Sermons on unworthy participation:

The Presence Of Christ And The Bridal Dialogue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2013

Liturgy is a celebration of the presence of God in our midst, and we respond by participating in the dialogue between the Bride and the Bridegroom

Monday of the 13th Week in Course Sacrosanctum Concilium The presence of the Lord changes everything. We see this today when we recall the presence of God to Abraham on the eve of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, a catastrophe caused by their widespread acceptance of sexual abuse. But for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

Better Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

This adapted sermon of Rick Warren challenges us to participate in the 40 Days of Community and join a small group.

What on earth are WE here for? That’s really the question we are asking over these 40 Days of Community. God has placed us here on this earth, in this place, and at this time for a reason, for a purpose. We are not here by accident. We are part of God’s plan. God’s #1 reason for bringing us on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Methodist

Truly Knowing Christmas Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2015

there will be a Final eternal Christmas but only those who fully understand and accept the truths about christmas will participate

There is an old Filipino saying…Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa pupuntahan! In English it means… The one who does not look back where they came from will never get to the right place! What does this have to do with Christmas? Well, there was a First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Charting The Course For Biblical Ministry

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 22, 2013

Ordination: Both pastors and participants in the local church need to join hands for the sake of ministry in the Kingdom of God.

Charting the Course for Biblical Ministry (I Timothy 4:10-5:2) [Note: This was preached as part of an ordination service on a Sunday morning] 1. Last Easter, your board decided to get the most handsome preacher in Indiana to speak. He said no. 2. Then they thought they would get the most ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Plans For His Church

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 28, 2022

A sermon to promote participation in a church-wide prayer emphasis to seek God''s direction.

In Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV), we are told: “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’” Often times, we think we know how to go about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Grace Of Having Died With Christ! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

Explores the paradoxical Christian truth of finding new life and deliverance through participating in Christ's death and resurrection.

Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful sanctuary where we gather in fellowship, united by our faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called by the One who loved us before the foundation of the world. Today, we open our hearts and minds ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:10-11, Colossians 3:3, Galatians 2:20, 2 Timothy 2:11

Topics: The Real Thing, Grace

Fostering A Heart For Missions Locally PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to actively participate in spreading God's message of love and salvation within their local communities.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to be here together, to see your faces, and to feel the warmth of our shared faith. We gather today, not just as individuals but as a family, united under the banner of God's love. We are all part of God's great tapestry, each thread unique and yet woven together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 9:37-38, Romans 10:14-15, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Topics: God's Guidance, Local Missions

Finding Comfort In God's Presence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 6, 2024

Explores strengthening our spiritual connection with God, seeking reconciliation, and the importance of active participation in a Christian community.

Good morning, blessed family of God! It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of Christ, and to delve into the treasures of His Word. We are gathered here, not by accident, but by divine design, to encourage one another, to uplift each other, and to collectively draw closer to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Topics: Loneliness, Overcoming

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by James May on Nov 26, 2007

This is a teaching of the meaning of the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper as well as the consequences of partaking of it unworthily.

The Lord’s Supper By Pastor Jim May The Apostle Paul had spent nearly two years in the city of Corinth during one of his missionary journeys. For two years he preached daily, and ministered to as many who would listen. During that time there were many people converted to Christ, both Jews and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Approaching Life With An Ecclesiastes Philosophy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 26, 2018

By taking heed to God’s Word here in Ecclesiastes, we can approach life with a godly, practical philosophy at hand.

Approaching Life With An Ecclesiastes Philosophy (Ecclesiastes 7:20, 29, 8:11, 9:7-18) 1. All of us have principles we live by, a personal philosophy of life. 2. Here are some comical ones: ? If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip. ? If you’re not part of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Good Things Happen To Bad People Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004

When unworthy people get good things, prayer helps us discover that we too do have good things, that the issue is not goods but our feelings, and that ultimately God is just and gracious.

There is, indeed, very little justice in the world. But that’s very old news. We established that last week. Last week we talked about that age-old problem of what you do what bad things happen to good people. We thought about how, when good people get into tough times, it just feels as though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 12 in our exposition of Nehemiah continuing the exploration of the fear of the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church FEAR OF THE LORD REVIEW Nehemiah has rallied the once discouraged and despondent people of Jerusalem to join together in a difficult project against tremendous opposition. Because of Nehemiah's prayerful leadership, the once crumbled walls of Jerusalem were restored and its ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Initiate God's Word! Set Divine Appointments

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2008

BRING ON GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU AND YOURS! PARTICIPATE IN GOD’S DIVINE OPPORTUNITY AND APPOINTMENT. INITIATE THE WORD!

INITIATE GOD’S WORD! SET DIVINE APPOINTMENTS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL YOU ALLOW THE TRAP OF WHERE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE BEEN TO DEFINE WHERE YOU ARE GOING My friend God has a plan. Can you dream? Will you dream larger? Can your heart declare: GOD HAS MORE? Will we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ready For Battle

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 6, 2004

It is time to rise up and realize the battle before us is won, so get suited up to participate in the victory.

Call to Battle New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs July 9, 2004 Stumbling in lethargy, the trumpet is sounding, it is time for the church to awaken to the cry of battle, the sound of distant thunder is on the horizon, there is a battle brewing, and the church had better prepare herself. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children's Stories? Jonah And The Whale

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

This book is about God's great love for everyone and about man's stubborn refusal to participate with God in loving others.

Well, we have been looking at children's stories. Stories we've just kind of always known. In fact, what we do with our 0- to 4-year-olds here is we have a curriculum called Bible Biggies where we tell them all the big stories of the Scripture so they can be aware of those stories. Way too often, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational