Sermons on Meeting Together:

A Wee Little Man In A Tree

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 29, 2019

meeting with Jesus can and will change a person's life

He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Needled In A Haystack

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 27, 2025

God works in unexpected ways, as in the case of the Haystack Prayer Meeting.

Needled from the Haystack Adoniram Judson was a 19th-century American Christian missionary who worked in Burma (now Myanmar). He is best known for translating the Bible into Burmese and for his enduring contributions to the Southeast Asian missionary efforts. Later, after a period away from his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sonrise 2024 Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 29, 2024

For our Sonrise meeting at the Tawa water tank, overlooking the town.

In his letter to the Philippians Paul mentions Jesus' death and resurrection a couple of times. Firstly, in chapter 2 when he writes of Jesus humility as an encouragement for his readers, he states this. 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-11, Philippians 3:4-11, John 10:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Forgiveness In The Home Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 22, 2016

Reconciliation for broken relationships is only possible when justice and forgiveness meet.

In Ernest Hemmingway’s short story “The Capital of the World,” three aspiring bull fighters try to make a name for themselves in Madrid. Hemmingway introduces this short story by telling the reader about a young man named Paco who had run away from his father to the big city of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grabbing The Opportunuty

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 30, 2018

daily we meet opportunities -- but what can we do with it?

“How To Make The Most Out Of Your Opportunities” Colossians 4:2-6 David P Nolte We all have daily opportunities to be all we can be, to learn lessons of trust and obedience, to serve God and man faithfully. It may be some pain or suffering, or sorrow, or loss. It may be an encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2016

What does fellowship look like and how does Church fellowship benefit us?

OPEN: Once upon a time (as all good stories begin), a group of people agreed that they should spend each Sunday in the presence of one another. Many were not satisfied with the 6 or 8 hours each week, but also came together each Saturday for several more hours of fellowship.They did not count the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Is A Matter Of Who, Not How

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 1, 2014

If we fail to meet the Lord Christ in worship, our efforts will be futile.

“The hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” [1] Christians have been fighting ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Needs Of The Despairing

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 19, 2002

Learn to encourage the despairing by understanding how to meet the four needs of the despairing

If you’ve been with us for a while, you would know that on the third Sunday of each month, we study the Book of Job. We are on chapters 6 and 7 this morning. Chapters 1 and 2 of Job gave us the setting for the story. Job was a man who worshipped God and shunned evil. Job was wealthy, wise and ...read more

Denomination: *other

When Christians Disagree Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

Let the people of God be together,one heart and one mind.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: When Christians Disagree Romans 14 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 13, 2008 We have been working our way through the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cannibals Or Snackers?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 3, 2002

The Lord’s Supper isn’t a snack. Nor is it really a cause for charges of cannibalism. But somewhere in between the two is the mystery of Christ present in the bread and cup that we share together. And if Christ is somehow really present in these elements

Are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? You heard me – are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? Or something else? Ancient Christians were accused of cannibalism. Why? Because rumor had it that when they got together before sunrise on Sundays they drank blood and ate a body. It didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: *other

Anonymous Facebooking Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2012

Facebook is experimenting with a few new features to guilt people into being more involved on their website. Find why that is, and why it’s also a problem in Church. What "features" does God use to help His people be more involved in His church.

OPEN: For people who haven’t been here for the past couple of weeks I’ve been talking about an internet social network called Facebook. It’s THE most popular social network on the internet with 400 million and people gather there to exchange pictures, ideas and dreams. But not everybody on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After Easter: Post-Resurrection Encounters

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025

After the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the story of salvation did not end—it entered a new and powerful phase.

AFTER EASTER: POST-RESURRECTION ENCOUNTERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 24:13-35 “And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.” Supporting Texts: John 20:11–29; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8; Acts 1:1–3; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Deal With Anger Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

What does God’s word tell us about dealing with our anger. Let’s look at this together that we may live peaceably together.

Jim Taylor in Currents tells the following story about his friend, Ralph Milton: One morning Ralph woke up at five o’clock to a noise that sounded like someone repairing boilers on his roof. Still in his pajamas, he went into the back yard to investigate. He found a woodpecker on the TV antenna, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

We must band together as an army to fight the evil of Satan. Satan is roaming free in part because the church is so fractured that it cannot come together for this cause.

The church interpretation of the feeding of the 5,000 in Mark 6:33-44 has always been about the miracle that only Jesus could take five loaves of bread and two fish and make it feed all those people. Unfortunately, this methodology of telling people the meaning of Scripture as black and white does ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:33-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Don’t Leave Anybody Out

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 27, 2013

We are all bound together in the bundle of life, we have an inter-dependency that ties us together and the truth is I need you and you need me!

“And the eye cannot say unto the hand I have no need of thee; nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of thee.” Introduction Most of us are familiar with the story of the ugly duckling that, though ridiculed, thought of as being very insignificant among the other little ducks, persecuted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21

Denomination: Baptist