Sermons on Unity Among Parties:

Delivered From Among The Bricks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 6, 2009

Labor Day sermon, Calverton Baptist Church: God is able to deliver us from work we do not like and which is focused only on the bottom line. Work faithfully but do not let work consume you. Believe that God is at work even in financially difficult times

We have a love-hate relationship with our jobs. If we do not have jobs, we are anxious, because no job means no income, and no income means trouble, so we want to work. But when we get those jobs, we begin a love-hate relationship. We say that we love our work, but then we want to take as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Lord Among Us Or Not? Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 23, 2011

The Bible is a book about God – who God is and what He wants. Exodus follows the same pattern – it is a book about God. The message is simple: God is good. He is good and what He does is good. Every chapter speaks of the very hand of God throughout the

The Bible is a book about God – who God is and what He wants. Exodus follows the same pattern – it is a book about God. The message is simple: God is good. He is good and what He does is good. Every chapter speaks of the very hand of God throughout the deliverance and journeys of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Stood Among Them

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 4, 2013

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 20: 19 – 34 / Jesus Stood Among Them Intro: Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted, its eyes were not natural, its wings were not in proportion to its head, its feathers were not neatly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Jesus Stood Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 19, 2012

Third Sunday of Easter, Year B

Luke 24: 36b – 48 / If Jesus Stood Among Us Intro: Have you ever met someone really famous? --- The most famous person I ever met was John Y. Brown. When I met him he was married to Phyllis George and owned KFC. When I first met him, I didn’t recognize him. I was on the cleaning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God With, Among... And Within Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 27, 2012

It is the presence of god, living within us, that makes it possible for us to fully express God’s love.

Title: God With… and Within Text: I John 4:13 (13-17) Acts 2:1-4 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. It is the presence of God, living within us, that makes it possible for us to fully express God’s love. Series: The fourth in the series from I John 4:7-21, “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Wise Among You? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012

James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Presence Among Us

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2014

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: Christ’s presence among us Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:10-18 Happy New Year. Today is the first Sunday of the year 2014 and God’s Word assures us that “all things work together for good, for those who love God and are called according to his purpose”. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Hateful Among Men?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that fool's thoughts are always sin, and the scoffer/scorners are hateful to mankind.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a fool? No, fools are unbelievers. Psalms 14:1 (Amplified Bible) 14:1 To the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David. THE [empty-headed] fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable deeds; there is none that does good or right. II. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Truly Among Us Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2012

A talk on the meaning and true intent of worship.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/12/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: this chapter covers a number of specific things about prophesy and tongues, but we have dealt with them as spiritual gifts in previous messages, so if you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Of Christ Among The Lampstands Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 23, 2016

Suddenly he heard a voice behind him. When he turned around, he saw the Son of man Himself, in a form that radiated glory and standing in the midst of seven golden lamps, and immediately fell at His feet like one who had been shot.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 3-6-2015 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Welcome Among Us? Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 16, 2017

As Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth for the second time, His reception was any better than the first visit. He was not welcomed among His own people. This passage begs the question - is Jesus really wanted and welcome in the average church?

Is Jesus Welcome among Us? Mark 6: 1-6 I trust we have met tonight to worship the Lord. He is our Savior, the Master of our lives, and the Rock upon which the church is built. Ours isn’t a civic organization conducting community business, but a living organism concerned with heavenly business. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Like Sheep Among Wolves Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 11, 2017

Harvest, Courage, Urgency, Salvation

FAITH OVER FEAR - Like Sheep Among Wolves Luke 10:1-12 February 19, 2023 Introduction: Jesus and his disciples are walking down the road to another village when a man approaches Jesus and says, “I’ll Follow you wherever you go!” And Jesus wants to make sure he knows what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You Among The Ten?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019

If there is one sin that is most prevalent today, it is the sin of ingratitude. God does so much for us. Our indebtedness to Him is enormous and yet we rarely or at least infrequently offer thanks for what He has done.

WHERE ARE YOU AMONG THE TEN? SCRIPTURE: Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION: If there is one sin that is most prevalent today, it is the sin of ingratitude. God does so much for us. Our indebtedness to him is enormous and yet we rarely or at least infrequently offer thanks for what he has done. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Romans 3:23, Psalm 38:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Rest Among The Crowds

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 10, 2019

We often pride ourselves in our work ethic, but we are addicted to work! This sermon takes a look at our need to find rest in the midst of a chaotic world and a myriad of responsibilities; using Jesus' practice of finding rest as our example.

IMMEDIACY IN MARK When we read the Gospel of Mark, we read a story moving at breakneck speed. Mark is the shortest gospel, and in it we don’t find a genealogy, or narratives from his childhood, or even much of a prelude before Jesus is baptized. And once he is baptized, it seems like he is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Witness Among The World

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 18, 2019

Following a reminder of who believers are in Christ, Peter presented a challenge regarding their walk and witness among the world. We are expected to maintain purity personally, socially, and professionally.

Our Witness among the World 1 Peter 2: 11-20 After revealing the need for believers to abide in the Word, growing thereby, and building their lives upon Christ, the Corner-stone of our faith, Peter reminded us of our standing with the Lord, being positioned in Christ. Those who abide faithfully in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist