Sermons on The Gathering:

Heads Up Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 3 - Heads Up I. Introduction It becomes the question that every parent loathes. It is the question that grates on your very last nerve. From the back seat, battling for every inch of real estate with your seat hogging sibling, when seconds feel like days and hours feel like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8-19, Luke 21:25-28, Luke 21:34-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 4 - Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad Introduction Destination disease. It is deadly. It is contagious. It is the inability to enjoy, learn from or live in the moment long enough to pay attention to the now because we are focused on then! The drive to next causes us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memory Lane Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 5 - Memory Lane I. Introduction We are almost there. One more exit and we arrive. We just need to taxi to the gate. Anticipation is coursing through our veins. We lean forward, we gather our belongings, we prepare to jump up and exit the plane. We can't wait to unbuckle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Silent Saturdays Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 6 - Silent Saturdays! I. Introduction “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ? Søren Kierkegaard. Isn't that true? It as we reflect that we understand. It is in the mad dash that keeps us from always understanding. We seldom reflect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66, Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trial Begins Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 12, 2023

In the shadow of suffering, we gather today to explore a timeless tale of faith, friendship, and divine mysteries. Join us in uncovering the story of Job.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters. Today, we find ourselves continuing our journey through the profound story of Job, a man whose life has become a profound testament to the unfolding drama of divine justice in the face of unimaginable suffering. As we delve into the second chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10, Job 2:1-3, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:12, Job 2:7-8, Psalm 22:1-2, Psalm 42:11, Job 2:9-10, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:11, Job 2:11-13, Proverbs 17:17, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spurring One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

The sermon emphasizes the vital role of gathering as a church community to encourage, support, and strengthen one another in love and faith as we follow Christ.

There’s a sacred sweetness in the sound of gathered voices. A familiar face across the aisle. A hug that lingers just a moment longer than usual. Coffee cups, creaky pews, and kind words. It all whispers a truth our souls know well: we are meant to be together. Life presses in with long weeks and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Encouragement, Motivation

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 27, 2002

Christmas season is a celebration of the birth of Christ. What a great opportunity this is to praise our Lord and gather with family members for a reason. !!!GREAT SERMON STARTER!!!

Happy Birthday Jesus! INTRODUCTION: December 24, 2000 morning service PIB San Diego, TX; December 2001 at Ebenezer, Union City, CA It is said that the most important date in the life of a person is it’s birthday. You can forget everything else about that person, and most of all if its your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10, Luke 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Called Church Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

We are the mystery! The church, all people, different people, coming to a place of being one in Christ. Gathering together to form the body of Christ, the church.

`Date: March 30th, 2003 Title: The Mysteria of the Church Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Someone says, “Hey, you want to know a secret?” and our natural response is not to say, “Oh no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

So That Nothing May Be Lost

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2006

Christ Jesus thought some leftover fish and bread was important enough to be gathered up. How much more important are the fragments of your life?

John 6: 1 – 21 So That Nothing May Be Lost Intro: I. The story of the miraculous feeding occupied a central place in the oral tradition about Jesus. It is the only miracle story that occurs in all four gospels. In fact, Matthew and Mark even tell the story twice. There are basically ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by Lee Young on Jul 7, 2020

In this series, we will look at what the early church did when they gathered together and why it is important for us to never give up meeting together.

I. When the church gathered together devoting themselves to these four elements, they were filled with awe. They saw the power of God in signs and wonders. They became extremely generous and kind. And the church grew exponentially. II. They devoted themselves to prayer. Why do we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43, James 5:13-16, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Community Requires Commitment Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Being committed to each other means we are committed to each other's well-being, to love and good works and to the gathering to encourage one another.

September 17 Community requires Commitment Hebrews 10:19-25 Fun LG testimony of committing something to do together. Or..story of First Responder acting to help his teammate Turn to Hebrews 10:19-25 This morning we continue our three-part series, Better Together. That’s one of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Part Of The Church? - Sermon For Proper 18 – Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 4, 2020

Where two or three are gathered in my name. How do we work together to be the church and a living witness to the grace of God within the world

In the name of the father, and the son, and the holy spirit, amen. I came upon this prayer, which I thought was very apt as we come to unfold the scripture, so let’s begin by praying. Jesus said where two or three are gathered in my name there I am among them, then this must be a holy people a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon "Is There No Balm?”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 22, 2025

In a nation wounded by lies, greed, and division, we gather today to remember that Christ is still the healing balm our broken land desperately needs.

Sermon “Is There No Balm?” 📖 Jeremiah 8:18–9:1 📅 September 21, 2025 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost [Opening] Jeremiah cries out: “My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. … For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. Is there ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter 2025

Contributed by Michael Nesmith on Apr 21, 2025

Once again here we are gathered on this glorious Easter morning to celebrate. But this is not just a meal of remembrance and celebration of a one-time event as is the Passover of old.

This morning. We come together to celebrate Easter. We believe in and celebrate the empty tomb – the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. However, His resurrection, this most wonderous of all miracles, and all these worship services would mean nothing for us without the reason of the resurrection. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Understanding The Significance Of Covenant. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 29, 2024

We gather to discuss the profound concept of covenant. A covenant is a powerful relationship built on mutual promises, shared goals, and a deep commitment to one another.

Let us explore the biblical significance of covenant, let us turn to Scripture for guidance. In Genesis 15:18, we read about the covenant between God and Abraham: "On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, 'To your offspring, I give this land...'" Here, we see a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:18, Hebrews 9:16-17, Jeremiah 31:31-34