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Unity And Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon emphasizes living a life worthy of our calling, embracing unity and diversity within the church, and growing together in love and truth.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous occasion to gather here today, to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior, to share in the fellowship of His love, and to learn from His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us has been called, chosen, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Topics: Building Together, Love And Unity, Church

The Ministry Of The Church - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 19, 2002

In part three of repairing the gates, we must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of teaching His Word and in the greatly needed area of intercession. By doing so, we will start seeing His blueprint for the churc

The Ministry of the Church – Pt.3 The Church: The Gate of God Series (Nehemiah) – 1/13/02 Soul’s Harbour Ministry Conway, S.C. In part three of repairing the gates, we must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of teaching His Word and in the greatly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Give Instruction In Sound Doctrine Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2012

The bishop has a special ministry of leadership, teaching and service in the Church.

November 12, 2012 Vatican II Documents Monday of 32nd Week in Course St. Paul writes today that “a bishop, as God's steward, must be blameless; he must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of goodness, master of himself, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Creativity--The Opposite Of Liturgy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2011

Our profession of faith in Christ is guided not only by Scripture, but by the Fathers of the Church, the historic creeds, and our liturgical tradition.

Monday of the 5th Week of Easter Spirit of the Liturgy Mistaken identity. It’s an embarrassment, and occasionally a lethal inconvenience. Consider poor Jude here. No wonder he appears to have preferred the name “Thaddeus,” and became patron saint of hopeless causes. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-18

Denomination: Catholic

Who I Am Is Greater Than Where I Am

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

Paul was in prison but described himself as Christ's Ambassador.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Eph 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, Eph 6:20 For ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Participant Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2019

The Lord's Supper reminds us that we participate with God through Jesus in our Christian walk but also with our fellow Christians.

1. Justin Martyr (early 2C) recorded the actions of the early community of God when they came together: “On the day called “Sun Day” believers gathered in one place; writings of apostles or prophets are read; then when reader has ceased, the President instructs to imitation of these good things; he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Beauty Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

There can be no tension between devoting ourselves to love of God and love of neighbor.

Thursday of 25th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel There is a very old argument in the Church that contrasts what we owe to God with what we owe to our neighbor. These days, it goes like this: we don’t need ornate churches with lots of stone and pipeorgans and marble altars and Italian ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Social Dimension Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2016

"the service of charity is also a constituent element of the Church’s mission and an indispensable expression of her very being."

Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Why did Herod and the Pharisees hate Jesus so much that they endeavored to kill Him, and not only once? And why ultimately did Jesus lay this curse on Jerusalem, or, rather, turn their curse on themselves, so that in 67 AD the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

Acceptable Fasting

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 16, 2017

In the sight of God, fasting is not just denying oneself the pleasure of food but actually meeting the needs of others.

Memory Verse: “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6 NKJV Definition: According to The New Unger's Bible Dictionary, fasting in the Hebrew language is called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enigmatic Concept Of Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

The United Body of Christ

THE ENIGMATIC CONCEPT OF SPIRITUAL UNITY EPHESIANS 4:1-3 The opening of chapter 4 marks the principal transition of the entire Epistle. As is his custom in other writings, Paul turns from the doctrinal to the practical. Paul recognizes the value of spiritual unity in the church because he had a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Solid Foundation: The Power Of Solidarity

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jul 9, 2023

Today, I wan to explore the profound message of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, which highlights the power of solidarity and the importance of building a solid foundation in our lives. Let us dive into these verses and discover the transformative power of unity and support in our lives.

1. Point of Unity: "Two are better than one" (Ecclesiastes 4:9a) Matthew 18:20 - "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Unity has a remarkable effect on our lives. When we join together in purpose, faith, and love, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Galatians 6:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Romans 1:11, Matthew 18:19, Colossians 3:14, Romans 12:10, John 15:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Favoritism

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. This is where favoritism, the act of unfairly preferring one person or thing over others, comes into the picture.

Greetings to all. Let's ponder on something: each day, we make 35,000 decisions! They can be trivial, like selecting socks, or monumental, like deciding how to allocate our time and energy in relationships. When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"How We Make God Become Visible.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 23, 2002

June 30, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 Color: Green Title: “How we make God become visible.”

June 30, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 Color: Green Title: “How we make God become visible.” 37Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and whoever does not take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Man Series

Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 11, 2003

What does it mean to be created in the Image of God, and the institution of the cultural mandate to fill and subdue the earth.

The Meaning of Man Job 7:17 "What is man that You magnify him, And that You are concerned about him, Psalms 8:4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? Psalms 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You want to know him? Or the son of man, that You think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Eylogy--Lloyd Simmons

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

This is a eulogy for a Christian who died at age 89. He was very active in the life of the church and he loved his family dearly.

Lloyd Dayton Simmons Sr. January 20, 2004 We sometimes see the greatness and love of our God by the kind of people that He sends into our lives. Who would have thought that little black boy, born under the weight of segregation and racism, working in the cotton fields of Mississippi ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Psalm 139:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed