Sermons on Organizations:

The Holy Spirit-Unity And Diversity In God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003

An introduction to the Trinity, One God, and The Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Mark 1:9–11 A Japanese convert struggling to grasp the idea of the Trinity. Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary teacher. “Honorable Son, very good. But Honorable Bird, I do not understand at all.” Illustration taken from A. Todd Coget at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11, Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Each Other Sincerely

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006

We know we are supposed to love. We want to love, but it doesn’t always come naturally, so we often try to manufacture it.

Loving Each Other Sincerely 1 Peter 1:21-2:3 Love is a commandment from the beginning. We know we are supposed to love. We want to love, but it doesn’t always come naturally. So we often try to manufacture love. How is it possible to love our brothers and sisters sincerely? v.22 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Conflict

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Oct 11, 2001

Sermon in response to the September 11th tragic events.

PREPARING FOR THE CONFLICT Ephesians 6:10-17 By Norman Mc Leod October 11, 2001 OPENNING HYMN: Onward Christian Soldiers ILLUSTRATION: Part of President Bush’s radio address to the Nation September 15, 2001 THE PRESIDENT: “Good morning. This weekend I am engaged in extensive sessions with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare 2 B Different In Your Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

How can we imitate Christ in our ministry? Follows the Dare 2 B Different outline: Embody His Name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT: In Your Ministry 1 Corinthians 3:5-4:6 “Ministry” – the act of serving. Use of a person’s gifts, talents, time, and energy in the service of others. (See 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 for lists of spiritual gifts.) I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character in Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A People Who Overcome Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

How the church confronts persecution.

The Body of Christ, Part 1 Persecution: A People Who Overcome Introduction: A. A body is an organization of people who cooperate for the purpose of fulfilling a specific task. Organizational bodies have governing heads, rules of order, constitutions that define who they are and what they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Speaks About His Mission Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009

Jesus reveals Himself in numerous ways

Do you know anyone who talks about people behind their backs? Have you ever been guilty of snickering about what another person does, but quietly, so the person won’t hear? As Jesus’ friends returned from the village with provisions they saw Him talking to a strangely dressed woman. It was obvious, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up To Jerusalem

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 14, 2009

Why was Jesus so angry in the Temple? Is that anger valid in our situations?

John 2: 13 – 22 / Up To Jerusalem Intro: Young man sat in church – lit up cigarette and smoked it – lady - “HOW DARE YOU! WE JUST DON’T DO THAT HERE! I. It does seem out of place to smoke a cigarette in church. What else might seem “out of place” in worship? A. Don’t sit in MY pew! ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's In Your Wallet? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 30, 2007

What’s in your wallet? This is the question that a credit card asks as they give their reasons why their credit card is better than others. Jesus is concerned with our whole being: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and financial. He understa

A bank issued credit card declaring how their card is so much better than every else’s ends the commercial by asking, “What’s in your wallet?” Jesus may be asking something similar. Scripture Kingdom of heaven is coming now. Treasures are providing benefit now in how we treat one another and we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Discipleship Is Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 9, 2007

Our church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Discipleship is Our Primary Purpose Matt. 28:18-20 Intro: The Bible is our ultimate authority. The Gospel is our primary message. Body: 1A. Discipleship is centered in a specific person: the Lord Jesus. 1B. Jesus said that all authority was given to Him. Philippians 2:9-11 NKJV (9) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 6, 2005

God always shows up on time.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1 – Title: “Help Is On The Way” An Encroaching Enemy · The Ammonites being led by Nahash had encamped against God’s people. · This was not the first time the Ammonites had come up against God’s people. · They claimed to be the owners of the land on which God’s people were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Marriage?

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Nov 10, 2003

A sermon to strenghthen our commitment to the Biblical standards of marriage.

What Is Marriage? Gen. 1:1, 26-27; 2:18, 21-24; Mat. 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:22-32 I. IT IS AN EXACT COMMITMENT A. In Its Origination„³marriage was conceived and born in the heart of Almighty God B. In Its Onset 1. Leave„³leaving an established relationship between a mother/father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24, Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Herd Mentality!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2014

Wrong does not become right just because everybody is doing it! Are you listening? Friend, I often hear this slogan: “I am doing it because everybody is doing it.”

Everybody is doing it! Exodus 23:2”Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd” Wrong does not become right just because everybody is doing it! Are you listening? Friend, I often hear this slogan: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Pentecostal Martyr Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 8, 2006

The church was growing very fast and with it came problems. The Holy Spirit has the answer.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 12 “The First Pentecostal Martyr” Acts 6:1-15 The church is growing. Amid great results came a great problem. God has the answer. God has prepared Spirit filled men, gifted men, to solve the situation. Through the centuries, God has always placed gifted Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rites Are Not Rigid Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2011

The new churches of the apostolic age did not make up their worship, but developed that of the synagogue into the Divine Liturgy, with due respect to the foundation by Jesus and the characteristics of the particular churches within which these liturgies d

Monday of 6th Week in Easter Memorial Day Spirit of the Liturgy Imagine the founding of a new church, down on the riverbank in Philippi, under the leadership of the great apostle Paul and his companions. She was not a Jew, but did worship the one God. Did the Holy Spirit inspire this little band ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Call To Work Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2010

What is "decent" work, and how do we provide it?

Monday in Easter Week 2010 Caritas in Veritate In the bright light of the post-Resurrection moment, Peter stood up and told the Jews about “Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs which God did through him in your midst.” There were two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-33

Denomination: Catholic