Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:21-23: showing 1-15 of 308

How The Holy Spirit Harmonizes People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit harmonizes people by blending complementary spiritual gifts together to form a synergistic result.

1. The Holy Spirit harmonizes people by blending complementary spiritual gifts together to form a synergistic result. Paul wrote, "There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Part Are You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Looks at Paul's comparison between the Church and the body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly kind of like the guy who was so ugly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

There Must Be Unity In Community

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

God is a God of variety. He loves diversity. However, He despises division.

I. God Has Called Us to Unity A. Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27 B. Diversity is a part of the Body. 1. God is a lover and creator of variety. C. We are not all the same. 1. There are no big “I’s” and little “we’s” 2. God is no respecter of persons. II. Unity Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Union A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

As The Church We...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001

a biblical look at what the church should be

-----1) BELONG to one another 1 Cor. 12:13; Rom. 8:17 "the ground is level at the foot of the cross" "The only thing we may have in common with the person sitting next to us is that we don’t deserve to be here." -----2) NEED one another 1 Cor. 12:14 no part of the body is inferior ----------1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the reality that Spiritual Gifts are given to draw us to a closer unity in the body of Christ.

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together 4/18/2001 Psalm 133 Philip 2:1-16 Text 1 Corin. 12:1-26 Let’s suppose for a moment, you were driving down the highway just having a good time listening to your music. You’re on your way to somewhere you plan to have a really good time. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Takes A Team

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

The key to the success of this congregation’s ministry is a team, a team working together to make a difference for the glory of God. What the Apostle Paul says about teamwork. (Pastor Appreciation Day)

Randall Cunningham is a pretty good football quarterback, but he doesn’t seem to be as good as when he played for the Minnesota Vikings. Randall is an excellent athlete, but during his years in Philadelphia, he never began to accomplish what he did with the Vikings during the 1998 season. He is now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

Care of the Body

Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot! I Cor 12:12-27 In many of my teachings, I have sought to emphasize the Church as a family. It is a very large family and all the things that go with being a family fits in the Church. We share love and responsibilities. We share joy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About The Hand

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

Encouraging believers that the body of Christ does not revolve around them, but they exist to serve others.

I was in the supermarket one day, and a lady came down the aisle whom I could barely see over the top of her groceries. I got somewhat frightened because she seemed to be heading straight for me. She screeched to a halt within a few feet of me, peered over her load, wagged her finger, and said, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-22, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Significance In The Body Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 16, 2002

God has created us to be a significant part of the body of Christ, so what is each follower of Christ doing with what God has given to make a difference?

The Search for Significance in the Body of Christ May 18, 2002 Intro: Show “Essentials” video from NAMB. Transition statement: If you knew without a doubt that you were on this planet for a reason what would you do? You would want to find out that reason right? We have been answering that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27, Acts 17:26

Denomination: Baptist

Common Ground Series

Contributed by Larry Cornett on May 20, 2002

Man from every nation and tougue has been brought into one new ethnic group in the Body of Christ. We who were not a people(laos- people group)are now a holy nation (ethnos-ethnic group)in Christ and one in Him.

The emphasis for the church in this generation should be the one Jesus established for the first century church. There were two imperatives given them by Jesus. The Great Commission and the Great Commandment. I The Great Commission; Win the lost and make disciples. Mark 16:15 And he said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 12:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity Not Uniformity (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

Second of two parts on the reality that no part of the body can claim superiority or feel inferior because all parts are necessary and empowered by God.

October 27, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:21-31a “Unity, not uniformity” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION For more than a year a little old cleaning women, who lived on the wrong side of the tracks, had been trying to join a fashionable downtown church. The pastor was not eager to have a seedy looking person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Equality Or Unity

Contributed by Jack Moore on Jan 21, 2003

We need not be concerned with equality....only unity.

Equality or Unity Morris, the loudmouth mechanic, was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted a famous heart surgeon who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his Mercedes. Morris shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-23, 1 Corinthians 12:18-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believers Belong To The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 31, 2003

EPIPHANY 3(C) - Believers belong to the body of Christ uniquely as different members but united in one purpose.

WE BELONG TO THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26 JANUARY 26, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26 12The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Purpose: Why Did That Chicken Cross The Road? Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Understanding our purposes: corporate and individual

Me, My Church, & I Purpose: Why Did That Chicken Cross The Road? I Corinthians 12:12-27 Vision– arises out of our purpose-the "why we exist"; it focuses our power, which we will study next week, and it enables us to see our potential. Before we can ever have vision for our lives we must first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Relationships Within The Church Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 30, 2002

How should believers relate to one another within the chruch? Relational answers are found in C.H.U.R.C.H.

Imagine that we are putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle. In turn we each put pieces into place; slowly the beauty of the picture begins to take shape. As we continue putting the puzzle together we talk about what it would be like to be a part of the scene before us. As the final pieces are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God