"community" Tagged Sermons (Page 3)

Connecting Together

Exploring what it means to be together as a community, as seen in the book of acts. (Acts 2:42-47) Sermon Outline “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20) Four Core Truths about the Church The Church is Formed by Jesus (Matthew 18:20) The Church is Birthed by the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4) The Church is Sustained by God’s Truth (Acts 2:42) The Church is Moving Toward Eternal Community (Revelation 7:9-10) Five…

Together in Jesus Christ

Exploring what it means to be together as a community, as seen in the book of acts. (ACTS 2:1-41; EPHESIANS 2:1-22) Sermon Outline “You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.” (Ephesians 2:19-20) Grasping the Truth from the Outside In We are God’s dwelling by God’s Spirit (Ephesians 2:20-22) We are God’s…

Rebuilding Our Neighborhood and City

(Nehemiah 1-2) SERMON OUTLINE “Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” (Nehemiah 2:17) Loving our neighborhood & city starts with turning to the Lord (1:1-11) The Report: It’s not supposed to be like this! (Nehemiah 1:1-4) The State of Jerusalem The State of Milwaukee Nehemiah’s Response: Heartbroken,…

Living at the Intersection

(Matthew 22:34-40; 28:18-20) SERMON OUTLINE “Love the Lord your God…Love your neighbor as yourself…Go and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 22:37, 39; 28:19) Two Major Thoroughfares in Life with God The Great Commandment (Matthew 22:34-40) “Love God” “Love your neighbor as yourself” The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) “as you go” “make disciples” Jesus at the Intersection The prophetic message: salvation and incarnation (Matthew 1:20-23)The beginnings of ministry: proclaiming and healing (Matthew 4:17, 23-25) The interspersed message and action of…