Sermons on Two Covenants One Law:

Devoted To One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2009

Being devoted to one another in brotherly love requires a decision, determination, and demonstration. We put it into practice by being present, attentive, and expressive.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an attorney who gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. 1. Relatives came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: a. “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 30, 2023

One of the best ways for us to love one another is to serve one another. Christ has set us free so that we can serve. Jesus is our greatest example of how to be a servant. There is always some way and someone we can serve.

Introduction: A. I read about a minister who was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness in the community as a demonstration of Christ’s love. 1. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and asked for permission to serve their customers. 2. As he talked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15, Ephesians 2:8-10, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One In Ministry To All ~ Calling Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 25, 2025

This is the third and final sermon in the One Cord series, which has three strands. I asked people to write their commitment or prayer for the church on paper and tie them together, like a commitment wall.

TRADITIONAL SERMON Today, we gather for the final message in our stewardship series: Commitment Sunday. Over these weeks, we have explored what it means to be one with Christ, one with Each Other, and one in Ministry to All. This is not merely the end of a series. It is the beginning of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 5:13-16

Compare And Contrast Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

PAUL CHANGES FOCUS IN CHAPTER FIVE AND BEGINS TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE OF SANCTIFICATION. THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART MESSAGE THAT DEALS WITH FIVE CONTRASTS BETWEEN THE OLD COVENANT AND THE NEW COVENANT, THE FIRST ADAM AND THE LAST ADAM..

COMPARE AND CONTRAST ROMANS 5:12-6:14 THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO EXPLAIN SOME VERY CONTROVERSIAL THEOLOGICAL POSITIONS, ONE OF WHICH IS THE UNIVERSALITY OF SIN. IT DOES NOT SEEM FAIR THAT BECAUSE ADAM SINNED, WE SHOULD ALL BE PLACED IN A GUILTY POSITION AS SINNERS. SOME HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 14, 2014

People will know that we follow Jesus by our love for one another.

Love One Another October 12, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: People will know that we follow Jesus by our love for one another. Focus Passage: John 13:34-35 Supplemental Passage: Love never fails; (1 Corinthians 13:8a NASB) "Teacher, which is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 9, 2009

Serving one another comes down to "basin" theology.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness as a demonstration of Christ’s love in the community. 1. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats and asked for permission to serve their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only One Gospel! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2005

There is only one gospel! And that one and only gospel is the gospel of God’s grace. In Galatians 2:1-10 Paul explains that not only he but also his message was accepted and affirmed by the Jerusalem apostles.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Let us read Galatians 2:1-10: "1 Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. 2 I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The One That Got Away

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 5, 2002

REACHING THE LOST IS GOD’S PLAN!

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY LUKE 15: 1-10 AUGUST 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: At times we probably feel it would be so much easier if we could be like Lucy in the old Peanuts cartoon: Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "I would have made a great evangelist." Charlie Brown answers, "Is that so?" She says, "Yes, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Taking One For The Team

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 16, 2009

The greatest love is to love others sacrificially.

Title: Taking One for the Team Text: John 15:9-17 Thesis: The greatest love is to love others sacrificially. Introduction Colorado is a hotbed for interesting and sometimes “off-the-wall” news articles. Last September 30th Trevor Wikre, an offensive guard for the Mesa State Mavericks. Mesa ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wedding Feast--Sign Of The New Covenant Of Grace

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 15, 2025

At Cana, both Mary and Jesus knew that if Jesus intervened to fix the problem of the empty wineskins, as He did on her request, doing such a sign reminiscent of the prophets’ predictions about God’s redemptive action would start them both down the road to Calvary.

Second Sunday in Course 2025 Just last Sunday we heard from Isaiah that the Messiah would not cry out or mistreat the wounded. That surely describes Jesus. Today we hear from Isaiah, “For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, John 2:1-11, Psalm 96:1-3, Psalm 96:7-10, Isaiah 62:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Pass It On-Commitment

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 20, 2018

May all who come behind us find us committed to God.

Title: Pass It On-Commitment Place: BLCC Date: 7/6/14 Text: Haggai 1:1-15 CT: May all who come behind us find us committed to God. A. In October of 1781, General Cornwallis marched his British troops into Yorktown. The patriots to the south had wreaked havoc on his redcoat army, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

One More Time

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2012

At birth Samson was called into a Nazirite vow. It consisted of never tasting alcohol, staying away from the dead, and never cutting the hair. (A lifestyle of outward consecration.) 1. Love God. 2. Loving our neighbor.

One More Time Judges 16:28NKJ Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” At birth Samson was called into ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009

Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature or the flesh. To help us recognize when we are walking in the flesh a partial listing of some of the expressions of our fallen nature are giv

Galatians 5:19-21 FLESH CONTROLLED LIFE / LIFE IN THE FLESH (Mt. 15:19; Mark 7:21-23; Col. 3:5-9) Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature, or flesh. In order for believers to recognize when they are walking in the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Number One? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

The supremacy of God

Series: The Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “WHO’S NUMBER ONE?” EXODUS 20:1-3 OPEN This coming Friday, we celebrate Independence Day – the day that the Declaration of Independence was first signed and ratified. Its words still inspire and give our patriotic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Fair To One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 6, 2001

We are told to be fair in all our dealings. What does that look like; how do I go about it?

September 9, 2001 The Bible says (Leviticus 19.18) that we must love our neighbor. The two questions that immediately come into focus are: a) What is it like to love a neighbor (be fair)? b) How do I go about doing just that? Even Christians have trouble getting along with their neighbors. A ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:14

Denomination: United Methodist