Sermons on Unity In Essentials:

Putting Others First

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 13, 2006

A message about putting aside our own agendas for the sake of others and the kingdom.

Putting Others First Philippians 2:1-11 August 13, 2006 Introduction We live in a very “me-centered” culture, don’t we? I think most cultures are me-centered to an extent, even those where respect for others is much higher than it is here in the United States. There’s a word for being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can God Have A Son?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2009

Nothing is too hard for God!

My understanding is that Islamics and even some groups who use the term Christian have a problem with Jesus being the Son of God. After all, one means one how can God have a Son? While I understand that the doctrine of the Trinity or Tri-unity of God is hard for the human mind to grasp, it is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Apologetics #6: Pantheism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 3, 2011

As a worldview, Pantheism has plagued the religious thought of both the East and West from ancient times on up through our contemporary day.

If Deism is the belief that God is so transcendent from the cosmos He created that He no longer participates directly in it, Pantheism must be the worldview at the other end of the continuum believing that a higher power exists as Pantheism holds that God is so immanent with the universe that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

5 Fold PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

Explore and understand the significance of the 5-fold ministry (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers) and how these roles serve to support and strengthen the church.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're gonna be diving into a truly powerful passage from the book of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 4:11. In this scripture, the Apostle Paul lays out what is often referred to as the 5-fold ministry. These are the offices or roles that Christ has gifted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11

Topics: 5 Fold Ministry, Church

How To Contextualize Your Preaching And Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching CONTEXTUALIZATION OF PREACHING- Preaching with contextualization requires one to understand his audiences’ world view. Preachers cannot expect people to adopt their world view automatically. Most people move from what they know to what they need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 28, 2014

1) Comfort (James 5:13), 2) Restoration (James 5:14–15), 3) Fellowship (James 5:16a), and 4) Power (James 5:16b-18).

Iraqi Christians were forced to flee the northern city of Mosul under threat from Islamic extremists described on Tuesday leaving behind all their possessions. Signs emerged that the crackdown on the minority was causing tensions between the radicals and Sunni allies in the insurgency. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Other

Welcomed By Brethren Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 19, 2017

Paul’s third missionary journey was complete, having begun after a visit to “the church” in the holy city (18:22) and now ending there. His Greek mission was also complete. He would not return. Luke had prepared his readers well for this reality.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.1: Welcomed by Brethren (Acts 21:15-26) ACTS 21:15-26 (KJV) 15 And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Worthily, Walk Of God's Calling (Ephesians 4:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

If God is making one body, one temple, one family who will live in peace with Him and with each other... we need to walk worthily of our calling to live that way.

Over the past few weeks, we've spent a lot of time talking about God's once-mysterious plan for the entire created order. This plan can be understood in a couple different ways. One, would be that God is creating one family, made up of all different types of people, who live in peace with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

How To Find Joy In Our Relationships

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

It’s impossible to live a lifestyle of unselfishness on your own. • Because its in our nature to be selfish – to look out for number one.

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Philippians 2:1-2:8 Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. • And those relationships come in two forms • First we can have a relationship with Him • And second we can have a relationship with other people. • Ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Live It!!! Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015

Having established our position in Christ and the glorious gifts of HIs presence, we are challenged to live in a manner worthy of our gift.

Live It! Ephesians 4:1-5 One of the themes in Ephesians is that Christ in a life in this wicked world must make a difference. You cannot have the King of Glory in your life and live as a secret agent for the Kingdom. You cannot be forgiven and receive the title deed of God in your heart by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 10, 2009

This sermon gives five aspects of building good relationships. 1. Stop having selfish AMBITIONS 2. Stop having selfish CONCEIT 3. Increase HUMILITY 4. Increase CONSIDERATION of others 5. Develop a Christ-Like CHARACTER

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. We can have a relationship with Him and we can have a relationship with other people. Since the fall of Adam and Eve – maintaining relationships have been a major struggle between man and man - and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding Service Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001

A traditional wedding service for a Southern Baptist Church

Wedding.060 Bryan Fink & Monica Aaron Seating of Grandmothers: Seating of Mothers: Processional: Welcome & Call to Worship: We are gathered here today on this most joyous occasion, to witness the joining together of Bryan Fink and Monica Aaron in the holy estate of matrimony. On behalf of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Genesis 2:24, 1 John 3:18-24, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Did Not Cater To Those He Led Who Failed To Show Respect

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line.

1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line. One day Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him saying that he should not suggest that he must be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teacher of the law and that he must be killed. Jesus said to Peter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unanswered Question

Contributed by Garry Lewis on Oct 10, 2001

commitment to your self worth

The unanswered question Jeremiah 8:6 What is a question? It is an expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics. 4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 6. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: 10 Reasons I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

10 Reasons why the Bible is Authoritative.

A. 10 REASONS WHY THE BIBLE IS AUTHORITATIVE 1. The Bible is the Word of God because of its unique revelation of the Person of Christ, i.e., He claimed to be God. a. He applied to Himself the statement of Jehovah, “I am” (John 8:24). b. Jesus claimed to be identical with the Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Baptist