Sermons on Lgbt Community:

Community, Gathering Of The Bunch

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

community isn’t an individual effort but a corporate plan

Ill) squeeze a bag of marbles together, and squeeze a bunch of grapes–talk about the different results. As community, we are the bunch of grapes. We learn these valuable lessons from this illustration. We are not a community by ourselves. We must be soft, tender, available, to be valuable in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

how the church must become a community of faith to reach the world for Jesus Christ

Intro: bowling, concerts, even movies, overall attendance is in steady decline. Up in attendance coffee houses, bars, hiking, biking and Rving. Evidently, closeness, community, personal interaction is becoming more important in our society. Church attendance, down. What is the key to survival, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Functioning In The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 8, 2007

how each of us should operate in the body of Christ, how to contribute to our community, some guidelines set forth by Paul in achieving great things for God in the local church

Intro: since we have been preaching community for weeks, I had this thought during the city fireworks for the fourth of July celebration, this took a community effort for this night to happen. From the Mayor to councilmen, to chamber of commerce, to the law enforcement, to the community clubs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forming A Realistic Community Series

Contributed by Christopher Duncan on Oct 30, 2006

Building Community through Relationship

Vision for Edelstein Congregational Church Part 1 of 4 Forming a Realistic Community Good Morning. Before I begin, I would first like to take the opportunity to introduce you to some special guests. They are friends of ours. Chad and Janet Ijams. Their two girls…Corey and Amber .Janet is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Communication: Listen With The Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006

Sermon series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smally. Communication is more than just hearing words, we have to go deeper to the heart of the matter

COMMUNICATION: LISTEN WITH THE HEART A. We are continuing our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is on Communication: Listen with the Heart. ILLUSTRATION: This story appeared in The News Gazette last May. A minister decided ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Communes Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 10, 2006

This is the first three sermons inspired by the book Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks

The God Who Communes 10/23/05 Note: CofC=Churches of Christ. The introduction is somewhat specific to practices of communion in the Church of Christ. Introduction: What have we lost in communion? 1. Lord’s Supper in CofC. I knew a couple when I attended the Huntsville CofC that showed up for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Idea Of Community Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

Recap a few ideas: Acts is written for a person named Theophilus - what does that mean? What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for? The Holy Spirit is going to make us WITNESSES Where will we witness - first at home (Jerusalem - Home) Then nearby (Judea - Lake County) Cross ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Captures The Heart Of The Community Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

A series on the church and what it is called to be and do.

THE CHURCH YOU’VE ALWAYS LONGED FOR: “CAPTURES THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY” TEXT: Acts 11: 19-30 Sunday, September 15, 2002 How would you answer this phrase, “I like church, but....”? Over time, what have been those “buts” in your life? When I was young, for me it was that the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discovering A Caring Community Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

How the church is to be a growing and caring family.

God has intended the Christian community to be a growing family characterized by sharing and fellowship. The churches love however, should never stop flowing here. Although we are to keep a constant eye on the needs of their fellow members, they are equally concerned with loving and serving the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting Your Community Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 16, 2005

Thou Shall Not Steal is an ageless principle is being proclaimed. God intends for his people to live in community. That principle is valued and protected by this four word commandment.

The church that we worked at in Atlanta was in a great section of town when it was built in the mid 50’s. But as time passed businesses who were landlocked began to relocate to the outskirts of town and left abandon buildings, which drove down the appearance of the neighborhood and the value of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leading In Our Community

Contributed by Mark Green on Oct 3, 2005

To challenge people to become a sweet aroma of God within our community by seeing the spiritual interest of people, loving them and sacrificing for them.

This morning I want us to answer a very important question together. It is not a particularly difficult intellectual question. Instead, this question is more personal. In fact, how each of us answers this question will significantly impact our leadership in the community. In reality, it just may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Model For Impacting A Community

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 23, 2005

This sermon shows how Paul impacted the community of Ephesus for Christ. This sermon gives a Biblical example of how to impact our community for Christ.

Paul called the elders from the church in Ephesus together to review his dealings among them. He told how he had worked in that group of people. We know Paul had a major impact in Ephesus. From his description we learn much about how to impact a community for Christ. 1. The greatest way to impact ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Christian Community Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 1, 2003

The apostle Paul highlights what makes for a healthy, mature Christian community. A sermon for II Advent, based on Phil 1:3-11.

Sermon for II Advent Yr C, 7/12/2003 Based on Phil 1:3-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The apostle Paul’s letter to the congregation at Philippi in Macedonia, is “filled-to-overflowing” with joy and love. Some passages of scripture communicate very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Elder And His Community

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

The Elder needs to be above reproach in his commumity

INTRODUCTION Last week we looked at the relationship that the Elder is to have with his family, this week we will look at an area that is also very important to consider when deciding on who to elect as church leaders. Paul says that it is a good thing to desire to be an Elder in God’s church. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lines Of Communication Are Open Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002

Experience the privilege of authentic prayer.

THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE OPEN Matthew 6:5-15 S: Prayer Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: Experience the privilege of authentic prayer. ?: How? KW: Behaviors TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:5-15 three behaviors we must have to experience the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist