Sermons on Unity Perfected:

Why Do We Ask You To Volunteer? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2016

There are deeper reasons why we ask you to volunteer at First Christian.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have been working through a series entitled Why Do We Do That? Since you are here this week, I am glad we did not scare you off last week as we examined why do we take up an offering. • This week we are looking at the question, WHY DO WE ASK YOU TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Lord, One Church, One Banquet

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Oct 2, 2023

Celebrating Worldwide Communion

As the first Sunday of October, today is not only our regular Communion Sunday, it’s Worldwide Communion Sunday for Christians around the world. (Our Communion table is arrayed with different types and colors of bread symbolizing the worldwide Church’s diversity.) It’s a day to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-8, Luke 14:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Transformed Life Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 25, 2024

Paul has laid the foundation for the transformed life and now he is getting to the practical applications - what does it mean for daily living?

Recovered by Grace: The Transformed Life Romans 12 Introduction So far in our study of the book of Romans, we have read: -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone  -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. -We cannot overcome the power of sin on our own. -Salvation is a matter of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores Jesus as the embodiment of hope, peace, joy, and love, and our role as living testimonies of God's grace and transformation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere attendees, but as active participants in the glorious narrative of God's unfailing love. We are more than mere spectators; we are the living, breathing illustrations of God's grace in action. We are the stories that inspire, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Topics: Jesus, Christmas

Stop Judging PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of avoiding hypocrisy, embracing humility, and respecting God's holiness as guided by James 4:11-12.

Good morning, beloved family of God! I am so delighted to be here with you today, standing on this sacred platform, sharing in the joy of the Lord that binds us together in unity and love. There is no place I would rather be than in this sanctuary, in this moment, with each one of you. Our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Topics: Judging, Others

Hope

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001

Our Epistle lesson is a text of HOPE. Hope is what the season is all about. Hope for a better day, hope for a better way, hope for all of humanity which seems to swell during the Advent/Christmas season.

HOPE ROMANS 15:4-13 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION: 12/9/96 FRESH SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS #1 There is more to the holiday than this, Christmas eve services, opening gifts, and spending and making money!!! Advent is the season of four weeks including four Sundays. Advent means “coming.” Advent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Incarnation (Part 4 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

A short 4 week study of Jesus Christ's Human Nature, Deity, and Incarnation

Introduction: Today we conclude our short series on Christology – the study of Christ. We have learned over the past three weeks about Jesus’ humanity and His deity; how they are two separate natures, yet one in the person of Jesus our Lord. There is still one more very important thing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Friends

A Reminder Of Our True Citizenship, And The Hope It Entails (Phl. 3:20-21) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 5, 2019

A Christian is assured that his real home is in heaven and that he is only temporally related to this world, its governments, and its problems. Christians will one day experience all the special privileges of our heavenly citizenship because we belong to Christ.

Date: 4/4/19 Lesson # 27 Title: A REMINDER OF OUR TRUE CITIZENSHIP, AND THE HOPE IT ENTAILS (Phl. 3:20-21) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 3:20-21, NIV) 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Division Within

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

A perspective on division

INTRODUCTION Every disciple who follows Jesus should be concerned with unity among believers... a. In light of Jesus' prayer for unity - Jn 17:20-23 b. In light of Paul's condemnation of division - 1Co 1:10-13 c. Unity can be a powerful witness to the world d. Division is often a mark of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31, John 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit I

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Study of gifts in N.T.

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Romans 12, I Corinthians 12 & Ephesians 4 I. Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:3-8) A. Attitude of the Spiritually Gifted (v.3) B. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do You Explain The Trinity? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2019

The foundation of the Trinity is rock solid. It will never shatter or splinter. The Trinity is not some addendum or appendage hanging precariously from the building of the Gospel. No, the Trinity is the foundation of the gospel and without the Trinity there is no Gospel.

How Do You Explain the Trinity? June 22-23, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill A couple weeks ago visitors to the Willis Tower’s Sky Deck in Chicago got a big scare when the protective layer covering the glass floor splintered into thousands of pieces. This glass sightseeing box extends from the 103rd floor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity And Creation Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 24, 2010

The Trinity foreshadowed in creation.

The well known Christian author, Jim Packer, lectures in systematic theology at Regent’s College in Vancouver. One of his former students says that Packer started every class by saying, ‘Arise, friends, let us sing the Doxology!’ After singing and a word of prayer, he would then say to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Equipping The Body Of Christ For Service

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2022

This message is about the purpose of leadership in the church, which is to equip the body of Christ for service in the church.

Equipping for Service - Sermon for October 30, 2022 If you have been following along for the last little while, you know that we have been talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit to the church. Part of the reason that we have been doing this series is so that we can be encouraged that each of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Built Up In The Fullness Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 4, 2024

Speaking the truth in love we’re to grow up into Him who is the head, to reach the stature of the fullness of Jesus Christ. In other words, come into a place of maturity that is marked by spiritual fullness in Jesus Christ.

"In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation's chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation's activity. Government continued on. On the other hand, suppose the garbage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rafe Hollister Sings Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

The first of a series of short messages after an unorthodox outreach series incorporating episodes from The Andy Griffith Show

Mayberry Moments: Rafe Hollister Sings Scripture Reading: 1 Sam. 16:7c If you know it, join me--[whistle theme song] Those characters we just watched-- Andy, Barney, Opie, and the others-- are now a piece of Americana, and they’ve won such a place in our hearts because they’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational