Sermons on Sacred Bond:

One Plus One Equals One Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2015

Discuss ways that God intended the husband and wife to be one (Material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/Home_Improvement/Home%20Improvement%2001%20-%20One%20Plus%20One%20Equals%20One.htm)

HoHum: Sonja Ely- I was watching my 5 year old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, she “staged” a wedding, first playing the role of the bride’s mother who assigned specific duties, then suddenly switching to the bride with her “teddy bear” groom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iii: Enduring In Anti-Christian Environments Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when anti-Christian rhetoric and actions have become viral, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful and true to godly principles and lifestyles - whether it be in the sacred or secular realms of responsibility.

Enduring As Christians in Anti-Christian Environments Christian woman flies out of Sudan, meets Pope . . . (Headline July 24, 2014): “A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity walked off the plane cradling her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-21

Conversion And Transformation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2025

The reading from John's Gospel will help us get insight into the awesome transformation of Saul into Paul on the Damascus road.

Friday of the Third Week in Easter 2025 Sometimes we can aid our personal understanding of the Scriptures by our imagination, and in the Gospel we just heard, our imagination should be running very, very fast. Jesus said, “This is the bread which came down from heaven, not such as the fathers ate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 117:1-2, John 6:52-59, Luke 22:42, 1 Samuel 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Birds Of A Feather Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 17, 2007

28th in a series from Ephesians. The seven ties that bond us together as believers are based on the unity of God Himself.

I need your help this morning. Let’s see if you can help me complete the following sentence: Birds of a feather [flock together]. I’m sure all of us are familiar with that idiom that some sources indicate may go all the way back to the Greek and Romans cultures. It indicates that people who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 13, 2018

It is because Jesus included HIS followers in the umbrella of that name I AM - that we can bond together as Christians today.

Weekend Message/Devotion May 13, 2018 John 17:6-9 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY I AM Today’s gospel reading from John comes right on the heels of our mid-week message/devotion: Either You Got It or You Don’t, expositorily taken from 1 John5:19-13. That message addresses how we sometimes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-9, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon For Trinity Sunday

Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2024

The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.

Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, John 17:3, Revelation 22:13, Colossians 1:15

Devoted To Fellowship Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Fellowship is about coming together as believers, focusing on our common bond in Jesus, and resisting the enemy's attempts to isolate us.

The first Christians, they were all about hanging out together. They ate together, prayed together, and learned about Jesus together. It was like a 24/7 Jesus party. And guess what? It was awesome. Imagine you're a single Lego brick. On your own, you're cool, but there's only so much you can do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-27, Hebrews 10:23-25

Topics: Apostolic Age, Church Fathers, Sacraments, Martyrdom

The Divorce Decision Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce and remarriage by stating that only

OPENING SETENCE: There is an old nursery rhyme called “Humpty Dumpty.” INTRODUCTION: Of course we all know it. We can quote it better than most Bible verses. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men. Couldn’t put Humpty together ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Dad

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 7, 2003

The focus of this sermon is the important of young boys and men having positive male roles such as fathers, and uncles actively participating in their lives.

"Dear Dad" Genesis 21:8-21 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church When I read the story of Ishmael, I wonder what he would say to his father Abraham after being cast out of his home. I imaged him as young man who may have one day, sat down and wrote his father a “Dear Dad” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Sexual Immorality

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 28, 2024

Believers are encouraged to maintain sexual purity by submitting to the guidance of the Spirit of God, who has inscribed His laws upon their hearts, enabling them to uphold the sanctity of their marital relationships.

Sexual Immorality! 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 For those born of the water and Spirit how could God’s commands ever be seen as optional? How can one convince the lukewarm and disobedient Christians, who have become chameleons of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Reclamation And Retention PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of living out the Great Commission, urging believers to actively spread God's love and truth as ambassadors of His kingdom.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be standing here before you today, sharing in the warmth of fellowship and the radiant glow of God's love. There is a certain comfort in our togetherness, a certain peace that comes from knowing we are united in our faith and our love for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Homecoming, Great Commission

What Does The Bible Say About Pornography? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon addresses the issue of pornography, its harmful effects on Christian homes and churches, and practical steps towards overcoming this temptation.

Welcome, dear family of God, to this gathering of saints, a sanctuary where we seek to understand the Word and will of our Heavenly Father. We stand together on the solid rock of our faith, united in our common love for Christ and our shared desire to live in accordance with His teachings. In the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:25-28, Ephesians 4:19, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 1 John 2:16, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 2 Peter 2:19, Matthew 5:28  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Temptation, Sexual Purity

Divine Matchmaking PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

Explores the importance of faith, obedience to God's guidance, and the joy of finding a partner who shares our devotion to God.

Greetings and welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering under the watchful eye of our Lord. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound exploration of faith, obedience, and divine partnership. In the grand tapestry of God's Word, we find a myriad of lessons and stories, each ...read more

Topics: Isaac, Rebekah

The Writing Is On The Wall Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

God requires more of us if we are "in the know." He expects our reverence of the sacred.

Singing the Songs of The Lord In A Strange Land November 21, 2004 Daniel 5 “The handwriting is on the wall” “Your days are numbered” You have been weighed and measured and been found wanting” This story has shaped English idiom, but not too many people actually know the story! Jesus tells this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-30

Denomination: *other

Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 18, 2003

We were created in God’s image and all life is sacred even the unborn baby.

Sanctity of Human Life This is a very emotional sermon for me to preach. Maybe it is because of the many mistakes that I made with my elderly parents and the many mistakes that I made with my own children. Last year at this same time I preached a Sanctity of Human Life sermon and most of you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Baptist