Sermons on Body And Blood Of The Lord:

The Church, The Mystery Of The Ekklesia- Called Out. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

A challenge to believers that church is not about buildings or social gatherings, but about those who have been called out

The church, the mystery of the Ekklesia (ek•klay•see•ah) “called out” Part 2 Text: Eph. 3:1-11, 1:9-10 Introduction: 1. The concept of “church”, having church, being the church has seemed to have gotten skewed in our day. 2. Too often the church has become a glorified holy Club, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Witnessing Done God's Way Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 5 of "Being the Church," focusing on the importance of sharing your faith in a relational manner.

Being the Church Part 5: Witnessing Done God’s Way Scripture: Acts 8:25-40 Icebreaker: When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Death - The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 30, 2011

Most people want to get to heaven. The problem is that there are many different religious organizations in the world today and they all tell us a different story on what we must do to be saved. And they will all have some scriptures to back up what they c

1 Corinthians 15:26 - The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Death is the last enemy for a number of reasons 1. It is the final thing we will all have to face when we get to the end of our lives 2. It's the last step of our journey on Earth 3. It's our graduation day for the Heavenly life 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Love The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 13, 2006

Many people say they love the church, but do their actions support that? The church has some flaws and problems, but I love the church and here is why I love her

“Falling in Love With the Bride of Christ…Why I Love the Church?” Introduction: A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is claimed to be the world’s worst dog. He crashed through screen doors with alarming regularity. He went berserk during thunderstorms, destroying everything in his path. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Bride - A Valentine's Day Sermon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2007

When Jesus shared His innermost desire with Peter, His highest priority was to have him take care of His bride. How can we do that today?

OPEN: It had been a big wedding, and the reception was well attended. Then came the honeymoon, the couple went to their hotel room After they unpacked their bags the groom took his bride by the hand sat her on the bed and said, "Honey, I hope you won’t mind, but now that we’re married I tho’t I’d ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, John 15:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 1, 2017

In the continuation of our series we come across a situation where as Jesus was en route to heal Jairus' daughter he gets interrupted. But that interruption proves to be a help, not a hindrance.

THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part four) Mark 5:21-43 1) Jairus' problem (21-23) "When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Synergy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2010

Get energized to synergize! Synergy – “We are stronger together.”

Sermon: 2 – Synergy – “We are stronger together.” Illustration: A Bugs Life! From Group’s Blockbuster Movie Illustrations - pages 133, 134. Points are also used from their outline in their book. Overview – Hopper explains to his gang that one ant may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submit To One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2009

In this lesson we learn that submission is the essence of Christianity, and leads to the freedom from having to have our own way all the time.

A. I like the old story of the ship captain who looked into the dark horizon one night and saw faint lights in the distance. 1. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message, “Alter your course 10 degrees south." 2. Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Bless The Lord At All Times- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 11, 2022

You and I can bless the Lord and gain the benefit of knowing One who is faithful in all of our situations and we will receive strength for our souls as we listen to the Word of God.

The next thing we are going to see is Chapter 2 verses 1 through 10: 1Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the Lord. 2 And the Lord said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:1-2, Job 19:13-21, Job 2:1-10, Job 42:7-8, Deuteronomy 6:3-12, Psalm 103:2  (view more)  (view less)

The Role Of A Church Member Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 9, 2021

The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

Introduction Welcome everyone! I hope your week has been well. It’s good to be with you on this fine morning. Today, we’re wrapping up a series where we are looking at the different roles within in the church. Next week, we’re going to kick off a new series on the After Life. We all have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church That Tolerates

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 26, 2002

We are called to be a loving body that accepts all people where they stand, however, the example of Thyatira shows that lines must be drawn for the health of that loving body.

THE CHURCH THAT TOLERATES. Since God created the human race, Satan has taken an active aggressive role against the human race. His goal is to divide and destroy. He wants to seduce us away from the protective arms of our Creator so that he can drag us away to share in his eternal destiny. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

Premature Praise

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Dec 19, 2009

Praise God while you are still in the battle because He will give you the victory

Premature Praise By: Pastor Lorenzo Edwards New St. Paul Empowering Life Luke 1:41 12/13/2009 In just a couple of weeks families will be getting together eating food and having a good time celebrating the day we call Christmas. Christmas is the day that we celebrate the birth of our savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Free. (Remembering-Lonnie Gunter)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 27, 2013

The one who wrote these words in 2 Corinthians chapter 5 knew well the struggles of life but, he also knew the end results when this life is over, when we are ushered into heaven to live with Christ forevermore. Apostle Paul said For we know…not maybe o

I’m Free 2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: We lost a good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A Good Buddy

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 31, 2022

Body language has become a very important thing these days.

Body language is used in nearly every aspect of daily life, and observing someone can sometimes tell you a lot about how a person is feeling and what is on their mind. For example, in poker, people try to limit their body language to prevent others from guessing their hand or what they might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Rowing The Growing Machine Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

A six part series on building better church body

BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 5 all my illustrations come from Sermon Central unless otherwse noted scripture is NIV unless noted ROWING THE GROWING MACHINE I hope that you have enjoyed this series of sermons as much as I have enjoyed writing them. Building a Better Body is the theme of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ