Sermons on Unity Of The Body:

Family Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 16, 2013

I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God. I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod; For I’m part of the family of God, the family of God!

Matthew 10:34-38-“Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’; and ‘a man’s enemies will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Upreach Inreach Outreach

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 4, 2013

Acts 1-2 tell us God's story of our beginnings and reveal a lot about God's intention for all time. Here we explore briefly, three aspects or our relationship with God that these two chapters express.

(Read Acts 1-2 with slides showing the story unfolding) These first two chapters of the book of Acts give us the earliest events of our church… His church that we are added into by God when we are saved. As a lesson today from these scriptures that tell us our story of our beginnings in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Share M & M's! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 8, 2012

Even secular 'experts' know that people need faith, hope, and love - three things Christianity uniquely offers.

“Building Quality Relationships: With the World – Share M & M’s!” Eph. 5:8-14; 1Cor. 12:27-13:13 A renowned pastor was reflecting on a conference where the main speakers were psychologists and psychiatrists. One had spoken about people’s desperate need to have ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part Of The Team

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012

Engaging your role in the church

Part of the Team 1 Corinthians 1:10-1:10 Everybody Should Be Part Of The Team; Let there be real harmony so there won't be divisions in the church. I plead with you to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose 1 Cor. 1:10 I loved watching the end of NBC broadcast where they would show ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nourish Your Soul

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 3, 2013

Not enough people neglect God and His Word, but compounding the folly, they fill their mind and soul with junk food!

Soul! Mathew 10:28”And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” We have plethora of websites to talk about nourishment of the hair, nails, eyes, skin, body and you also have nourishment hand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Your Ways: Look Inward (Sermon 2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2014

God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS “LOOK INWARD” Haggai 1:7-15 Big Idea: God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 19:7-13 • Luke 15:11-24 • Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:7-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Jesus Built Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2014

The church is the people of God and we should strive to simply be the church that Jesus built.

A. Introductory comments. B. Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the coming weeks. 1. I’ve titled the series UR Church – Be the church of Christ. C. The story is told of a young girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Together We’ll Make It Home Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 3, 2014

We will persevere in tough times together through our church community (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 14 Radically Perseverant, pgs. 367-370)

HoHum: Pray for David and Philomena Morris- Monday, October 20th, 2014 After the right-wing Hindu nationalist BJP took power following India's general elections in May, attacks on Christians and other minorities by Hindu radical groups has skyrocketed. In Uttar Pradesh, 600 reports of violence were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Playing Church Games?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

Ever consider church games? Hide and seek? Queen for a day? Gambling? Let's make a deal? Playing hooky? Monopoly? Charades? Role playing? Russian Roulette, etc?

DO WE LOVE TO PLAY GAMES WITH THE FLESH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com GOSPEL COMEDIANS make good incomes, entertaining and making people laugh... WE ALL LOVE A GOOD JOKE... makes me laugh, humorous... funny... We have gotten so good at games... 1. We want to play at work... 2. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Buffet (Buffay) Of Buffet?

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 9, 2015

A message on fasting. The problem with fasting, the purpose of fasting, the pitfalls of fasting, the promises to fasters.

Buffet (Buffay) or Buffet? PPT 1 Pic of a buffet (buffay) PPT 2 Pic of a boxer buffeting another boxers body What are you doing with your body? Are you buffaying it or buffeting it? PPT 3 Text 1Co 9:27 but I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest possibly, after I have preached to others, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can Be Sure About The Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015

There are a lot of churches out there to choose from. Jesus only promised to build one, He only bled for one, He only died for one and He is the head of only one. Since Jesus established only one, how can we be sure we are members of that one church?

Recognizing the Church (You can be sure part 2) Jesus promised to build only one church. Matthew 16:18, "and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Jesus shed His blood and died for only one church. Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sleeping Church

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 2, 2015

Divine opportunities pass us by when we are not watchful, when we are not alert. Wrong decisions are taken when we are not watchful, when we are not discerning. The church strays from her mission and God ordained purpose when we are not watchful.

Introduction During Jesus’ last days on earth something worthy of attention happened at the Garden of Gethsemane. Matthew 26:36 tells us that Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane. Then He told them to sit down at a particular spot while He goes to pray. Jesus then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everybody Counts

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 4, 2015

To stress that everyone matters to God!

I think it is time that we settle this issue once and for all. I mean we have talked about it and visited this conversation many times before and it is time we clear the air and move on. Everybody and I do mean everybody counts! Your neighbors may not know your name, and you may have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-30

Denomination: Other

Lessons From Paul's Salutations

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 18, 2015

It is most amazing to me how the apostle Paul opens his letters to the churches. This sermon concentrates on the salutation used in the letter to the Colossians and provides insight into how we could or should interact with each other. Praise be to God!

Colossians 1:1-13 “1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 to God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.” “3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lampstand And The Branches

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2015

To show that we renew our strength in the LORD because we are made with the same material: gold like the candlestick

I. EXORDIUM: Do you renew your strength? Yes. Isaiah 40:31 Isaiah 40:31 (Amplified Bible) But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31

Denomination: Pentecostal