Sermons on Plan For Unity:

Temple Builders Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2022

If you want to build a lasting, vibrant church that perseveres, then start with the right foundation—Jesus Christ. Build a quality structure on that foundation—build up fully devoted followers of Christ. And maintain that structure with unity, godly wisdom, and teamwork.

A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be rancher, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy Q. One son liked the Flying W, and the other wants Lazy Y. So we're calling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Making Your Paths Straight

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 25, 2009

Is your life out of control? Today we are going to see that God has a wonderful plan to Make Straight The Paths Of Your Life. This plan consists of: 1. Trusting God With All Our Hearts (v.5) 2. Leaning not on Our Own Understanding (v.5) 3. Acknowledgin

“MAKING YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT” “Straightening up your life” Proverbs 3:5-6 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (Read passage) Opening Remarks: • Recently I was reminded of an essay written by George Orwell. In it he recalls eating a peanut butter and jam sandwich out on his deck. A fly landed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Orthodox

How Can I Know God’s Guidance? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 26, 2010

Seeking and receiving God's guidance into our lives requires that we TRUST God and believe that He does have our best in mind with His plan and purpose. How can we know God's guidance? How can we test it to make sure it is God's plan and not our own desir

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 21, 2010 Date Preached: July 25, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: How Can I know God’s Guidance? Date Written: July 21, 2010 Date ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Timing

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 26, 2020

God always has Perfect Timing. He says at the "right time" things happen. We just need to remember there are two "right times". One "right time" for Gods plans and a second "right time" for our and other plans.

There are two kinds of at the “right time”. The first is Gods plans that he wants to happen. In that case it will happen perfectly. Every thing fitting together for His Son to be Born is the perfect example. There's the second kind. The plans we make and we want God’s assistant in making ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Opportunities & Purpose

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 27, 2017

God has a great plan for our lives which He wants to see fulfilled. He is watching to see that His Word concerning our lives is fulfilled (Jeremiah 1:12). The devil doesn’t want to see this plan actualized. The way he comes about this is to get us to mis

Introduction Our lives matter to God. There is a purpose behind your existence… Ephesians 2: 10 tells us that there are good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Those good works are God’s plan and purpose for our lives; what He created us to do. God doesn’t wait for you to be an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Get Offended Because Of Me Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Jun 20, 2024

Sometimes life doesn't always go as we plan. We sometimes think that when we're serving God life is going to be a flower bed of ease and we soon learn that life is not a bed of flowers but a bed of roses with thorns in it, but God still has a plan

BLESSED ARE THOSES WHO ARE NOT OFFENDED BECAUSE OF ME---MATTHEW 11 VS 2-6 2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he [a]sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6, Ephesians 4:2

Joshua’s Gigantic Faith

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 14, 2024

The source of Joshua’s faith is his alignment to God’s will or his knowledge of God’s plan. Joshua when he knew from God that defeating the 5 kings was God’s will, he went to the extent of stopping the sun in order to carry out God's plan.

And the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have delivered them into your hand; not a man of them shall stand before you.” Joshua 10:8 Then Joshua spoke to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: Sun, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-13

You Shall Not Be Afraid

Contributed by John Gaston on May 20, 2023

God assures us we need not be afraid because 1). we are in our Father's hand, 2). God is planning a bright future for us, and 3). because perfect love casts out all fear. Read about God's wonderful plans for your life!

YOU SHALL NOT BE AFRAID Ps. 91:5; Jn. 10:28-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Driving to work, a man had to swerve to avoid a box that fell out of a truck in front of him. Seconds later, a policeman pulled him over for reckless driving. 2. Fortunately, another officer had seen the carton in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29, Psalm 91:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evangelistic Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 3, 2012

This is a simple wedding ceremony for a young Christian couple who had many non-believer friends in attendance. Includes unity candle and sand ceremonies. Some of the items have been gleaned from other sources.

Wedding of BRIDE ______ & GROOM ______ Seating of family Mothers lighting candles Bridal party enters Bride Enters OPENING WORDS Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God and in the presence of this company to witness the union of BRIDE ______ and GROOM _____ in Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Identity: Live Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2009

After having learned who we are in christ in the first three chapters now we know right belief. Paul begins the last three chapters of Ephesians with right behavior. It begins with unity and leads to maturity.

Intro: Bruce Howell tells of “I Can’t Change Jesus” Bill Irwin, a man who is blind, has a talking computer he uses to study the Bible. He’s had a few chuckles over some of the pronunciations. "For a long time," Bill says, "the computer pronounced Holy Bible as ’holly bibble’ until I figured out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’s Garden Prayer, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 22, 2016

Jesus describes believers as those who have: faith, obedience, and knowledge; and in the garden He prays for two specific things: protection in the world and unity among ourselves. Will we follow His lead and pray for the same?

Jesus’s Garden Prayer, Part 1 John 17:1-12 Background: Arriving at the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays These prayers are probably one of the most important for us to learn from It shows His heart, what is on His mind just prior to His arrest (1/2 today, read all) ∆ Jesus prays to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aspects Of The Church - Its Turmoil, Conflict, Struggle And Endurance – Part 1. (Part 9 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 18, 2023

The world sees the Church as divided, fighting, greedy and hypocritical. Christ sees the Church as the unity of the Spirit. We look at Heresies and False Teachers; facing Tribulation in the world, and our wrestle against Evil Princes and Demons.

ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH - ITS TURMOIL, CONFLICT, STRUGGLE AND ENDURANCE – PART 1. PART 9 IN THE SERIES We are going to look at some of the matters that are of concern for the Church and its problems and its conflict in the world. [1]. FIRST CONSIDERATION - HERESIES AND FALSE TEACHERS I think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-4, Matthew 13:36-40, Matthew 13:25, James 3:13-16, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, John 16:33, John 7:7, 1 John 3:12-13, Ephesians 2:1-2, Ephesians 6:12, Exodus 10:21, Ephesians 6:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong Foundation

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

How are you doing individually? Are you exhibiting unity with the Christians you know? Do you have a genuine love for the brethren -- including the brothers and sisters we have around the world, in different cultures and countries?

Opening illustration: A young African refugee who goes by the name of Steven is a man without a country. He thinks he may have been born in Mozambique or Zimbabwe. But he never knew his father and lost his mother. She fled civil war, traveling country to country as a street vendor. Without ID and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ascension And Pentecost 2020

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020

In this sermon the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven and Pentecost are intertwined in an attempt to reveal the full working of the Holy Trinity in the plan of salvation. Next Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, will be a follow up from the perspective of the birth of the Church.

Ascension And Pentecost 2020 - Acts 1:1-14 (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today we will be reading from Acts 1:1-14 This Thursday was a holiday. Well, actually NOT a holiday but the remembrance of a Holy Day. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Romans 12:4-5, 1 Peter 3:8, John 3:16-18, 1 Timothy 3:8, 1 Timothy 5:17, Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Timothy 2:5, Acts 1:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

5 The Fearful Mariners Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 16, 2020

This is the 5th of 31 Sermons on the Series called, 'The Church Called Jonah,' where Jonah is compared with The Church of today

# 5 - The Fearful Mariners Jonah 1:5 - “Then the mariners were afraid…” The Mariners… When the ship is about to be broken up, then the crew know that they are in real danger. They are not only in danger of losing their ship, but also in danger of losing their lives. They must have been ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible