uncover the transformative power of truth in the choices we make and the consequences they bear.

Sowing and Reaping: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the transformative words of Galatians 6:7-8, exploring the profound truth of sowing and reaping found in God's Word. Join me as we uncover the transformative power of truth in the choices we make and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Galatians 6:7, Romans 8:6, Galatians 6:9, Psalm 37:3-4, Galatians 6:7-9, Galatians 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Know Your God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024

You will go to church on time, read the Bible, pray daily, join prayer meetings and be with zeal in the things of God if only you know who He is and how He rewards people who please Him.

Do you know your God? Joshua 2:12“Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign." I had just preached about the knowledge of God in the early morning 5am zoom fellowship , the place is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal