Sermons on Building The Body:

To The Glory Of God

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 5, 2009

This message, in conjunctionn with the Lord’s Supper, was given on the Sunday that people were asked to commit to a one year giving plan for providing capital for a new building project.

TO THE GLORY OF GOD – COMMITMENT SUNDAY 1 Corinthians 10:31 INTRODUCTION: A. This is a wonderful day in the life of First Baptist Church of Mascoutah. 1. We sit here this morning having paid off the 48 acres of land the Lord provided for us 2. He did it though us in a memorable fashion: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Foundation One: God's Plan For Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

An expositional study of Genesis 1 and 2 focusing on God's plan for marriage

Foundation One: God’s Plan for Marriage Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partnering In The Growth Of The Kingdom Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 10 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing the discussion of building the kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serve as Partners for the Kingdom of God” I Corinthians 3:10-4:5 NOTE: Since we failed to complete the material from last week’s message I will not reproduce it all here but only include some new thoughts not in last week’s notes. If you want the whole ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stones And The Stone Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 3, 2012

What it means to be building stones of the house of God.

The moment of truth arrived one day in the life of Jesus and his disciples. They had been with one another for a couple of years or more, had seen his miracles and heard his teaching. So, one day he asked them: When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Body His Temple! His Name Is There! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 23, 2011

God dwells and has placed His Holy Name Yahweh in His people whose bodies are His temples.

WHERE DOES GOD DWELL AND WHERE HAS HE PLACED HIS NAME? Isa 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

#7 We Believe In The Body Of Christ-The Church Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 22, 2022

As we will see, Jesus never called anyone to be a lone ranger Christian. Church membership is not an option. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Over the past couple of months we have looked at the basics of our Christian beliefs. We considered God’s natural revelation of Himself to all. How we believe in God because our observation of the world demands it. We looked at our belief in the word of God, the Bible, through which we come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God, Our Binding Agent In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 26, 2018

It is Precious Holy Spirit who can unite us in the church and keep us together like the early Apostles had

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 11c (THE SPIRIT OF GOD, OUR BINDER IN THE BODY OF CHRIST) Acts 2:42-44 King James Version (KJV) 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Charismatic

Nehemiah's Nemeses

Contributed by Jim Bennett on May 2, 2015

Some reflections on Nehemiah's opponents, Sanballat and Tobiah; sermon for a church about to vote on a building program.

Last week as we spoke about Nehemiah and God’s vision for the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall, I hope one theme came through loud and clear: When God wants something, He’s going to get what He wants. The only question for us is, “Who is on the Lord’s side?” In ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have More Faith Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

How do you know if you believe? How do you know if you’ve got faith for something? What if faith isn’t something you can just systematically build? What if it doesn’t fit a system?

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Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Holiness

Lesson 3: The Church Is Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009

The Church is a body that holds Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The emergent church says, “They like Jesus but not the church.” 2. What goes together? The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Laurel and Hardy, Laverne and Shirley, Dagwood and Blondie, Simon and Garfunkel. So, the church and Jesus go together. 3. A vast majority have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Need Each Other?

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

When I'm not doing well, it is often because I am going it alone. I don't always let others in. I forget to ask for help; I keep my problems to myself. And though I may not see it, others around me might be doing the same thing.

Do We Really Need Each Other? Text: James 5:14-16 Many living things need each other to survive. I have lived for most of my life near trees known as Colorado aspens. If you are familiar with this tree, you may have noticed that it does not grow alone. Aspens are found in clusters, or groves. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Find Joy Through Family Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 21, 2019

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy biblical family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. If we want to experience joy in the journey of life!

Find Joy Through Your Family! (pt4) Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 17:3-4, Matthew 18:21-22, Mark 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Need The Church? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

A reminder that belonging to God means being a part of His family, the Church

I don’t need the church. I feel just as close to God outdoors. I’m already pretty good without the Church, and that should count for something. I don’t need to go through all the motions because God already knows my heart. If those words describe your heart, I’m glad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Elders' "P.l.a.c.e." In The Body Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

The role of the elders is to protect, lead, admonish, care for and equip the local church.

Since we have people here at TFC who have come from all kinds of different church backgrounds, we have all been exposed to different models of church leadership and structure. So as we address that topic here for several weeks, this is going to be an area where many of us may struggle with trying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Al5 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

Every believer is uniquely gifted and essential to the church; God values and uses each person’s contribution to build up the body of Christ.

If you’ve ever felt like the spare part in a drawer full of useful tools, this word is for you. If you’ve wondered, “Do I really belong? Do I matter here?” the answer from heaven’s heart is yes. You matter to God, and you matter to us. The church is a living, breathing body. Christ is the Head. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28

Topics: Spiritual Gifts