Sermons on spirit filled community: showing 646-660 of 163,802

Evangelizing Our Community

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 31, 2020

As we begin a new year I customarily preach one or two messages that help to give us direction for the coming months. This year will be no different.

As we begin a new year I customarily preach one or two messages that help to give us direction for the coming months. This year will be no different. Last year God began to sharpen our focus on evangelism and we ended the year in a big way— By the grace of God we began to lay the foundations for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leading In Our Community

Contributed by Mark Green on Oct 3, 2005

To challenge people to become a sweet aroma of God within our community by seeing the spiritual interest of people, loving them and sacrificing for them.

This morning I want us to answer a very important question together. It is not a particularly difficult intellectual question. Instead, this question is more personal. In fact, how each of us answers this question will significantly impact our leadership in the community. In reality, it just may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Community Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 21, 2001

Two characteristics of a community based on God’s grace.

One of the more troubling books I’ve read recently is a book called Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam. Bowling Alone isn’t a Christian book, but it’s an analysis of the health of our sense of community in American culture. The author of Bowling Alone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:24-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship: An Act Of Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008

Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Tragedy: Devoid Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores navigating faith amidst worldly distractions, maintaining churches as sanctuaries of God's love, and fostering spirit-filled stewards for service.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a wonderful day to come together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, to feel the warmth of His love and to seek His wisdom? His Word is our guide, our comfort, our hope, and our strength. It's a joy to be here with you, to share in this ...read more

Topics: Worldly Leadership

The Church As A Praising Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003

4th in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon explores the church as a praising community.

The Church as a Praising Community Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 111 Acts 2:47 tells us that the early church was praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Praising is a core characteristic of the church; an essential element in its DNA. Wherever the church exists, there will be praise. What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Eucharist And The Holy Spirit Working Us Within Filling Us With Life.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 26, 2018

Difficult teaching from Jesus to his disciples is much easier for us today, now that we understand the Eucharist and that the Holy Spirit is working us from within, if we only knew.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th August 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 “Please join ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69, Joshua 24:1

Denomination: Episcopal

The Lines Of Communication Are Open Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002

Experience the privilege of authentic prayer.

THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE OPEN Matthew 6:5-15 S: Prayer Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: Experience the privilege of authentic prayer. ?: How? KW: Behaviors TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:5-15 three behaviors we must have to experience the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Elder And His Community

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

The Elder needs to be above reproach in his commumity

INTRODUCTION Last week we looked at the relationship that the Elder is to have with his family, this week we will look at an area that is also very important to consider when deciding on who to elect as church leaders. Paul says that it is a good thing to desire to be an Elder in God’s church. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tongues Of Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2012

In Acts 2:1-13, the harvesting of souls can be seen in 1) The evidence of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:1–4), 2) The Effect of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:5–11), and 3) The Explanation of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:12–13).

The revamped Canadian Wheat Board is starting the first day of the new crop year with a grain-handling deal with one of the country’s largest agribusinesses. Winnipeg-based International Richardson says it will accept grain deliveries from farmers with wheat board contracts at all its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Other

Functioning In The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 8, 2007

how each of us should operate in the body of Christ, how to contribute to our community, some guidelines set forth by Paul in achieving great things for God in the local church

Intro: since we have been preaching community for weeks, I had this thought during the city fireworks for the fourth of July celebration, this took a community effort for this night to happen. From the Mayor to councilmen, to chamber of commerce, to the law enforcement, to the community clubs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Must Be Unity In Community

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

God is a God of variety. He loves diversity. However, He despises division.

I. God Has Called Us to Unity A. Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27 B. Diversity is a part of the Body. 1. God is a lover and creator of variety. C. We are not all the same. 1. There are no big “I’s” and little “we’s” 2. God is no respecter of persons. II. Unity Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Union A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

The Benefits Of Intimate Communications 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do you suppose that some people are able to maintain intimate communications with God when others cannot? In this passage we are given some insights into how the apostles experienced benefits from their pure spiritual communications.

Why do you suppose that some people are able to maintain intimate communications with God when others cannot? In this passage we are given some insights into how the apostles experienced benefits from their pure spiritual communications. 1. Dr. Luke writes, "While they were ministering to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battlefield Communication: Prayer Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 13, 2014

Prayer is personal constant communication with our heavenly Father and holy Commander in chief. We cannot stand as Paul tells us unless we are connected in communication by prayer.

Intro: A man’s wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to our six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn't know what to say," she replied. "Just say what you hear mommy say," the wife said. The daughter bowed her head and said: "Dear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

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