Sermons on Relative Oneness:

Being One

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2022

Unity in the church is not forgetting out differences; but, working with them by loving and service each other and our community.

Being One – John 17: 20 - 26 Intro: The Matterhorn is one of the highest peaks in the Alps rising 14,692 feet. Four men attempted to climb the northern face of the Matterhorn, all roped together. As they crossed a particularly treacherous place, one man lost his ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hold On! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2022

A church's size and circumstances don't define its effectiveness or true power. It's our faithfulness to the Word and our testimony.

Hold On! lanny smith Seven / Church at Philadelphia / Revelation 3:7–13   • Storybook rock song “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. • One of band’s biggest hits (1987). Chosen #1 song of the ‘80’s in a VH1 listener poll. • Story of a couple (loosely based on writer’s experience) who fall on hard ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 7:21, 2 Timothy 2:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Move On! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Have you ever felt stuck? In a rut? Ready for change? Need to grow? Need a something new? Then it is time to Bust a Move!

Bust A Move Pt. 1 - Move On I. Introduction If I had my wish/way this morning I would point your attention to a song that I remember from the soundtrack of a movie called Madagascar. Every time we would watch this flick our then, very young boys, would proceed to stand in front of the TV and give ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Week One Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Is Enough Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

"O for a thousand tongues to sing my great redeemer's praise," we sing, but the fact is, God only gave us one tongue because one is enough.

It is hard to believe, but one man determined how we as Americans pronounce and spell words. When we began as a new and independent nation, Noah Webster thought is was only right that we stop be a copy of the English, and develop our own original ways of spelling words. Andrew Jackson said, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

The Church Is One Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the Church. Perhaps we can get a fresh look at God's words about the Church.

Ephesians 4:1-6 We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the church. Coming without apology from an evangelical and scriptural perspective, still we are seeking to avoid the unproductive tension ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Three In One Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 1, 2021

God is one, but three. How do we understand this and why does it matter?

The Significance of the Trinity   • [VIDEO] • At the very heart of Christian belief is a concept called the Trinity. • It’s so central that one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, Karl Barth, said, “Trinity is the Christian name for God.” • God is a Trinity of three in one, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30-33, John 13:31-32, John 15:26, Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be The Merciful One

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 11, 2021

Blessed are the merciful. Are you blessed? Are you merciful? Is the world in need of mercy? Yes. Is the Lord merciful? Absolutely! Are you allowing Jesus to use you as a conduit of His mercy to those in need of mercy???

Be the Merciful One Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 9:27, Matthew 15:22, Luke 17:12, Deuteronomy 4:31, Luke 6:36, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

One Will With Him.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 30, 2022

What's God's Will? Jesus speaks of a shepherd, and how the shepherd will leave 99 safe sheep, to go after one sheep lost and endangered. Jesus states, when the shepherd finds His sheep, He rejoices over it! Jesus states, in Matthew 18:14...

One Will With Him. Matthew 18:14NIV Throughout history the Church has been instilled with hope in the face of life’s trials because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a reminder that the Christian lives day in and day out with power that can overcome any challenge. In our darkest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming As One Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the first of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “Becoming as One” John 17:20-23 A sermon for 1/24/21 Pastor John Bright John 17 “20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who [j]will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, James 5:16, Jeremiah 16:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Not Even One Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 31, 2022

This sermon unpacks the concept of sin and how we have all been tainted by it, along with the freedom from it thanks to the forgiveness and redemption made possible through Jesus Christ.

If you were here this past week, you know that I just began a new sermon series entitled “Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.” It was based on Romans 12.1. Today we are starting to dig in to that series. We are going to look at a different section of Romans. We are going to look at Romans 3:10-12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:19

Denomination: Christian Church

One Another Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2022

We, the Church, need to provoke and encourage each other more than ever to go out and share that hope with a world desperately in need of some hope and encouragement.

Flying sure ain’t what it used to be … amen? You have to get to the airport three hours before your flight … go through the TSA checkpoint and get scanned … and then you have to wait and hope that your flight isn’t delayed … or worse, canceled. But we go through all this because of the people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: United Methodist

Only One

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Dec 31, 2022

This message is based on the lyrics of a song made popular by the LeFevre Quartet. Scripture is brought in to establish the truth from each scripture for the lines in the song. Building during the message to show that ONLY ONE - JESUS deserves any and all praise! Scripture references are KJV.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE - Exodus 20:1-6 “And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

To Be One Means?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

What does it mean to you to be a Christian? Ask yourself, what do you believe in God. in Jesus, and in the church? Take a moment to do a self-evaluation of yourself

To Be One Means? Revelation 2:12-17 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Pergamum is just full of symbolism. Now that we have been examining the book of the Revelation, you were probably ready for me to say this. So let’s take a look at the symbolism in this short letter. First, he who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Press On!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 29, 2023

This is an expository sermon in a series from Philippians.

Title: “Press On!” Scripture: Phil. 3:12-14 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-30-23 Intro: Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team — a heartbreaking experience for any teenager. Then he became one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible