Sermons on Plan For Unity:

Other Sheep Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 5, 2003

Jesus speaks of drawing other sheep into his fold, thus calling us to be an inclusive, welcoming church.

Sermon for 4 Easter Yr B, 11/04/2003 Based on Jn 10:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.” ...read more

Scripture: John 10:16

Denomination: Lutheran

We're All In This Together

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 9, 2003

how we need to pray for each other and work together under the grace of God as we preach the Gospel

May 11, 2003 Acts 4:23-33 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord, you made the heaven and the earth and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Common Sense About Commonality

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Love for one another is a prerequisit for real fellowship with one another

He was a denominational executive who found himself being accused of heresy simply because he’d participated in a prayer service with people who weren’t Christians. Another congregation flaunted a young man who was sleeping with his stepmother. Still another group saw those who lived lives against ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Undivided Church Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 16, 2003

Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.

SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reputation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#1] REPUTATION Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: I was watching a T.V. program while on vacation called “Rescue 911”. This program has different scenarios of emergencies that occur and then it tells of the rescue. A particular scene caught my attention. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

What Do You Do When You Have A Church Squabble?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Aug 28, 2006

God is never in favor of His people being in a squabble but God can even take our squabbles and make something good come from it.

NOTE: I have the Power Point to this message. If you email me at LarryJ713@aol.com and ask for it by referring to 06-08-13pm – I will send it to you. "WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU HAVE A CHURCH SQUABBLE?" ACTS 6:1-7 A. Now there is no doubt that the disciples may have done some murmuring doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 1, 2005

A small amount of sin can corrupt the thinking of a large group of people at the church.

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Gal 5.7-10 Galatians Series July 31, 2005 Chester FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Lance Armstrong won his seventh Tour de France in a row this last week. A He is sporting legend who comeback from cancer a few years back. 1 The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008

This sermon examines the unity of the church and the importance of our Christian testimony to the culture we live in.

Title: United We Stand, Divided We Fall Text: Ephesians 4:1-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 12:25, Date: November 4, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This Tuesday is Election Day here in Kentucky, and I encourage those of you who are registered to vote to get out and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Community?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 8, 2008

A look at our need for true community in all of its glorious messiness.

Dakota Community Church January 06, 2008 Why Community? - I We live in a very “individual” focused social order. It’s all about personal rights and freedoms, personal space, and let’s not forget personal relationship with God. This church thing though is about something different altogether; in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Mennonite

Settling Disputes Promptly

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"What Did God Really Say?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2008

We are the ones who get in the way of the making of disciples for the transformation of the world.

“What Did God Really Say?” Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world. This is a huge responsibility. Precious lives ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church

Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 9, 2008

This sermon shows us some important things in preserving unity in the church.

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 “Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and {that} the Spirit of God dwells in you? [17] If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. [18] Let no man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Mess Of Ministry

Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007

Ministry can be messy, but Jesus can be glorified in us. Church conflict is inevitable. In the conflict we must look for God’s power.

I have used www.sermoncentral along with several other resources in this message. DEALING WITH THE MESS OF MINISTRY October 21, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 PETER 3:8-12 Today our church honors support staff Often in the background but essential to who we are Often times clean up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist