Sermons on Moral Unity:

Right Hand Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 28, 2002

Paul’s trip to visit the Jerusalem apostles give insight into the roots of Christian Fellowship.

Introduction What’s the Largest Organism in the world? How about the Blue Whale weighing in at 109 tons and over 100 feet? Or maybe a giant redwood at over 200 feet high with a trunk 100 feet around? Or how about this guy right here (Flip to slide of single aspen tree)? The Quaking Aspen. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace In The Church Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 29, 2002

adapted from Steve Higgs at Merridian Christian

Peace in the church, Live @ peace series Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ April 28 2002 It is not our first instinct to accept those that are different than us. This is illustrated the best in Junior High School. Have you ever noticed that junior highers have a label or description for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe... In The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 23, 2001

We are called to more than just being ’the holy catholic church’- we are aclled to communion with one another. But we are also part of the great commuion of saints with those who have gone before us. They are watching and willing us on.

I believe in… the communion of saints WBC 25/11/01am Jn 15:9-17, Heb 11:32-12:3, 12:18-24 INTRO = a progression from “the Holy Catholic Church” - cf last Sun pm - God only sees one church. Has one church - = holy. Set apart. Called out to be sent back in - = catholic: diverse, broad, varied - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Priesthood Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter illustrates our identity in the church as living stones and a holy priesthood

A Holy Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction I watched a show where scientists tried to make a smaller model of the great pyramids to learn how the ancients had accomplished the feat. They measured and cut the giant stone which would serve as the guide and cornerstone, as they levered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Puzzled Yet?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Dec 16, 2001

We are all a vital piece of the picture.

Are You Puzzled Yet? I Cor 12: 12-30 Good morning to all! I am so glad to be here with you all today on this blessed day! This morning, I would like to talk to you with regard to the word “Church.” There are a lot of people that would define the word as a building that a group of people gather. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

Satan is waging an all out war against the body of Christ.

"How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church" November 25, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 It is an awesome job being a pastor. A I have had people come to me and say "Pastor, I’ve had trouble with our last four pastors. Why does he keep sending ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Resolve Conflict

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 26, 2002

We all live with the consequences of conflict – the hurt and pain. Jesus gives us some real advice on how to properly deal with sin and conflict – and has some surprises about a very well known section of Scripture.

How much time do we spend in conflict? It started back with Cain & Abel. You remember the story – the two first brothers argued because God favored Abel’s sacrifice more than Cain’s. You know how the story ends – with the first murder – and it seems, brothers (and even brothers and sisters) have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Four Step Plan For Building A Harmonious Fellowship Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

How to get opposing groups to agree

INTRODUCTION: Many people feel loneliness, isolation and alienation today. Some feel lost in the crowd, a nameless face in a sea of faces. Many people feel isolated, they may want to break out of this isolation, but they are paralyzed by the very idea of pulling down their masks and becoming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

The Relationship Of The Father And Son: Related To The Church

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

We can understand the relationship of the Church with the Father when we know their relationship one with the other.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE FATHER & SON: AS WITH THE CHURCH Jn 6:37 I. THE FATHER GIVES EVERYTHING HE HAS TO THE SON A. John 3:35 “The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands.” II. THEY WORK TOGETHER A. 5:17 “said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

DIVISION AND DISCORD

THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, OR THE TONGUE CAN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Keep Us Together Series

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 28, 2002

A description of what keeps a group of believers together

LAST WEEK’S MESSAGE – WHAT IS HOLDING US TOGETHER? Philippians (various passages) I. SALVATION HOLDS US TOGETHER A. Salvation offers freedom from the past. B. Salvation offers purpose for the present. C. Salvation offers hope for the future. II. A SPIRIT OF SERVANTHOOD HOLDS US TOGETHER A. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Christian Fellowship

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 1, 2002

Knowing the importance of Christian fellowship

THE NECESSITY FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Psalms 133 - “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Releasing The Next Generation Part Ii

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 2, 2002

Without Unity in the older generation, we will not see a full release of the next generation

Releasing the Next Generation Part II Sunday September 15, 2002 A Base of Unity Philippians 4:2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

El Error De No Saber Discernir

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 2, 2002

Saber que debemos entender como distinguir en el Pueblo de Dios de no hacer grupos y las consecuencias de ello.

EL ERROR DE NO SABER DISCERNIR (Josue 5:13-15) "Estando Josué cerca de Jericó, alzó sus ojos y vio un varón que estaba delante de él, el cual tenía una espada desenvainada en su mano. Y Josué, yendo hacia él, le dijo: ¿Eres de los nuestros, o de nuestros enemigos? 14El respondió: No; mas como ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God