Sermons on Baptized Into One Body:

Why Does This Church Need You?

Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 12, 2015

As members of the "Body of Christ" we are needed for the church to work and function properly and to remain healthy. We have the responsibility to use the gift we are given to do our part in the work of the church.

Why Does This Church Need You? >>>1 Corinthians 12:12-27<<< (12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 13 Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dream On!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

No matter how dark the day may appear, keep dreaming of the possibilities God has in store for those who love Him.

Dream on! Luke 4:16-30 Cecilia had a dream. She didn't dream to live among the aristocracy or to be adorned with the finery of high society, she already had tasted of that lifestyle, but it left her cold and empty. Cecilia, who lived in the second century, was a child of the aristocracy, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be One Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 3, 2007

Since Christ made unity possible, let us pursue unity.

God Himself declared that unity is not only possible but most of all powerful. Looking down at the Tower of Babel, He said: “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.”[1] Of course, God scattered those who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Inspired To Greatness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2014

Share your heart, possessions and money, and so be an encouragement to the entire body of Christ.

A young man took a short cut home through a cemetery late one night and fell in an open grave. He cried for help and tried to climb out, but it didn’t work. There was no one around to hear his cries or to lend a hand. So he settled down in a dark corner of the grave to wait for morning. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

One In Christ.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 21, 2011

One in Christ. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Separation: What The Gentiles Were (vs 11-12): • (1). Without Christ (vs 12a). • (2). Without Citizenship (vs 12b). • (3). Without Covenants (vs 12c). • (4). Without Hope (vs 12d). • (5). Without God (vs12e). (B). Reconciliation: What God Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

All For One Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007

Expostion of Acts 4:32-37 about the unity in the church and its four sources

Text: Acts 4:32-37, Title: All for One, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/26/07, AM A. Opening illustration: A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly council meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the counsel, the counsel voted and voted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

One Message Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025

If we have believed in the Lord Jesus, it will show by the way we live.

ONE MESSAGE Text: Acts 20:13-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Brennan Manning wrote: “If Jesus would appear at your dining table tonight with knowledge of everything you are and are not, total comprehension of your life story and every skeleton hidden in your closet; if he laid out the real state ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

There Is One God Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 12, 2025

What is one of the key truths about God that can bring a diverse group of believers together in unity?

Seven Foundations of Fellowship: There is One God Introduction What is one of the key truths about God that can bring a diverse group of believers together in unity? For the past six weeks we have studied the “Seven Ones” - the foundations of fellowship found in Ephesians 4. Each one of these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Christ Is Buliding #1

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003

Frist in a series of sermons on the Church that Christ’s has bulit. This one shows what the foundnation is.

SERMON #1 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BULIDING 1. WHEN YOU BUILD A BUILDING YOU HAVE TO BUILD IT ON SOMETHING, BUT ON WHAT? A.MATTHEW 7:24 27 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock. 25 "And the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Honor God With Your Body Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 20, 2014

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."

How to Honor God with Your Body The church at Corinth was in one of the most morally tainted cities of its day. So instructing the believers in Corinth to flee from immorality, the Apostle Paul exhorted, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One In Christ.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

One in Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

One in Christ. Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-22. • “Peace in our time! Peace with honour!” • Were the words of British Prime Minister, Sir Neville Chamberlain, • When he returned from conferences in Germany in September 1938. • He was sure that he had stopped Adolph Hitler. • Yet ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

Being One Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2016

Jesus, The Gospel, Servants of Christ

ONE CHURCH - Being One Galatians 1:1-10 (p. 810) June 5, 2016 Introduction: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could live in a world where we could make everyone happy? Most of us here today really do want people to like us…we really do want to get along with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That They All Be One Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2017

Our witness must be positive–we hold fast to what we know is true, and treat those who don’t share those views with charity and patience.

Thursday of fifth week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel Today we look at the person and commitment of Abraham, whom the Liturgy calls “our father in faith.” Genesis records the fundamental promise that the Jews–and Christians–hold dear. And it’s not the land of Canaan, or Palestine, over which ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

One Thing

Contributed by Christopher Humby on Apr 4, 2007

Often there is only ONE THING which God wants us to work on to bring us closer to Him.

One Thing… Intro: Movie=> City Slickers staring Billy Crystal City Slickers is a movie about three men who are in search for “the meaning of life”. Each year, these three friends get together and go on a manly adventure This year they had decided to take a trip to an actual working ranch and help ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

One Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week five: One Faith.

ONE FAITH Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/4/2018 If you’re just joining us, we’re five weeks into a seven-week survey of Christian unity. Jesus wants his church to be one—to be united and harmonious. The trouble is—we’re all human and because of that the church has a long ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church