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What Does It Mean To Be Part Of The Church? - Sermon For Proper 18 – Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 4, 2020

Where two or three are gathered in my name. How do we work together to be the church and a living witness to the grace of God within the world

In the name of the father, and the son, and the holy spirit, amen. I came upon this prayer, which I thought was very apt as we come to unfold the scripture, so let’s begin by praying. Jesus said where two or three are gathered in my name there I am among them, then this must be a holy people a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Our Awareness Of The Almighty PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage believers to acknowledge God's majesty, express gratitude for His blessings, and seek His guidance in all aspects of life.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to look at 1 Chronicles 16: 7-14. Today's sermon will cover acknowledging, expressing gratitude, and seeking guidance from the Almighty. Max Lucado once said, "A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd." In the scripture we read, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-14

Topics: Desire, More

The Foolishness Of The Gospel

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

Paul contrasts human wisdom with spiritual wisdom.

THE FOOLISHNESS OF THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 INTRO: Paul, in continuing his letter now talks about their unspiritual state by exalting human wisdom which is foolishness in the things of God. I. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Early Warning System Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

The truth is, sometimes committed Christians stumble and fall into sin. The Bible reads like a Who’s Who of spiritual failures. Abraham was a liar; Moses was a murderer; David committed adultery and murder; Peter denied the Lord three times.

INTRODUCTION This is the 28th message in this series called “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” As we come to the end of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, let’s review what we’ve learned. The main theme of these two letters is that Jesus Christ is coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Puzzled Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014

Using puzzle pieces to look at the church; since we are all a piece of the puzzle.

Romans 12:3-8 Are you Puzzled? October 6, 2013 There are some people who are really, really patient. I’m not one of them! I’d like to think I am, but I’m not. I’m not just talking about waiting patiently in lines or waiting for others. I’m talking about doing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Created For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 11, 2004

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose: God created each of us with a need to be loved as well as the need to share that love. One of the avenues in which we receive His love is through the family.

Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose Intro: We’re continuing in our series on 40 Days of Purpose. Recently, Adelina Dominguez died in San Diego. Now, what made her death noteworthy is that according to the Guinness Book of Records, she was the oldest living American. At 114 years of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Unselfishness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2011

Jesus gives us the ultimate gift and teaches us unselfishness as the path of true joy and victory.

Benefits of Unselfishness Romans 13:8-10 The following illustrations come from Sermon Central's Illustration collection. A fascinating study on the principle of the Golden Rule was conducted by Bernard Rimland, director of the Institute for Child Behavior Research. Rimland found that "The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"what If...?"

Contributed by Terence D. Engler on Mar 17, 2020

What if…? I’m guessing that those two words, and the many varying scenarios that follow, have been asked millions of times by the people of our country these past couple of weeks! I have found myself asking this question in my mind over and over again...

What if…? I’m guessing that those two words, and the many varying scenarios that follow, have been asked millions of times by the people of our country these past couple of weeks! I have found myself asking this question in my mind over and over, and early this morning, I was laying awake ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created To Be Different

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 5, 2008

God made all of us Individually different, that we could be a help to each other and "He Could Be a Help To Us.

Different By Design Paul assrets in this text that we are to make it a certainty that we don’t get lost in our Strong Personal Preferences and Desires because this is the first sign of Prejuddice. Paul shows us that God Made us Indivisually different and that difference is what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Into The Furnace Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jun 4, 2008

Shadrach, Meshech and Abed-Nego experienced the trial only God can deliver one through.

Daniel 3:1-30 Faith into the Furnace The King’s Demeanor 3:1-7 Nebuchadnezzar was not happy just being the head of gold. He wanted to have a permanent kingdom. So, he ordered a statue built that stood 90 feet tall and 9 nine feet wide. Covered with gold, it shone brilliantly in the plains of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Up! Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 25, 2014

To have the wisdom to live in a chaotic and confusing world, we must grow in our relationship with Christ.

Title: Wise Up Text: Daniel 2:1-49 Truth: To have the wisdom to live in a chaotic and confusing world, we must grow in our relationship with Christ. Aim: To pursue and submit to Christ’s will in order to live wisely. INTRODUCTION During the week, when I have lunch at home, I often watch a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 12, 2016

If you want to be a better person, don't depend on a list; depend on the Lord.

A couple of years ago (2014), Lowe's produced a commercial that shows a proud do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. Take a look (show Lowe’s Commercial, Ceiling Fan, 2014) After he proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The King Has Arrived

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 19, 2015

Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The responsibility of the disciples (vs 1-3) (2). The reason for the instructions (vs 4-5) (3). The response of obedience (vs 6-7) (4). The reaction of the crowd (vs 8-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Guess the celebrity from their look-a-like dolls Quiz. • TRANSITION: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul never dreamed that his days in prison would be days God would use him to let his light shine through all of history because of the epistles he would write there. We should pray, "Lord this is a bad day I am having, what good can you help me make of it for your glory?"

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with him ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

What Paul learned by his experience is that the bad stuff of life can be a way for God to use your life in a way that good things could not be used.

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with him over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26