Sermons on Members One Of Another:

Strengthening Your Union Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 23, 2015

It is a human tendency to believe that conflict is always the fualt of someone else. Paul knew better.

“Living A Joy-full Life: Strengthening Your Union: Phil. 2:1-4 There’s a classic For Better or For Worse cartoon. Frame 1 – Husband says, “Should I put on some tea, honey?” “Sure.” Frame 2 – “But not in that pot!!” Frame 3 – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Romans Style Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 31 in our journey through John's gospel. This message continues an exploration of what it means to truly love one another. It takes specific examples of true love from Romans 12.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Love Romans Style” Romans 12 The twelfth chapter of Romans follows eleven chapters of direct teaching on the work of Christ and the unfolding merciful plan of God to restore both Jew and Gentile alike to fellowship with Him. In light of these great truths, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Funeral Service For Church Member

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 26, 2005

This is the service for one of our members who went to be with our Savior last night. I hope that the joy of knowing her comes through in the words of this service.

We gather here today, not to celebrate death, but to celebrate life; eternal life. Suzie’s temporary life on earth is now over, but her permanent life in Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ, has just begun. If we could picture her entrance to Heaven, we would see all the saints that ever went on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: *other

Bring Back That Loving Feeling

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2016

From 1 Peter 1:22, let's talk about the kind of love we are to have for each other, who we are to love, and then how this ties in with the emotions of love (Material adapted from Mark Copeland and David Riggs, So What? from John Piper of Desiring God)

HoHum: “When he had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him. What grieved them most was his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship. After we had torn ourselves away from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Bonds Of Unity Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 8, 2019

How did Jesus say that the world will know that we are His disciples? By the way we love one another.

When we talk about the renovation and revitalization of the Lord’s house, it cannot be separated from revitalizing the people as well. The people must keep focus on the mission. There is a lost world all around us, and if we are doing anything that takes us away from the proclamation of the life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Worthy: Speaking The Truth To One Another

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

Last week we saw that this means putting of the old self and putting on the new self, created in the likeness of God. Now he applies this command to specific sins.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Speaking the Truth to One Another Ephesians 4:25 May 3, 2020 David Taylor BI: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words Of Love

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Encouraging the congregation to love God and love others.

INTRO  Recap the last few weeks. The Pharisees and Sadducees tried to trap Jesus with their questions -- only to their folly.  Pharisees with regard to taxes  Sadducees with regard to Marriage and Resurrection. Jesus rebukes them for not knowing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:24-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Can Join Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 17, 2017

The council at Jerusalem concludes that grace and faith come to both Jews and Gentiles.

INTRODUCTION They are called “Watershed Events.” They may seem insignificant at the time, but they change our lives or even the course of human history. Today’s story of the First Church Council of Jerusalem is such an event. The decision to allow Gentiles into the new, growing Christian community ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 1 Loving Believers—becoming A Loving Church Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

To Love one another.

John 13:34-35 “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (NIV) Question: How do I show love? Loving Believers: 1) Be Genuine. Vs. 9 Question: Why don’t we love Genuinely? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting Each Other. Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Learning to accept each other.

John 17:20-21 “I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.” (NIV) Romans 14:1 Question: What are some of the debatable issues today? The Solution: We Accept each other! How Do I Do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Introduction to Ephesians

EPHESIANS Read: Ephesians 1:1-2 Introduction to the Church at Ephesus: Jesus Vs Diana: Located at the western edge of Asia Minor, with easy access to the Aegean Sea, It was at its height in the 1st and 2nd centuries, a rich heritage of wealth, philosophy and Roman law. Most attractive was the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Chapter Four Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6)

1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6) John addresses the recipients again as beloved, his favorite term of endearment. The context here is the uncritical acceptance of any and all supernatural phenomena. He gives them a test to determine origin of spirit, whether it is of God or of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21, 1 John 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Truths About God’s Love That Move Us To Love Others Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 21 Passage: 1 John 4:19-21 Title: Three Truths about God’s Love that Move us to Love Others Focus: Loving Others INTRODUCTION: Take a moment and think about what you do in the week. Now think about why you do those things. What is the reason in which you are doing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lovers Of God

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 5, 2021

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Lovers of God Scripture: John 15:9-17 Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,    just as I have kept my Father's commandments    and remain in his love. “I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Other

Amantes De Dios

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 6, 2021

SEXTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA

Amantes de Dios Sagrada Escritura: Juan 15:9-17 Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "Como el Padre me ama, así también yo los amo a ustedes. Permanece en mi amor. Si guardas mis mandamientos, permanecerás en mi amor, así como he guardado los mandamientos de ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Other