Sermons on Living In The Body:

Spiritual Gifts And The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2020

Diversity in unity. The Oneness of the body of Christ.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND THE BODY OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 12:3-13. ‘No-one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit,’ argued the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 12:3b). The Holy Spirit bears witness of Jesus (cf. John 15:26). The Holy Spirit only ever glorifies Jesus (cf. John 16:14). For us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happened To One Body?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 3, 2019

People go to Hell because of our division. The early Church was one and turned the world upside down. We need to unite in the one doctrine of God not the myriads of doctrines of men.

1 Cor 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

One Body, Many Parts Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

As we reflect on the truth that we are many parts of one body, may we embrace our uniqueness, celebrate our diversity, and commit to loving and supporting one another. Together, as the body of Christ, we can accomplish remarkable things for His glory.

One Body, Many Parts Introduction: Begin with a warm greeting to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 12:4-5 (NLT) - "Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ's body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Body Functions - Pt. 1 - Covenant Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2015

Exactly like our physical body our spiritual body consists of individuals and relationships carrying out specific functions! Our survival depends on our ability to maintain and at times restore our internal environment.

Body Functions Pt. 2 - Covenant I. Introduction In our constant search and longing for a miracle we often overlook what is the pinnacle of all the creative miracles. The intricacies and precision that was required to perform this miracle is mind boggling. It is breathtaking. It continues to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live Good Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009

1- Live good lives because we are aliens 2- Live good lives because sin wars against the soul 3- Live good lives because God must be glorified

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery back to the car, the little girl asked, "Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same grave?" "Of course not, dear." replied the mother, "Why would you think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

Peter calls the church Living Stones built on the foundation of Christ Jesus alone. We are both a building and a body. As a body we are living cells built upon the DNA (Divine Nature Attributes) of Jesus. We are called to unity and love for one another

“The Church of Saint Who” PRAYER FOR CHURCH BODY Now as we are praying. I want to ask us also to pray for our church. Pray that we as a people will learn to love God with all our hearts. Lord make us desperate for You. Pray that each of us will learn to love one another as Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Journey Of A Soul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2024

When a human body is formed in a mother's womb, the Soul's Journey begins. Through the breadth of God, the formless soul finds its identity in the flesh. It never dies and endures forever, even after the death of a human body.

Text: Genesis 1:26-31, 2:7 Theme: Journey of a Soul   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: Many Christians all over the world observe, ALL SAINTS DAY AND ALL SOULS DAY. Even before the world started to celebrate the Earth Day, Water day, Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Methodist

What's The Body Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 19, 2004

We are to please God with our bodies.

WHAT’S THE BODY GOT TO DO WITH IT? I Corinthians 6:12-20 S: Holiness C: Our bodies are to be used to honor God. Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to please God. ?: How? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 6:12-20, three issues that we must act on in order to please God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 16, 2004

The joy of Habbakkuk, its source and how it can be applied to our lives.

The joy of Habakkuk Hab 3:16-19 16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. 17 Although the fig ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living Out Our Calling Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 12, 2018

The Lord through Paul calls us to get along, even when it's hard. He says to be humble, gentle, patient, and forbearing with our fellow believers. And through our efforts to do so, God will be glorified in the world. We pursue unity because God is one.

Living Out Our Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Some people are really hard to get along with. (Can I get an amen?) I remember several times in our past Becky and I have had the thought, “Why does it seem that most of the time, when we have relational conflict, it’s with Christians!?! With fellow brothers ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living At The Centre Of The Universe

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 26, 2019

Christians are secure in Christ. Because this is true, it behooves us to know Him--really know Who He is. The message explores Paul's revelation of Jesus as very God in his letter to the congregation in Colossae.

[1] “[Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 5, 2000

The church is most relevant when God's people live relevant lives.

- Well, all of you have probably been closely watching the presidential campaign over the past several months. And probably most of you have already made up your minds as to who you are going to vote for whether that be Bush, or Gore, or Nader, or Buchanan. And some of you may have even watched ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012

We are to be totally sold out followers of Jesus Christ.

A Living Sacrifice April 27, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are to be totally sold out followers of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Romans 12:1-2 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: 1. General Observations: a. This passage is urgent: beg, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Living.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 10, 2003

The option isn’t whether we will conform; rather, the choice is to whom will we conform.

Sacrificial living. Rom. 12:1 -- 8. 09/14/03 Paul spent the first 11 chapters of this book telling us that we can be saved by the grace of God through faith. He told how that God sent his son into the world to die on the cross for our sins. I pray that I have made that plain through the first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living Dead

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 12, 2017

How to live no longer.

Galatians 2:18-20New Living Translation (NLT) 18 Rather, I am a sinner if I rebuild the old system of law I already tore down. 19 For when I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God. 20 My old self has ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God