Sermons on Importance Of Body:

Is Official/Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 7, 2025

Regarding this matter of formal church membership, it is examined alongside mainly Ephesian verses. The subject is opened up to understand the New Testament practice of being members of one another and the equality in the Body of Christ. Membership of Christ’s Body covers it all.

IS OFFICIAL/FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 3 Part 3 (there are 4 parts) continues to look at various scriptures in this study of formal church membership over and above the one membership that unites all believers into one Body, and makes them all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:26-28, Ephesians 2:13-16, Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 3:5-6, Ephesians 4:3-7, Ephesians 4:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Wealth And Generosity From Proverbs Series

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Jan 24, 2011

The importance of realizing that spiritual wealth and generosity are more important than material wealth.

Intro: Money a bit part of our lives but we often keep it private. Do you remember your earliest memories of money? • Alden bank book—savings • Dad’s businesses: Budget Foods store in Buffalo… Schultz’ Produce Market. Landscaping… Colonial Shoppe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Significant Births

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2024

Certainly, the birth of the Christ is important, we will find out the importance of the birth of Jesus.

Significant Births Royal Births Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) Those gathered to see the Royal Birth princes and princesses, dukes and countesses. The court physician hovers, and the king’s advisors cluster like ravens at the foot of the bed. It is so crowded in the room. Skeptical eyes watched to make sure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Three Houses

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 7, 2005

The Lord must build the "houses" in our lives: Our Home, our Church, our Body.

Ps 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Today’s message is about three houses we have in our lives. 1. Your house or home this place where you physically live. 2. Your church house; the place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Don't Muzzle The Ox

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 28, 2007

The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ.

Text: Galatians 6:6 There is no position in the 5 fold ministry that is more important than that of the Pastor /Teacher. The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ. Our text is dealing with the students ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Be A Zombie, Be A W:a-M-B! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 11, 2010

Worshiping God is a spiritual thing accomplished with body, mind, and attitude; don’t be a zombie, be a WAMB!

We have been studying the Letter to the Romans; a letter by God to the Christian Church in Rome 2000 years ago. God of course used the Apostle Paul to write the Letter. We have noted so far that the letter has much to say about the foundations of the Christian faith and there were specific ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Channel Of Blessing To Your Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 12, 2021

Our role as priest is to be a blessing. One of those places we are to be a blessing is in the local body of believers.

Introduction If you were here last week, you know that the role of a priest is to be a channel of blessings to others. But there are somethings that can prevent us from being that Channel of Blessing. We saw those unconfessed sins, not asking to be a blessing, and not having the faith to believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Temple 1 Cor 3 Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 2, 2008

We are the Temple of God because His Spirit dwells within each of us who are “Born Again” and sanctified. We need to make sure that we build up our temple by the ways of God and not destroy this precious residence of the Spirit.

“God’s Temple” Summary of the last two messages from 1 Cor. Chapter 1, 2: Thesis: We are the Temple of God because His Spirit dwells within each of us who are “Born Again” and sanctified. We need to make sure that we build up our temple by the ways of God and not destroy this precious residence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Try The Sweet N Sour Sc[roll] Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 10 verses 1 through 11

Revelation 10: 1 – 11 Try The Sweet n Sour Sc[roll] 1 I  saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. 2 He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lord, Are You Willing? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 1 – 4

Matthew 8: 1 – 4 Lord, Are You Willing? Matthew 8, “1 When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 2 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

This message focuses on the BIG PICTURE for the church. Where should our priorities be? What sould be our focus? How do we get there? In this message I describe a process being implemented in our local church.

Seeing the Big Picture” Acts 2:37-47 My wife enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles. Me? Not so much. But she really does. For about 25 years I have collected Coca Cola memorabilia and several years ago we bought a 2000 piece Coke puzzle and she put it together for me, glued the pieces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Raised Imperishable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 31, 2023

Jesus' resurrection reverses the pattern of decay to give us the hope of an imperishable resurrection body.

Have you noticed that there’s something wrong with this world? No doubt, it’s beautiful especially at this time of year but something is just not right. Putting disasters, shootings, hatred, anxiety aside it just seems like everything is falling apart. Nothing really lasts. We are reminded almost ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Teachers Labeling True Believers As False Teachers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

In the Body of Christ, there exists a disturbing trend where false teachers are wrongly labeling true believers as false .

In the Body of Christ, there exists a disturbing trend where false teachers are wrongly labeling true believers as false . This perversion of truth not only causes confusion among believers but also undermines the authority of Scripture and the integrity of the Church. As we study into this issue, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4, 2 Peter 2:1-3

Belonging To A Spiritual Family

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Just like a natural family with parents, children, and siblings, the church family is God’s idea. God knew that people would need help along the way as they struggle against an unseen enemy. It is a privilege and a blessing to belong to a spiritual family

Belonging to a Spiritual Family 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Intro: There are many organizations or groups you could be a part of these days, but I believe none is more meaningful to your life and spiritual health than belonging to and being part of a spiritual family. Your church family should be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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