Sermons on Body Gone:

Our Father, What My Church Family Means To Me

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2003

Taking the Lord’s prayer and demonstating the importance of having a Church family.

Text: Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Somerset Is A Grace Place Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 13, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to show us what we must do in order for God’s grace to abound in us.

1 Corinthians Somerset is a Grace Place! 1 Corinthians 5 February 16, 2003 Intro: A [Rock and a Soft Place, Citation: Anna Zogg, Salt Lake City, Utah. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] Soon after my brother moved, he made a point of meeting his new neighbors. He found that a Christian family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laying The Foundation

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

A good sermon before Installation of New Leaders Sunday

LAYING THE FOUNDATION Hebrews 5:12-14; 6:1-3 Matthew 7:21-24 For our scriptures this morning let us consider Hebrews 5:12-14. We will also consider this morning a few background passages or should I say supportive scriptures from Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Right Where You Belong Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 17, 2003

Can a preson be a Christian apart from the Church?

"RIGHT WHERE YOU BELONG" Ephesians 2:19-22 (19)"Consequently you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, (20) built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. (21) In Him the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Corinthians 12:14-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Health Watch Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 26, 2003

This is the 15th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the Body Of Christ, its purpose, and how it is doing.

Sunday Morning March 2, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#15] HEALTH WATCH 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 1. Why did Jesus come to this earth? To seek and save what was lost. In order to fulfill His purpose, Jesus had to pay the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As A Devoted Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

You Are God's Royal Priest Series

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003

The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Brethren

Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Mar 5, 2003

We will prevent conflicts from splintering the church, when we allow God to have the Last Word!

Out of the Box 2 March 2003 Acts 11:1-18 fellowship community INTRODUCTION: Comedian Emo Philips used to tell this story: In conversation with a person I had recently met, I asked, "Are you Protestant or Catholic?" My new acquaintance replied, "Protestant." I said, "Me too! What franchise?" ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Wife The Lord Wants His Wife To Be.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 5, 2003

THE WORD OF GOD SPEAKS OF THE CHURCH AS BEING THE BRIDE OF CHIRST AND IN REV.19-7 JESUS CALLS THE CHURCH HIS WIFE.

TITLE THE KIND OF WIFE THE LORD WANTS HIS WIFE TO BE. TEXT REV. 19-7 LET US BE GLAD AND REJOICE AND GIVE HONOUR TO HIM FOR THE MARRIAGE OF THE LAMB IS COME AND HIS WIFE HATH MADE HERSELF READY. KJV 1.THE LORD WANTS HIS WIFE TO LOVE HIM. A 1ST JOHN 4-19 JOHN 20-15 LOVE HIS HOUSE LOVE HIS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

Being God's Church

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

As God’s Church we gather together to worship God as his people; to remember Jesus’ death on the cross on our behalf; to build one another up; to stir one another up to love and good works; and to encourage one another to persevere to the end.

What does it mean to be God’s Church? That is, God’s people, literally ’called out’ of the world. Why should we meet regularly with other believers in this place? What do we think we’re doing when we gather here Sunday after Sunday? Perhaps you’ve never really stopped to think about those sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

Better Together Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2007

The intorduction to 40 Days of Comunity campaign

40 Days of Community “Better Together” April 15, 2007 Intro: As humans, we are created to live together. This past week, Paul Watzlawick died. He was a revolutionary psychotherapist who believed that the key to overcoming emotional issues in life was not self-analysis but effective ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

7 Truths About The Church

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

The church is the body of Christ. It is not a building or an event. 24/7 x 365 days a year, we are the church!

7 Truths About the Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an event? Does church begin when the doors are unlocked on Sunday morning? Does it end when the last light is off and the doors are locked? Does church begin when the music director begins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Polite?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 27, 2007

Four qualities of Christian "politeness". Our relationships one to another in the Church.

I. INTRODUCTION – EVERY COUNTRY & CULTURE HAS A SENSE OF POLITENESS: A. In General Politeness Is All About: 1. Being considerate 2. Being thoughtful 3. Being patient 4. Being kind 5. Being courteous 6. Being grateful B. Every Country & Culture Has A Sense Of Politeness…Redneck Etiquette 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Community?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 29, 2007

Living in Christian community means: 1. Unity in love. 2. Focusing on Jesus. 3. We lose ourselves in service.

What Is Community? John 17:15-21 I talked with a friend and her husband from another town this week who are having trouble with their teenage daughter. They have been to court several times because she is completely out of control. They have also taken her to professional counselors who have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Our Peace Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 1, 2007

In salvation there is neither Greek or Jew, but we are one in Christ - His church. And our call is to be Jesus to the world.

Live Out Loud – Our PEACE April 29, 2007 Ephesians 2:11-22 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series entitled – Live Out Loud. Our goal in this series is to learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant life Jesus promised. To help us, we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist