Sermons on Unity In Essentials:

Spiritual Gifts Unmystified Series

Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011

Spiritual gifts are demonstrated when God chooses to supernaturally use someone outside of their personality type.

(Gotquestions.org) When people speak of spiritual gifts, the focus is often on questions like, “Do you know what your spiritual gift is?” or “Have you taken this spiritual gifts survey?” While the knowledge of one's gifting can be beneficial, we often lose sight of God's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Your Giants Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011

Focusing on God, not the gaints, brings victories.

How to Face Your Gaints ! Samuel 17:20-29, 34-37 You know this story well. Not only from Sunday School and church sermons do we learn this story, but also from daily life when things are referred to as “between David and Goliath.” Here’s the jest of the story. Two major forces ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

Loyalty (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2010

Being a follower of Jesus can give people a strong sense of their own identity. Indeed you could even say that to belong to Christ, to be "in Christ", to be a member of his body, is the only identity we need.

Opening illustration: Any person working in the US Marine Corps lives with a motto “Always Faithful.” He is to remain faithful to the US Army – even unto death for the cause of his country. What he doesn’t have to do? • Take orders from enemy leadership • Never quit partway through the military ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Sinners Become Saints

Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 8, 2010

Based on Martin Luther's teaching 'simul iustus et peccator' how every sinner, that is every human being, can become a saint, now and forever.

Romans 5: 1-11 Simul Iustus et Peccator In the Christian Church calendar, which many churches use, there are Seasons such as Advent, and special days such as Christmas Day. One of the special days that has been observed for well over 1,000 years is ‘All Saints’ Day’, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Comfort Of Conformity

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 17, 2010

Christians should live their lives conformed to Jesus Christ.

Intro. Many times we preach and teach, and we should, be not conformed to this world. At the same time we must remember that we are all conformed to something! Tonight I want to encourage you to be conformed. This passage reveals our love for God because of Him. How do we know we love Him? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Identity In Christ

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The principal strategy of Satan is to falsify (to distort) God's character and the truth of who we represent to our Savior. Though the enemy cannot change God, nor can alter our identity and position in Christ. Nevertheless he tries by deceiving ourselv

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army The principal strategy of Satan is to falsify (to distort) God's character and the truth of who we represent to our Savior. Though the enemy cannot change God, nor can alter our identity and position in Christ. Nevertheless he tries by deceiving ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Happy Passover!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 16, 2011

Let's celebrate the Resurrection correctly!

Monday officially starts the Passover, but seeing this is Sunday and I need to blog now and then I thought I would get an early start. ;-) Christians should really celebrate the Lord’s resurrection on Passover, not Easter. After all, it was the Passover meal He was eating that we call the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered For Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Called to continue his ministry, Jesus empowers his disciples with his Holy Spirit so that they can accomplish his will.

Acts 2:1-21 “Empowered for Ministry” INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk lately about the end times. In May we had the group that thought that Judgment Day would come on May 21st, and plastered the country with billboards with that message. (I now understand that because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Nice New Duds

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Clothing ourselves with God’s virtues

NICE NEW DUDS Colossians 3:12-17 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Col 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Peace Of God

Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009

Striving for peace is not easy and takes a lot of work on our part? But God promises his peace to those who strive to serve him.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Think of those brief moments that represent Peace for you…experiences in nature, with family, friends, at work...times of complete freedom…quiet, pure, alivewhat is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love, Acceptance, And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011

Message about the vision we should have as a church to love, accept and forgive everyone.

Note: I was impacted for this message by Jerry Cook's book on Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness. Title: Our Vision Theme: Set the vision for the new year Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit In Daily Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

The Spirit does not come upon us only for special events. The Spirit is meant to be a part of our daily lives. He enables us to be instruments of God's love and grace.

John 16:12-15 “The Spirit in Daily Life” INTRODUCTION On the day of Pentecost, the Spirit came upon the disciples like a mighty wind with flames of fire and the ability to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ in other languages. The Spirit comes upon us at the time of our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unfinished Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 21, 2012

The book of Acts doesn’t end with any benediction nor closure. Listen to the last two verses. Acts 28:30-31NKJ Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the th

The Unfinished Work of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4Amp The book of Acts is the only unfinished book of the Bible. The reason is this: “the Holy Spirit is still working to bring about the completion of the task assigned to Him on the day of Pentecost.” Acts 2:1-4AMP And when the day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Faith

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

Works prove our faith, not vice a versa.

Real Faith June 3, 2007 Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Works prove our faith, not vice a versa. Focus Passage: James 2:14-26 Supplemental Passage: Ephesians 2:8-9 THE MESSAGE: Dear friends, do you think you'll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Chosen Generation Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 16, 2013

As believers we are a chosen people, showing forth the praises of God

A CHOSEN GENERATION 1 Peter 2:6-10 Here is a thought for tonight; you can’t land a helicopter in a forest of trees. Here are some words to remember, Chosen, Royal, Holy Nation, Peculiar People, Darkness Light and Praise. I mentioned that you can’t land a helicopter in a forest, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-11

Denomination: *other