Sermons on One Way Mission:

Stop Supporting Missionaries!

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 7, 2016

This message, from Acts 13, argues that the proper relationship between the church and missionaries involves missionaries supporting the church, rather than the other way around, because the work of mission is the work of the church as led by the Spirit.

Three Statements: • I propose that effective immediately, Grace Community Church stop supporting missionaries. • I am completely serious. • By the end of this message, I believe you will agree with me. Got your attention? Follow along this morning as we read Acts 13:1-4: Now ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Palm Sunday - All The Way

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008

Everybody that first Palm Sunday misunderstood what was going on. Will we see the real Jesus or go along with the crowd & see Jesus like the latest political hero?

Palm Sunday - All the way John 12: 12 - 19 Obviously when you made your way here today you knew that we would be thinking about Palm Sunday, so it is no surprise that our reading retells the story of that amazing day. I chose to focus though on John’s story because of the text we have today ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Door To Abundant Life.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013

Contrary to what some might say or believe, there is only one door to abundant life, and that door is Jesus.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning October 23rd, 2011 Let us pray Welcome... This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Are you glad to be in the house of God one more time? Are you glad that you are still alive despite what you might have gone ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

One In Christ.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 21, 2011

One in Christ. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Separation: What The Gentiles Were (vs 11-12): • (1). Without Christ (vs 12a). • (2). Without Citizenship (vs 12b). • (3). Without Covenants (vs 12c). • (4). Without Hope (vs 12d). • (5). Without God (vs12e). (B). Reconciliation: What God Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

The Approval Of One

Contributed by Hansel Young on Jul 29, 2008

Refusing to Live For Man’s Applause Living Only for God’s Approval

The Approval of One Proverbs 12:2 “A good man obtaineth favor of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.” Galatians 1:10 “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” How many of you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Holiness

One Is Enough Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

"O for a thousand tongues to sing my great redeemer's praise," we sing, but the fact is, God only gave us one tongue because one is enough.

It is hard to believe, but one man determined how we as Americans pronounce and spell words. When we began as a new and independent nation, Noah Webster thought is was only right that we stop be a copy of the English, and develop our own original ways of spelling words. Andrew Jackson said, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

One Life

Contributed by Dr. Jesse Davis on Sep 19, 2008

You only have one life to live – and you have been given that life to give. Don’t waste your life – spend it on something that is worthy.

One Life – June 29, 2008 Do you believe you were born for such a time as this? Look what’s happening in our world today… It’s hard to believe that 2008 is already half over. How have you spent your life so far in 2008? Has it been a waste? Have you gotten a good return on the investment of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Sep 3, 2023

The Lord has called us to a place of Unity, not uniformity.

Unity IN Christ Summary: There is so much power in Unity Main Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3 Unity- 1. The state or quality of being one: singleness. 2. The state or quality of being in accord; harmony. A. Of thought B. Of Focus C. Of Direction Benefits of Unity Behold, how good and how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In Oneness

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 15, 2010

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Eastertide on acceptance and unity.

Unity in Oneness – John 17: 20 – 26 Intro: I don’t believe Jesus was naïve enough to think that people in his church are going to agree on how many candles to put on the communion table, whether a wooden cross or metal is more appropriate or whether to use styrofoam, paper, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanking Your Way To A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2005

According to one researcher, one of the characteristics of a strong family is "appreciation" or thankfulness for others in my family. Why do we find this so hard to do, and how do we train ourselves to be appreciative?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a woman wrote an article I found interesting. She said that her cousin had invited them to “Come for a thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, March 20th.” She wrote: “She was not celebrating an early Thanksgiving. She was saying that all was well with her husband, who had ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Battle Lines - Part One

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

If you are living the way a true Christian should live as defined in Ephesians chapters 4, 5, and 6, then you can be sure of one thing - you are going to run right into the enemy.

“Battle Lines” Ephesians 6:10-11 November 22, 2009 OPEN: Today as we continue in our study towards the end of the book of the Ephesians we are to going to be talking about the topic of spiritual warfare. I want to spend a couple of weeks on the topic. This morning all we will do is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Storm After Another.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2024

Storms come in 3 different ways: 1. Rain; 2. Floods; 3. Wind. Are we prepared for the storms. I give each pesron a ston with MAKE TODAY COUNT on them.

ONE STORM AFTER ANOTHER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I HAVE LITTLE STONES WITH MAKE TODAY COUNT PAINTED ON THEM TO GIVE. THREE KINDS OF STORMS: 1. RAIN: MOISTURE THAT FALLS VISIBLY IN SEPARATE DROPS. 2. FLOODS: overflowing of large amounts of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25, Acts 27:1, Acts 27:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Said, "Love One Another." But... How Are We To Do That?

Contributed by N A on Jul 25, 2014

Jesus told us to love one another. We can do this in many different ways, through quality time, words of affirmation, giving of gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.

JESUS SAID: “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” – BUT… HOW DO WE DO THAT? OPENING TEXT: Jesus said: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

For One Another

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you for one another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Amplified Bible) Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal