Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:4-18:

Diversity In Unity

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

The Church is known as Christ’s body, but as in the body we are many parts, each with different roles and abilities. We need to celebrate our differences while keeping hold of the One who is central to us all.

(Note: English Preacher in an American Church!!) Peanuts by Charles Schultz: Lucy demanded that Linus change the channel on the TV, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t comply. “What makes you think you can walk in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Belonging

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Why do we need to belong to a local church?

Internet Chat rooms are a phenomenom of the technology age, leading people to form “relationships” online and neglect them in person. Top 10 Signs You’re Addicted to the Net (some of these may go over your head if you don’t have a computer) 10. You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Interdependence Day: Oikos Tou Theo, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

We need each other. As a part of the body of Christ, the church needs us and we need the church. There is to be an interdependent relationship between each and every member of the church.

Interdependence Day Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Introduction Good morning! Today we continue with part two of our series of looking at the Church, the household of God – Oikos tou Theo. And we’re going to look at a famous and probably familiar portion of Scripture found in 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: *other

The Basis For Our Covenant Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 19, 2010

Introductory message of series on the Church Covenant.

SERIES: The Church, a Body in Covenant” TITLE: “The Basis For Our Covenant” TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:18-27 18 But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. 19 And if they were all one member, where would the body be? 20 But now indeed there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Status Update Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 30, 2010

This sermon is specific to my congregation as I remind us of our mission, vision and core values. This message is also about over growing from a pastoral size church to a program size church.

facebook was created to help us share and connect with the people in our lives. One of the ways people share and connect on facebook is through their status. The status is simply a post of what is on your mind or what is going on in your life. There are not requirements for what you post as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Children’s Sermon: Snowflakes

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 7, 2010

This is a childrens sermon to show that even though we are all made differently, we belong to one God.

Snowflakes 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Theme: We are all made differently yet we belong to one God. Object: Paper, scissors, trash can. Today I brought some paper and scissors to illustrate the word “different.” Have you ever cut paper into snowflakes? (Demonstrate by cutting a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Does Jesus Really Care Who Wins The Game?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

Jesus reveals the four essential plays He is going to use as He competes in the real super bowl of life.

By tonight, the endless hoopla, the frenzied advertising and, almost incidentally, the football game itself will be over. Super Bowl Sunday will have come and gone for another year. One more observation: The Super Bowl wouldn't be a true sporting event without an endless string of both pre-game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

In this message, we explore who the Holy Spirit is and who we are in the Holy Spirit.

Who is the Holy Spirit? When we talk about God the Father, we can understand the concept of a Father, when we talk about God the Son, again we can understand a Son, but what happens when we say, God the Holy Spirit? People can understand something they see or know, but we can’t see the Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Word Of Knowledge

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 5, 2011

The word of knowledge is supernatural revelation, by the Holy Spirit, of certain facts in the mind of God.

1 Corinthians 12:7-12 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Could I Do With That? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 24, 2011

We all have gifts given to us by God but are we using them the way He wants us to?

“What Could I Do With That?” January 23, 2011 Do you have someone you have a hard time buying a gift for? Not necessarily because they have everything but because they are never satisfied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 7, 2011

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit has split churches and The Church for thousands of years. Paul delves into this lively and controversial subject in the next three chapters of 1st Corinthians. His reason for the discussion is not to provide a complete guide t

Chapter 12 might look to some as a right turn in the letter—Paul introducing a totally new subject that has nothing to do with what came before. Although it appears to an answer to yet another question from the Corinthians, the undertone of the letter continues—“let the gospel shine brighter than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Find Your Place In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2011

Finding your place in the body of Christ is made difficult by the very nature of the spiritual gifts. People with upfront or flamboyant kinds of ministries can make the rest of us feel insignificant, like we are not contributing or maybe just aren't a par

As humans we like two things: to impress and be impressive. That was one of the main problems the Corinthians faced in many areas including spiritual gifts. The more flamboyant the gift, the more impressive the show of the Spirit, the better. So in chapters 12 through 14 Paul corrects this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Reflections Of Leadership Skills (Piano Movers)

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2011

A speech given to the Mitchell County Leadership Team, Mitchell County, KS; in 2007 to inspire and encourage each member to see each one as one body.

Reflections of Leadership Skills (Piano Movers) 1 Corinthians 12: 12-26 12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by[c] one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Other

Get Your Gift In Gear Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A true life of love is a life of interdependence. A life where we gladly know we need one another, where we give and receive love and help and guidance, and we do so in community.

Get Your Gift In Gear 1 Cor 12:1, 4-7, 12-27 Oct 1, 2006 Review: Being truly, completely, wholly, alive – having the life that Jesus promised would be “to the full”, begins by getting on Jesus’ “narrow road” which leads to life, then walking that road “in step with the Holy Spirit”, and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Our Relationship With The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 of 4 in series entitled "Building Relationships"

Building Relationships #4 Our Relationship with the Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Today we conclude our four week journey into “Building Godly Relationships” by looking into our relationship with His church here at Bakers Chapel. Over the past year, we have studied many passages together on how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist