Sermons on Unity In The Family:

Being One In Spirit Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermons is about growing as a community.

Being One in Spirit June 24, 2001 What would most people say if you asked them, “what’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian or church?” - What do you think most people would say? - Loving, Caring, Serving the Community, Welcoming, Generous, Authentic, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Disagreeing Agreeably

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narrative to call Christians to learn how to focus on God’s purpose even when we disagree on how to work it out.

Intro: "It’s easy to see why people like the sea gull. I’ve sat overlooking a craggy harbor and watched one. He exults in freedom. He thrusts his wings backward with powerful strokes, climbing higher and higher until he’s above all the other gulls, then coasts downward in majestic loops and ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

On The Behalf Of Christ

Contributed by Randell Brown on Nov 17, 2001

We are to live our lives on the behalf of Jesus Christ representing him and the righteousness of GOD he fulfilled.

“ON THE BEHALF OF CHRIST” TEXT PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 & 2:1-8 This Epistle is a letter that was written to the Philippli Church, which was located in Macedonia in S.E. Europe. This was Paul’s first Church in Europe. They were a Church that was not of great money and a Church that was being ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe... In The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 23, 2001

We are called to more than just being ’the holy catholic church’- we are aclled to communion with one another. But we are also part of the great commuion of saints with those who have gone before us. They are watching and willing us on.

I believe in… the communion of saints WBC 25/11/01am Jn 15:9-17, Heb 11:32-12:3, 12:18-24 INTRO = a progression from “the Holy Catholic Church” - cf last Sun pm - God only sees one church. Has one church - = holy. Set apart. Called out to be sent back in - = catholic: diverse, broad, varied - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Which Do Have, Christ Or Religion?

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001

There is a difference between Christianity and religion and the difference is important to God.

Title: Which do you have? Christ or religion? 483 years ago an event took place in Europe that would forever change the face of the Christian church. This event began when a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg and as a result of that action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¡cállate Mical! Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 8, 2004

La parte final de los cánticos graduales nos enseña sobre la unidad entre hermanos, sobre todo en cuanto a la adoración

Hemos estado estudiando el grupo de salmos que se conocen como los “Cánticos Graduales” o los “Cánticos de las Subidas.” Son 15 salmos que empiezan con el salmo 120 y terminan con el salmo 134. Estos salmos se cantaban por los peregrinos judíos mientras iban camino a Jerusalén. Y hemos hablado del ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Prayer For The Disciples

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

We are called into the glory-giving relationship that marks the unity of the Trinity.

John 17:6-19 Jesus’ Prayer for the Disciples As we head toward Good Friday and Easter, I have been drawn to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Jesus has entered Jerusalem triumphantly on Palm Sunday, he has been teaching in the temple and on the streets. What he has been saying and doing has offended the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: *other

Imprint Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 27, 2004

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#4] IMPRINT Colossians 1:24-2:5 Introduction: As I was doing a little cleaning the other day, I found one of Kaitlyn’s Sunday School projects from 3 years ago. It was an imprint of her hand. I am one to throw things away; but I found myself keeping it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Inside And Reaching Outside

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Proper care of the BODY produces strength for the body.

(My Anniversary message in Kaunlaran Gospel Church, Quezon City, Philippines) From whom the whole body joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which everypart does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Christians Disagree (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Beleive it or not, there are times when christians will disagree. There were be times when we will not be on the same page with each other, how do we handle that?

Romans 14:1-12 Getting on the Same Page as God About When Christians Disagree (Part 1) Introduction A. Growing up here in PA I never realized how big the Civil War is even to this day in the South B. I thought we were over that C. When I went down to Toccoa Falls In GA I quickly realized they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Christian Disagree (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Part 3 of 3. Sometimes there is a weeker christian, in oder to maintain unity and to act in love and not to negatively affect the weeker, we have to give up some of our freedoms

Romans 15:1-7 Getting on the Same Page as God about When Christians Disagree (Part 3) Introduction A. If I am going to do something I want to know what I am doing how to do it and why I am doing it B. If you ever want to annoy me, ask me to do something that I don’t know how to do and I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Settle Disputes Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

There will be disputes. that is not the important part. How we handle them is what matters.

Galatians 2:1-21 How To Settle Disputes Introduction A. As long as we are human, we will have disputes B. We will have arguments C. We will have disagreements D. There was a small town in Tenn. With a Church whose name was “left foot Baptist” a young seminary student saw the sign and was curious ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2004

THis message is on harmony. The outline comes from Bob Russell’s Book, When God Builds A Churchq

INTRODUCTION „X We have been looking at When God Builds a Church. Today we will move to the principle of harmony. „X How many of you have been a part of a church, organization, or team where there were problems. People were fighting because they had different ideas about what the organization was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anchor Yourself To The Truth

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004

The truth of Christ sets us free.

I have a question that I think you can help me with, Michael. I have some climbing equipment here that I’m not sure what to do with. What I mean is if I were on the edge of a 100m cliff and wanted to rappel down, how would I use this equipment? Of course, I would need to put the climbing harness on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004

Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ