Sermons on Unity In Trinity:

The Welcoming Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 10, 2005

Church is a foreign, strange enviroment to seekers. How can we develop into a place of welcome as the church? What habits can we adopt that will make us the place of welcome that God wants us to be?

I owe thanks to Pastor wes Richard for the basic outline of this sermon. As well, Steven Covey, who was Wes’ inspiration, served as a starting point for me as well. ______________________________________ Sermon for CATM January 9, 2005 - The Welcoming Church - Romans 15:1-7 A few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Division

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Dissension in the Corinthian church was the first problem addressed by Paul. He introduces the thoughts of this passage with an appeal for unity.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, “Are there any Presbyterians here?” “Yes!”, came the answer. Then he asked, “Are there any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

The true condition of the Corinthian believers was that they were still engrossed with human, earthly wisdom. We can spend a lifetime accumulating human knowledge and still not learn how to have a personal relationship with God.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Knowledge is exploding at such a rate—more than 2000 pages a minute—that even Einstein couldn’t keep up. In fact, if you read 24 hours a day, from age 21 to 70, and retained all you read, you would be one and a half million years behind when you finished. How can it be, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With The Early Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: About the importance of corporate prayer as a church family. Great alliteration [borrowed] and a cameo by Rhoda, the only blonde mentioned in the Bible!

Praying with the Early Church Acts 12:1-17 [comedy of Rhoda, only blonde mentioned in the Bible!] Introduction: In Connecting with God, Herb Miller tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 21st Sermon--3 Expressions of Harmony in the Early Church

Harmony of the Early Church Acts 4:32-37 Joke—lady in church called long distance friend, so distressed/hatfields and mccoys-deacons fighting-w/ pastor!-people hate each other/…well, let me add it to our church’s prayer list—what’s the name of your church?/…Harmony Baptist! Harmony ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Catch Us The Little Foxes

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 19, 2004

When a church begins to grow, it’s the little things that sabbotage it.

CATCH US THE LITTLE FOXES Song of Solomon 2:15 I can tell you right now, there are those who are not present tonight who NEED to hear this message. As you hear it, God may lay someone on your heart. Get this tape, and give it to him, or her. It’s CRUCIAL that this word gets into the ears of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

In this text, Paul suggests three means through which we can live together in Christ. They summarize the content of this book.

LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. Living together requires more than living in the same house with someone. 1. During the week of Christmas 2001, Christine and I spent a week at her brother’s in Marquette, MI, along with her sister’s family from Oceanside, CA, and her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Together With Like Minds Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

Paul discusses two actions that will give us like minds.

LIVING TOGETHER WITH LIKE MINDS Philippians 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. Spock performing the Vulcan mind meld on Star Trek at the OK Corral, so they would think the bullets were not real. • We have a better basis for which to have like minds, and Paul gives it to us before he calls for us to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Final Look At Living Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

In this final look at living together in Christ Paul mentions two concerns that we need to have in perspective for living together.

A FINAL LOOK AT LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 4:21-23 INTRODUCTION A. Viet Nam veteran who had just returned from Viet Nam and called his mother. The phone rang in the home of high society Boston. On the other end of the line was a son who had just returned from Vietnam and was calling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You're Winning, Watch Your Back

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2004

A reminder to look out for the Devil’s attacks in the church when the Lord is blessing.

WHEN YOU’RE WINNING, WATCH YOUR BACK Judges 7:19-8:21 - Read Judges 7:19-25 Can you imagine the victory Gideon and the Israelites enjoyed that day? God sent Gideon and 300 men of Israel to fight against the Midianites, an army of 135,000. The odds against Israel were outstanding. It was 450 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

United With Christ As The Household Of God! Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 31, 2004

Christians Are United With Christ As The Household Of God!

“United We Stand!” United With Christ As The Household Of God! Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: 1. Exploring The Doctrine Of A Christian’s Union With Christ! - It Is A Great Blessing For Christians! (1 Corinthians 1:30 - “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus!”) - It Is A Great Mystery For ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

United With Christ As A Vine! Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 31, 2004

Your Union With Christ Is Like The Union Between A Vine And Its Branches!

“United We Stand!” United With Christ As A Vine! John 15:1-8 Introduction: 1. Exploring The Doctrine Of A Christian’s Union With Christ! - IE: “Clue” - Searching Through The Mansion Of The Entire New Testament, Gathering From Room To Room Clues About The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ! - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

United With Christ As His Body! Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 31, 2004

A Christians’ Union With Christ Is Like The Union Of A Body!

“United We Stand!” United With Christ As His Body! Part 4 Introduction: 1. Continue To Explore A Christian’s Union With Christ! - Answer: “What Is It Like To Be United With Christ?” 2. First Figure: According To Ephesians 2:19-22: - Your Union With Christ Is Like A Building! - You Are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Clash Between Two Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2005

This sermon examines the controversy between the apostle Paul and the apostle Peter. We learn how Paul preserved the integrity of the gospel at a crucial point in the Early Church’s infancy.

Scripture A man was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for many years. One day a boat came sailing into view, and the man frantically waved and got the skipper’s attention. The boat landed on the beach, the skipper got out and greeted the stranded man. After a while the skipper asked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

United We Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

In these verses Paul talks about 4 great truths that will unite us. (Ephesians - 4)

"UNITED WE STAND!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:1-16 INTRODUCTION SO FAR WE HAVE STUDIED THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF EPHESIANS. AND AS IS CUSTOMARY IN PAUL’S WRITINGS IN THE EARLY PART OF THIS LETTER HE DEALT WITH DOCTRINE (TEACHINGS) AND IN THE LATER PART HE WILL MAKE PRACTICAL APPLICATION.... PAUL IS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ