Sermons on Body Of Christ:

The Church: The Answer For Our Loneliness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 9, 2014

The Church, People, Relationships

Romans 16:1-24 July 7, 2022 Introduction: I’ve come to discover this truth about myself...I passionately believe in the mission of the church...Jesus has commissioned us to “Go make disciples.” And my personality is this...”C’mon, lets go!!!” I see our enemy fairly clearly at work with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believers...assemble! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Second in the You Should Be Committed series, reasons why we should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together.

You Should Be Committed Part II: Believers...Assemble! Twelve reasons why a local clergyman stopped attending athletic events: Every time I went, they asked me for money. The people with whom I had to sit didn't seem very friendly. The seats were too hard and not comfortable. The coach never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:9-10

Denomination: Bible Church

The Foundation Of God Stands Sure

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 6, 2013

When the whole world is unsound those who are following Jesus are on a sound foundation.

Eph_2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 2Ti_2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Legoland Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

Every person is significant in the church.

First Baptist Church Romans 12:3-8 Lego My Lego: 4 Secrets of Significance April 22, 2001 Besides playing with tractors, combines and his construction set, one of Joshua’s favorite things to play with are Lego’s. He likes to build towers, bridges and tunnels for his trucks to go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Defending Unity

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 8, 2013

God's people have been called to understand the importance of and need to defend the unity of our churches.

Have you seen the trailers for the new Lone Ranger movie that’s coming out? Johnny Depp is playing Tonto? It looks interesting…maybe not a faithful twist to the old Lone Ranger we grew up on but interesting nonetheless. I heard a story about how Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The People Factor" Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013

This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Is The Loneliest Number Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

Part two of a series on Church unity.

One: the Loneliest Number Ephesians 4:4-6 February 10, 2013 I’m not sure how many of you remember a group named Three Dog Night. This is what they looked like and what they wore when they were popular. They were popular way back in the late 60's, early 70's. Just so you know how old they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Big Happy Family - God's Plan For The Church

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 12, 2009

God’s plan for the church is that we would be One Big Happy Family. In order to do this, we need to L.A.U.G.H: Love, Acceptance, Unity, Generosity and Helping.

ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY – GOD’S PLAN FOR THE CHURCH (September 2009 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY – WELCOME & PRAY OVER NEW MEMBERS INTRO TO TOPIC: “There are many analogies for a Christian disconnected from a church: a football player without a team; a soldier ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: *other

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

Built Upon A Living Stone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

God brings us into his church to be built into something that will proclaim his glory to the world, his mighty acts in the way we live together.

Picture a team of stonemasons, preparing to build a great temple; perhaps it’s the replacement for Solomon’s temple that was destroyed by the armies of Babylon. They pick up all the stones that look the right shape to fit into the wall of a building and put them in a pile, ready to use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

A Messiah Who Understands True Family Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 15, 2010

When we give our lives to Christ, His family becomes our family.

A Messiah Who Understands the True Family Text: Matt. 12:46-50 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rudyard Kipling once wrote about families, "all of us are we--and everyone else is they." A family shares things like dreams, hopes, possessions, memories, smiles, frowns, and gladness...A family is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Methodist

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

God’s plan is to bring us together as part of the same family – His family - A look at some family ties that hold the family of God together.

Family Ties Ephesians 2:11-22 Intro: What holds a family together? Parents? Blood? Common interests? Love? All of the above? As members of God’s family we have the privilege of sharing our lives together. When something exciting happens to one member of our church family, we can all rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Conflict Within God’s Family Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Those who follow Christ can hold strong convictions without sacrificing good relationships.

Handling Conflict within God’s Family Acts 15:22-35 follows up on the Jerusalem Council, where the apostles and other Jewish church leaders extended grace to the Gentiles who had believed on Jesus. They told them they did not have to keep the Jewish law of Moses in order to be saved. Since we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

2010 - The Year Of The Family

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 3, 2010

Message setting the foundation of where I believe God wants us to go this year - strengthening the family of God and individual families.

2010 – “The Year of the Family” 1 John 4:7-12, 19-21 January 3, 2010 Me: Just a warning here: the introductory portion of the message today is going to be longer than normal, because I want to lay a bit of a foundation for what I want us to look at today from God’s Word. But I also want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan