Sermons on Body As A Temple:

I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

The church is described as a body in the New Testament. Each member of the body must serve its function so that the body is healthy.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Open Today, we start doing something new that will last for six weeks. We are beginning a a book study together as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Great Purifier Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 19, 2008

Jesus has not changed in 2,000 years. He is still passionate about His temple. The temple of God is no longer a building, it is His people. God no longer dwells in a temple made by hands, He lives in us, and His passion, His zeal is the same today as it w

Jesus: the Great Purifier (John 2:12-25) “I’m Sarah, I’m sixteen; Last night I failed. I prayed for more strength, So why did I yield? He said he loved me, Brought me flowers and all; Then he took me upstairs And caused me to fall. I feel so ashamed, So dirty inside. He’s taken my heart; Now I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God, Our Indwelling Strength

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014

To show that CHRIST is inside of us both the Wisdom and Power of GOD for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST dwelling inside of you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is inside of us both the Wisdom and Power of GOD for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:18 (Amplified Bible) 6:18 This was so that, by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great In Flight Service Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 14, 2008

We are called to be people who give great service for Jesus Christ, and I believe this quality we are going to look at today will have a great effect on whether we do or don’t.

Great “In-Flight” Service Colossians 3:14-16 Introduction: We are one week away from finishing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. We began back in July looking at the key to unity within the Body of Christ. What we discovered was that Paul offered a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Building Program Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus’ Church".

Series: Jesus’ Church [#2] JESUS’ BUILDING PROGRAM Matthew 16:18 Introduction: As soon as you hear the phrase, “The Church building program”, you automatically start thinking building fund. Last week we studied the requirement for membership into Jesus’ Church; which is believing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Torn Veil

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Apr 17, 2023

Jesus became the Living Veil replacing the now torn Temple Veil

One of my early understandings in the Navy was that the Admiral’s door meant no entry. PERIOD. You didn’t cross the threshold without approval. His office was even in a special security area that required authorization just to be in that area. Even with such authorization, no matter how important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54, Hebrews 10:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

What Am I? (Part Five)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2015

So far in this series we’ve learned that we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, we are a part of the body of Christ, and we are God’s workmanship. Today we will see that we are ambassadors of Christ.

WHAT AM I? (part five) INTRODUCTION: So far in this series we’ve learned that we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, we are a part of the body of Christ, and we are God’s workmanship. Today we will see that we are ambassadors of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Would You Be My Friend?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 29, 2020

Today’s sermon is going to review 2 Timothy 1:15-18 to illustrate how genuine friendship is found through unconditional love that continually seeks, helps and prays for other believers, even when they are going through tribulations and/or being persecuted for righteousness sake!

Would you be my Friend? 2 Timothy 1:15-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Friendship is “a reciprocal relationship characterized by intimacy, faithfulness, trust, unmotivated kindness, and service.” Surviving in a fallen world where chance happens to everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Throne Room Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 12, 2010

A study of chapter 41 verses 1 through 26

Ezekiel 41: 1 - 26 The Lord’s Throne Room “ 1 Then he brought me into the sanctuary and measured the doorposts, six cubits wide on one side and six cubits wide on the other side—the width of the tabernacle. 2 The width of the entryway was ten cubits, and the side walls of the entrance were five ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 41:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Assessment For Restoration

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 27, 2003

In order to continue with restoring the Lord’s people to his will, Ezra shows an important assessment one must consider.

Assessment for Restoration Ezra 2 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On February 16, 2002 Introduction: I. Joe Wright is the minister of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in Topeka. He prayed a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:1-70

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Two words dominate the biblical passage we will study today: sexual sin and body. How does God view them? Paul gives us great insight in 1 Corinthians chapter six.

Sexual Immorality 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Two words dominate the biblical passage we will study today: sexual sin and body. Our culture is desperately confused and distorted about our bodies and sexuality. We wildly swing from obsession over bodies to neglect of our bodies, from anorexia to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Rabbi Bear Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 22, 2013

A healing on Sunday set the Rabbi in a tither! The Law was broken! What was this scene about and did God break his own Law?

August 25, 2013 The Rabbi Bear Everything was going smoothly at a very elaborate wedding in a large church. The Wedding March was about to be sounded from the pipes by the organist as the wedding party strolled in and took their places. It was time for the flower girl and her young escort to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: *other

A Timeline Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 25, 2016

A sermon examining the restoration that is possible for those who have turned from the Heavenly Father.

A Timeline Of Restoration Haggai 2:10-19 Chuck Swindoll shared the following story "A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt's famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it repeatedly before he could be stopped. A ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 13, 2020

The sermons of Haggai led to the restoration of the Temple. There are three themes in his messages encouragement, warning, and hope, the secret to understanding the response of the people and their willingness to resume work on the Temple.

God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several months after the battle of Gettysburg ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And It Was Winter

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Nov 29, 2021

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. 27 November 2021. We are entering the season of Hanukkah. Yeshua (Jesus) was in the Temple at Hanukkah. All of us experience winter in our lives, but the Lord is walking in the Temple. We need to invite Him into our temple.

20211127 Parsha Vayeshev – And it was Winter Blessing Torah Portion Gen 37:1-8 Haftarah Amos 3:1-8 Brit Chadashah John 10:22-30 The ninth reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayeshev, which means "and he dwelt." The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: *other