Sermons on Differing Gifts In Body:

Being A Diverse But Christ Focussed Church

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 26, 2014

Being a Christian church means following Jesus command to make disciples of people of all nations, which means we will be a community of diverse people. We explore why this is important, what it means for us and how to live with differences in our church

There is something important for everyone in our congregation to think deeply about. Do you see differences as a blessing or a problem? How you answer this question is important, as it will influence how you live and act. It will influence how you be part of the church. The church in Corinth had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service With A Smile! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2021

God wants us to serve the Lord with gladness. Here's how: 1. We need the right appreciation for everyone (vs. 3-5). 2. We need the right participation from everyone (vs. 6-8). 3. We need the right foundation for everyone (vs. 9).

Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service with a Smile! The Book of Romans Romans 12:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 26, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. In chapters 1-11, Paul spelled out the truth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Your Passion Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

This is part Two of the series what makes a Great church

TITLE: How To restore Your Passion Text: rev. 2:1-8: Romans 12:11 Theme: Church, renewal,, spiritual growth P.S. A healthy church begins with a consuming passion for God. Introduction In my last message, I said that the real issue of church growth is not how fast or large is the church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011

A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Core Values - Strategy

Contributed by Paul Cull on May 20, 2007

One of our core values is to be a strategic church - a church that works to God’s plan, using God’s provision and working with God’s people

Core values – Strategy 1 Chronicles 28. 1-13 1 Corinthians 12. 4-13 & 12.27 – 31 I am sure that many of you enjoy sports programmes of one kind or another. And before an important match or competition, there is inevitably an interview with some of the participants, asking about their strategy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Church Order

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Corinth has been long noted as a church with problems… and one of those problems was disruptions, disruptions during worship.

I read Warren Wiersbe exposition of this passage and some of the comments are from him and Richard Pratt, "Holman New Testament Commentary." I Cor. 11:1-16 "Church Order" He came shuffling in… the service had already begun… almost no one noticed him yet everyone noticed him. He smelled of B.O., ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesians 4

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 4

Ephesians 4 - August 13, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 4. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia Minor as it was known back them. We mentioned that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anatomy 101

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 25, 2007

The Apostle Paul addressed the proper and healthy functioning of the Body of Christ by talking about the three "D’s" - Design, Diversity, and Display.

Anatomy 101 I Corinthians 12:12-31a January 21, 2007 Our bodies are truly wonderful things, yet they can also be the source of some really gross smells, noises, and other stuff. I think that I have told you before that I spent seventeen days in the hospital at Mayo Clinic back in 1996. My time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Methodist

Thank God For The Church!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Introduction to 1 Corinthians

Imagine a church wracked with divisions. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. One of them is having an affair with his stepmother, and, instead of disciplining him, many in the church boast of his freedom in Christ to behave in such a way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes No Mistakes

Contributed by Philip Makari on Oct 19, 2002

A biblical view of what it means to be chosen by God and be called to his service

“14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Stone Soup Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 8, 2002

Unity and cooperation will accomplish much more than criticism and isolation. God wants to bring us together as living stones to fulfil His purpose throught the Church.

During the Revolutionary war a young British soldier found himself separated from his unit, numb with cold and so far away from home. He stumbled from the woods into a small village. Going from door to door, he begged for a morsel of food and a warm fire. The doors were constantly slammed in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Many Types Of Gifts, Many Types Of Service Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 9, 2008

This is the introductory sermon in a short 4 week series on Service. Although it is about service, it is also not about service.

February 3, 2008 SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: SERVICE 1.1 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Many Types of Gifts; Many Types of Service Introduction 1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Little Light Of Mine, I'm Going To Let It Shine

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2004

As the candle gives itself for the light, so must we learn the gift that gives to to Light can make a big difference.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, I ’M GOING TO LET IT SHINE!! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I start burning big candle prior to service. As I start preaching I light a candle in a globe, I light a tall skinny candle, and I light some very small candles. You will see the points ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Equipping Them! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 3, 2002

Church is a place where people come together; a place where everyone, not just the pastor, cares about and takes care of one another; a place where every person matters.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. It’s more than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an organization. A community. Church is a place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16