Sermons on Unity Among Parties:

Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Appeal For Unity In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004

“Christ is not divided,” the only hope available to division on churches is “UNITY” in Jesus Christ. Paul appeals for leaders to pursue “Unity”.

INTRODUCTION: A story from D.L. Moody one of the greatest man of faith was told one time in a shore line along a beach just before sunrise, two men got into a simple dispute about what part of heavens sun would first appear in, they become so excited over it that they feel to fighting, arguments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And His Mother, At A Party

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 13, 2007

Jesus and his mother model how we may interact as parents and children.

Title: Jesus and His Mother… at a Party Text: John 2:1-12 Thesis: Jesus and his mother model how we may interact as parents and children. Introduction Mother’s Day is a big deal… • Hallmark says it is the third largest greeting card holiday of the year. Mother’s day cards trump Father’s Day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Let's Get This Party Started"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2011

A sermon about reaching out to the world in the name of Christ.

Matthew 8:1-4 “Let’s Get This Party Started” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org “Who’s in charge here?” The policeman suddenly appeared in the doorway, and everyone stood still. It had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

You're Invited To A Party!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 8, 2002

God is throwing a huge party and you’re invited. The only way you get in is by special invitation and by putting on wedding clothes. At the same time the world demands your loyalty and is having a party of it’s own - so which party do you want to go to?

As a reporter I often got to go places that others didn’t. Sometimes it was to places others wouldn’t want to go – like behind police lines or maybe to Iceland. But there were also times when you felt privileged – like being able to meet a president or former president. I remember when President ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

#12 Parties, Patches And Wineskins Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 16, 2020

This message describes Jesus' response to the Pharisees because His disciples did not fast. The Pharisees opposition stemmed from a defense of the status quo. Jesus came to smash the status quo and create something new and superior.

#12 Parties, Patches and Wineskins Series: Mark March 15, 2020 Chuck Sligh Several ideas and illustrations for this sermon were adapted from David Dykes’ sermon on SermonCentral.com, Old Whiners or New Wineskins. TEXT: Mark 2:18-22 – "And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

When God Crashes A Party Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2006

In Daniel 5:1-31 we see what happens when God crashes a party.

Scripture Today I would like to continue in my sermon series in the book of Daniel. Please listen as I read Daniel 5:1-31: 1 King Belshazzar gave a great banquet for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine with them. 2 While Belshazzar was drinking his wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing War Series

Contributed by Tim George on Aug 5, 2001

There is a war that rages among us today that is just as serious. It is the war that rages in the souls of men and women. Why do people have so much trouble getting along with each other? Chapter four of the book of James gives us the answer.

"Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherding Among God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Shepherding Among God's Flock

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Shepherding Among God's Flock 1 Peter 5:1-4 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of pain and suffering. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unity That Produces Joy

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 12, 2009

The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church.

THE UNITY THAT PRODUCES JOY Philippians 4:1-4 Proposition: The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

From Disunity To Unity

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

How good if all fighting – disagreements, squabbles, arguments, conflicts and worse – ended because we understood the cost and consequences!

“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. … Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Divided We Fall Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2014

1) The Plea for doctrinal agreement (1 Corinthians 1:10), 2) The Parties that were loyal to particular leaders (1 Corinthians 1:11–12), 3) The Principle of oneness in Christ (1 Corinthians 1:13), and 4) The Priority of preaching (1 Corinthians 1:14-17).

Tragically—though it is forbidden by God, is totally out of character with our redeemed natures, and is in complete opposition to everything our Lord prayed for and intended for His church—fighting does occur among believers, among those who are called to be one in the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Other

Anti-Christs Among Us Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 27, 2015

We already have the teachings of truth; they’re placed in our hearts from God. Our battle is with religion that seeks to control through doubt/fear/lies; this is what we must teach against through love and the truth of God.

Anti-Christs Among Us 1 John Bible Study, Part 5 1 John 2:18-27 Introduction - Last time, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ • We have an Advocate • We must live for Him • God makes us complete - V4 is the confirmation of this statement: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Is A Party And Everyone Is Invited

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

The gospel of Easter is that God has opened up Eternity for ALL who will believe in His Son Jesus Christ!

EASTER IS A PARTY AND EVERYONE IS INVITED ACTS 10:34-43 MARCH 27, 2005 EASTER SUNDAY INTRODUCTION: Have any of you been watching the NCAA basketball tournament. Two of my Accountability partners are very happy. Chapel Hill is still in as of Friday night! Do you know what The NCAA tournament, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Party Like It Is The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003

As we continue our series on The Life - we will talk about the practice of celebration... (The Life - part 5)

Party, Like It’s The Kingdom of God The Life – part 5 The Practice of Celebration [We decorated the church for a party balloons etc) PICTURE – the following scenes in your mind…. · The Angels when they won the world series · Mark Mcquire when he broke Roger Maris home run record · Emmitt Smith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ