Sermons on Master Your Own Body:

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

Remember Your Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 4, 2022

Is it important to remember your baptism? Purpose: Let us examine history’s most important baptism and see some relevant lessons for our own baptism. Plan: We will look at the baptism of Jesus in Luke 3:15-22.

Intro Is it important to remember your baptism? Purpose: Let us examine history’s most important baptism and see some relevant lessons for our own baptism. Plan: We will look at the baptism of Jesus in Luke 3:15-22. Baptism with the Holy Spirit “Now as the people were in expectation, and all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of The Body Are You Building Or Breaking Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 22, 2009

Paul is chastizing the Corinthians for thinking they are spiritually mature when in fact they are still in need of the milk or basics of God’s word. The question this should cause us to ask ourselves is are we building or breaking!

Intro: Why did Paul write this letter? He wrote it because the conduct of the Corinthians did not match their confession of Christ. Division, strife, incest it sounds like a soap opera gone bad. We have to remember many of the Christians that Paul minister came out of a corrupt and selfish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles' Creed: The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

1. What do we mean by the resurrection of the body? 2. How should our belief in the resurrection affect our lives today?

APOSTLES’ CREED: The Resurrection of the Body As we approach the end of the Apostles’ Creed, we come to this: “I believe in the resurrection of the body.” What does that mean, and how does it impact our lives? Let’s read what the apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10…(Read text) WHAT DOES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 6:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship - Where The Master Reveals His Presence Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 14, 2010

The message explores the revelation of Christ as we worship, encouraging believers to seek His presence.

“The [Samaritan] woman said to [Jesus], ‘Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perspective On Cremation Of Human Bodies

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 19, 2015

With THIS sermon I DON'T argue the fact that ALL human remains will eventually turn into dust. I however question modern opinion on the issue in relation to Biblical view. What is GOD'S view on cremation? Did HE approve of it? Is it right or wrong?

Amos 2:1-2:3 This is what the LORD says: “For three sins of Moab, even for four, I will not relent. Because he burned to ashes the bones of Edom’s king, I will destroy her ruler and kill all her officials with him.” In ancient times there were three ways of disposing of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Our Resurrected Bodies Will Be Like

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 23, 2006

Fortunately for us the Bible gives us a very clear picture what our resurrected bodies will be like.

WHAT OUR RESURRECTED BODIES WILL BE LIKE 36 Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, "Peace to you." 37 But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit. 38 And He said to them, "Why are you troubled? And why do doubts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And God’s Body Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 1, 2011

Our responsibility is to discover our gifts, use them effectively, and work in harmony with other believers.

Romans 12:3-8 Introduction: A. There is nothing like a well oiled machine. B. Take the car engine for example. Some of us know the intricate parts of it while others just know we’re glad it starts and lets our car take us where we want to go. We tend to take it for granted. C. But a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Brush Strokes Of The Master Artist (Part 1)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Shows how God paints a picture in our lives as to how He wants us to live

The Brush Strokes of the Master Artist (Part 1 of 2) Rom 12:9-16 As we continue today to look at Romans 12; Paul in the verses that we are going to look at today begins to paint a picture on the canvas of life Paul gives us a picture of what the Christian should be doing to live out their faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Your Fears

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 10, 2011

We too may doubt our own abilities and potential. But let us never doubt what God can do with us when we trust and obey Him. We can fight and face any fear when we know the Lord is with us.

Opening illustration: A mother asked her 5-year-old son to go to the pantry to get her a can of tomato soup. But he refused and protested, “Its dark in there.” Mom assured Johnny, “it’s okay. Don’t be afraid. Jesus is in there.” So Johnny opened the door slowly and seeing that it was dark, shouted, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Walking With The Master! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 22, 2006

Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreduci

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreducible, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

The New You Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2023

in the midst of your suffering look forward to your completed, celestial, and Christlike body.

Several years ago (2013), The Week magazine quoted TV chef Anthony Bourdain, who advised, “Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” Then they posed the question: “What would be a good name for a theme park ride based on the typical American's body?” Here were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself (Part 2)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 15, 2010

Message about putting the needs of others ahead of your own.

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself (Part 2) Philippians 2:1-11 February 14, 2010 Me/We: I mentioned last week that the idea of loving your neighbor as yourself is contrary to the idea that the world wants us to buy into, and that is that we should each look out for ourselves ahead of others. All ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Or Barabbas? --And Your Verdict Is?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013

Is the church substituting the Biblical Jesus for a plastic Jesus of their own making?

Jesus or Barabbas? –And Your Verdict is? Rev. Mark Barber ἐêñáýãáóáí ïὖí ðÜëéí ëÝãïíôåò· ìὴ ôïῦôïí ἀëëὰ ôὸí Âáñáââᾶí. ἦí äὲ ὁ Âáñáââᾶò ëῃóôÞò. And they again cried out: “Not this man, but Barabbas”. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tongues & Out Of The Body Expierence. Conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 12, 2004

Part 3 of Tongues. Out of the Body experience, is it real? Can we find Biblical proofe?

Tongues & Out of Body Experiences. Part 3. Rev 2:7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; Has the church stopped listening to the Spirit? In the dark ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 2 Corinthians 12:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal