Sermons on Building Up The Body Of Christ:

Salvation Soul And Body

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 28, 2023

Heaven is great, but no one is in a hurry to get there. It is God's will to heal the sick. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. Therefore we live to manifest heaven on earth.

I have been in the ministry now for over 40 years. My First congregation was senior people. People in the church who were on pension. Some were single because either their wife or husband had died. In all cases, if an elderly person was dying, I never ever met any family member who did not feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26, Ecclesiastes 9:4-6, Psalm 115:17, Matthew 5:48, John 10:10, Romans 5:1, Matthew 6:25-31  (view more)  (view less)

Look Up And Live

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 30, 2003

Exploration of the typology of the bronze snake of Numbers 21 and what it means to believe.

- - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise indicated all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - Some of you have perhaps heard of the US Government’s directive on dealing with an Anaconda attack. Anaconda’s, as everyone knows are large semi-aquatic snakes ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

The Lord Builds His Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2022

The Lord builds his church on Christ the Cornerstone. The Lord joins his church together with the Holy Scriptures.

THE LORD BUILDS HIS CHURCH (Outline) September 18, 2022 – Pentecost 15 – EPHESIANS 2:19-22 INTRO: Without the Lord nothing is possible. With the Lord all things are possible. Even the impossible. "If the LORD does not build the house, it is useless for the builders to work hard over it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Wake Up!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2004

Wake up from the hypnosis of hypocrisy and wake up to the greatness of Christ’s finery.

In 547 B.C., King Croesus of Sardis marched to fight King Cyrus of Persia. Croesus was defeated and retreated to his fortress-like city of Sardis where he thought he would be safe from further attacks. Even when the Persian army filled the valley below Croesus slept soundly thinking the enemy would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

On The Up And Up: Jesus'ascension Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 7, 2008

esus’ Ascension is connected both to the Resurrection and the Second Coming of Christ. It is an extension of the Gospel and a foundational belief that has important ramifications.

On the Up and UP: Jesus’Ascension (Acts 1:9-11) 1. It can be tough to say “Goodbye.” 2. It was hard when our daughter moved to Washington or our son went away to Bible College. 3. Indeed, if you are like me, you will probably ever see most of the people with whom you graduated high school, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 30, 2007

Paul encourages the church to “Stand up for Jesus.” Apostle Paul warns the Corinthian Church that Christian believers are always in danger of attack. Satan, the adversary, comes to kill, steal, and destroy. Satan has a way of attacking us on many accounts

Subject: Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Text: I Corinthians 16:13-14 Introduction: Using these verses of Scripture, I want address the subject: Standing for Jesus. “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus” is the theme song for the Life Member’s Council of the AME Zion Church. The hymn is really a call to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 1 Corinthians 16:13-16, Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

Ephesians 3: The Mystery Of Christ

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on the multicoloured wisdom of God and mystery of Christ. Let us not forget what we are called to be...

"In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:4-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Building Relationships That Last: Keeping Up With Your Brothers

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

KEEPING UP WITH OUR BROTHERS IS HOW WE WANT OTHERS TO DEAL WITH US! DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU!

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: KEEPING UP WITH YOUR BROTHERS GENESIS 4: 1-16 JANUARY 16, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville Lyrics Nibblin’ on sponge cake Watchin’ the sun bake All of those tourists covered with oil Strummin’ my six-string On my front porch swing Smell those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Adequacy Of Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 10, 2010

The medium of reconciliation was the blood on the cross. The dynamic of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ. The cross is the medium of reconciliation because the cross is the final proof of the love of God; and a love like that demands and answer

Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Each Of Us Has A Grace-- A Ministry (Ephesians 4:7-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

We are one body, but we are not all the same. Jesus has set it up so that each of us builds up the church in our own unique way.

Today we have the privilege of working through some of the most complicated verses in the entire book of Ephesians. Before we dive in though, we should remind ourselves of last time's verses. Are we feeling a little rusty, when it comes to Ephesians? Paul, up to this point in the letter, has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-15

Set Free Through Christ

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

Through Christ, we have been set free from the sinful mindset and have been given the mindset and power of the Holy Spirit.

In 1865 after the Civil War, America officially banned slavery. In modern headlines every once in a while you will read of a child held hostage by his own parents. Usually, the child is abused and neglected. One or both of the parents beat and starve the child. Some children have been chained like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007

In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Together In Love.

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 13, 2016

This is the sermon I preached during 10th Church Anniversary in Dubai, UAE.

Building Together in Love Ephesians 4:16 Ephesians 4:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Illustration: "I am going to paint the house," said a big can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Five Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

The church is not supposed to mimic other human institutions. It is built up the foundation of never-ending love – supernatural power - unsearchable riches –immeasurable vision.

OPEN: So as we’ve begun exploring the fourth chapter of Ephesians – we’ve been looking at a proper response to the blessing Jesus provides for those who are in the Church. These are all first response issues – these are the baby steps. If we don’t get these first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 7 Ups Of Life

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 1, 2003

Seven ways to be "up" in our life even when everything seems down.

The 7 Ups of Life Scripture Ref: Psalm 118:24 1 Samuel 16:7 Proverbs 3:5-6; 13:3 Galatians 6:9-10 Philippians 4:6, 13 Matthew 6:25-33 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? Do you start each day with a smile and full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 118:24, 1 Samuel 16:1