Sermons on Church His Body:

A People For God

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 17, 2010

As each of us are unique as individuals, so is each local body of believers. God has a purpose for His people gathered together. Together we can accomplish more than we can as individuals. (adapted from a sermon, Prayed-For Leaders, by Francis Frangipane)

A People for God (adapted from a sermon, Prayed-For Leaders, by Francis Frangipane) Introduction/Review Last week- looked at how- initially/eternally- the call of God in our life is first a call into relationship. 1 Cor 1:9 God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Measure Of A Strong Church

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

Such is “The Measure Of A Strong Church”, one that Functions like a BODY; Loves like a FAMILY; Praises like a TEMPLE; Submits like a KINGDOM; Is pure as a BRIDE

THE MEASURE OF A STRONG CHURCH 01/08/06 AM Introduction 1. The practice of assembling with a church is important - Hebrews 10:24-25 a. Naturally, we hope the congregation we assemble with is a strong one b. But such may not always be the case 1) In NT times, there were many good congregations 2) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Measure Of A Church's Value

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2010

“What is the value of the church?” Consider the standard of the Word of God as opposed to how the world measures the church.

The Measure of a Church’s Value Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: When we were setting up the new property insurance policy for the church the question of the replacement value of the church came up. What would it take to replace our buildings and all our equipment and supplies? The reality is that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Member

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 6, 2024

Today, we will explore what it truly means to commit to church membership, why it matters, and how it strengthens both our faith and the church itself. Through this journey, we’ll see how membership allows us to grow, serve, and fulfill our calling as followers of Christ.

“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Ephesians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unity & Diversity In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

The body of Christ is being built up until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.

We come today to the core issue of the letter: If we're to fulfil our destiny as a church, if we're to demonstrate the manifold wisdom of God then we must be united in heart and mind. Here in ch 4, Paul begins to outline how being the new people of God is to be worked out in the down-to-earth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

As A Man Thinks In His Heart So Is He

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2016

To prove that GOD looks in the heart and knows our heart that it's evil before Him, but He chose to reside in it.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your heart right before GOD? Yes. because of JESUS John 16:10 (Amplified Bible) About righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God), because I go to My Father, and you will see Me no longer; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love My Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2015

Three truths about loving one another

I LOVE MY CHURCH Video – (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCOyhqKRrv4) Disabled Player Gets a Shot. Why did the audience respond in the way they did? Why was there such celebration? It is because they had just seen love in action. In this dog eat dog world they saw something different. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why God's Church Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2014

God's church matters because we: 1. are witnesses of God's mighty works (vs. 32-36). 2. have the answers to life's greatest questions (vs. 37-38). 3. have the help of the Holy Spirit (vs. 33, 38, 39). 4. have great reasons to rejoice (vs. 40-41).

Why God's Church Matters Acts 2:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Don't you love our church? We are blessed to be part of a church where people love God, love His Word, and love each other. But as we look into the Word of God tonight, remember that we are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing God's Desire For The Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 26, 2013

Paul's letter to the Ephesians is cram packed with powerful theology and practical Christianity. If we allow it to change us the church with grow spiritually and in every other way.

Intro: In light of the confusion about what scripture says and what the church is supposed to be and do this letter Paul wrote to the Ephesians is a great way to end 2013 and begin 2014. In this letter Paul gives clear teaching on how we can get our theology and thinking about the Church right. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Not A "One Man Show"

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 19, 2013

Every Christian has a gift - and the Church needs all these gifts if it is going to function

Sermon: The Church is not a “one man show” As I was thinking about the sermon for today, I was struck by the thought that the Church is not a “one man show” God calls us to be a community – and the Church has no passengers. As our Bishops often remind us – our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Keys To A Muscle Car Church

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 26, 2011

We would all love to have a church that has the real "power" God intends the church to have, this sermon explores how.

All my sermons use illustrations found at www. Sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated. KEYS FOR A MUSCLE CAR CHURCH Recently I saw a show on television where a guy was very upset that his 1970 muscle car had been stolen. He was very attached to this powerful car, its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Church When It Hurts

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 27, 2010

The command to love each other tends to bring up images of church members smiling and having fun together. We may think of joyful worship, relaxing picnics, or even exciting Bible studies, but what about conflicts and misunderstandings? What about persecu

Purpose: To show that loving believers requires determination and hard work. Aim: I want the listener to decide to love the body of Christ no matter what. INTRODUCTION: The Bible talks a lot about loving other believers in Christ’s body, the church. Here is a sample: Listen to Jesus: John ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Establishing Priorities - Priorities With The Church

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

Establishing priorities with the church.

ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES – “PRIORITIES WITH THE CHURCH” Phil 3:13 “13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead” INTRO: Establishing Priorities has been my subject ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Church - With The Perfect Team

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 22, 2016

On Trinity Sunday we explore what it means to be church, with the perfect team, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Have you ever considered how important teams, especially successful teams are to life? I am not just talking about sporting teams. Think about it for a moment, most of what happens in life requires groups of people, a team, working together to deliver us a product or a service or achieve ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Your Church Family Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2010

Yield to God the Holy Spirit, love your family starting with your immediate family, then your church family, then the world!

Last week we noted from Romans 12:1-3 that we are not to be Christian Zombies, but be WAMBs: Worship God with our attitudes, our Minds, and our Bodies! How many of you had zombie moments last week? How many of us Christians had moments during the week when we didn’t think or act godly?? - notice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible