Sermons on koinonia: showing 346-360 of 602

A Look Inside The Local Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 24, 2018

A sermon examining certain issues you may encounter inside the local church.

A Look Inside The Local Church Part II Titus 3:9-15 There were a couple of church events that I would have loved to attended this week. The Men of Memphis conference took place at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Also, Woodstock Baptist hosted their annual Johnny Hunt Men's ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Find The Right People To Serve Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 21, 2017

Teamwork, Empowering Others, Growth

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Find the Right People to Serve Acts 6:1-7 (p. 762) February 26, 2017 Introduction: Jon Weece in the book “Jesus Prom” says: “When we stop moving, we start dying. Too many churches are filled with too many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have Just Entered The Missions Zone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 10, 2005

A church is many things, including the Kingdom of God in action. A church is to propagate itself, multiply itself, and deepen its impact. This means a church must boldly enter the Missions Zone.

Note: I had to make many cuts as I preached this sermon. I normally preach for half an hour, but if I used all this material, I think I would have to preach 50 minutes or more. Hope you find something here helpful. Thanks, Ed You Have Just Entered the Missions Zone (Romans 15:14-33) 1. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Disciples - Shaping Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 16, 2008

In the Great Commission, Jesus instructs us to go, to do, and be.

MAKING DISCIPLES -- SHAPING LIFE Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Receive New Wine In 09 - Step 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2009

When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh spiritual awakening and then go l

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 5 – “Reverence for Communion” Thesis: When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Fellowship? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 8, 2014

"God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another"

Open your Bible to the Epistle of 1 John, and I would like for you to follow with me as I read from chapter 1 verse 3 to 8 “We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Ain't Done With Me Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching.

Series: Philippians Sermon: “God Ain’t Done with Me” Philippians 1:3-8 A sermon for June 21, 2020 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-4, Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is Jude? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

This sessions will help you to know the commentary for the verse one of Jude. Mainly about the author Jude, Book of Jude and finally the readers of Jude. It's known as Acts of the Apostates.

Session 1 Jude 1:1 Introduction to the Book of Jude Introduction: Who wrote Jude? To whom did he write? For what reason did he write? These questions must be answered if we are to have any hope of understanding the meaning of the text within these 25 verses. It is therefore sadly ironic that few ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Remember Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 14, 2024

We are swiftly coming to the conclusion of Mark’s Gospel. In typical fashion, Mark is brief, but informative. We are entering into the last events of the earthly life of Jesus.

REMEMBER Mark 14:12-25 Introduction Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus: Rejection, Love, and today Remember. Mark 14:12-25, ESV And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where will you have us go and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Somerset Is A Grace Place Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 13, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to show us what we must do in order for God’s grace to abound in us.

1 Corinthians Somerset is a Grace Place! 1 Corinthians 5 February 16, 2003 Intro: A [Rock and a Soft Place, Citation: Anna Zogg, Salt Lake City, Utah. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] Soon after my brother moved, he made a point of meeting his new neighbors. He found that a Christian family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Jesus?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

In our day, as in John’s, there were people promoting a faith beyond the faith in Jesus Christ. Is there anything worthwhile beyond Jesus?

I wonder sometimes if the Church hasn’t become bored with Jesus. I mean, after all, there’s only so much we can know about Him; only so much praise, it seems, we can offer Him. And it’s tempting sometimes to create other messages, other goals, another focus besides this two thousand year old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Relationship Renewal Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

Bad relationships are hindering the effectiveness of our service to Jesus. Relationships that unravel have a negative impact that goes on and on.

There’s a little girl who is dreaming of her wedding day. She knows what the church is going to look like. She knows what kind of dress she will wear. She can even see the color of her fiancé’s eyes. But something is interfering with her dreams. Her mom and dad are arguing a lot lately. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Fellowship Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2004

The First of many signs of a Spirit Filled Church

SIGNS OF A SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. In it he chronicled the way people in different churches would go after each other – all in the name of Jesus Christ. A young father heard a commotion out in his backyard; he looked outside and saw ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Are You Devoted To Fellowship? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

Fellowship was such an important part of the first century church and was part of the reason for its exponential growth. We too need to be doevted to fellowship.

“Are You Devoted to Fellowship” Introduction: Three pastors met and were talking over conditions at their churches. The first pastor said, "You know, since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in my church. I’ve tried everything----noise, spray, cats---nothing seems to scare them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year's Resolution That Means Something

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 28, 2006

We need to make a resolution to be more like the early Church.

A New Year’s Resolution That Means Something Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist