Sermons about 1 Corinthians 12:18-26

The Purpose Of The Church- Service Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2003

based on 354 ratings

| 54,487 views

Are we supposed to serve or be served?

INTRODUCTION As we have looked at the question “What is the Purpose of the Church, thus far we have identified three areas of that should be included in the purpose of the church, worship, fellowship, discipleship. Today I want to look at an area that a lot of churches struggle with. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Off The Bench

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 13,022 views

Learn how to find and fulfill your place on the "team" with this inspiring message about the church as the body of Christ.

Get Off The Bench Filling Your Place on the Team 6/4/03 I. Introduction Behold, a team went forth to play a game of baseball. Just as the umpire was saying, “Batter up,” the catcher for the home team arrived and took his place behind the plate. The center fielder didn’t show up at all but sent his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nobody Is A Nobody In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 23, 2003

based on 144 ratings

| 21,791 views

The purpose of the sermon is to inspire people to use their spiritual gifts in service to one another.

1 Corinthians Nobody is a Nobody in the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 May 25, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose #4 Serve Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 2,798 views

WE will all serve in different ways. Uses Rick Warrens classic SHAPE model

Purpose #4: Serve I Corinthians 12:12-27 SHAPE Introduction A. Our military is often referred to as the Service B. What are they doing? They are serving our Country C. We have the largest military in the world D. Because of our size we have to have different people doing different things E. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What The Body Of Christ Needs

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 11, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 6,988 views

Using the metaphor of a body, I believe that for this church to function properly as Christ would have it function, as well as each us individually, there are certain body parts that ALL of us must possess.

WHAT THE BODY OF CHRIST NEEDS I CORINTHIANS 12:12-18 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the New Testament the church is likened to a physical body made up of many members each functioning in a different capacity but all being part of the same unity and working together for the proper functioning and benefit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Need You

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 25, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 3,813 views

Why we need to be in consistent fellowship with one another

Why I need you TCF Sermon March 13, 2005 This week, I’ve had basketball on the brain. I’ve fully recovered from the deep depression I was in after my alma mater lost in the last second, trying to get into their first NCAA tournament in 21 years. But since I’ve been thinking about hoops this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Diversity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 3,192 views

In the body there is a diversity of gifts. There is a tendency among Christians for some people to magnify the "sensational" gifts. Some believers feel very guilty because they possess gifts that do not put them in the limelight. It is this attitude that

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Church---It Does The Body Good

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Apr 12, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 5,784 views

Hard hitting sermon---on importance of being faithful to Body of Christ---the Church !!!

Church---It does the "BODY" good * I Cor 12:12-27 * 12: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity Not Uniformity Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 10,430 views

First in a two part message on the reality that God has made each part of the body different from other parts in order that we might see our need for each other.

As winter approaches we read all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our dwelling places warm. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church: * Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear. * Invite your neighbors and friends, sit on one row, and don’t leave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Not Uniformity (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 6,807 views

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

based on 81 ratings

| 11,627 views

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

God Doesn't Expect Us To Do Everything Ourselves

Contributed by David Haun on May 16, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 7,722 views

F"olk often face the frustration of feeling they must do everything themselves and at the same time feeling that they often are the only one who can. This sermon attempts clarify leadership and our responsibility as Christ’s leaders.

GOD DOESN’T EXPECT US TO DO EVERYTHING OURSELVES Exodus 18:13-24, I Cor. 12:14-27, Matt. 9:1-38, Acts 6:1-7 Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 9, 2004 Have you ever had an inspector climb down from your attic or up from the foundation of your house with the dreaded news, “You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-27, Exodus 18:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Holy Spirit Orchestrate A Harmonious Symphony In Your Family And Fe

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2004

based on 33 ratings

| 4,037 views

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 S

Let The Holy Spirit Orchestrate a Harmonious Symphony In Your Family and Fellowship 1 Corinthians 12:6-24 Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Cuerpo De Cristo, La Iglesia

Contributed by Dennis Leon on May 19, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 11,586 views

This sermon is mainly to explain your congregation the important role that each of us have in the kingdom of God. That it does not mater which gifts you have or have not, every one have something to offer.

El Cuerpo de Cristo: La Iglesia 1 Corintios 12: 12-27 • El cuerpo fisico es muy importante • Cuente una anécdota que resalte la importancia de nuestro cuerpo físico. •1 La Iglesia consiste en diferentes personas haciendo diferentes cosas, con un solo proposito, agradar a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Methodist

Your Role In God's Drama

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 3,983 views

As a Christian, your life is part of the continuing story of God’s people. Live obediently. Live with the determination to bless others.

A lot of people think the Bible is a book of rules. A lot of people think of the Bible as a source of doctrines - of right teachings about God. A lot of people consider the Bible, because it is inspired by God, to basically be God. And that’s the people who respect the Bible. There are others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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