Sermons on christ the head of the church:

Believers Belong To The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 31, 2003

EPIPHANY 3(C) - Believers belong to the body of Christ uniquely as different members but united in one purpose.

WE BELONG TO THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26 JANUARY 26, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26 12The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Marvelous Body Of Christ

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 24, 2022

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

January 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 The Marvelous Body of Christ Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Next month, athletes from across the world will gather in Beijing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Bold For Christ

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

We need to be bold for Christ and His Church!

AW Tozer said, “The true follower of Christ will not ask, "If I embrace this truth, what will it cost me?" Rather they will say, "This is truth. God help me to walk in it, let come what may!" How many times have you had the chance to witness to someone about Christ and failed to do so because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sufficiency Of Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009

How do we refute false teaching attacking the church

Text: Colossians 2:6-23 Title: The sufficiency of Christ Introduction 1.Paul’s purpose for writing this letter to the Colossians Paul’s purpose for writing this letter was to refute the heretical teaching that was influencing the Colossian church. 2. Colossians 2:6-23 – Is where Paul directly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23, Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ And His Bride

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. But this is not the main point of the passage!

Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. It is important that we examine this text to see these things, because this is one of the best texts to find out the roles of husbands and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005

The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of The Church

Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012

A message on Christ love for His church.

“For The Love Of The Church” This is the week for love. Kids from age 5 to 95 will be getting and receiving cards with a love theme because Tuesday is Valentines Day. And with that in mind I thought a love sermon was just the thing for this morning and I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who I Already Am In Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2005

This sermon highlights 7 things that Christ has already done for us.

Opening Story: Many of you are familiar with the story of “The Lion King.” You might remember when Simba couldn’t decide whether or not he should return to the Pride Lands. He has some heavy baggage he has carried, including a tremendous guilt about his father’s death. As Simba was growing up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, His Body And You Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 25, 2008

2nd in a series on Romans 12; this message deals with the connection believers have to Christ and the Church, and the unique capacities each is given in order to serve the Church.

Trinity Baptist Church August 17, 2008 Combating Complacency Christ, His Body and You Romans 12:3-8 There was a Danish philosopher named Kierkegaard whose writings are weighty and tough to read. But that deep thinker one time told a simple parable that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

What's Right With The Church

Contributed by Don Hutto on May 3, 2001

Anybody can tell what’s wrong with the church but we need to emphasize what’s right with the church.

What’s Right With The Church Matthew 16:13-18 I. Introduction My wife and I had the opportunity to be out of town this last weekend, and we visited another church. As soon as service was over I caught myself pointing out what was wrong with the church. Their bulletin was different than ours. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church And Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into some powerful scripture from Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 1:22-23, and Mark 12:30-31, and we're going to be talking all about the Church - God's divine plan for humanity, the purpose of the Church in making disciples, and the profound truth ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 1:22-23, Mark 12:30-31

Topics: Church, Body Of Christ

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022

When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Church Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 18, 2007

Ninth in a series from Ephesians. The church should matter to us because it matters to God.

This week I came across an interesting quote that was recently posted on an internet blog by a lady who identified herself as “Eva”. Here it is, exactly as she wrote it: You are so right about the church today. We are a catholic family, but I can’t even remember the last time we went to church. My ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church And Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

As the church, our purpose is to grow to be like Jesus, embodying His love and teachings in our daily lives.

Good morning, Church! We are going to dive into some powerful truth today from the book of Mark, specifically Mark 12:30-31. These passages say, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Topics: Church, Body Of Christ

The Companionship Of Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This was a devotional that I wrote for the church newsletter

The Companionship of Christ Matthew 28:20 Newsletter Devotional And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Christ has offered to be your companion through all of life. He is with you during the good days and the bad days of life. He stays with you when the seas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Church Of God