Sermons on Unity In Marriage:

The Power Of Together

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discover the power of Together.

The Power of Together John 17:20-26 This morning I want to speak with you on "The Power of Together." It seems to me, the older I get the greater appreciation I have for the power of doing things together with others. God never intended us to travel this journey we call life alone. As a matter of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, John 17:20

Denomination: *other

It's Alive! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 21, 2008

Purposefully practice love and grace.

IT’S ALIVE! WE ARE NOW THE CHURCH Acts 4.32-35 S: Community C: Unity Th: Never the Same Again Pr: PURPOSEFULLY PRACTICE LOVE AND GRACE. ?: How? How do we get it done? KW: Practice TS: We will find in our study of Acts 4 four practices that enable us to show love and grace in our community. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Unifying Joy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 29, 2008

Disunity...the church’s only problem

1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Children Of Wrath Or Children Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2008

Christ brings us together by saving us and uniting us all through communion in Him--to do good works.

Monday of 29th Week in Course October 20, 2008 Children of Wrath to Children of God The letter to the Ephesians is one of the masterworks of the New Testament, a product of Paul’s later ministry, probably written in his first Roman imprisonment. Paul has had over twenty years to reflect on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Be United Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

We must reconcile relationships for the sake of the Kingdom

Philippians 4:1-3 Be United Last week, Paul used the analogy of running a race to talk about living the Christian life. He called us` to the endurance and focus of a top-level runner. He reminded us that we will need to get rid of the things` that hold us back if we are going to run well – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: *other

Marks Of The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 28, 2008

The filling of the Spirit was evidenced in the early church in their unity and their attitude toward their possessions.

A few weeks ago we began looking at the book of Acts, when the Christian church first began, and the power of God’s Spirit was with the people. I want to challenge all of you to read the book of Acts during the summer. It’s 28 chapters long, if you read one chapter a day, you could have it done ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Divisiones En La Iglesia

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Evitemos formar "grupitos" que causen division en nuestras Iglesias y aprendamos a amarnos sin diferencias ni conflictos.

Divisiones en la Iglesia 1ª Corintios 1:10-17 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori La Iglesia de Corinto fue fundada por el Apóstol Pablo (1 Cor. 3:6). Según nos relata Hechos 18, el apóstol pasó de Macedonia a Grecia, y fue de Atenas a Corinto. El Señor le dijo que él tenía un ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Restaurando El Poder Perdido

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

¿Cómo podemos restaurar el Poder de Dios en nuestras Vidas y Ministerios?

Restaurando el Poder Perdido 2 Reyes 6:1-7 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori ¿Cómo podemos restaurar el Poder de Dios en nuestras Vidas y Ministerios? El reino de Dios es poder y autoridad, contra el mal, la tentación y el pecado. Un cristiano envestido del poder de Dios, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Change U - 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

The second of two sermons on change in the circumstances, but not the vision or goals, of a church body. This sermon was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

He hasn’t been gone very long -- just a week, but if you’re not missing Rick, I can tell you that he is missing you. Continue to pray for him. And for us.... To tell you where we’re at in the process... - informal conversations - collecting information (survey) - we’ll expand the rings with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Whom Are We At War?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 26, 2009

Ordinary Proper 21: Divisions among Christians are not new. Unfortunately, they are all too common - even among the same church members. But we are called to be one because of the price paid to make us one - the Cross!

At one time, we had a large aquarium. It was fun to keep it up and to learn about the different sorts of tropical fish that we kept. One of my very favorite fish was the Betta Splendens. Sometimes they are called bettas or they are called Siamese Fighting Fish. There is a picture of a betta on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fruit Of Revival

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The need for unity in the body of Christ

THE FRUIT OF REVIVAL UNITY! Psalm 133:1-3 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Do About Cranks

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 17, 2010

Divisive people, like divisive doctrine, harms the people of God. Failure to address divisive people ensures that the church is hindered in her labours.

“As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.” Harry Ironsides was quoted as saying, “The brightest light draws the most moths.” He was referring to cranks, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

One Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 30, 2010

1) One Voice in Ridicule (Nehemiah 4:1-3), 2) One Voice in Response (Nehemiah 4:4-6), & 3) One Voice in Reaction (Nehemiah 4:7-14)

On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther wrote to Albrecht, Archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg, protesting the sale of indulgences. Luther objected to a saying attributed to Johann Tetzel that "As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs." He insisted that, since forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-14

Denomination: Other

United We Stand – Divided We Fall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

"The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011

Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:11-23

Denomination: Baptist