Sermons on Moral Unity:

Front Line Christians

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

We have made Christianity into a spectator sport. We just sit back in church and listen to the music, and the sermons and never really get involved in the game. We need some Christians today to get off the sidelines and get on the front lines.

Intro: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. “Boys,” he said, “I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game.” One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing War Series

Contributed by Tim George on Aug 5, 2001

There is a war that rages among us today that is just as serious. It is the war that rages in the souls of men and women. Why do people have so much trouble getting along with each other? Chapter four of the book of James gives us the answer.

"Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Disjointed Body

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 1, 2001

Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 In the Messianic Psalm 22 we read of the description of Christ on the cross feeling all his bones out of joint. Could this be a picture of the church today? We are one body and we should speak and act toward one another in love reg

The Disjointed Body 9-2-01 Ephesians 4:1-6 The burden I have from the Lord this week is something I really need the inspiration, the breathing in, of Holy Spirit to communicate clearly to you. It came as sudden thought when I was asked if I had any insight about the bones of Christ. The Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Really Do Need Each Other

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An exposition of several texts as a “pastoral care intervention” message pointing out the problem of disunity in the church caused by individualism and calling those attending worship to reach out to those who do not attend.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to take the first step and reach out to professing Christians that are not attending worship services. Response: Individuals will raise their hands to indicate that they know at least one professing Christian that does ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Disagreeing Agreeably

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narrative to call Christians to learn how to focus on God’s purpose even when we disagree on how to work it out.

Intro: "It’s easy to see why people like the sea gull. I’ve sat overlooking a craggy harbor and watched one. He exults in freedom. He thrusts his wings backward with powerful strokes, climbing higher and higher until he’s above all the other gulls, then coasts downward in majestic loops and ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Time To Pass The Gravy-Serving Others At The Holidays Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

How many of you have watched the television show, "Cheers"? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television, and since 1993 its spinoff, Frasier, has also consistently been at the top of the ratings. What accounts for this popularity? Inspired writing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, James 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Type Of Life That Is Worthy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD INSPIRE LOYAL SOLIDARITY (TRUE UNITY) AND SUPERNATURAL CALM AS WE STRIVE TOGETHER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL (WHILE ACCEPTING THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION)

BIG IDEA: THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD INSPIRE LOYAL SOLIDARITY (TRUE UNITY) AND SUPERNATURAL CALM AS WE STRIVE TOGETHER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL (WHILE ACCEPTING THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION) I. (1:27a) THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD BE THE INSPIRATION FOR OUR LIFESTYLE A. General Exhortation ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Challenge Of Changing Times

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 27, 2000

We have been changed to serve an unchangeable God by delivering an unchangeable message so others will be changed.

Two men had gone moose hunting up in Canada for a week. Their week of hunting was over, and a pilot had flown in to pick them up, as arranged ahead of time. The pilot taxied the plane down the grass landing strip to where the hunters stood with all of their equipment and the two moose they had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

T.e.a.m. Life

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 2, 2001

As a TEAM ... Together Everyone Accomplishes Ministry.

When you think of a team … probably the first thing that comes to mind is a sports team who is made up of many players on the same side and who work together to win the game. Do you see the Church as a team? Maybe not in sporting events, but in the definition of team, we are a team! Team: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 1: 1,2 Series

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 20, 2001

To get a sense of who we are in Christ and be encouraged..

Ephesians 1: 1,2 Meeting Creek EFC/Sept. 24/00 Objective: To get a sense of who we are in Christ and be encouraged.. We will be going through Ephesians - it will take a while with breaks all but it will be very encouraging. - take notes because at least for now we will have questions and deeper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Community - Value One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

As we gain a right understanding of how much worth and value each person has, as we come to see each other the way God sees us, then we will gain an appreciation for one another that will strengthen love and build community.

This is the fifth and last message in our series on Building Community. In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community - Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We build communitiy in the church by bearing one another’s burdens and serving one another.

“Community.” A sense of belonging, of being connected with people. Knowing that if you don’t show up, someone will notice, knowing that people care if you show up or not. Having things in common – common values, priorities, beliefs. Having people to share things with – joys and sorrows, work and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Romans 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community - Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We build community in the church by willingly turning a blind eye to one another’s faults.

How many of you have watched the television show, “Cheers”? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television, and since 1993 its spinoff, Frasier, has also consistently been at the top of the ratings. What accounts for this popularity? Inspired writing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, James 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up, Build Up, Work Up

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Apr 2, 2001

As a body of believers we are encouraged to rise up, build up, and work up in the strength of the Lord.

By: R. AuBuchon Jr. In the past two weeks we have been invited to get in the boat and work together as a team. Today we are challenged to rebuild the walls that will fortify family life, church life and community life. Much like in the days of Nehemiah the walls that once protected and gave us ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Recieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2000

How the disciples prepared to recieve the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

“Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:12-26 Last week we began a study of the Book of Acts by noting five foundational principles on which Christ wanted to build his church. 1.) The Believers Message – Christ is Risen, 2.) The Believers Might – the power of the Holy Spirit, 3.) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist