Sermons on Immortal Bodies:

We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2020

What does it mean to be the Body of Christ? Why would God refer to us that way?

OPEN: Centuries ago in Europe, a wealthy nobleman decided to build a church bldg. for the mountain village that he’d grown up in. Everybody, in the village was excited, but no one was permitted to see the plans, or the inside of the church building until it was finished. Finally, the day arrived, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Carpenter

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 26, 2015

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree...

The Great Carpenter 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1. The Usefulness of Wood. It was wood with which a carpenter worked, and out of wood came many useful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Foursquare

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

I used a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate how spiritual gifts operate in the body of Christ.

Most of you know that Mary and I really enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. It’s a fun activity that we can do together and we can actually talk with each other while we’re working on the puzzle. And if any of you are interested, we’ve even brought a bunch of our old puzzles to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Church Dress Code Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

The context of the passage is about how Christians within a church body are to relate to one another.

Colossians 3:12-13 Church Dress Code 1/4/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction One of the many things I like about my wife is that she simplifies my life. Each day, when I go to my closet, I find the set of clothes that I will be wearing that day. Isn’t that great? I know that I will wear ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proper Timing Is Crucial

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2018

Your confidence, language, tone of voice and body posture speaks a lot of yourself as well!

Proper timing is crucial Judges 3:16”Ehud made himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length, and he bound it on his right thigh under his cloak.” God was not going to allow the enemy that tormented his people for 18 years escape! Are you listening? Be comforted today my friend, your ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need For Spiritual Exercises

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 11, 2022

We should think about our spirituality as the muscles of the body. Spirituality needs to be exercised!!

The Need for Spiritual Exercises John 6:41-52 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:41 Therefore the Jews were grumbling about Him, because He said, “I am the bread that came down out of heaven.” 42 They were saying, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Smokeless Tobacco Addicts Are Same As Smoking Cigarette Addicts. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Smokeless tobacco is not significantly different from cigarette smoke in terms of harmful effects on the body.

Smokeless tobacco is not significantly different from cigarette smoke in terms of harmful effects on the body. Both contain harmful chemicals like nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, which can lead to: The pungent aroma of smokeless tobacco lingers in the air, a potent reminder of its harmful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-20, Matthew 18:19-20, Isaiah 59:2

Sermon On One More Dance

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 22, 2025

Dancing is defined as the activity of moving one's body rhythmically, usually to music.

Robert Jordan, an American author once remarked: “One more dance along the razor's edge finished. Almost dead yesterday, maybe dead tomorrow, but alive, gloriously alive, today.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 reminds us: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:3, Jeremiah 31:13, Exodus 15:20, Luke 15:25

Sermon On The Ponds Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2025

The definition of a pond is chronicled as a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means.

Francine Rivers, a female American author once remarked: “Life is like a pond, and every decision and act we commit, good or bad, is a pebble flung into it. The ripples spread in widening circles.” Jeremiah 17:8 reminds us: “He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2, Romans 12:4-5, John 7:38, Ezekiel 47:9

What The Heck Is It? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 24, 2015

A teaching on the hidden manna found in Revelation 2:17

Back in the 60s there was a sit-com called “F Troop.” It was the story of a bunch of guys in the Calvary stationed in the western frontier. They were made up of misfits and con men. Even the Indians were part of some schemes. The Indian tribe was called the Hekawi. On one episode ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Contrasting A Defeatist Versus An Overcomer's Attitude

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

As pressed but not crushed, as perplexed but not in despair, as persecuted, but not abandoned, as put down but not put out. Always carrying about in our body the death of the Lord Jesus that the life of Christ may be made manifested in our body. (2 Cor. 4

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom. 12:21) I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4:13) Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. (I John 5:4,5) As unknown, yet well known, as dying yet behold we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steadfast

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

Paul’s doctrinal declarations led to practical directives and this chapter’s conclusion was no exception. We will be given new bodies when Christ returns and these bodies will be without disabilities (vv. 52-53). This means that death should no longer be

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: William Carey, the “father of modern missions,” wanted to translate the Bible into as many Indian languages as possible. He established a large print-shop in Serampore where translation work was continually being done. Carey spent hours each day translating Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Spiritual Leadership

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

The body of Christ is made up of great leaders that are gifted in every area of the ministry. The Holy Spirit had given them so much talents and gifts that every one will become useful and contributor to the growth and success in the body of Christ.

(I Shared this message during Philippine Missionary Fellowship,Inc. National Bi-Annual Conference in Cavite City, Philippines) A STRONG ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY GOD Philippine Missionary Fellowship, Inc. is a mission-organization founded in 1957. It is now 46 years old. Members, workers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-5, Acts 6:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of A Bible Believing Church Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011

What is a true church? Is it the local building or the body of believers. Student of God's Word is aware that it's the body of believers purchased by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ! How is the church you are in right now? Is your church preaching w

The Mark of a Bible believing church! Acts 2: 41 - 47 A Bible believing church... 1. Requires that each member believes in Jesus. v. 41 2. Baptizes people who believe in Jesus. v. 41 3. Holds steadfastly to Biblical Doctrine. v. 42 4. Encourages fellowship between believers. v. 42 5. Observes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Different Roles, Same Assignment

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 9, 2021

There are some in the body of Christ who see those with public roles (ministries) in the body of Christ as being more valuable to the kingdom than those who don’t. But this is simply not true when you see “the big picture.”

Over the years, I’ve known Christians who, because they didn’t have public ministries, believed that they were, somehow, second tier to those who did. They were not preaching. They were not teaching Sunday school. They didn’t lead the choir. They served on committees. They were not unhappy. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, Luke 9:1-2, Luke 10:17-20, Luke 10:1, Genesis 1:31, Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 2:21-22, Genesis 1:26, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 4:12-14, Luke 15:7, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational