Sermons on Unity In Christ:

The Power Of God

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jul 9, 2018

A sermon that is part of my story interwoven with some theology of disability. I have Cerebral Palsy. The doctors told my parents that I would never walk or talk. God made me a preacher who walks just fine. Feel free to use my story for God's glory.

42 years ago today on July 1, 1976 there was a baby fighting for his life in the PICU at Saint Frances Hospital in Peoria. The baby had begun to breathe while still in the womb, and his lungs coated with fluid cutting off oxygen to the brain. The truth is that the doctors should have done a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Erasing Chalk Lines!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 6, 2018

If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way most people in the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian. What did Jesus say?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 18:15-35; Psalm 27:1 A. I believe that most of us, at one time or another, have had someone that we have fallen out with. There have been times when we have been so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35, Psalm 27:1, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Altogether And All Together

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 4, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 35: 1 – 19

Jeremiah 35: 1 – 19 Altogether and All Together 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, saying, 2 “Go to the house of the Rechabites, speak to them, and bring them into the house of the LORD, into one of the chambers, and give them ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Apocalyptic Literature Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 16, 2019

God reveals himself to humanity through his sovereign control, infinite wisdom, and ability to reveal secrets. We can learn to trust God through Apocalyptic Literature, by understanding that the future is in his hands.

INTRODUCTION ·     SLIDE #1 ·     Today is the last message in our Binge Reading the Bible series. ·     I hope that the series has touched your heart and motivated you to spend more time in the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"he Touched My Eyes"

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 1, 2019

The worst kind of bllindness is the closed eye type.

“He Touched My Eyes” John 9:1-11 David P. Nolte Some people are unable to see the truth because they are self-deceived. Let me show what I mean: A group of senior citizens in a retirement home were having coffee and discussing their ailments. “My arms are so weak, I can hardly lift this ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Marriage Made Heaven? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 30, 2019

The Old Testament tale of a Love story in which Yahweh, as a spiritual husband, pledges himself in marriage to the nation of Israel. The wedding, recorded in Exodus 19 and 24, takes place at Mount Sinai following Israel's deliverance from Egypt.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 1: A Marriage made in Heaven? We often refer to the Old Testament scriptures as falling into the category of the 'Old Covenant'. In their turn, the New Testament scriptures are, more properly, referred to as the 'New Covenant' (Jer.31:31; ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:8, Ruth 3:9, Exodus 21:10-11, Exodus 20:4-8, Exodus 24:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Last Laugh Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 6, 2019

Why did Sarah laugh? And what does her laughter tell us about our relationship with God?

OPEN: Dr. Short (one of the men who teaches Sunday School here) loves to share short puns in his classes… and I’m jealous so I decided to share a few of my own with memes. #1 - squirrel spreading his arms heavenward “I tried to come up with a squirrel pun, but everything I thought of was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Psalm 2:1-7, Mark 9:22-24, Isaiah 50:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Abounding Mercy

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 16, 2018

There is an abounding mercy of God to His people because of His great love Who is rich in mercy and grace upon grace we have been blessed by God. Not only He saved us by His grace, but he blessed us continually due to His abounding mercy.

Introduction As we continue our monthly theme this March “Know God, Know Mercy”, we have learned last week about the mercy and grace of God towards us. As we recall, Ptr. Mildred emphasized on how God showed His mercy and grace to His beloved people. Ephesians 2:4-5 “But because of his great love ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-5, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2019

I want to address the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs.Hopefully I can provide some encouragement for you. Let's see what God did through Gideon's army.

A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part one) Judges 6-7 Today I want to address the elephant in the room-the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs. You might be wondering if we're doing something wrong. You ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Called Fear Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 22, 2019

We're told not to fear. But, we all have some fears to wrestle with. Hence, we must reject the spirit of fear and take up the spirit that confronts to conquer this spirit.

THE SPIRIT CALLED FEAR 2 Timothy 1:7. (NKJV) "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind." Isaiah 41:10-13. "10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10-13, 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive And Be Free! Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 25, 2019

Unforgiveness is a poison. It blocks answer to prayers. You have carried this pain and hurts for too long, now it's the time to drop it. It's the dawn of a new season.

FORGIVE AND BE FREE! Genesis 41:51-52. "And to Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah priest of On, bore to him. 51 Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: “For God has made me forget all my toil and all my father’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:51-52, Genesis 45:3-11, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving 2015

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In Psalm 95, the pslamist invites believers to give thanks for God's character, God's creation, and God's care.

Thanksgiving 2015 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/15/2015 There is a lot to love about Thanksgiving. I love the turkey and stuffing. I love pumpkin pie. I love spending time with family and playing football in the backyard. But the best part of Thanksgiving is that it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ability To Forgiveness Is The Most Powerful And Lifechanging Miracle We Could Ever Perform.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 24, 2019

Here is a definitive sermon on forgiveness, and why we should see it as a power way of changing our lives and everything associated with us. I mention our subconscious mind, the Garden of Eden and the last words of Jesus to explain this life changing truth.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th November 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 “Please join me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Episcopal

Letting Go - Distractions

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 6, 2019

An advent journey looking at what we need to let go of in order to draw closer to God

Letting Go - Distractions December 8, 2019 Act like I am texting . . . OH . . . sorry about that. I got a text from a friend about the Bears game. Then we got caught up in other talking about baseball. That made me think about summer - and I need some new shorts, so I was checking for Black ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 14:28-30, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Pharisees's Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019

It's vitally important to get the Lord from our heads to our heart.

Modern Day Pharisees Text: Rom. 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In one of my conversations that I had with my friend Dane Hall last week we discussed the effects that church people have had on our children. As the children of Pastor's they have seen both the good and bad of the people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist