Sermons on Bodies:

The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

We are God’s temple. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. What God expects us to be being the Temple of His Presence?

Theme: THE TEMPLE OF GOD MUST BE Text: Matt. 21:12-16 Intro. A. Greetings… B. In his letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul said that our “body is the temple of God.” This is one of the most wonderful pictures given in the Scriptures depicting our relationship with God. We are His temples. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Hates

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007

God hates when we misuse the body He has given us for sinful purposes. Why? Because God hates sin.

The words hate and God do not seem to go together. Yet, the writer of Proverbs clearly declares that God hates something. What is it? Our initial instinct would be to suggest the terrible two: murder and adultery. Others would suggest drunkenness or debauchery. Not so, according to the writer of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Part I: The Value Of An Mba Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007

This is the first in a series on helping the body of believers to become better servants. This sermon focus on understanding the need for service and ways to become better servants

Having a Servant’s Heart Series: Part I: The Value of an M.B.A. Matthew 20:20-28. CBC August 18, 2007 Well, I know that I have missed you over the last several weeks in my travels to China and Vermont and I hope that you have missed me maybe a little. But as Amanda reminded me the other day, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Like Jabez

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 12, 2006

A 4-point sermon explaining how and why we need to apply this short prayer to our lives, both as Christians and as the body of Christ.

Everybody wants to know what purpose they have. Does God really have a plan for each one of us? The Bible says God knew us even before we were born and that He has a unique and distinct plan for each one of us. JEREMIAH 29:11 says, ‘I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: *other

Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On!

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Our purpose as a church is to win souls to Christ, connect them to the body of Christ, train disciples, and send leaders to every nation of the world.

Whole Lot of Shaking Going On! Acts 4:31 NKJV And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. I. “When they had prayed, the place was shaken” Acts 4:31 NKJV A. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All For One, And One For All Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

God has put us into the body of Christ through the Baptism of the Spirit in order that we might mutually benefit and support one another.

October 13, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 ¡§All for One, and One for all!¡¨ INTRODUCTION One of my son Benjamin¡¦s favorite movies is ¡§The Three Musketeers¡¨. It¡¦s the story of the struggles that a young man named Dar Tanyan goes through in order to fulfill his life¡¦s goal of becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

God’s desire is that we be holy and pure. Soap is good for cleansing the outside of the body, but doesn’t get below the skin into the heart.

INTRODUCTION This message is the first in a series I’m calling “No, that’s NOT in the Bible.” There are dozens of popular sayings floating around that people think are from the Bible and they’re not. There is a great deal of biblical illiteracy in the pews of our churches. Here is a top ten list ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 6, 2002

Learning self control is about how your mind learns to rule your body, your passions, your hungers and your appetites.

SE110302 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1 Self-Control INTRO: Who said the following?: "With all the power that a President has, the most important thing to bear in mind is this: You must not give power to a man unless, above everything else, he has character. Character is the most important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation- The Book Opened

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2011

A new verse upon verse study series from the book of Revelation. This is sure to encourage and minister to the body. check out faiththatwins.com

Revelation- the Book Opened Revelation 1:1-20 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

A book sermon from 1 Thessalonians, introducing a series through the book. To show how the ministry of deliberate encouragement is necessary to the vitality of the Body

I Thessalonians Introduction: There’s a lot of discouragement out there. Not too long ago, Hayden Planetarium in New York City issued an invitation to anyone interested in applying to be a part of the crew on the first journey to another planet. 18,000 people applied. The applications ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Un-Finished Tasks With Promise.

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Nov 6, 2010

The recognition of the high call Jesus placed upon our lives and the equipping of the body to carry out these specifics with a promise from our Lord.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The New Temple Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2010

Jesus and the early disciples preached against the Jerusalem Temple because the new Temple is the Body of the Risen Christ, and true worship is centered there.

November 15, 2010 Albert the Great The Spirit of the Liturgy Today we commemorate St. Albert the Great, known for many years as “the Universal Doctor.” He is best known as the teacher and mentor of St. Thomas Aquinas, but his studies and teaching spanned all of what was known then as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Catholic

Getting The House Ready Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

In this introduction to the series "Welcome Home" Pastor Terry encourages the Church to stand ready to receive "all who will come in" to the Body of Christ.

When the Father ordered things ready for a welcome home party, one thing was left out…. Preparing emotionally. • Not told how the servants responded • No question of the brother’s response. • He began to pout • He wouldn’t come into the house • Satan wants to get us away from the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational