Kindred United Series
Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Dec 31, 2013
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A look backward at our church at failure, but a look forward to what our church can be with the first church in Acts 2 as a model
I have been pastoring this church, as either Resurrection Bible Church or as Victory Bible Church in its early form, since January 2, 2000. I have to say that it has been an interesting ride, with highs and lows and a lot of in between.Those of us that pastor rural churches pretty much have a ...read more
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Denomination: Bible Church
United Series
Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023
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As a church, we are in the process of transitioning from traditional Sunday School classes to home-based community groups. In this process, we are going to take a few weeks to consider what it means for us to be a biblical community. We begin with the consideration that we are united.
IntroductionSeries on biblical community in preparation for the launching of community groups next month we will look at a variety of passages, but most of our time together will be in the book of Ephesians BackgroundDiversityThere were cultural, ethnic, and religious divisions in the city - ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Be United Series
Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
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We must reconcile relationships for the sake of the Kingdom
Philippians 4:1-3Be UnitedLast week, Paul used the analogy of running a race to talk about living the Christian life. He called us` to the endurance and focus of a top-level runner.He reminded us that we will need to get rid of the things` that hold us back if we are going to run well – ...read more
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Denomination: *other
United Series
Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
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The purpose of this sermon is two-fold: to explore Jesus’ prayer for unity and the Scriptural mandates for unity to occur; and secondly, to enlist the congregation’s commitment to see it happen among us!
WAC2BL: UnitedScripture Text:John 17.20-23INTRODUCTIONI have played on some really-rotten basketball teams! It’s no fun. Even-though I love the game, …teammates make such a difference! When the others on the team are selfish, …half-hearted, …arrogant ~ ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
United
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 23, 2011
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1. If there is going to be unity in the church we have to give up having to always be right. 2. Our unity is meant to be a reflection of the unity of God. 3. The purpose of unity is that the world may believe.
In August of 1999 in Landover, Maryland, the papers reported that 100 years of Christian fellowship, unity, and community outreach ended in an act of congregational discord. Holy Creek Baptist Church was split into multiple factions. The source of the dissension was a piano bench which sits ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
The Battle Belongs To The Lord
Contributed by John White on Aug 24, 2018
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God is always the victor inn the battles of life.
The Battle Belongs To The LordExodus 17We have some great lessons in this story that may be learned and applied to God's people today. If there has ever been a day when God's people are engaged in a deadly spiritual battle with the forces of darkness and the enemy of men's souls, today is that ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
United We Stand
Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 2, 2013
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A sermon on unity in the church of our Lord
INTRODUCTION1.Unity has become a sort of buzz-word in religious circles todaya.In a post-modern era that claims no right or wrong existsb.People want everyone to go along just to get along, just tolerate differencesc.It sounds nice but is it biblical, I mean really what God wants2.In this ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
United In Faith, United In Christ
Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 11, 2015
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We have to set aside our sinful nature if we want to be united in Christ. We have to go back to the beginning of our Christian mission and purpose before we can move forward.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Sound familiar?In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Paul addresses a problem that still exists today. That problem is the lack of unity in the Christian church. The Corinthian Christians were divided into factions based on who had baptized them instead of ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
All One Family Series
Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 23, 2013
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Though different and unique, the people of God’s family are united by one Lord, one faith, and one baptism.
Acts 15:1-17 “All One Family” INTRODUCTIONThere are times when it is rather easy to tell that people are in different groups. For example, it is usually easy to tell a diet/exercise fanatic from a couch potato. We can have a hand inspection and probably tell who’s a blue ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
United In Christ
Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
based on 15 ratings
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Paul addresses the problem of church division
It is said when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive and then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
United In Worship Series
Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017
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Message explores how our relationships with other people affects our personal and corporate interaction with God in worship.
02.19.17 Part 4IntroHow do we advance to higher ground in our worship? Last week we talked about five ways to enhance our public worship experience. Today I want to add a sixth to that list. It is too often overlooked. It is often not even associated with the worship experience. Yet Jesus said ...read more
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Denomination: Charismatic
United In Prayer Series
Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008
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Clear and preachable outline, so that you can make the importance of united group prayer come alive to your church people.
UNITED IN PRAYERPastor Eric J. HansonMay 4, 2008 Biblical Basis1.Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting.a.They knew that they didn’t know what was what.b.They prayed until the breakthrough came.2.Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Faith Unites Series
Contributed by John Bugg on Oct 25, 2001
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Response to the terrorist attack on America; Our faith is the key to our unity
FAITH UNITESEphesians 4:1-6; John 17: 20-23IntroductionYesterday [September 11, 2001] on national TV, we witnessed the collapse of the WorldTrade Center Towers in New York City - the financial center of the greatest nation on this earth.Each of the towers stood over 100 hundred ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
United In Christ
Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
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True unity comes only through Christ
United in ChristPhilippians 2:1-11April 12, 1998Sunrise ServiceI. Unity in Spirit and PurposeA. Benefits of believers1. Encouragement: We have encouragement because we are united with christ, our relationship with God is therefore restored and renewed, it is Christ who encourages us to ...read more
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Denomination: Church Of God
Untied Or United? Series
Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 9, 2006
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2nd in a series on 1 Corinthians: this sermon addresses the need for the church to be one in thought and purpose.
UNTIED OR UNITED?Some time ago I wrote an essay using this quote: “To profess faith in Christ is to be united with him, and if we are united with him then we are united with his body, the Church.” The problem with writing a 15-20 page paper is that the little details are lost on eyes that are ...read more
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Denomination: Mennonite
