Sermons on Lead The Community:

Leading Others Upward Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #3

Leading Others Upward Malachi 2:1-9 We can learn from others. I would say that one of the people that we learn the most from is our mothers. Here are some things that only a mom can teach: Moms teach us about anticipation: Just wait until your father gets home! Moms teach us about medical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading Others Upwards Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Leaders have an obligation to instruct others and not cause people to stumble. This is only possible when we stand in awe of God’s name.

Leading Others Upward There are some things that only a mom can teach… My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just wait until your father gets home!” My mother taught me about medical science: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way.” My mother taught me about ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Communication With God! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2009

Jesus gives us some things to embrace to ensure successful communication with God!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • It is bound to happen sometime, it usually happens when we get into trouble. We are not sure where to turn for help; we feel helpless, powerless and lost. • What do we do? • Many times we turn to prayer. • Do you think prayer meant something to those on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Strong Community Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of Exodus and looks at the key factors in building a strong community

God in your Job Exodus 31 Tonight we are going to talk about work. Its not a popular topic to talk about because the majority of Americans spend the greatest amount of their adult life dreading Monday mornings. They work 40 hours a week for 25-30 years looking forward to the day when they will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9

Building A Bridge Of Community Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 5, 2002

To effectively live the Christian life, it needs to be done in community.

Building a bridge to tomorrow means laying down the planks of community today. Almost every person alive has a desire for community. They even know how they want that community to be shaped…listen to this… (play theme from Cheers) Many of you could sing the theme, and most of you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Must Be Unity In Community

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

God is a God of variety. He loves diversity. However, He despises division.

I. God Has Called Us to Unity A. Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27 B. Diversity is a part of the Body. 1. God is a lover and creator of variety. C. We are not all the same. 1. There are no big “I’s” and little “we’s” 2. God is no respecter of persons. II. Unity Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Union A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

The Communication Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

Does God still speak to His people? (The Holy Spirit speaks to us on a continual basis.)

March 28, 1999 The Voice of the Spirit - Part II The Communication of The Holy Spirit 1) The witness of the Holy Spirit. Rom 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, A witness is a ‘knowing’ or a ‘spirit connection’ that God is confirming an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16, 1 John 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community- Coming Together

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007

study on the early church as a basis for how the church can operate in the blessings of God

Intro: I looked up the definition of community and here are the two parts. Com-with, unity-togetherness With Togetherness–if you read Acts 2:42-47–our main text for our series on community, you will find they prayed together, they gave together, they stayed together and they praised together. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building The Kingdom Community Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2015

The fire that Jesus longs to cast on the earth is the Holy Spirit building a community of hope.

Thursday of 29th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Those who are or were enslaved to sin, as Paul teaches, were liberated from righteousness, but it did them no good. When we have a habit of sin–whether it is pride or sloth or envy or lust or anything else–we really can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

Community-Eternal Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 21, 2017

When we say in the Lord's prayer "on earth as it is in heaven" and really mean it, the way the world around looks around us should change.As we become more like Christ we become the eternal church that will exist forever, right now.

Title: Community-Eternal Church (Where Are We Headed) Place: BLCC Date: 3/5/17 Text: Isaiah 65.17; Acts 3.21; Revelation 21.1-4 CT: The Church will continue eternally starting now. [Screen 1] FAS: Say the Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come thy will be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Discipleship Is A Community Project Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 16, 2014

The Word is Your Life, part 5 Discipleship is a Community Project Colossians 3:15-17 1. The Word is to be Central in Our Community 2. The Word is to be Central in Our Relationships

The Word is Your Life, part 5 Discipleship is a Community Project Colossians 3:15-17 David Taylor October 5, 2014 We are in the last week of our fall series, “The Word is Your Life,” to help you see and feel the necessity of making the word central in your life. We started by looking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Poverty In The Community

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 6, 2025

God calls His people to confront poverty through generosity, compassion, and practical community action, ensuring no one among His children remains in lack.

DEALING WITH POVERTY IN THE COMMUNITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:32-37 Key Verse: “Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold.” — Acts 4:34 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church As A Praising Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003

4th in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon explores the church as a praising community.

The Church as a Praising Community Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 111 Acts 2:47 tells us that the early church was praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Praising is a core characteristic of the church; an essential element in its DNA. Wherever the church exists, there will be praise. What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

A Broken And Restored Community

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 8, 2003

Allowing our Church to become a true spiritual community rather than just another dusty, antiquated, ecclesiastical organization.

BROKENNESS IS REALIZATION THAT LIFE IS TOO MUCH FOR US, NOT JUST BECAUSE THERE IS TOO MUCH PAIN BUT ALSO BECAUSE WE’RE TOO SELFISH! BROKENNESS IS REALIZING ALMIGHTY GOD IS ALL WE HAVE! HOPE IS REALIZING GOD IS ALL WE NEED! JOY IS REALIZING GOD IS ALL WE WANT. IMAGINE IF WE WOULD ALL TAKE THIS TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Humility In Hardship And Community Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community 1 Peter 5:5-7 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of suffering and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational