Sermons on Building The Body:

The Churches Finest Hour Yet?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 12, 2005

The opportunity for God to work thru the local church is here

“THE CHURCHES FINEST HOUR YET” I Corinthians 12 George Crumbly - Humphrey UMC 9/11/2005 Sunday AM (Some of the information came from Rick Warrens Ministry Toolbox #223) I Corinthians 12 Hear a good friend of mine last Sunday night mention the body of Christ suffering. Then Thursday I received an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

"Are We Fulfilling Our Assigment?"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 21, 2005

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the church really needs to look at itsself & ask the question, "Are We Fulfilling Our Assigment from God?"

Matthew 28:16-20 Aww come on and bless the Lord in this house. He is worthy, is he not? Come on & bless God for our choir on this morning. Did they not sing to the Lord? Amen. amen. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. Amen. This text before us is a very familliar text, often being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Counsel

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Using Scripture as our frame of reference message talks about: 1. Identifying your need for counseling. 2. Identifying the right source for good counsel. 3. Evaluating the counsel that is given to you. 4. Implementing the counsel you receive.

Getting Counsel Proverbs 12:15 8-24-03 Richard Tow Grace Chapel Foursquare Church Springfield, MO www.gracechapelchurch.org “You need to get counseling!” Have you ever had someone say that to you? Maybe they didn’t use those exact words. Maybe they said, “You don’t need a psychiatrist, you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Christian A&p 101: The Members Support One Another Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005

Sermon 2 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. This message focuses on the support and commitment members have for one another.

CHRISTIAN A & P 101: SUPPORT Ephesians 4: 1-16 1. I found the following story on the Internet. For my 50th birthday, my husband purchased a week of personal training . . . at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since playing on my high school softball team, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian A&p 101: Nourishment & Communication Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005

Sermon 3 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this sermon we examine how members participate in the sharing of nourishment and information in the body.

CHRISTIAN A & P 101: COMMUNICATION & NOURISHMENT Ephesians 4: 1-7; 11- 16 1. Over the past two Sunday we have been examining Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ and my purpose has been to highlight at least 4 aspects of our human anatomy and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Day The World Changed Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

THE CHURCH OF OUR LORD WAS NEVER AN AFTERTHOUGHT. IT WAS PURPOSED BY GOD BEFORE THE WORLD WAS CREATED. THE CHURCH IS COMPOSED OF GOD’S PEOPLE.

The Church: The Day The World Changed Text: Acts, Chapter 2 This morning, I’d like to continue our series on the Lord’s Church. Some think the Church was an institution that kind of showed in history and developed over time in the ways that man decided it should. Nothing could be further from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Friendship

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A sermon about friendship as a gift from God.

Holy Friendship! Texts: Mark 14:32-34; John 15:12-17; Galatians 6:2 In Shakespeare’s Henry V the English and the French are on the verge of battle. The English are outnumber by the French five to one. They expect to be slaughtered. While preparing for the battle, Henry overhears one of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1:what Makes Us Unique Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

A series on values of our church. If we really are a people led by the Holy Spirit, what will that look like?

What Makes Us Unique? 1 Peter 2:9-10, Romans 8:14 Today I want to address the values that drive me. As your pastor, I want you to know where we are going, and why we’re going that direction. Values are *what is valuable to our church. (if we aren’t reflecting this value, we’re not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where We Stand Together

Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 24, 2005

As Christians and as the Church, we will often disagree, but there is one place where we all stand together, at the foot of the cross!

"WHERE WE STAND TOGETHER" (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) Introduction: LET THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU Paul says) Let All of You Agree With One Another Paul says) Be perfectly united and of one mind! In other words, Paul is saying that the church should stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Believers Are The Lord's Crown Of Splendor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2005

CHRISTMAS 2(B) - Believers are the Lord’s crown of splendor as the church is clothed with righteousness and then this righteousness is to brightly shine.

BELIEVERS ARE THE LORD’S CROWN OF SPLENDOR (Outline) ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 - January 2, 2005 - CHRISTMAS 2 INTRO: The basics of life, in the Lord’s eyes, are simply food and clothing. Having food and cloth-ing we are to be content. In our nation not very many are too concerned about food ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Glorifying God By Fellowship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2005

Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. One way in which we glorify God is by loving other believers. This sermon explores different levels of relationship, three that are inadequate, and one that demonstrates that we belong to God’s family.

Scripture One November day in 2002, Jim Sulkers, a 53-year-old retired municipal worker from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), climbed into bed, pulled the covers up, and died. Nearly two years later, on August 25, 2004, police who had been called by concerned relatives entered Jim Sulkers’ apartment ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soldier Boyz

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005

A message about what it means to be a member of the army of God and a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

9, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Soldier Boyz Introduction: 2Timothy 2:3-7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs–he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Characteristics Of A Good Church Member

Contributed by Patrick Wooten on Jan 18, 2005

Simple truths about supporting the local church.

Characteristics of a Good Church Member: 1. Spend time with God in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing. 2. Give with a cheerful heart. Malachi 3:7-12 7 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Developing A Passion For The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 25, 2005

Message regarding how to show love to the family of God.

Developing a Passion for the Family of God Various Scriptures January 23, 2005 Introduction Families are pretty neat, in my opinion. Some are better than others, there’s no question about that, but overall, I’m pretty glad families exist. And I hope you are, because you wouldn’t even exist if ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational