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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Being a Christian church means following Jesus command to make disciples of people of all nations, which means we will be a community of diverse people. We explore why this is important, what it means for us and how to live with differences in our church
There is something important for everyone in our congregation to think deeply about. Do you see differences as a blessing or a problem? How you answer this question is important, as it will influence how you live and act. It will influence how you be part of the church. The church in Corinth had a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Denomination: Lutheran
This message encourages believers to come together in the truth and work together for the truth in order to fight the threats to our freedom in Christ.
Freedom’s Threats (Galatians 2:1-10) An Arab chief tells a story of a spy who was captured and then sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. This general had the strange custom of giving condemned criminals a choice between the firing squad and the big, black door. As the moment for ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Paul directs our focus to the example Christ set for us, the endurance and encouragement that God gives us, the beauty of our diversity and the purpose of God in our unity.
Paul has been talking about caring for the weaker brother in the faith, urging the strong to act responsibly and flaunt their freedom and become a stumbling block to the weak. • The strong ought to walk in love and that means laying down their rights for the good of the weak. • The benefit of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:1-13, Philippians 2:3-5, Matthew 20:25-28
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In our worship, we are all equal in dignity, but, as Jesus gave different ministries to his disciples, in and out of worship, we differ in function and service; that is the meaning of hierarchy.
Solemnity of Peter and Paul June 29, 2009 The readings for this solemnity help us to understand how it is that Christ left us–as a gift–a hierarchical Church. I was reading some fairly recent articles in Pastoral Music recently, and came across a rather angry one from a nun who was complaining ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19
Denomination: Catholic
The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church.
The Mission of the Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church. I. We Are ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
Denomination: Baptist
a church must have diversity to be a healthy church
The Episcopal Church prides itself in the acceptance of all people – those of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity, and abilities. This allows congregations that share the wonderful uniqueness of each person, celebrate their varied differences, and promote stronger ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Denomination: Episcopal
Explores the power of unity in the Church, emphasizing its role as a practical manifestation of the gospel.
Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather, let us remember that we are not here by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek God's wisdom, to find comfort in His Word, and to grow in our ...read more
Topics: Unity, Christ
Sameness is not the same as unity.
Unity – John 17: 20 - 26 Intro: The text for this message is a prayer offered to God by Jesus on behalf of his followers. The title of today’s message is “Unity.” So, my question is this, “what does unity look like?” --- Let me give you a little help --- Jesus does not call for doctrinal ...read more
Scripture: John 17:20-26
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Unity is our call, it comes from the Diversity and yet unity of God, and it is our primary goal within the church
EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 10, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. Unity is hard. Why? A. Because we come from so many backgrounds, so many experiences and with so many needs and wants. 1. Unity is hard however because of sin and the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
Unity and diversity in the body of Christ.
Today is Remembrance Day. The day in Canada that we remember our fighting men and women who have died in service to this country so that we have the freedom to worship Hebrews 13:3 [3]Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Denomination: Other
What is the kind of Unity that the Lord wants in His Body, a unity of spirit or a unity for convenience sake
. UNITY Unity of the spirit and unity of conveniences. How often we get together only to get a job done. We hide our differences in the common cause of reaching the lost. Admirable it is and necessary too. But when will we get rid of the undercurrents that divide and be of "the same mind ...read more
Scripture: John 17:1-26
Denomination: Apostolic
God places the highest value on unity. There is complete unity in the Godhead. When the people of God come together in unity behind a common vision or goal it is a beautiful and powerful thing. My hope and deepest prayer is that we can become a church
This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Congregation on Sunday morning November 11, 2003. Vision Sermon on Unity Text for the sermon: Psalm 133 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Psalm 133:1
No-one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.
SPIRITUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND GIFTS. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. 1. Concerning spirituals (1 Corinthians 12:1-3). “Now concerning spirituals,” begins this passage (1 Corinthians 12:1). This may be masculine, ‘spiritual people’. However, given the emphasis away from individualism to “Jesus is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In closing out a series on the last part of the Letter to the Church at Rome, this sermon examines Paul’s use of personal names and how they tie to some of the themes of the book.
The Name Game Text: Romans 16:1-27 How many of you like to watch the credits at the end of a movie? Wailam gets disgusted with me because I have a tendency to want to stay to the end of the credits in order to find out who performed a particular song used in the soundtrack, to ascertain the general ...read more
Scripture: Romans 16:1-27
Denomination: *other
Are we to be separated by denomination or in unity as Christians?
A drunk staggers into a Catholic Church, enters a confessional booth, sits down, but says nothing. The Priest coughs a few times to get his attention, but the drunk continues to sit there. Finally, the priest pounds three times on the wall. The drunk mumbles “Ain’t no use ...read more
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