Sermons on Build The Body Of Christ:

Encountering Christ - A Total Body Experience Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2002

There’s more to just recieving Jesus into your life - it’s about recieving all that He is

Paddy Venner is Senior Pastor of Harfield Road Assembly of God in Cape Town, South Africa Foundations of Truth Part 1 Encountering Christ – A Total Body Experience 1 John 1: 1-10  When the Apostle John wrote this letter, he was responding to a group of heretics called the Gnostics who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Place In The Body Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

How do you fit in the body of Christ.

How to become all that God wants You to be: Step 1: Dedicate my Body! Vs. 1 Truth: Some believers never settle of dedicating their bodies to Christ. Step 2: Eliminate competing Distractions! Vs. 2 Danger: Don’t get into the idea of “I’ll serve God when it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do With The Body Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Looking at Joseph of Arimathea, we see what He did with the body of Christ and compare it to our responsibility to today's "body of Christ."

Mark 15:42-47 (NIV2011) 42 It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached, 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. 44 Pilate was surprised ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 26, 2018

"One Bread, One Cup"

Carl A. Boyle, a sales representative, was driving home when he saw a group of young children selling Kool-Aid on a corner in his neighborhood. They had posted the typical hand-scrawled sign over their stand: “Kool-Aid, 75 cents.” Carl was intrigued. He pulled over to the curb. A young man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Building A House With No Roof?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002

We consider choices, consequences,seems there will be a payday at the end of the road.

Building houses with no roof? EXCHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:37 Or what shall a man give in exchange of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Mark 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

how the church must become a community of faith to reach the world for Jesus Christ

Intro: bowling, concerts, even movies, overall attendance is in steady decline. Up in attendance coffee houses, bars, hiking, biking and Rving. Evidently, closeness, community, personal interaction is becoming more important in our society. Church attendance, down. What is the key to survival, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Declaration Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

The vital importance of Peter’s declarative confession and how it relates to the building of the New Testament Church today.

Our Declaration Our Faith! Matthew 16:13-19 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" [14] They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

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

God's Family

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006

God is building a permanent family. God offers you a family of friends and friends who are family. THE CHURCH.

God’s Family Ephesians 3:14-15 Gary Klahr and Steve Barbin act like brothers. The two Fairfield, Connecticut, residents look alike, finish each other’s sentences, and speak with the same inflections. Gary served as Steve’s best man. Steve was there for Gary through his father’s death. The two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2008

39th in a series from Ephesians. Our words can either tear down or build up.

In February of 2007, a 31 year old female posted this question on Answerbag.com: "Sticks and stones my break my bones, but words will never harm me." Is this true? Why or why not? There were some very heartfelt answers to that question, but one in particular caught my attention. An anonymous ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Body Language

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 30, 2006

There is a message that the Body of Christ emits to the world. We issue Body language through the non-verbal communication of our presence and interactions with people on a daily basis.

(Picture) Rebecca Cory is a standup comic. She is best known for her appearance on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. I do not vouch for her brand of comedy because I have never heard her personally. I mention her because her routine is apparently quite engaging and she draws large audiences. Part of her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Building Up Christians

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians 5-5-02 Ephesians 4:11-16 The Last Few weeks we have been learning how to build a strong Godly church and its purpose in our community. The questions we are asking are: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose Here in Hermosa ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 8 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 8 in our series exploring the essential directives for every believer. This message continues discussion of the elements related to directive 2 - Persistently pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk -- Part Eight – “Build the body” I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. II. Persistently pursue, develop and maintain meaningful connection with the community of saints. A. Fervently pray (intercede) for one another B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Building A Temple For The King

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 14, 2006

We are each the temple of the Holy Spirit. Sermon explores the materials of our faith that build on the foundation of the Gospel.

Building A Temple for the King The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy was going to fall over. Scientists traveled each year to measure the building’s slow descent. They reported that the 179-foot tower moved about one-twentieth of an inch a year, and was once 17 feet out of plumb. They further ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17, Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Orthodox

The Church Is His Body

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 20, 2023

Who are saints? Who are holy ones? Who are Christ's body?

Who are saints? Who are these “holy and faithful people” (CEB), also called “God's people” (CEV), and “God’s holy people” (NIV, NLT) that Paul is writing to? Are saints the church? Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist