Sermons on Two Becoming One:

Jesus: The Living One

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 18, 2017

An easter sermon that can be modified to make the point that God is sovereign, loving, and holy.

Jesus: The Living One Introduction: Cemeteries can be spooky places. I heard a funny story about a guy in Scotland we'll call Ian McGregor. After a long evening in the pub, Ian took a shortcut to his house that took him through a dark cemetery. He accidentally fell into a freshly dug grave. Ian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sower Went Out To Sow

Contributed by John Campbell on Apr 2, 2001

A comparison of two farmers - why one is sad, and one is carefree.

A Sower Went Out To Sow His Seed I would like to compare two farmers, or sowers of seed, this morning. They are very different in their outlook. First let’s look at the one in our gospel lesson, Luke 8:4-15. This man goes out to sow his seed, but he is not a very careful sower, is he? Some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2021

1) When were believers enabled to love? (1 Peter 1:22a), 2) Who are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:22b),3) How are believers to love?, (1 Peter 1:22c) and finally, 4) Why are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:23-25)

1 Peter 1:22–25. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Other

One Day Closer

Contributed by James May on Jul 6, 2003

Each day that passes brings us one day closer to the coming of the Lord. Are we ready, watching and waiting, or will we be left behind?

ONE DAY CLOSER As we awoke this morning and began to prepare to come to the House of God I wonder how many of us had the thought to run through our minds that this might be the day that Jesus comes to take his Bride away? How many of us contemplated that before this day will end, we could be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:48-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ, The Preeminent One

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 25, 2003

God’s Word tells us that Christ is infinitely superior to all others, and therefore should be first and foremost in the life of the Christian.

Christ, The Preeminent One Text: Col.1: 18 Intro: I have heard some very well meaning people make the statement, “The Lord is a big part of my life.” We all know what is meant by that statement, and certainly would find it somewhat commendable. But too often that statement is very literally ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Eternal One Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 4, 2009

This section of John’s gospel closes with the resounding climax of Jesus’ claim to be eternal deity. Jesus had been given glory by the Father, but He would receive none from those who did not know or listen to the Father.

JOHN 8: 48-59 JESUS THE ETERNAL ONE [Mark 3:22 – 27] This section of John’s gospel closes with the resounding climax of Jesus’ claim to be eternal deity. Jesus already has made numerous absolute claims. For example: He is the Word of God, the Living ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

Focused On One Thing

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 22, 2023

In a world full of distraction, it is more important than ever to refocus our attention and worship on what truly matters: Christ.

TOO BUSY TO ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING How many of you have ever had a day where you had so much to do, that you just couldn’t get anything done? As soon as you’d start a task, something else – just as essential – would grab your attention, and then just as you got the ball rolling, a third thing would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Matthew 11:15-19

Denomination: Nazarene

One Life To Live

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 5, 2003

This message motivates us to realize that we only have one life to live and the consequences are eternal.

One Life to Live Brian A. Moon In an average lifetime, the average American spends 3 years in business meetings, 13 years watching TV, Spends $89,281 on food, consumes 109,354 pounds of food, Makes 1811 trips to McDonalds, Spends $6881 in vending machines, Eats 35,138 cookies and 1483 pounds of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No One Like Him Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2010

In this lesson we explore the truths that God is and that God loves.

Introduction: A. One day, the children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. 1. At the end of the cafeteria line was a large pile of apples. 2. The nun had made a note, and posted it above the pile of apples, “Take only one. God is watching.” 3. Out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Being One Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 12, 2008

If you and I have Jesus in common, our faith and love and passion for Christ will naturally be for each other as well.

THE JOY OF BEING ONE I have a theory. It is a simple theory based on my observations of the Church. Here’s the theory: Put two people in the same room, leaving them alone, and in time they will find something to disagree about. I told you it was simple. The theory itself is one that I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Love One Another

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 27, 2007

Today we will look at: 1. Johns Call To Love One Another 2. Jesus Example of Love For One Another 3. God’s Promises to those who Love One Another

Sermon Title: Love One Another Sermon Date: 12/27/2007 By: Dcn. Chris Nerreau INTRODUCTION What is the key ingredient to a healthy, strong, vibrant church? Is it theology? Is it prayer? Is it good teaching and preaching or the sacraments? Again, what is the backbone if you will of a healthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Orthodox

One True God Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE Believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 14:16–17).1

Introduction Welcome to Week 2 in our series foundations with the Bible engagement app. I'm so glad that you've chosen to join us this morning as we continue to look at our foundations in the word and what we believe here at gateway Christian community. If you missed last week, I'm ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Kind To One Another

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

We see people all around us bitter & angry: angry at the world because it hasn’t given them enough; angry at God because they think He hasn’t treated them fairly; angry at their spouses ...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 4:29-32; Titus 3:3-4 ILL. A number of years ago a cosmetic company sponsored a promotion in which people were asked to submit pictures & letters about the most beautiful women they knew. Thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, Titus 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being One In Spirit Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermons is about growing as a community.

Being One in Spirit June 24, 2001 What would most people say if you asked them, “what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian or church?” - What do you think most people would say? - Loving, Caring, Serving the Community, Welcoming, Generous, Authentic, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Living As One Of Christ's Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2005

For ambassadors of Christ to do their job to the best of their ability we need to acknowledge our difference from the world, even while we live within it and through the positives of that difference commend the gospel to those who haven’t yet heard it.

Today we’re going to talk a bit more about what it means to be an ambassador of Christ. In particular we’re going to think about what’s involved in ambassadors of Christ doing their job to the best of their ability. Paul is aware of the urgency of the task, of the need for people to hear about ...read more

Denomination: Anglican