Sermons on Plan For Unity:

The Necessity Of Christian Fellowship

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 1, 2002

Knowing the importance of Christian fellowship

THE NECESSITY FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Psalms 133 - “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Releasing The Next Generation Part Ii

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 2, 2002

Without Unity in the older generation, we will not see a full release of the next generation

Releasing the Next Generation Part II Sunday September 15, 2002 A Base of Unity Philippians 4:2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

El Error De No Saber Discernir

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 2, 2002

Saber que debemos entender como distinguir en el Pueblo de Dios de no hacer grupos y las consecuencias de ello.

EL ERROR DE NO SABER DISCERNIR (Josue 5:13-15) "Estando Josué cerca de Jericó, alzó sus ojos y vio un varón que estaba delante de él, el cual tenía una espada desenvainada en su mano. Y Josué, yendo hacia él, le dijo: ¿Eres de los nuestros, o de nuestros enemigos? 14El respondió: No; mas como ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confrontation

Contributed by Carla Powell on Oct 2, 2002

Uses Matthew 18 to address the best way to approach interpersonal church conflicts.

An amusing news story from Wales told of a feud in a church looking for a new pastor. It read: “Yesterday the two opposition groups both sent ministers to the pulpit. Both spoke simultaneously, each trying to shout above the other. Both called for hymns, and the congregation sang two -- each side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

We Love Our Church!

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002

A message of encouragement to celebrate the local church and its blessing to our lives and others.

WE LOVE OUR CHURCH Eph. 5:25; 1 Tim. 3:15 We live in a society that more and more minimizes the need and work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on the planet! The church is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming United

Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Oct 21, 2002

Living life with a Godly purpose can be challenging for each one of us individually, but much more so corporately. Are we up for the challenge? The rewards are certainly worth it!

Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Rev. A.S. DiCostanzo at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Unified Church

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 23, 2002

Even where there are disagreements, unity is a commitment to remain together.

Living In a Unified Church Ephesians 1:10; 4:1-3; Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:5-15 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 20, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: Kids Playing Church A. Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. B. In it he chronicled the way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10, Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolving Conflict

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

Dealing with what causes conflict in the church and how to resolve it.

1, September 2002 Dakota Community Church Resolving Conflict Introduction: Galatians 2:11-21 11When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Who's Gospel Is It?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon explains that the Good News does not belong to a preacher, a church, or a denomination--it is the gospel of Jesus. Unity and humility are encouraged.

WHO’S GOSPEL IS IT? Have you have heard of T. D. Jakes? Charles Stanley? Rod Parsley? Creflo Dollar? Billy Graham? Kenneth Copeland? Kenneth Haggin? Cho Yonggi? Which one do you like best and why? We can be attracted to certain amongst this list based upon our personalities, our church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building An Effective Team

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

Ideas for building an effective team.

1. Have a Vision When the Crystal Palace Exhibition opened in 1851, people flocked to London’s Hyde Park to behold the marvels. One of the greatest marvels back then was steam. Steam plows were displayed. Steam locomotives. Steam looms. Steam organs. Even a steam cannon. Of all the great ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partners In Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

We are to be partners in grace.

PARTNERS IN GRACE Galatians 2:1-10 S: Partnership Th: “Grace-Full Living” Pr: WE ARE TO BE PARTNERS IN GRACE. ?: What? Concerning what? KW: Matters TS: In our study of Galatians 2:1-10, we will find three matters in which we are to be partners in grace. The _____ matter in which we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Uses The Underdogs!

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 8, 2002

A Sermon to stay commited and motivated even when you think you mean nothing, espesialy for small churches.

Gen 14:1-16 A: Introduction: · Here we have the first war of the Bible: · Seems to me as if it was a huge war. · Something similar to Hitler’s war. It’s estimated that from 2 678 wars in the 12th century, the total increased to 13 835 in the first quarter of the 19th Century. Wilbur Smith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A United Church Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the third sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three steps for building a united church.

I. Introduction a. Today many churches are struggling because they are not united. For Example one church split of the issue of Adam and Eve’s belly button. b. Paul began his letter with the Building up of the church, and then he gave reasons for rejoicing, next he tells the church how to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Fools Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2001

Paul’s appeal to Christians to be united in the body of Christ is still valid.

November 4, 2001 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: United Methodist

I Believe... In The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 23, 2001

We are called to more than just being ’the holy catholic church’- we are aclled to communion with one another. But we are also part of the great commuion of saints with those who have gone before us. They are watching and willing us on.

I believe in… the communion of saints WBC 25/11/01am Jn 15:9-17, Heb 11:32-12:3, 12:18-24 INTRO = a progression from “the Holy Catholic Church” - cf last Sun pm - God only sees one church. Has one church - = holy. Set apart. Called out to be sent back in - = catholic: diverse, broad, varied - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist