Sermons on Body Gone:

The Church, A Beautiful Bride

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012

The Church is called the Bride of Christ, so how do we make sure that we are an attractive bride?

The Church, a Beautiful Bride It was a quiet Saturday morning as the guests began to filter into the little church. Friends of the couple had been there for hours making sure everything was just perfect. The guests were a diverse bunch, some were friends of hers, and others were friends of his. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ugly Duckling Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002

The danger of judging one another in our homes and in the family within the Body of Christ.

“Happily Ever After…” – Part Three – Family Sermon Series 2002 The Ugly Duckling – Matthew 7:1-6 Larry L. Thompson (5-26-02) “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. [2] For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Is The Loneliest Number Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 10, 2009

9th in a series from Ecclesiastes. God created man to live in community with God and with others.

In April 1969, the group Three Dog Night had their first top ten hit with a song titled “One”. That song included these lyrics: One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do Two can be as bad as one It’s the loneliest number since the number one No is the saddest experience you’ll ever know Yes, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Temple Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

Today I want us to take a look at what God says is to be the way a true Temple for God should look like.

Date: May 24, 2009 Title: Building A Temple Bible Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Building a temple is pretty serious work! People travel all over taking pictures of various temples and religious structures. They stand back and look at the architecture and say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

True Love, No Really, True Love

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003

DT: Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the Body of Christ.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “True Love, No Really, True Love” 02.09.03 Sunday Morning Sermon “Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the church body.” Intro: Whoever loves much, does much. Thomas a’ Kempis. On the whole, God’s love for us is a much safer subject to think about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Portrait Of Jesus Among His Churches Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 10, 2010

The portrait of Jesus walking in the midst of His churches pictures the works that His followers are to be doing.

How many of you have ever seen a portrait of Jesus? [Pause for response]. For those of you who raised your hands, I’m assuming that you’re referring to a depiction of Jesus that might look something like this. [Show painting of Jesus]. Would you be surprised to find that in the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Physical Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 12, 2016

Transformed Talk 2: Physical Health Reading: Psalm 23 verses 1-6: PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • I look to God to meet all my needs (vs 1) • I obey God’s instruction about rest (vs 2a) • I go to God for guidance (vs 3) • I look I trust God in the dark times (vs 4) • I let God heal my hurts (vs 5) • I give God for all my tomorrows (vs 6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Outside the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer For Revival

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002

EVERY BODY NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING THIER WAY BACK FROM FAILURE.

Prayer for Revival (Psalm 51) 1 ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.>> Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your New Shirt On (Ephesians 4:25-5:2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 23, 2022

Become a people, who are useful to God, who can build up the body.

What we've seen over the past week weeks, is that God has a plan. God is making one family, who will live in peace with him and with each other. And to that end, Jesus gave each of us a ministry in the church, to build the church up, help it grow in love and unity. The problem is, some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

What Do We Know About Satan?

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 14, 2002

Where did Satan from? Was he an angel gone bad? How much power does he have? We hope to answer these and other questions in this study.

What Do We Know About Satan? Biblical Names A. Devil - 61 times KJV (only in NT) from Gk diabolos B. Satan - 19 times in OT, 36 times in NT - Hebrew word describing arch-enemy of good, from Heb. Verb = “to lie in wait” In NT, from Gk. Satanas = ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9, Isaiah 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meek Series

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003

The meek are those who have gone through "brokenness" (Poor in Spirit), mourned their sinful condition (that which led to brokenness) and now they submit to Christ (meek).

“The Meek” Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Review: The term “blessed” literally means “approved.” True Happiness comes when one receives God’s approval. The fundamental question that everyone who reads the Sermon on the Mount is faced with is, who’s approval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Make A Decision

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 25, 2008

Today America is much like the harlot metaphor of Israel in Hosea’s day that has gone out looking for something more than our beloved God.

TIME TO MAKE A DECISION Hosea 6:1-5 Today America is much like the harlot metaphor of Israel in Hosea’s day that has gone out looking for something more than our beloved God. Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Is A Better Mediator Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 13, 2012

We have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS IS A BETTER MEDIATOR HEBREWS 4:14 – 5:10 Big Idea: We have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 23:1-9, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 12, 2015

Jesus invites us to live lives of faith and as we look to those who have gone before us, we are see examples of lives of faith entail.

INTRODUCTION One of the most profound line spoken in a movie occurred in "The Santa Claus." Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) is at the North Pole for the first time. He has just been told that he is the new Santa. Scott objects and says, "But what if I don't believe." A wise elf by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Bottom Falls

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 29, 2024

Every one of us have come across a time an experiences of broken bucket situation. A situation that seemed to be full and suddenly it’s broken and the fullness is gone.

A bottom broken Bucket Every one of us have come across a time an experiences of broken bucket situation. A situation that seemed to be full and suddenly it’s broken and the fullness is gone. A saying on a Hearse Van said this – ‘Today I, tomorrow might be you’ Who knows what will happen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God