Sermons on Mutuality:

How Much Freedom Does Freedom Bring?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Slavery to God leads to righteousness and eternal life.

Thesis: Slavery to God leads to righteousness and eternal life. Intro.: 1. One of the most striking things to foreigners visiting our country is the incredible number of choices we have as consumers. The rest of the world simply doesn't have them. And choices are multiplying. For example ... a. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Interpersonal Do's And Don'ts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Do's 1.

Do's 1. Love one another as Jesus Christ has loved you. (John 13:34,35) 2. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love and pursue Godly goals together. (Romans 12:10) 3. Honor one another above yourself and speak affirmingly to each other with respect. (Rom. 12:10) 4. Share with God's people ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roles And Responsibilities In Christian Marriage

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000

On July 29, 1981, one of the most highly publicized and glamorous weddings in history took place.

On July 29, 1981, one of the most highly publicized and glamorous weddings in history took place. Britain's Prince Charles married Lady Diana in a ceremony watched by an estimated audience of 750 million people worldwide. 4500 pots of fresh flowers lined the route to St. Paul's cathedral. 2500 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: JOYFUL THANKSGIVING INTIMATE BONDS PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY)

BIG IDEA: AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: - JOYFUL THANKSGIVING - INTIMATE BONDS - PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY) (:1-2) INTRODUCTION -- THE SUBJECTS OF FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL A. "Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Body Builders: Devotion Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 5, 2001

It is incumbent upon Christians to build up the body of Christ! Being devoted to one another is a good place to start!

Morning Message January 7, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: DEVOTION Romans 12:10 Introduction: 1. We are beginning a new series of messages from the New Testament called "Body Builders". Descriptive term: church is the ‘Body of Christ’. Christian people are called to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Peacemaker" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

Jesus saw us in our "war" and in His Compassion, He longed to bring us "peace."

“The Peacemaker” Matthew 5:9 Beatitudes - #7 Intro: (Local Festival Rumble - Confrontation - Threw some weak punches - Went Home I was young - Didn’t make much sense to me) As I grew up, I realized that many people did not live “at peace” with each other. Kids vs. Kids; Kids ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Mennonite

Body Builders: Spirit Of Unity Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 18, 2001

Building up the Body of Christ through unity in the local church!

Evening Message Central Church of Christ January 21, 2001 John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: SPIRIT OF UNITY Romans 15:5-6 Introduction: 1. We cannot sacrifice the unity of the Body of Christ without sacrificing everything that we stand for! We believe in the saving power of Christ! We believe we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Closer Marriage

Contributed by Timothy Henning on Dec 29, 2003

Learning lessons from Aquila & Priscilla that help couples today build a closer marriage

Building A Closer Marriage Acts 18 How would you describe your marriage: good, just O.K., struggling, rebuilding, separated? Would you like to make a good marriage great? Or rebuild a struggling marriage? In Acts 18, Paul arrives in the town of Corinth exhausted and dishearten. God gives Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-5, Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of The New Year

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004

This is the New Year’s eve homily delivered at the prayer service. Theme: Make the best use of your time in the new year.

Making the Most of the New Year Rev. Sean Lester New Year’s Eve prayer service Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction A. As our passage says, the days are evil. 1. The point is proven as the night wears on. Hundreds of people, our neighbors, have already begun drinking beer and wine in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Serious Call To A Holy Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 7, 2003

This sermon is a serious call to the believer to live a holy life .It shows clearly the importance of holiness emphasising the following truths 1.CALLING 2.COMMANDMENTS 3.CASE-STUDIES 4.CONTRAST 5.COMFORTER 6.CHOICE 7.COVENANT

A SERIOUS CALL TO A HOLY LIFE ------------------------------------------------- OUTLINE 1.CALLING 2.COMMANDMENTS 3.CASE-STUDIES 4.CONTRAST 5.COMFORTER 6.CHOICE 7.COVENANT THE MESSAGE A SERIOUS CALL TO A HOLY LIFE --------------------------------------------------- 1.CALLING I Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Ingrediants To Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005

Why do we fight all the time? Why is there never enough money to pay the bills? How long will God let me be in this circumstance? Why am I going through this? Why are my children the way they are? When will God move? Fasting, Praying and Giving

Why do we fight all the time? Why is there never enough money to pay the bills? How long will God let me be in this circumstance? Why am I going through this? Why are my children the way they are? When will God move? Fasting, Praying and Giving I. Fasting Mark 9 28 And when he was come into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Moment

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 2, 2007

Each of us must have a moment like Moses where we come face to face with God.

A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, the soldier and the young woman kept eyeing one another; the attraction was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:30-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Every thing you do in God is to be enjoyable and not miserable. This sermon will challenge you that trials and tribulations come to grow you into the person God has called you to be.

John 15:1-11 The verses below describes an allegory not a parable. A parable is realistic; but an allegory may not be. In an allegory, Christ might be a door or a vine, believers might be sheep or branches. v. 1 – I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Pruning – (v. 2 – he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having Fellowship With God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007

The joy of having fellowship with God

HAVING FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD Psalms 73:1-28 Intro: Have you ever set around and wondered why and how the wicked get by with so much while you are trying to live a decent, honest, respectable life? Has ever crossed your mind why you reap suffering despite all of the time you have spent in prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friends

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 1, 2007

This sermon was done on Friend Day, with the hope and encouragement that we can all be friedly to one another as Christ is the exampel for us to follow.

Friends John 15:12-17 Introduction: We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist