Sermons on Unity Is Key:

Reducing Conflict - God's Family Values Series

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Aug 5, 2024

Every organization, every club, every church, every business, every nation, every family has conflict…but not everyone resolves it positively. It’s by putting these values into practice in our lives that we can reduce the overall conflict we experience in relationships.

A man was stranded all alone on the desert island for years before he was finally rescued. His rescuers asked him what the 3 huts were that he had built on the island. It’s perplexing for one man to have 3 structures. He said one was his house, one was his church, and one was where he used to go to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Everlasting Covenant

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2006

God has established an everlasting covenant with the whole earth that endures to this very day. That promise, that covenant is for you.

Genesis 9: 8 – 17 – An Everlasting covenant Intro: I once asked an adult Sunday school class to write a job description for Noah. This is what they wrote. Wanted: Person to build, maintain and sail a large ship. Must be civil engineer with experience as a zoologist. Must have experience in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Marriage Ceremony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 8, 2005

A shorter, but Christ-centered, wedding ceremony that I perform for most couples I unite in marriage.

NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Many ministers prefer to take the opportunity of performing a wedding, and give a full blown sermon. I personally feel that is uncalled for in this situation. I believe that this is the bride and groom’s day, not the preacher’s - so with that in mind, I keep it simple and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: *other

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

Scripture is the foundation for the transformation of the church

The people of God need to stop dabbling in religion and grow in spiritual maturity. We need to stop playing church and start being the Church by demonstrating the transformation that has occurred within us as a result of an absolute, paramount commitment to Jesus Christ. THE WORD OF GOD? 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Problems Series

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 22, 2021

Let us look at Five Steps to see how our families are protected from problems - internal family problems, discord, disunity and misunderstandings.

Let us look at Five Steps to see how our families are protected from problems - internal family problems, discord, disunity and misunderstandings. You know, every family goes through all these things, but as God's children, how should we protect our family from all these things and walk in love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24

Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 5, 2020

Conflicts are common to all mankind. But just as God was the hope of the Nation of Israel, He will also be our Savior in times of trouble. "O thou hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in the time of trouble" Jeremiah 14:8

CONFLICTS ARE COMMON - Conflicts are common to all mankind. They have been around since the beginning of time when Cain became jealous of Abel and killed him in an outburst of anger (Genesis 4:3-12). Centuries later, when the United States was divided by a Civil War, President Lincoln wisely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12, Matthew 12:25, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Brotherly Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, embody brotherly love, righteous suffering, and heart service to God, as guided by Apostle Peter's teachings.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound by the divine love that transcends human understanding. Each of us brings a unique story, a unique ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Topics: Enduring, Brother

Go! And Know The Triune God - John 20:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025

The encounter between the risen Christ and Mary Magdalene is not just a tender moment; it's a theological treasure trove that unveils the relational dynamics within the Godhead and our inclusion into this divine fellowship.

Go! And Know the Triune God - John 20:17 Introduction Today we delve into a profound moment in Scripture that reveals the triune nature of our God. In John 20:17 (NLT), we read: “Don’t cling to me,” Jesus said, “for I haven’t yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:17, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Genesis 1:26, John 3:16, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 1:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Plan Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 5, 2007

We are to be a community of faith submitting to the Lordship of Jesus.

THE PLAN Matthew 16.18-19 S: Church C: God’s plan for us. Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: WE ARE TO BE A COMMUNITY OF FAITH SUBMITTING TO THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS. ?: What do we need to understand? KW: Features TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 16.18-19 five characteristics of the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014

In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Philadelphia: A Committed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Philadelphia

The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Committed Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

the church at Philadelphia

The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm In The Storms Of Life Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 14 from Philippians continuing discussion of Paul's exhortation to stand firm in the Lord.

Stand Firm in the Lord Part 3 “Stand Firm in the Storms of Life” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Vanishing Father

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jun 12, 2025

There was a time—not so long ago—when the word “father” evoked strength, stability, and sacrificial love. When a man’s presence brought comfort, not confusion… direction, not detachment… blessing, not brokenness. But somewhere along the line, the father began to vanish.

THE VANISHING FATHER SCRIPTURE Malachi 4:6 “And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” PROLOGUE TO THE SERIES: “The Vanishing Father” Four Reflections Toward the Restoration of Godly ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6, Isaiah 3:12, Proverbs 20:7, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 1 Corinthians 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 9, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Chapter 4. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 4 Eph. 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 4:1 So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal