Sermons on Prayer As Communication:

Let's Do Community

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others. Introduction: "I WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT TO, WHEN I WANT TO, AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!" a. Sound familiar? b. Words of someone (demanding their rights / ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Power Of Clear Communication Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Nov 17, 2009

Living a Godly life in front of the unsaved is never enough. We must be able to clearly communicate the gospel message.

Becoming A Contagious Christian The Power of Clear Communication 2 Timothy 4:2 (NIV) 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction. I) Overcoming Barriers To Belief 1) Misconceptions Following ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Can Be Tough To Communicate Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

This sermon helps couples learn to communicate in this "sound bite" generation.

INTRODUCTION • We are a sound bite generation. • So when it comes to really communicating our feelings we are not very good. I. COMMUNICATION BEGINS IN THE HEART • Proverbs 18:21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility In Hardship And Community Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community 1 Peter 5:5-7 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of suffering and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Is A Community Project Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 16, 2014

The Word is Your Life, part 5 Discipleship is a Community Project Colossians 3:15-17 1. The Word is to be Central in Our Community 2. The Word is to be Central in Our Relationships

The Word is Your Life, part 5 Discipleship is a Community Project Colossians 3:15-17 David Taylor October 5, 2014 We are in the last week of our fall series, “The Word is Your Life,” to help you see and feel the necessity of making the word central in your life. We started by looking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need Community

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

Every person needs to be part of something. The call for community within the church.

Community May 19, 2013 Mark 2:1-12 Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play Major League baseball. In his first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson faced venom nearly everywhere he traveled. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Runners spiked him on the bases, brutal comments ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Say So Community

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 2, 2013

The text says,

The Say So Community Psalm 107:1-9 1. The Say So Community in today’s text are called : A. The Redeemed (The delivered ones )2Let the redeemed of the LORD say this-- those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, B. The Troubled Ones (The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Glory Of God In Community Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

The great thing about God is that He is communal. Even before time began He existed in three persons. God is not just a creator to us, He is a Father who seeks a relationships with us.

Glory of God SERIES May 11, 2008 The Glory of God in Relationships The Roman orator Cicero once said: “We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race.” Community is a part of who we are. There is a base need in the human condition for a certain degree ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: *other

Communicating The Gospel With Confidence Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 30, 2008

We need to become infected with a desire to carry the gospel into the world.

Communicating the Gospel with Confidence Romans 1:15-17 Series: Living the Abundant Life” Intro The apostle Paul stood with his face toward the city of Rome, the queen city of the empire, the place of poets and legislators, the scene of imperial grandeur where the magnificence of wealth and power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Manner Of Communications Are These Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 22, 2011

Easter is not about baskets, bunnies, bonnets, or beans; it is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

I. THE PROBLEM WHICH CRUSHED THEM A. Notice HOW DIFFERENTLY THINGS WERE FROM THEY HAD CONCEIVED 1. Their FAITH IS SHAKEN 2. Their HOPE IS SHATERED B. Notice HOW DESPONDENT THEY WERE IN WHAT THEY HAD CONCLUDED 1. They had SAD HEARTS (17) 2. They had SLOW HEARTS (25) II. THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

When Community Matters Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 14, 2015

Community is crucial to the follower of Jesus. It is not optional.

1. Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC. I was not a resident of OK 20 years ago but have heard stories and read accounts of the event. Many of you were impacted directly by the catastrophe. 2. This disaster reminds us of the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building The Kingdom Community Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2015

The fire that Jesus longs to cast on the earth is the Holy Spirit building a community of hope.

Thursday of 29th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Those who are or were enslaved to sin, as Paul teaches, were liberated from righteousness, but it did them no good. When we have a habit of sin–whether it is pride or sloth or envy or lust or anything else–we really can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

Maintaining Unity In Community Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 16 Maintaining Unity In Community Colossians 3:12-17 David Taylor August 23, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 16 Maintaining Unity In Community Colossians 3:12-17 Paul starts out chapter three telling us that as Christ followers we have died with Christ and have been raised with Christ so set your mind on things above. Negatively, this means to put off or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kinder And Gentler Community

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

a community must respect and care for each other

Jesus gave us only two commandments: This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (John 15:12) The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these (Mark 12:31) For those of you who are relatively new to In The Garden, I ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Transformation - Community And Worship

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2017

We are moving from talking about Community to starting a look at worship. part 5

Transformation Romans 12:1-8 February 5, 2017 For the past 4 weeks we’ve been talking about community. We know it’s important, but we often struggle with community. We get confused about how to cultivate real relationships, we struggle once we’re in them, and sometimes when 2 or 3 are gathered, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist