Sermons on Plea For Unity:

Standing In The Shadow Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

People need to stand with their Pastor!

EXO.17:9-13 "STANDING IN THE SHADOW OF THE MAN OF GOD" A) Israel had just crossed the Red Sea on a journey that should have taken from 11-14 days. * They should have been crossed over Jordan in Canaan Land and inherited the presence and promises of God! * A journey that should have taken less ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

Second in a series in 1 Cor focusing on the first of three cures for disunity in the church. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and Him crucified.

Chico Alliance Church March 2, 2003 Pastor David Welch “The Priority of Christ and the Cross” I Corinthians 1:10-31 OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 B. Reproof concerning disorder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The key to relating in God’s church is mutual submission. This aaplies to everyone in the church, young and old, male and female.

We come today to one of those difficult passages, that most preachers would prefer to avoid if at all possible. What we find here isn’t particularly popular in today’s world. Ours is an age of liberation. The idea of submission to authority is at variance with modern ideas of permissiveness and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Living In Harmony Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005

Unity of the church is based upon seeing the value of everyone and providing a refreshing spiritual nurishment to the body.

Living In Harmony (Ps. 133) Intro: A. In John 17 we have the priestly prayer of Jesus. In this prayer to his father he prays for his disciples. Then as the prayer begins to close, Jesus prays for all believers. Listen to the words of Christ in John 17:20-26. B. How can Christians have the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Mature

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

While the text is about the gift of tongues, Paul greater concern is how all the gifts of the Spirit are being used for personal gain with little thought of others. Paul would encourage the building up of the body of Christ instead.

Epiphany 5 C 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 02/08/04 A recent front-page story in the Wall Street Journal (January 6, 2004) reported U.S. Marines being trained for duty in Iraq are getting drilled in people skills as well as heavy weaponry. They are receiving instruction about staying respectful as well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What Hinders Church Growth?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 22, 2003

The life of Moses gives clear examples of how to move forward under God’s guidance.

August 24, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Exodus 33:12-23 Subject: God’s Presence Title: Where Do We Go From Here There is an old saying that says those who don’t know where they are going are sure to get there. There is a great amount of truth in that statement. As believers especially, there must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Right Perspectives For Healing Division Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul answers two questions - what divides a church, and what brings unity.

Introduction: A. How many of you know what this is a picture of? Right – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 1. It is the freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. 2. Construction began in 1173, and although the tower was intended to stand vertically straight, it began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apostolic Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 7, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul brings to a conclusion the arguments he has been making since chapter one, as he seeks to bring unity to the divided church at Corinth.

Introduction: A. There’s an old fable that goes like this… 1. A servant had two large water pots that he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. 2. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house, he arrived with one full pot and one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles To Build Upon: Harmony Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Unity within the church is vital to the success of the church.

Principles to Build Upon: Harmony Introduction: The last few weeks we have discussed principles that we must build upon. If we are going to grow as a church there are several pillars that we must build upon. We have talked about the importance of maintaining the Truth, of worshipping in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Along With Others Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005

Conflict is a part of our human existence. This sermon looks at the way Paul handled a conflict between two women in the church of Philippi and hightlights concepts that we can use today to live at peace with each other.

A Fork in the Hand… When I was in junior high school, I witnessed a fight that I will never forget. Two girls were arguing in the cafeteria and a crowd gathered to watch. One girl sat calmly, another towered over her with both hands on the table. As the one girl ranted, the other one seated at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hero Or Zero?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2014

We have opportunities to be influencers for God or against him. Rehoboam chose his own way over God's and missed out on being a hero to the people of Israel.

1. Lindbergh and Spirit of St. Louis In 1997, Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Get It Together

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

A fellowship that honors God is a fellowship that is centered around and sanctioned upon communal love and harmony one with another.

It’s obvious to anyone that has ever read this psalm, that the theme that leaps very obviously at one that is interwoven throughout the fabric of the verses of this short Psalm is the theme of unity. It is believed that this Psalm was written on or for the occasion of the nation’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Passing the test

Passing the Test - 1 Timothy 3 - 10/18/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. This time of year can be a scary time for kids in school, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012

There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with.Other times, God’s moving/blessing/anointing us, & we discount the move/blessing/anointing because it doesn’t have a particular brand on it

For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, too. 2 Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:38-50

Denomination: Baptist