Sermons on Church Body Of Christ:

Be Careful

Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003

We have received the instruction to "be careful" as a church. That instruction serves a purpose.

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Be careful! That was two words I heard a lot growing up. It wasn’t that I was accident ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Godly Friends

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

We tend to become like the people with associate and identify with.

Why Is It Important to Fellowship With Godly Associates Acts 1:12-14 1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Illustration;One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Fellow Workers

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 4, 2008

Christianity is a team sport, and though we fill different roles, we’re all God’s fellow workers

God’s Fellow Workers TCF Sermon September 14, 2008 When you get your newspaper delivered to your home, is the newspaper carrier the one responsible for the whole thing? If you’re a football player, and you score a touchdown, should you get all the glory? All the credit? If you’re a businessman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partnership Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

Third of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

[Note: This sermon was given by both of our pastors] Pat: I’m a Mac Dana: I’m a PC Pat: I’m from the Southwest Dana: I’m from back East Pat: I live in a one story house Dana: I live in a two story house Pat: I love synonyms Dana: I loathe them Pat: I try never to preach more than 35 minutes Dana: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Connect, Covered Committed the Key to Ministry You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

Ministry is built when we are Connected, Committed and Covered by a Local Church. First timer, Occasional Visitor, Rebellious are not in the place to build a ministry. Connected means you are a part of the Body, NOT JUST PSYICALLY with in spirit…1Cor 5:2-4 ……Phil 22then make my joy complete by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whatever You Get, Pass It On

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 8, 2008

Deacon ordination: Christ has won the victory, so yours is the opportunity to roll up the score with no fear of losing. Pass on what you have received in comfort, conversion, gifts.

Some things, once they get started, cannot be stopped. There are just some things, once they get rolling, which cannot be interrupted. It’s just impossible. You’re a student and have an exam tomorrow. When the morning dawns and the sun begins to rise, no amount of wishing that the day light would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Just Fill In The Blanks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2008

The work of Christ is not complete until we fill in the blanks of justice not yet done, kindness not yet given, and witness not yet shared. He wants our very cores.

To do anything these day, you have to fill out a form. Have you noticed? To get anywhere with anything you want to do, you have to fill out an application. Some of you have been job-hunting. So what happens? You go to the personnel office, you pull out your beautifully polished resume, the one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Deadly Game Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 4 of our Being the Church series, this one focuses on hypocritical living.

Being the Church Part 4: A Deadly Game Scripture: Acts 4:36-5:11 “[Hypocrisy is] the desire to look better than you are; the hiding of things you do, because you would not be supposed to do them, because you would be ashamed to have them known where you are known. The doing of them is foul; the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Religion Stinks Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 3 of our "Being the Church" series, this one focusing on the need for an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how "religion" does not meet that need.

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 06/22/08 Being the Church Part 3: Why Religion Stinks Acts 4:1-22 Icebreaker: The kindergarten teacher asked the students in her class to bring something related to their families’ religions to class the next day. She asked for volunteers to show what they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Out Of God's Way Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 6 of "Being the Church," focusing on the crucial importance of letting God have His way in the life of a church.

Stephen N. Collins 7/13/2008 Being the Church Part 6: Getting Out of God’s Way Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Icebreaker: I can’t hardly stand to wear my contacts anymore. So when I got my new, thick, black-rimmed glasses, I got them because I wanted something modern and stylish that I wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 10 of "Being the Church," focusing on the reality of conflict and how the Bible instructs on dealing with it in a Christ-like manner.

Being the Church God’s Conflict Resolution Scripture: Acts 15:36-41 Icebreaker: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Church Of God

Greatness In God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 11 of "Being the Church," focusing on the importance of humility, integrity, and servanthood.

Stephen N. Collins 08/24/2008 Being the Church Part 11: Greatness in God’s Eyes Scripture: Acts 18:18-23, 19:1, 7 Icebreaker: Eugene was feeling somewhat blue and lonely so he decided to cheer himself up by going to Google and looking at all of the different reference about him on the Internet. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Guilt Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 13 of "Being the Church," focusing on the terrible power guilt has over many of our lives and how God overcomes guilt with the power of His grace.

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 09/05/08 Being the Church Overcoming Guilt Scripture: Acts 23:1-23, 1 Timothy 1:12-15 Icebreaker: A wedding guest bubbled over with accolades to the bride as she passed through the receiving line. She said, “Oh, you look so lovely, my dear. I’m so pleased that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Whole-Hearted Perseverance Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 24, 2008

Even if we successfully and rightly destroy the obstacles, fortify, and depend on the LORD for revival and peace, what is gained will be shallow and short-lived without an active commitment to Whole-Hearted Perseverance!

WHOLE-HEARTED PERSEVERANCE Fourth in Series – “Peace That Expands & Lasts: Lessons from Asa” 2 Chronicles 15:1-19 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday 8/24/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: So far, in examining the lessons from King Asa regarding revival and turning a state of chaos into one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Upgrade To First Class I Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 1, 2008

The thought that occurred to me this week is that we as believers are often satisfied flying “coach” when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ died and rose again to offer us a “first class” ticket.

Introduction: Today we are continuing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. When we began two weeks ago we saw that the key to unity within the Body of Christ is love. That is why Paul said in Colossians 3:14—“Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist