Sermons on Working In Your Community:

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Lives That Lift

Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 1, 2007

This sermon looks at the difference YOU can make in someone’s life - if you are willing.

Introduction: Have you ever known people who just “lift you up”? People who, just to be in their presence gave you a boost that sent you away with a smile on your face and joy in your heart? I have known many like that and numerous times I have wished that I could do that for others. I have been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Silence Is Your Sermon

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges -MAGNIFY THE NEGATIVE- -Details to our pain but short version to our joy -Some folk ANOINTED TO TALK-SHARE -At the wrong or worst times -Example- sleep or watching a game -IT TAKES ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 26:62-63

Denomination: Other

Being Steadfast In Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 21, 2022

Many things distract us from living up to our identity in Christ--especially guilt and fleshly temptation. Paul continues the narrative of reconciliation: the rescuing of the broken and repairing and repurposing it for His work.

Colossians 1:21-23 21And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 2:12-13, John 3:19-20, Titus 1:16, Psalm 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God desires that we remain passionately in love with Him. The warning to the church in Ephesus serves as a reminder that good works and religious activities are not enough—our love for God must remain fresh and vibrant.

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Guy With The Donkey

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Actually all of us have a donkey. Each of us have things in our life if given back to God, would help carry Jesus to another place. What is it that you have, a song, a hug, an idea or just a little time? Maybe you can write a big check or teach a greatles

The Guy with the Donkey Matt 21:2 - 3 Matt 21:2 - 3… If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ’The Lord needs them,’ and he will immediately send them." ILL Talking to some of the interesting bible characters in heaven will be interesting. Some would like to talk to “one of the Mary’s”, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Spiritual Formation Is A Community Pr

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spiritual Formation is a Community Project

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spiritual Formation is a Community Project Galatians 4:12-20 Do you ever feel like you are not experiencing change, growth, being shaped by Christ? Worse yet, do you ever feel that you or people you care about are veering off the road, making decisions that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church And Community Membership And Action In Light Of Christ's Return

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 22, 2006

It is necessary for the church to be involved in community participation and action in light of Christ’s imminent return. I believe that there are three reasons why we need to establish and support biblical community within the church in these Last Days –

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP AND ACTION IN LIGHT OF CHRIST’S RETURN HEBREWS 10:25 Introduction: Hebrews 10:25 encouraged the Hebrew Christians to find strength in participation and involvement in their local church in light of the pending destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. They were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

U Can Build God A House Like Solomon Did

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 29, 2010

Draw a line in the sand, and know this you can build God a house with anything if you’re not ashame

2 Chronicles 2 1 - 6 Solomon was determined to build a house for the name of the Lord; he made a choice and it was hot like that tornado fire the world witnessed during the month of August 2010. Man has chosen to work the same way twice but not with his eyes. It’s time to get over - ourselves; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community - Weirdest Herd I've Ever Seen!

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 20, 2017

What a great description of the church! A weird mix of people of different generations, different personalities, different ethnic, economic, religious backgrounds, who might never hang out together— except for the fact that we all love Jesus!

“Weirdest herd I’ve ever seen.” (Show clip from Ice Age 1 where the mammoth saves the saber tooth tiger, Diego. Afterwards Diego asks the mammoth why he risked his life to save him. The mammoth replies, "Because that's what you do when you are a part of a herd. To which the sloth says, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let The Spirit Of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2007

Twenty ministries of the Holy Spirit found in Isaiah 61 that were evidenced in the life Jesus and Paul the Apostle.

Let the Spirit of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate (Isa 61:1-11) Contrary to certain assumptions you do not have to be perky and pretty like Katie Couric and receive a $20 million salary before you can be an effective communicator. Consider Howard Henricks who has taught at Dallas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelical Passion Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

The Bible teaches us that the things we are passionate about will be the things we act upon. Evangelical Passion is the sign of a true believer, because he or she is busy telling everybody they meet about their faith.

“EVANGELICAL PASSION” TEXT: Luke 14:15-24;Luke 15:1-32;Acts 8:26-35 INTRO: Today we will continue to look at the attributes of an Authentic Christian. So far we have discovered the importance of having a “Righteous Lifestyle”. An authentic Christian understands that they are not the same. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tell The Story, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jan 4, 2008

Tell the Story, Part 1 reminds followers of Christ the story we tell is God’s story, from the Bible, and can be rejected or accepted by those who hear it. Based on Matthew 2:1-12, Tell the Story, Part 1 gleans from the story of the wisemen the truths of

TELL THE STORY, PART 1 Matthew 2:1-12 NIV 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east[b] and have come to worship him." 3When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Die - To Create A Missional Community Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

Jesus death and resurrection launched the church onto a mission that continues today.

Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To create a missional community Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/05/purpose-for-passion-why-did-jesus-die.htm ________________________________________ Why Did Jesus die? A simple question with many complex answers- today will focus on just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Improve Relationships @ Home?

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 1, 2012

Peter tells us how we can improve relationships at home: 1 - Wives, Focus on Your Christ-like Behavior; 2 - Husbands, Focus on a Limitless Love; 3 - Everyone, Focus on Being a Blessing

Where do you find it most difficult to live out the Christian life? On the job? On the golf course? Around non believers? During traffic jams? How about at home? What makes it difficult to live like Christ at home? When Amy and I first got married, we had never had a major argument. I’ll never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist