Sermons on Function:

Unity In Diversity: The Church As One Body SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Paul uses the metaphor of the human body to explain how the church is designed to function. Despite our differences, we are all part of one body in Christ.

If you take a dollar bill out of your wallet or a coin from your pocket, you may notice the Latin words "E Pluribus Unum." This motto, found on the Great Seal of the United States, was chosen by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson in 1776. It means "out of many, one" and represents ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Topics: Unity, Diversity, Church

Read Sea Rules

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

This is based on the book by Robert J Morgan on what to do when you are in trouble. It is a fun--but critical--sermon and was delivered to families at a children’s ministry function

[This sermon outline is from Robert J. Morgan. I got wind of it from my retired (from ministry) mentor and friend, Doug Kostowski, who served as senior minister in Miami along with his good friend Max Lucado. I have never read Mr. Morgan’s book, but I am aware that it exists. I read a review on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Witnesses Of The True Light Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 6, 2007

A sermon on the function of the Christian to tell the facts about who Jesus is, what He has done for mankind, and what He has done for us personally.

Being Witnesses of the True Light John 1:6-13 Intro: Body: 1A. God sends Christians as witnesses. vv. 6-8 1B. John the Baptist was sent by God. 1C. He was the first true prophet in 400 years. 2C. He was the fulfillment of prophecy. Isaiah 40:3 NKJV The voice of one crying in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Birthday Presents Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011

Each one of us needs the gifts of the others in the body for our own wholeness, as well as for the health and optimal functioning of the whole church. And all of these gifts are to be used in love.

How many of you can remember building things when you were little? At my house we had Lincoln logs and tinker toys and cedar blocks, and I could spend all day building houses. I always envied the kids who had Meccano sets, you know, the metal strips with holes in them that you could put together ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Grace And Our Faith

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015

Grace is God's role in His plan for man. Faith is Man's responsibility. This lesson examines how each of these roles function in man's redemption, salvation and relationship with God.

God's Grace and Our Faith As I travel across this nation working in various places, I meet a lot of people who claim Jesus Christ as their savior and when you engage them in conversation about their beliefs, they have this notion that grace and faith are the tickets to heaven and in a sense they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving In A 5 Fold

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jun 28, 2022

Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the developing, maturing, and the equipping of the saints. God thinks of the body of Christ when he gives out offices and functions in the church.

Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV) says 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you[a] all. – Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Operating In The Supernatural

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2025

The supernatural is the dimension where God operates, beyond human understanding or natural laws. As believers, we are called to live and function in this dimension through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Title: OPERATING IN THE SUPERNATURAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:12 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 3:6-8, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION: The supernatural is the dimension where God operates, beyond human understanding or natural laws. As believers, we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 3:6-8, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoring The Preaching Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2004

Preaching is indispensible to Christianity. Both its form and function are important. Using Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost, we look at the fundamental aspects of New Testament preaching.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 2:14-41 TITLE: “RESTORING THE PREACHING OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years back, the Dallas Morning News did a report on Elvis impersonators. When Elvis was alive, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity. The Solution For The Pollution.

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 12, 2002

In order for a church to function properly, it must have unity. Learn about the grace portion of unity, the ground portion of unity, the gift portion of unity and the growth portion of unity.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: UNITY. THE SOLUTION FOR THE POLLUTION “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faith Seen In Respect For Authority Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

This sermon examines the exercise of faith found in a decision to submit to authority. The direct relationship between our capacity of function in authority and our willingness to submit to authority is also discussed.

Great Faith Seen in Respect for Authority Submission to Human Authority Part IV 3/17/02 We want to Begin this morning by reading a Story in Luke 7:1-10 7:1Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. 2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35, Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 5, 2004

In Phil. 3:12-16, Paul offers three principles to follow as we enter the new year: Forget your Past, Focus your Priorities, and Function in the Present.

New Year’s Resolutions Scott R. Bayles, preacher There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap. In one hand he carried a baseball, and in the other his trusty bat. His face bore a look of tremendous confidence. Cocking his bat, he tossed the ball ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Principles For Choosing Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 12, 2004

Leadership is the most important function in the church. The church will never rise above its leadership. Therefore, selecting the right leaders is vital to be an effective, Christ-honoring, and scriptural church.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:12-26 TITLE: “PRINCIPLES FOR CHOOSING LEADERS” INTRODUCTION: A. A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning From Moses Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This sermon addresses the topic of vision, Moses’ vision in particular. The message is designed to help it’s audience understand how spiritual vision functions in the life of a Christ-follower.

Vision Quest, Learning From Men Of Vision Part 3 – Moses June 2, 2002 Have you ever sensed God leading you to do something but you hesitated to follow through because you knew it would upset your routine, confuse your schedule even change your life? Maybe you heard God speaking to your heart but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law...then And Now

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 2, 2009

How do the complex, often strange laws of the OT apply to today? What is the function of the law of God? And what does it mean to live lawfully when salvation is by grace?

What do we do with the Law? As we read the Law of Moses in the Old Testament, we come across some strange rules nearly no one practices today. A.J. Jacobs wrote an intriguing book, The Year of Living Biblically, a chronicle of his attempt to actually follow all the many laws of the Bible (easily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Congregational

"American Idol”

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 7, 2009

It has been said that the eye is the closest to soul and is the agent used to judge right from wrong. So if the eye & heart are in conflict, how can the body function properly.

“American Idol” Matthew 6:22-24 Theme; a picture of a Christian life in this world in the presence of God, actively submissive, and entirely dependent upon Him. Simply put, a picture of children in relationship to their father as they travel on this pilgrimage called life! * Chapter 6 broke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist