Sermons on Uplift One Another:

The Two Become One

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 27, 2015

On April 28, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for and against redefining marriage in America. The very institution of God's design for marriage as only between one man and one woman is on trial. As Christians, we MUST take a stand!

The Two Become One Genesis 2:18-25 / Song of Solomon 3-4 Introduction - Pastor Adrian Rogers, “Man is far superior than woman, at being a man. Woman is far superior than man, at being a woman. The differences are amazing and natural.” - On Tuesday, April 28, the Supreme Court ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Misunderstood God: The List-Keeping God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 14, 2013

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you (Ephesians 4:32).

THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE LIST-KEEPING GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-5 Big Idea: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you (Ephesians 4:32). Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 33:1-9 • ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Come Together

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012

As the family of God our church is called to come together in relationship with one another. We support and encourage one another. We are better together

COME TOGETHER Sept 16, 2012 Jay Davis Robison ISA 64:4-8 GAL 3:1-8, 26-29 There are so many things that divide us our nation unsettling division Even at VBC if we were to choose many things can divide us Raise hand if right handed, left? Male, female, understand other sex How many of you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Knit Quilt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 16, 2009

Jonathan and David demonstrate how people are joined to one another: acknowledging a Father, receiving validation, empowering one another, working together for life.

There is a group in our church which is planning a quilt. This quilt is to depict the history of our church, with each square representing a decade in the church’s life. The finished product will be put on display so that everyone can get a picture of our history. Now this is not the first time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stewards Of God�s Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

Peter summarizes the 4 basic things for a Christian to do (pray, love one another, hospitality, and using our gifts to serve one another).

Throughout Peter�s letter he has been teaching Christian believers how to live as strangers in this world since we are now citizens of God�s kingdom, heaven. Peter gives God�s wisdom on how we as Christians live in a culture which doesn�t share our values, and is perhaps even opposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

An Old Commandment That Is Now New

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2014

We may either love one another or hate one another; there is no halfway in this situation. God calls us to love. Failure to love is hatred.

“Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Art Thou The One?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 30, 2016

To establish that Jesus was the Messiah of John the Baptist’s prophetic preaching, preparatory work and His manifestation unto the world had arrived. This lesson deals with the preacher's faithfulness.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Disciples’ Inquiry 2. The Disciples’ Investigation 3. The Disciples’ Intelligence Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “Art Thou the One?” “Or should we look for another?” 2. In our first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘on Hands’ Learning

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 43: 1 – 34

Genesis 43: 1 – 34 ‘On hands’ learning 43 Now the famine was severe in the land. 2 And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the grain which they had brought from Egypt, that their father said to them, “Go back, buy us a little food.” 3 But Judah spoke to him, saying, “The man solemnly warned ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Unity Is Oneness, Not Sameness

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003

Jesus prays for unity in the Church that is to come. Yet, His prayer indicates He knows we will struggle. As long as we keep our focus on God we will overcome our denominational differences and find our oneness in Christ.

Ruth Bell once said, “If two people agree on everything, one of them is unnecessary” She went on to say, “If two people agree on everything, they double their chances of being wrong.” Now, Ruth Bell was not referring to the diversity of thought in the Christian church, she was instead talking ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

Loving One's Neighbor Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

How do we know if we really know God? We are on our 2nd test to help us look at ourselves and see how strong our relationship is with God. Do we love our neighbors?

How do we know if we really know God? We are on our 2nd test to help us look at ourselves and see how strong our relationship is with God. Do we love our neighbors? If we criticize, grumble, gripe, backbite, ignore, neglect, curse, abuse, slander, hate, or mistreat our neighbors in any way, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being One Body

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 28, 2007

We are all individual parts of the body but are interdependent on each other. Each of us needs what the other can provide with their God given talents and gifts that He has given each of us.

BEING ONE BODY I Corinthians 12:11-13 The Holy Spirit unties each and every believer with Jesus to be united in one body, in one accord, in one church. It is a single living body that should lift up and edify the body of Christ. We are all individual parts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

One New Humanity Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 22, 2021

The Church needs to lead the way to reconciliation in our society.

One New Humanity Text: Eph. 2:11-18 Introduction 1. After the incident in Minnesota where George Floyd was killed, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I called two of my friends and asked their forgiveness. The reason I asked their forgiveness was that I had always referred to them as my “black ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Leave No One Behind

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

We who are strong, meaning here strong spiritually and doctrinally are obligated to bear the weaknesses of those who are without strength. And not to please ourselves.

When I was coming up with my preaching schedule for these few weeks of Summer I simply asked God to lead me to a few different passages, and they actually came from the little devotional day planners that many of you have. The first is our passage today from Romans 15 and I’m calling it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

One Ordinary Guy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 20, 2006

Message 3 of 4 on the Judges. How did timid careful Gideon become a great hero of God? There was a Call, a plan, and a Gift - all from God.

The Verdict on Judges One Ordinary Guy February 19 – Gideon 120,000 Midianites came like a plague of locusts against the Israelites. Gideon raised an army of 32,000 to take them down. He cut down the number to 10,000 and then to 300. He armed them with trumpets, torches and pitchers. They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Are One With The Spirit"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 14, 2007

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Part of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 "We are One with the Spirit" "I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that thou ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran