Sermons on 1 Corintios 12:14:

An Undivided House

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

God cannot be honored when division exists in the church

An Undivided House 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 April 23, 2006 Morning Service Introduction The year was 1858 and the newly formed Republican Party was seeking a nominee for the senate from the state of Illinois. They chose a young lawyer, who had some limited politcal experience, to run for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts-* Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’

Contrasting Healthy and Unhealthy Ways of Viewing Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Language

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 30, 2006

There is a message that the Body of Christ emits to the world. We issue Body language through the non-verbal communication of our presence and interactions with people on a daily basis.

(Picture) Rebecca Cory is a standup comic. She is best known for her appearance on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. I do not vouch for her brand of comedy because I have never heard her personally. I mention her because her routine is apparently quite engaging and she draws large audiences. Part of her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

We're Here Together

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

In the Church, we’re put here together by Jesus.

We’re Here Together Cornwall/Montreal May 7, 2005 We’re here together, in our church. What is our relationship to each other? Sometimes, as we go along, we become unclear about our relationship with each other, or we simply forget what it ought to be. We have to understand what Jesus sees and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Empowered Ministry, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul address the issue, is

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Large Denominations

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006

We have ’Free Church Homecoming’ - an ecumenical service once a year. This sermon is an encouragement to go and to be the church universal, not just a congregation.

I have a confession to make. I have not been looking forward to Free Church as I ought. I remember when I attended my first one eight years ago, I looked forward to it. But nowadays, sometimes it seems like it’s getting just a little bit old. It’s tempting to say that the idea has had its day and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Unity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

This is a message that takes a look at unity, diversity and maturity in the body of Christ.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Unity of the Church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: A man had the misfortune of being stranded on a deserted island. To make the best of it he puts his talents to use and built a small town. Several years later, he was finally rescued when a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 16, 2006

God’s grace is sufficient to keep us, no matter what our age or station in life.

God’s Amazing Grace I Corinthians 12:1-10 January 15, 2006 My grandma and grandpa Lovell lived on a farm just over the Indiana/Michigan line north of Orland. They moved off the farm when I was just five years old, but I still remember great times that we had there. My grandpa died about seven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

Denomination: Methodist

Gift Empowered Ministry Part 4 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 20, 2006

This sermon continues our look at Spiritual gifts and their value to the church

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY Defining Our Ministry through Our Giftedness Part 2 INTRODUCTION: We want to pick up our lesson by continuing to define the Spiritual Gifts God has given us for our use in order to accomplish his purposes. You will remember that Spiritual Gifts are all about God, and not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Empowered Ministry Part 5 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 20, 2006

Final message on spiritual gifts.

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY Defining Our Ministry Through Our Giftedness INTRODUCTION: here we are once again, on the other side of the Christmas season, and back to the book of 1 Corinthians. Now, before we changed gears and went into the Christmas season, we were looking at our spiritual gifts, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

If We Are The Body Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2006

We must find our place in the church and perform that function that God has given to us.

IF WE ARE THE BODY Text: 1 Cor. 12:12-26 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:12-26 2. In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Gifts: Body Works

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Focuses not on details of each spiritual gift, but how we don’t use our gifts, we simply live life as we always did.

Air Conditioner. The first house we owned was quite old and a lot of things didn’t work quite right.Our air conditioner broke every year. It would cool down the house then, become a heater heat it up, then cool it down. Not how an air conditioner should work. First year called the company who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Speaks Through His Church Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon eleven in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

One of the problems many evangelical churches face today is that they have so emphasized the doctrine of the priesthood of believers they have lost their sense of corporate identity. Too many Christians think they stand alone before God and that they are not accountable to the church. It is true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist