Sermons on Body Temple:

God's Love, God's Family And God's Forever Home

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2014

When I went to bed Saturday night, I still didn't have a message for this Sunday. When I woke up that morning, the Lord said, "Tell them about my love, my family, and my forever home."

GOD’S LOVE, GOD’S FAMILY, AND GOD’S FOREVER HOME OPENING: Testimonies INTRO TO TOPIC: Challenging week. As of last night, didn’t have a sermon. • “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: *other

A Church That Glorifies God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

To glorify the Lord, we need to do more than share the gospel. We need to conduct ourselves in ways that glorify Him as well. What are some essential things that we need to do if we are going to be a church that glorifies God?

A Church that Glorifies God Is one that trusts in His Sovereignty Is one that walks in Unity Is one that lives in Integrity Part 1 The church Recognizes God’s Sovereignty – Acts 4:23-31 The church Receives God’s Unity – Acts 4:32-37 The church Reflects God’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unify- Clothed In Love Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015

Part 3 in the "Unify" series we explore how christian unity and forgiveness only works if genuine love for on another practiced.

Today is the last of our three part series I’m calling “Unify” We talked about “Unify” under covenant and “Unify” forgiveness over blame. Colossians 3:12-14(NIV) Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 26, 2014

Christ, as head of the church, gave us a model that will lead to unity and love. Are we listening?

Today we begin a short two week series covering what I think is one of the most relevant sections of the New Testament for us today. It gives a very concise, clear picture of how the church and the family are to operate according to God’s design. So please join me as we read Ephesians chapter ...read more

We Are The Church; Are You A Salty Saint

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 23, 2014

This sermon encourages the church to be seasoning to the world to witness and to help them see why the church is dying today and why .

WE ARE THE CHURCH: "Are You a Salty Saint?" Matthew 5:13 INTRODUCTION: How valuable is salt? 40 million tons are required each year to fill our needs in the U.S. ?Homer called it divine ? Plato called it a "substance dear to the gods." ? Shakespeare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Applying Surrender Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 1, 2014

Surrender, Unity, Fighting, The Church

LIFE APP – Applying Surrender James 4:1-12 (p. 848) October 5, 2014 Introduction: In my ministry life I’ve spent a great deal of time talking to people who couldn’t or wouldn’t see any reason to be a part of God’s family, the Church. Almost always ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014

This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Church?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014

Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? There are three characteristics which the church must possess - commonality, community and communication.

What is a Church? Acts 2:41-47 Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? A textbook definition, answering that question, is that a church is a body of called-out believers united together for worship, prayer, study of the Word of God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Christianity

Contributed by Scott Fields on Oct 9, 2013

Why is Christianity in America declining? Why are professions of faith and baptisms on the decline. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Church is not a place we go or something we do it is God's people doing His will.

I have a very serious question to start us off with this morning. Why is Christianity on the decline here in America? I am sure there are probably as many answers as there are people. • Could it be because Christianity is competing with so many other religions? • Could it be because ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of doing God's will.

Knowing And Doing The Will Of God Exodus 14:15-18 I have been a pastor long enough to know that if I were to ask the question, “do you want to know God’s will for your life”, you would all respond in the affirmative. In a sense, every Christian does want to know the will of God, but the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Christ Out Of Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2013

What do you get out of Church? If you don't get Christ, you miss it all!

Getting Christ Out of Church Acts 8:9-24 Have you ever said, “I just didn’t get anything out of that”? I hear of people who leave church services and say things like that. “I just don’t get anything out of church.” Perhaps you’ve said that yourself. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Face Of Fear-Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 14, 2012

“What is the gospel?” Well, Paul defined it for us. “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the

6-23-03 Title: The Face of Fear: Joseph Scripture Reading: “After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your Role Series

Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012

Understanding the importance of knowing our role within the church body. This was conclusion to a Capital Fundraising Campaign so some won't apply but it would work especially well around the Super Bowl. I also have a complete PowerPoint presentation av

LIVING STONES (6) GOD’S GAME PLAN MARK 2:1-5 We are in week 6 of our Capital Campaign emphasis “Living Stones” and we’re getting close to the finish line – or as Darryl Schmidt likes to call it: The starting line! Over the past 5 weeks I’ve been trying to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

7 Mountain Moving Faith

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

“God will do ALL His PLEASURES and ACCOMPLISH ALL His PLANS for MANKIND.” Jesus Christ was RAISED from the DEAD and is now SEATED at the RIGHT HAND of God, the HIGHEST POSITION (PINNACLE) in the entire UNIVERSE. The HOLY SPIRIT was SENT according to the

The PINNACLE of our FAITH: 1. Jesus CHRIST is the AUTHOR of our FAITH.  Jesus CHRIST is “the WORD.” ALL THINGS were CREATED by Him, through Him and for Him. Jesus CHRIST is the PINNACLE or SUPREME (“First Born”) over ALL CREATION. The CREATOR SUSTAINS and HOLDS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:2

Denomination: *other

What God Wants Most In His Church

Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Jan 9, 2012

God wants His church to be holy and pure, to be in unity, and to love one another.

Introduction I. God wants His church to be holy and pure. 1 Peter 1:14-16, Phil. 2:14-16 1 Peter 1:14–16 (NIV84) 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: Baptist