Sermons on One True Church:

Valuing One Another Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2024

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Paul teaches the diversity of gifts in the Body of Christ. In verses 1-11, we discussed WHAT the gifts are. Now we begin talking about HOW the gifts are to function.

Intro In our study of 1 Corinthian 12, we have discussed the nine gifts of the Spirit listed by Paul in the first part of that chapter. Our study has focused on understanding what these gifts are. Using Paul’s terms in the first eleven verses, we see that these activities are called gifts because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Peter 4:8, Romans 12:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Enter And Exit The Church

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 6, 2001

A sermons that guides us through a true worship service from entrance to exit.

INTRODUCTION: The question of worship is one that haunts and plagues the churches of today, what is praise and what is play? The question is one that needs to be answered so that the congregation can move from spectators to participators. The question is answered in the story of the Wisemen. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Stand For The One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2025

"Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel

Go! And Stand for the One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Introduction Today, in our "Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:27, Isaiah 44:9-10, 1 Kings 18:36-38, Jeremiah 32:17, 1 Kings 18:39, Psalm 95:6-7, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Absolute Oneness

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 29, 2023

Oneness has been said to be either relative or absolute.

T. A. McMahon, an author of Christian books and videos once remarked: “For the believer in Jesus, every trial of suffering is an opportunity to grow in the faith, to grow in our relationship with the Lord, and to see Him work in our lives in a uniquely personal way that demonstrates His compassion, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Ephesians 2:8, 1 John 4:8

Every One Reach One Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

Verse by verse through Acts

A couple Sundays ago I got my heart broken after church. [Whataburger closed story, (didn’t get the word out).] What if that happened in Christianity? What if we didn’t get the word out? Then more churches would start closing and more people would be going to Hell. But what if more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On Purpose Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004

This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Each One Reach One Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

God’s kingdom is brought near to others when each one reaches one

ENGAGE About once a month I have lunch with a group of guys that I went to high school with. Although some of us didn’t even know each other when we were in high school and one of the guys in the group graduated quite a few years before me, we have a great time together because of the common bond ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To True Religion - Take Inventory Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Do we live as if we will account to God one day or as if God doesn’t really come into the picture?

By Michael Prabaharan The Recipe isn’t working "Our past Christian heritage is long gone, replaced by seemingly more successful and relevant spiritual and secular beliefs. The "holy land" is a shambles despite centuries of religious heritage, promises and hope. Those who’ve abandoned the more ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

One Body In Christian Community

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 9, 2013

The Church is the Body of Believers IN CHRIST, with many similarities, but also with much diversity.

One Body in Christian Community Romans 12:4-6a We are getting into the “nitty-gritty” of being a follower of Jesus Christ in Romans 12. We are looking at the heart of the matter of being a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any God Besides Me? Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator. Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.

Is There Any God Besides Me? - Captain Erika Hernandez Isaiah 44:6-8 http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/02/is-there-any-god-besides-me-2-8-09.html Does anyone know how many faith groups there are in the world today? Over 4300 faith groups that we know of since 2007. Yet each one believes that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Balanced Church

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 18, 2010

Sometimes we get so focused on just one aspect of Christianity that we fail to see the big picture: we miss the rest of the story.

AN OLD SOLDIER’S PERSPECTIVE OF A BALLANCED CHURCH ILLUSTRATION In the summer time my wife and I love to feed hummingbirds. Our front porch faces west, which makes it an excellent place for flowers and for birds. Each year we put out 3 or 4 hummingbird feeders so that we can sit on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

One Door And Only One Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2020

What does it mean for Jesus to be "the door?" And why should that matter to us?

There’s a cute little children’s song about Jesus that goes this way: “One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, inside and outside, on which side are you? One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, I want the inside - on which side are you? “One Lord, and only one and yet the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Grief Not Another Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2019

Stop building churches where there is already a good work in place! No need for fifteen churches of like faith within twenty miles of each other. We are wasting God's gifts and manpower and giving reason for the enemies of God to blaspheme.

An email was promoting a church growth conference aka multiplication. I think it is fairly evident why we have an issue. You cannot have multiplication until we cease division that comes from addition of fleshly efforts that subtracts from the testimony of the Lord causing the wrong answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes One To Know One

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 8, 2005

The very thing that stands out to us about everybody else is probably what’s wrong with us

It Takes One To Know One Scripture Reference: Luke 18: 9 - 14 (KJV) Luke 18:9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oneness: Loving One Another

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

We are to be known for our love.

ONENESS: LOVING ONE ANOTHER Romans 13:8-10; Acts 2:42 S: A Place of Grace Th: Oneness Pr: We are to be known for our love. ?: Who? Who do we love? KW: Person TS: We will find in our study three persons that we are to love. The ____ person we are to love is… I. GOD II. ONE ANOTHER III. OUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist