Sermons on Raised Together:

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

APPRECIATE AND PROMOTE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO WORSHIP THE LORD TOGETHER WITH THE PEOPLE OF GOD

BIG IDEA: APPRECIATE AND PROMOTE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO WORSHIP THE LORD TOGETHER WITH THE PEOPLE OF GOD INTRODUCTION: OT context = Jerusalem as the center of worship with the Temple as the House of God; Dispensational approach will see Jerusalem again prominent in the context of worship in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The United State Of Christianity

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A communion sermon and a call for Christians to unite and join together in the body of Christ

The United State of Christianity Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: ILLUS Lucy/Linus – We are in a spiritual war and we need to be united. I. Devotion – “they devoted themselves” A. Strong words – awe, joy, glad, sincere B. This promoted UNITY under the headship of Jesus Christ. 1. This was a unified ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Team Ministry Part 1 Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

A message challenging the church to join together as a Team to accomplish the Great Commission.

"Team Ministy" Pastor Glenn Newton 8-20-2000 TEXT: ECCLE. 4:9-10 ECC 4:9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! This morning, I want to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Partnerships

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2002

One of the key needs in churches today is for the congregation to partner together in prayer

Prayer Partnerships Selected Passages September 21, 2002 Introduction I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 patients were in the Not prayed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Church Of God

When Believing Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Believing and belonging must go together for a growing effective Christian life.

When “Believing” Isn’t Enough Matthew 7:13-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Frank could be your next-door neighbor. He’s a decent hardworking guy. He doesn’t have any glaring faults as far as you know. Of course, his wife might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 29, 2005

Three habits in a marriage that give you a fighting chance of staying together

Wedding sermon Unfortunately, I can’t use my usual wedding story, because Adam and Sarah heard it at Debbie and Paul’s wedding in Dymchurch in June this year. So I had to find something new. Story: Richard Daly was Mayor of Chicago for 21 years between 1955-1976. He was a rather forbidding guy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

We are a Gathering of people, called together by a team of leaders to be ‘in God’..

Who are we? A Gathering of people, called together by a team of leaders to be ‘in God’ V1 Paul never worked alone but as a team The very word church means a gathering and you cant have a gathering of one! God our Father, and Jesus (together with the Holy Spirit in v5) are and always were a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bestir Thyself

Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012

Talks about David’s rise to power and coming together as a people

BESTIR THYSELF B.R.: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; 5:17-25 TEXT: 2Sa 5:24 And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. INTRODUCTION: In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

Teamwork Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 17, 2007

The church is gifted to work together to accomplish the purposes of Christ in our community.

“Teamwork” May 20, 2007 “God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you. 11 Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Intentional Faith Development"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 11, 2007

As followers of Jesus Christ, we mature in faith by learning together in community.

Galatians 5:16-26 Matthew 13:31-33 “Intentional Faith Development” My freshman year of college, I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ. I remember the moment so well. I was walking down the sidewalk in the evening and in my mind and heart I was wrestling with God. I knew, that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Fellowship Of The Cross

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together

Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Praying Family Or A Dysfunctional One? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2013

Does your family work, learn and pray together, or as disconnected individuals?

Monday of 7th Week in Course 20 May 20213 Gaudium et Spes The incident in today’s Gospel may be regarded as symbolic of what has come to be called a dysfunctional family. Here the son appears to be suffering from a diabolically caused autism or seizure disorder, and the father is seen as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

Why Justice Is Perverted In The Philippines?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 24, 2015

To show that justice and righteousness goes together to judge the wicked and protect the righteous.

I. EXORDIUM: Who are you really serving? GOD. Acts 5:29 Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the apostles replied, We must obey God rather than men. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that justice and righteousness goes together to judge the wicked and protect the righteous. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Glue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 14, 2019

Christ Jesus is the "glue" that holds our lives together.

God Glue Romans 5: 1 - 5 Intro: Have you ever had one of those days that just absolutely wear you out? All you want to do is relax and forget everything so you sit down in your easy chair and turn on the TV. It opens with a commercial for BOWFLEX. You know the one where the guy says he is 42 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Country Divided Cannot Stand

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021

unless we work together we will never see the Kingdom of God

Mark 3:20-35 Dear Lord, may your words be heard in our ears, felt in our hearts, and carried in our souls. Amen Just about every family has that one family member who is a little different from everyone else. This is the person who, at family reunions, everyone talks about to others, or rolls ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Episcopal