Sermons on Unity In Essentials:

Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

This message is meant to be used as preparation for communion, and looks at what our thoughts should be regarding this special meal.

NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Matthew 26:26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Creates (Completes) Joy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 9, 2007

Pentecost 19 (A) - Humility creates (completes) joy. Believers discover this truth in Jesus which then causes believers to display this truth to others.

HUMILITY CREATES JOY (Outline) October 7, 2007 - PENTECOST 19 - Philippians 2:1-5 INTRO: Today’s verses are an excellent example of divine teaching conflicting with worldly wisdom. The wisdom of God is foolishness in the eyes of the world. This is known as a paradox. A paradox is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharing What We Have Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 15, 2009

The early church was exemplary. They relied upon the power and grace of the Lord Jesus, and in concerted prayer experience victory in a harsh environment. They expressed their love for God by a sincere love for people, in meeting everyone’s needs.

This passage provides a picture of a great church. • We see the unity of the people, a passion for God’s Kingdom, the courage to preach His Word, the power of God manifesting in miracles, and on and on. • This is what we are striving for as a church. These are our prayers for the church today, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

The Trinity, Incarnation, Lordship of Christ and various heresies are discussed, along with the importance of sound doctrine.

The deity of Christ APOLOGIES- Scratching surface; hard thing is not how to find info, it’s what to select and cut to make digestible. 1. TRINITY & INCARNATION WHY the Trinity/Incarnation? Huge subject, possibly the hugest. What could be bigger than GOD (i.e. the Creator of all men) becoming MAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling Joy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008

How can I make sound Christian decisions?

21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Loyalty

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Faithfulness to God’s people. Faithfulness of God. For LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary Leauge) Sunday.

Intro The words of Ruth are some of the most beautiful and moving words of Scripture. Ruth cried to her mother-in-law, Naomi: “Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” Such loyalty is moving and inspiring. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Water, Wind, And Fire

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

The Spirit is the living Christ at work in our lives. There are three symbols of the Spirit in these texts that reveal the work of the living Christ in us.

“Water, Wind, & Fire” John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-21 In the text we read that Jesus promised the Spirit would come after Him. The outpouring of the Spirit happened on what is known as the Day of Pentecost, some 50 days after the resurrection, which we observe this Sunday. Sadly, this day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Communion: What's It About?

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 18, 2007

This message is to look at a basic understanding of Communion/Lord’s Supper,to understand why it was instituted, and what it means to us today.

The Lord’s Supper / Communion / Eucharist > it’s called by many names but they all refer to this time where we join together as a group of believers to remember what Christ has done for us. In most Protestant churches it is one of two Sacraments (sacred rites); In Catholic and Orthodox churches it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"He Called Them To Get Off The Fence” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2017

Christ called people to decision. You cannot remain neutral about Him.

Of all people admired in the world today, Jesus of Nazareth ranks at the top of the list. Even many who aren't believers regard Him as one of the wisest teachers and most loving leaders the world has known. So why did His contemporaries kill him? What was it about what He said or did that was so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Money In The Last Days

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 22, 2013

Money has always been important to God’s plan for each generation and this is especially true in the last days

Money In The Last Days A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. - Proverbs 13:22 Money has always been important to God’s plan for each generation and this is especially true in the last days. The world ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Approved Servants Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

When the church needed the pastoral ministry expanded, Jesus led them to select deacons to serve the church.

AN IMPORTANT TIME! You have heard from Doyle Walls this morning regarding the process that will begin to unfold among us as we go through this exciting and important season where we will select new deacons to serve among us, the Body of Christ. Because this is an important time in the life of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 1, 2016

While I do not follow the "Church Calendar" as if it were the Word of God, Trinity Sunday is a good reminder of the necessity to attempt to convey the wonders of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as the Trinitarian Godhead!

Matthew 3:13-17 (Turn to this while introducing Trinity Sunday) Trinity Sunday! We have just come through at time period where we have witnessed God the Father sending His Son in the form of a man fully God and Fully Human. A few months later we remembered the death and resurrection of Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Marks Of True Revival Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2019

How does revival happen? And how do we know that it is truly revival?

The Marks of True Revival Acts 2:42-47 It has been a long time since America has seen a widespread revival. In fact, any of the researchers are lamenting the decline of Christianity in America. This decline is especially severe in what used to be called the “mainline churches.” Many remedies have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Serve The Children Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 19, 2012

foster care prayer guide praying for children in foster care and those who touch their lives

the church 1. Pray that God would raise up people in many churches throughout our city and state to launch ministries for orphans and waiting children, and that many of these ministries would, as part of their mission, become engaged with the child welfare system. a. John 14:18 I will not leave you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Submission Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 9, 2018

All Christian believers are to submit to one another. When wives voluntarily submit and husbands lovingly and sacrificially lead, we are reminded of Christ's special relationship with his church.

The Power of Submission Ephesians 5:21-33 I heard once that “marriage is when a man and woman become as one. The trouble starts when they try to decide which one.” A fellow wrote Readers Digest, “I was standing in front of the bathroom mirror one evening admiring my reflection, when I posed this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist