Sermons on Power Of Unity:

A Holy Priesthood Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter illustrates our identity in the church as living stones and a holy priesthood

A Holy Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction I watched a show where scientists tried to make a smaller model of the great pyramids to learn how the ancients had accomplished the feat. They measured and cut the giant stone which would serve as the guide and cornerstone, as they levered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Puzzled Yet?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Dec 16, 2001

We are all a vital piece of the picture.

Are You Puzzled Yet? I Cor 12: 12-30 Good morning to all! I am so glad to be here with you all today on this blessed day! This morning, I would like to talk to you with regard to the word “Church.” There are a lot of people that would define the word as a building that a group of people gather. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

What The World Needs Now Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

God restores the community we destroy.

The Greatest Place on Earth – Part 2 January 20, 2002 Big Idea: God restores the community we destroy. INTRODUCTION Lee Strobel wrote: People today will admit any problem - drugs, divorce, alcoholism - "but there’s one admission that people are loath to make, whether they’re a star on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Four Step Plan For Building A Harmonious Fellowship Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

How to get opposing groups to agree

INTRODUCTION: Many people feel loneliness, isolation and alienation today. Some feel lost in the crowd, a nameless face in a sea of faces. Many people feel isolated, they may want to break out of this isolation, but they are paralyzed by the very idea of pulling down their masks and becoming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Relationship Of The Father And Son: Related To The Church

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

We can understand the relationship of the Church with the Father when we know their relationship one with the other.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE FATHER & SON: AS WITH THE CHURCH Jn 6:37 I. THE FATHER GIVES EVERYTHING HE HAS TO THE SON A. John 3:35 “The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands.” II. THEY WORK TOGETHER A. 5:17 “said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

DIVISION AND DISCORD

THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, OR THE TONGUE CAN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

"Happiness Is An Oily Beard" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Unity among Christians does not require uniformity Community is rooted in relationship

“Happiness is an Oily Beard” Psalm 133 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Here’s an interesting observation—there is a Commandment about honoring our mothers and fathers, so why isn’t there one about brothers and sisters? There is: “Thou shalt not kill.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Congregational

The People Of The Covenant Lord: Their Likemindedness Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The covenant people are commanded to depend on the Covenant Lord in order to grow together in unity of mind according to the Word, so that God may be glorified.

INTRODUCTION: Once I visited a new age bookstore. The owner said Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Sikhism, Agnosticism are all the same in substance because truth is relative--“what is true for you.” I could not get her to test her theory by standing in the road and chanting, "the truck is going hit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Disjointed Body

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 1, 2001

Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 In the Messianic Psalm 22 we read of the description of Christ on the cross feeling all his bones out of joint. Could this be a picture of the church today? We are one body and we should speak and act toward one another in love reg

The Disjointed Body 9-2-01 Ephesians 4:1-6 The burden I have from the Lord this week is something I really need the inspiration, the breathing in, of Holy Spirit to communicate clearly to you. It came as sudden thought when I was asked if I had any insight about the bones of Christ. The Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Really Do Need Each Other

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An exposition of several texts as a “pastoral care intervention” message pointing out the problem of disunity in the church caused by individualism and calling those attending worship to reach out to those who do not attend.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to take the first step and reach out to professing Christians that are not attending worship services. Response: Individuals will raise their hands to indicate that they know at least one professing Christian that does ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Denomination: Wesleyan