Sermons on Sacred Bond:

How To Be An Instrument Of God's Peace

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 2, 2000

How to be used of God to promote peace and unity in the body of Christ.

Introduction: A great saint from ages past once prayed, "Lord make me an instrument of thy peace". What a lofty goal, to be used of God to bring peace to the lives of others. Jesus said this would be a common characteristic of God’s children. He said, "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Commitment To The Church" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

The church needs to be able to count on us.

Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Growing As A Church- The Principle Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2004

This is sermon 3 of 14 based on Bob Russell’s Book "When God Builds A Church". THis mesaage deals with the principle of fellowship

INTRODUCTION „X With the birth of my second grandson, I had a thought. „X What is the most enjoyable part of being a parent? Is it the birth process or watching that little baby take its¡¦ first steps, say its¡¦ words, getting her first strike out on the mound, hitting that first round tripper, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creating Community In The Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007

You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Blended Family

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

The fastest growing types of families: Blended families where two families merge together

Blended Families Ephesians 3:14-19 In this series, we’ve been looking at the beginning of families recorded for us in the Book of Genesis. Today, the family structure in America is more diverse than ever before. This message is going to look at one of the fastest growing types of families: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Methodist

Spies Who Stayed To Serve

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 28, 2009

For deacon ordination: deacons are like spies, of whom the world is suspicious; but we win their confidence by serving them.

Agent Double-Oh-Seven has it all. Movie buffs know that when you hear him intone his introduction, "Bond, James Bond", you are in for another adventure, during which this intrepid spy will single-handedly defeat the enemy, win the affections of three or four women, line his pockets with money, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation And Multiplication Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 11, 2022

The ultimate result of Jesus Driven Discipleship is Transformation and Multiplication

April 09, 2022 A disciple is more than one who acquires information from someone who is smarter or more knowledgeable than they. There is the idea of relationship/community/intimacy. A disciple “adheres to” - holds fast to, clings to, bonds to, is attached to, is faithful to - the teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 9:10, Matthew 15:32, Matthew 23:13-39, Acts 4:13, Matthew 19:27, Acts 1:8, James 1:1, 1 Peter 1:1-2, 1 John 1:1-3, John 6:67-69, Matthew 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Heart Of A Minister Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 11, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Colossians. This message explores the heart of Paul regarding ministry.

Chico Alliance Church November 16, 1997 “The Heart of a Minister” Introduction Today we look at the heart of a powerful tool in the hands of the King. Paul explains to the Colossians his personal ministry regarding this glorious hope. It is my hope that as we look at Paul’s personal ministry to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Lessons Learned In Weakness"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 27, 2017

Four Things I Learned during my trials.

Lessons Learned in My Weakness August 27, 2017 Ephesians 1:11-14 “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Five Pillars Of A Mature Church

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 14, 2019

If Christ physically walked down the aisle of your church would He say "good and faithful servants"? Paul outlines five pillars of a spiritually healthy church that every church needs to put into practice!

The Five Pillars of a Mature Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people—5 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unfailing Love In Friendship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores the importance and nature of godly friendships, emphasizing their role in experiencing true happiness and living out our God-given humanity.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and souls. It's a blessing to see each one of you here, united in faith, ready to engage with the Word of God. Each of us has been drawn here by a divine purpose, a purpose that transcends our individual needs and wants, and connects us to a story much ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Topics: Friendship, Love

Walk In Unity, Grow In Maturity Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 28, 2024

Paul urges the believers to live the truth (expressed in Eph 1-3) by walking in unity, watching their attitudes, and growing in maturity as a Body of Christ.

Eph 4:1-16 WALK IN UNITY, GROW IN MATURITY We are at a turning point in this book, moving from doctrines to the practice of the truth. • Chapters 1-3 on the DOCTRINES – who we are as the church of Christ and 4-6 talks about our CONDUCT – how we ought to live as the church. • 1-3 talks about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, John 17:11-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Speech Therapy

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God's Word has much to say regarding speech, understood here as "active verbal communication," as opposed to listening, which we would define as "passive verbal communication." Material for excellent sermons is contained in any of the following passages. a. James 1:19 ( ...be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Listening To God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 15, 2016

Continuing on our journey of Prayer. Looking at how to listen to God

Conversations with God Listening to God May 15, 2015 Jill *** does SIGN LANGUAGE for first 30 seconds of message!! Do you know what Jill said? She gave you a really important message, but if you don’t know sign language, then you have no clue what she was trying to tell you. She told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Fisherman!

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Feb 8, 2007

Peter meets the Holy, and wonders what he should do.

Welcome to round 637 of “Fights over stuff that’s not as important as everyone thinks it is.” Older translations have Jesus telling Simon he will now be a “fisher of men,” while newer ones say he will catch or fish for people. Folks who prefer the older version point to the rhythm of the words and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist