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There Is One Spirit Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2025

“Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless.”— Charles Spurgeon

There Is One Spirit Ephesians 4:4 Introduction “Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless.”— Charles Spurgeon The Holy Spirit is present in the first chapter of the Bible and plays a major role in all of the story of the Bible - and your life. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon addresses three questions: Who is the One Spirit?, What is the role of the One Spirit?, and How should we respond to the One Spirit?

Introduction: A. The story is told about a Christian who arrived in Heaven and was excited to meet many people from Old Testament times and he had lots of questions for them. 1. To Noah, he asked what it was like to be in the ark with all those animals. 2. To Joseph, he asked what it was like to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, John 7:37-39, John 3:3-5, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Romans 8:10-27, Matthew 12:31-32, Ephesians 4:22-32, Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 6:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As One With Authority

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 29, 2024

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:21-28 As One with Authority Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. For the most part, we know what to expect when we gather for worship. We anticipate the general order ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is One Lord Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 12, 2024

For Jesus to be our Savior, He must also be our Lord. The Lordship of Jesus in our lives is lived out in view of God's ownership and our discipleship. The Lordship of Jesus is not a burden, but is our blessing, provision, and protection.

A. As you know, we are in a sermon series about the 7 ones that equal unity. 1. God wants His people to be unified and the 7 ones are the things that unite us. 2. So far in our series we have discussed the one body, the one Spirit, and the one hope. 3. Today, we want to talk about a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 8:4-6, Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 19, 2024

Although it looks like there are many faiths in our world today, there is only one faith that leads to salvation and unity and it is faith in Jesus. Our faith in Jesus must be expressed in leaning wholly on Him.

A. The story is told about an atheist who was spending a quiet day fishing when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. 1. In one easy move, the Loch Nest monster tossed the atheist and his boat into the air. 2. Then the beast opened its mouth and was ready to swallow the man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Hebrews 11:6, Jude 1:3, 1 Timothy 4:1, John 14:6, Romans 10:17, John 20:29-31, John 6:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Baptism Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2024

Ephesians 4 says that there is one baptism, but the New Testament mentions six different baptisms. Which is the one baptism that saves and unites?

A. The story is told of a preacher who had just started serving with a new congregation and for eight Sundays in a row, he preached about baptism. 1. The elders were growing tired of hearing about baptism and decided to assign the preacher a text for the next Sunday that would hopefully result in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, Acts 10:37, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 19:1-6, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Acts 8:35-39, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 6:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week three: One Hope.

ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/21/2018 A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle and feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed off to gather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23

Denomination: Christian Church

One Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week five: One Faith.

ONE FAITH Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/4/2018 If you’re just joining us, we’re five weeks into a seven-week survey of Christian unity. Jesus wants his church to be one—to be united and harmonious. The trouble is—we’re all human and because of that the church has a long ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

One Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 15, 2025

Derek Prince wrote, “In my opinion hopelessness is one of the saddest conditions in human experience—and uncounted millions in our world today are hopeless people. But thanks be to God— you and I do not have to be hopeless.”

One Hope Ephesians 4:4 Introduction Derek Prince wrote, “In my opinion hopelessness is one of the saddest conditions in human experience—and uncounted millions in our world today are hopeless people. But thanks be to God—you and I do not have to be hopeless.” What do you think about when you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Lord Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 22, 2025

The lordship of Jesus Christ is one of the most prominent truths in Scripture. Jesus is called “Lord” over 600 times in the New Testament.

There is One Lord Ephesians 4:5 Introduction We are currently studying the seven foundations of Christian unity found in Ephesians 4. So far, we’ve talked about One Body, One Spirit, and One Hope. Today, we turn our attention to perhaps the central theme: One Lord. The lordship of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That They May Be One

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

In His final prayer before the cross, Jesus prayed not only for His disciples but for all future believers — including us. His heartfelt request was for unity: “That they all may be one.”

THAT THEY MAY BE ONE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 17:20-26 Supporting Texts: Psalm 133:1-3, Ephesians 4:1-6, Colossians 3:12-14, Acts 2:1, Romans 15:5-6 INTRODUCTION: In His final prayer before the cross, Jesus prayed not only for His disciples but for all future believers — including ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is One Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2025

Paul writes, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Eph 4:4-6)

Foundations of Fellowship: There is One Faith Ephesians 4:4 Introduction Imagine walking through a city where every street corner boasts a shrine. Marble temples stretch toward the sky. Statues of gods and goddesses line the marketplaces. Smoke from sacrifices drifts upward like incense to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Baptism Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 6, 2025

The Apostle Paul was once a persecutor of Christians known as Saul of Tarsus. It was only during an encounter with the Risen Savior that he experienced a turnaround and began to tell everyone about Jesus. (Acts 22:6-16)

There Is One Baptism Ephesians 4:4 Introduction The Apostle Paul was once a persecutor of Christians known as Saul of Tarsus. It was only during an encounter with the Risen Savior that he experienced a turnaround and began to tell everyone about Jesus. (Acts 22:6-16) In our series on Seven ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sent Ones Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

We are called to be signs, instruments, and foretastes of God's kingdom by bringing reconciliation, justice, beauty, and wholeness to others.

You know how movie trailers get you all hyped up for the full movie? They give you a sneak peek, right? Well, guess what? We're kinda like God's movie trailers. We're here to give the world a sneak peek of what God's kingdom is like. We're His crew, sent to show off His awesome love, justice, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 10:7-8

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Divine Instruments, Spiritual Signs, Heavenly Foretastes

No One Knows Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 30, 2023

We don't know when Jesus will come back, so we need to stay alert and ready. We should live confidently and share the gospel with others while we wait for His return.

What's your favorite mystery movie or book? (Spend a few minutes going around the room and calling on students who have a movie or book and ask them why they like it so much. If you have time, talk about your favorite mystery movie and why you love it.) Let's talk about a real-life mystery. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Second Coming, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Readiness, Eternal Life