Sermons on Strength In Unity:

Dress For Success

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010

The main points stress four basic elements of a Christian's spiritual wardrobe.

Dress for Success Philippians 4:1 – 9 Sermon Outline – February 28, 2010 David Vanlandingham A. 1975 best seller by John T. Molloy: Dress for Success; also: Dress for Success.org, a non-profit group that counsels disadvantaged women 1. I stopped wearing the ties made for me by my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice He Is Coming

Contributed by Ramon Canals on Jun 5, 2009

In chapter four of the letter to the Philippians the apostle Paul presents a series of exhortations to the church in Philipi, and in this chapter we find 5 counsels or lessons to the Philipians that could help us have peace and unity as wait for the secon

TITLE: Rejoice, He is Coming INTRODUCTION: The United States is a diverse nation, and the more we can understand its diversity, the better we can reach others for Christ. There are people here from all over the world. That is a blessing, but it can also be a challenge. Especially when we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Adventist

Can We Always Just Get Along?

Contributed by Edward Mccrary on Mar 8, 2013

Remember Rodney King's words? After having his rights violated, being beaten and left disfigured he coined a phrase that will out live him. He said "Can't we all just get along".

CAN WE ALWAYS JUST GET ALONG? Romans 12:10-21 Remember Rodney King's words? After having his rights violated, being beaten and left disfigured he coined a phrase that will out live him. He said "Can't we all just get along". His profound phrase poses a great question. Can we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 6, 2013

The import of agreement in marriage and why families should be united.

THE POWER OF AGREEMENT Gen 2:21-25 1Pet 3:1-7 If we understand the full import of marriage we will not trivialize it and we will not do anything to tamper with it. One of the popular pronouncements that is made in a wedding ceremony is that the marital union is governed by God and no one should do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

We’re Going In Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 30, 2011

Your anointing needs validation from a source besides God, though he anoints us first he yet has to have the audience.

I’m Going In 2 Samuel 5: 1-3 1 All the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. 2 In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kindred United Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Dec 31, 2013

A look backward at our church at failure, but a look forward to what our church can be with the first church in Acts 2 as a model

I have been pastoring this church, as either Resurrection Bible Church or as Victory Bible Church in its early form, since January 2, 2000. I have to say that it has been an interesting ride, with highs and lows and a lot of in between. Those of us that pastor rural churches pretty much have a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-45

Denomination: Bible Church

The Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the purpose of the church

The Church September 15, 2013 Every sailor could agree on one fact. Had it not been for the captain, they never would have survived. The storm came suddenly, and in a matter of moments hulls were broken, decks were awash, and sailors were floundering. But as quickly as the storm arose, so came ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Consequential Strangers

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the church.

Consequential Strangers Matthew 12 / Mark 3 October 20, 2013 I want you to think about the many people you have met this week. I’m not talking about the friends you talked to, I’m talking about the many acquaintances and strangers you met this past week. Maybe it was the waiter or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2014

If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church then replace old habits with new. Replace lying with the truth, anger with peace, stealing with sharing, hurtful words with helpful ones, and bitterness with forgiveness.

An executive was plagued by a strange disease that caused splitting headaches and ringing in his ears. He first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who corrected his deviated septum, but the condition grew worse. He consulted an ophthalmologist who performed delicate optic nerve surgery. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Draws Us Together

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2014

Apostle Paul has faced enemies in the Corinthian church that have damaged his relationship with them. He appeals to several things which serve to draw them together, if they will open their hearts to him once again.

What Draws Us Together 2 Corinthians 6:1–7:4 Introduction Paul faced opposition from one or more factions within the Corinthian church. - His opponents claimed to be superior to him in knowledge (1 CO 8:1, 2). - Some taught that immoral behavior was of no consequence (5:1, 2; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Harmony

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Apr 12, 2015

The early church lived in harmony with one another ~ how can we accomplish this today?

LIVING IN HARMONY: Acts 4:32a “The whole group of believers lived in harmony.” (God’s Word) Have you ever thought about this verse? It doesn’t matter which translation you read it out of, it always says the same thing: • KJV, “And the multitude of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32

Denomination: Methodist

"I Am Reconciled" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 11, 2014

The reconciliation we see today due to Christ's death has both a horizontal and vertical aspect to it. Vertically God has reconciled all mankind to himself, and horizontally he has reconciled all mankind to each other through the blood of Christ.

“I Am Reconciled” (Eph 2:11-22) Here’s the attitude of the first century Jewish religious man: “Thank you God for not making me a Gentile, and thank you God for not making me a female”. The pious Jew was ever aware of the privilege they had inherited, and frankly they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Imitating Christ’s Humility

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2014

Humility and humility is defined in the model of Christ. That's the pattern we have to follow, people. There are no shortcuts, no quick fixes. We'll have unity when we have humility, we'll have humility when we do like Christ did, and we come all the way down.

Opening illustration: Bill, a college student, was a new Christian. According to author Rebecca Manley Pippert, one Sunday he visited a church near campus. He walked in barefoot and was wearing a T-shirt and jeans. The service had already started, so he walked down the aisle looking for a seat. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Series

Contributed by Bill Bryan on Mar 29, 2014

Jesus is the central expression of God's grace and peace to us. Our unity/thankfulness for one another in the Lord is not based on our complete agreement on every social, political, or religious topic but upon our common experience of God's grace/peace

On July 4th we celebrate the birth of the United States, and on June 20th we celebrate the birthday of my beloved home state of West Virginia. However, the birth of our nation came about through our division from England, and the birth of West Virginia came through division from the Confederacy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 17, 2015

Continuing to look at the cornerstone of the church - love.

Love One Another November 1, 2015 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Last week we were looking at loving one another. We jumped right into it. Understanding it’s not easy to like someone you don’t like, let alone to love them. We are looking at 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter. As Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist