Sermons on Head Of The Body:

Why Christians Do Not Continue In Sin (1of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

In chapter 5:12-21, we discovered that sin entered the world through Adam, who was the head of the human race.

His one sin plunged the whole human race into sin, because all mankind was in his loins when he sinned. The Bible tells us that mankind is born into sin, but even if It did not state this, it would not be hard to prove. Illus: All you have to do is watch a newborn baby. You will see immediately: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Conformity And Holiness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

This passage of scripture helps us to see a view of how Christians are to live following the resurrection.

CONFORMITY AND HOLINESS Text: I Peter 1:13 – 25 “In a recent article on the suffering church, FaithWorks listed the degrees of persecution one could face for practice of religious faith: 1. Disapproval 2. Ridicule 3. Pressure to conform 4. Loss of educational opportunities 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Connected, Like It Or Not

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 9, 2009

Baptist Heritage Sunday: broad as we are, we can stay together if we live out our understanding of soul competence and if we focus on missions and evangelism.

I want to introduce you to the least exclusive club in the world. A club so open that anybody can get in, whether they qualify or not, although the club says it has high standards for membership. It is a club so broad in its social standings that it has included the lowest of the low and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of Ten Lepers Dws#3 Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 17, 2008

What the Greek has to say about Unity in and out of the body of Christ.

The Unity of Ten Lepers... I. Birds of a Feather Flock Together... a) Read: Luk 17:11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Luk 17:12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

The Raising Of Lazarus. Complete.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

And he that was dead came forth, bound head and foot with grave-clothes, and his face was bound about with a napkin. John 11:44.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS. John 11:1-45. I). HE WHOM THOU LOVEST IS SICK. John 11:1-16. JOHN 11:1. “Now a certain man was sick.” This is the first mention of Lazarus of Bethany in the Gospels, and he is identified alongside his sisters, Mary and Martha. JOHN 11:2. Mary is identified in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You First

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 28, 2008

The church needs to understand the dynamics of relationships in and out of church.

June 29, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Romans 12:9-21 Subject: Building Good Relationships Title: You First I’m going to share my heart a little this morning and I hope I don’t scare anyone when you find out that I do have a heart. I was so excited in the months leading up to our revival services ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

We are to be growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and we are to be moving towards maturity in the faith. This sermon looks at this teaching more closely.

Grow Up! Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Have you ever noticed that when some people talk about the past they refer to it as the “Good ole days?” TV commercials have picked up on this. I remember seeing the commercials for Life cereal where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

We celebrate the birth of Jesus & all the world pauses to celebrate Christmas with us. We celebrate His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter as a very special day on the calendar. But then comes Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. It’

We celebrate the birth of Jesus & all the world pauses to celebrate Christmas with us. We celebrate His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter as a very special day on the calendar. But then comes Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. It’s an important day because Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Going The Distance With God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

If we try to make a difference alone without teaming up with other followers of Jesus, our impact will be small. But if we learn to resolve our differences and work together, I believe we will accomplish way more than all of us could do separately. How ca

Going the Distance with God Romans 16:1-27 -Paul’s closing words give us several keys to going the distance as followers together of Jesus. There is certainly individual application, but Paul’s words were for the church at Rome as a whole, not only to the independent individual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Rev.dr. Windham-Mendoza on Mar 3, 2011

This sermon addresses the needs of the everyday Christian to be unified within The Body Of Christ.

“I Therefore, the prisoner of The Lord, beseech you that ye may walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye have been called. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love.” Ephesians 4:1-2 When you hear these words spoken by Paul The Apostle in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

The Heavens: God’s Universe Where We Live

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 29, 2015

A study of the stars and their historical history influencing our beliefs compared to the scriptures, along with man's connection to the heavens through Jesus.

The Heavens: God’s Universe Where We Live 8-16-15 by Kelly Durant Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. 2. How many of you have ever spent a long time admiring and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Am I?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 16, 2010

Who are we? Those who claim Christ are promised so many things, and yet do we stand upon the pormises? This sermon speaks loudly about who we are.

WHO AM I? (ALL my sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) ** This sermon was preceded by a Special “Who AM I” by Casting Crowns ** Who Am I? For many teenagers, this is a question that is routinely asked. In High School ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Prayer For Power” - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 15, 2009

Paul prays for believers to experience Christ-likeness, not just on an individual level, but on a corporate level as a local body of believers.

(Show Video—Stethoscope) Last time, we looked to Paul’s prayer here and noted that he asks for God’s power to work in the lives of the Ephesian believers so that they might enter into Christ-likeness. We pointed out how Christ-likeness is something for us to enter into - to receive, rather than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The In-Gathering

Contributed by Ambrose A Bellair on Jun 27, 2012

The children of the light, are made aware of that DAY, How ?.

Many today are not aware of the truth contained in the teachings of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. My people die daily from the lack of knowledge. The heavenly manna provided for the body, that is the meat that the Disciples new not of, when asking Jesus where he got the food he ate, has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: *other

Sermon On The Great Seas Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 31, 2024

The sea is defined as a great body of salt water that covers much of the earth.

William James, an American philosopher and psychologist once remarked: “We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected on the deep.” Psalm 95:5 confirms: “The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.” The sea is defined as a great body of salt water ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:10, Psalm 104:25-26, Zephaniah 3:17, Romans 5:8