Sermons on Members Of Same Body:

Every Day Is The Same

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

Even when we don’t recognize it, Even when our days are not going according to plan, God is still on his throne.

The worried housewife sprang to the telephone when it rang and listened with relief to the kindly voice in her ear. “How is your day going Dear?” Asked the voice on the phone. "Oh, Mother," said the housewife, breaking into bitter tears, "I’ve had such a bad day. The baby won’t eat, the washing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Never The Same Again

Contributed by Kevin Mullins on Jun 3, 2004

God is intent on His church being a church of change and when we are not obedient he will accomplish that change by any means necessary

Never The Same Again Acts 15:4-19 Read the text--I want to talk to you one more time about change-- Specifically about this idea of our ability to relate to and engage the culture that we are a part of— As far as I can see it there are a couple of kinds of churches- Book of Revelation does a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-19, 1 Kings 19:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Is Oneness, Not Sameness

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003

Jesus prays for unity in the Church that is to come. Yet, His prayer indicates He knows we will struggle. As long as we keep our focus on God we will overcome our denominational differences and find our oneness in Christ.

Ruth Bell once said, “If two people agree on everything, one of them is unnecessary” She went on to say, “If two people agree on everything, they double their chances of being wrong.” Now, Ruth Bell was not referring to the diversity of thought in the Christian church, she was instead talking ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Christ The Same

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

In a world that is ever changing, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today and forever.

JESUS CHRIST THE SAME Heb. 13:8 INTRO. A cynic once remarked that nothing is permanent except change. We live in a world of change. Everything from ladies’ shoes to legislation, from automobiles to art, from furniture to finances... styles and customs and conditions change overnight. World ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Same Old Story

Contributed by Tom Balog on Dec 5, 2002

Scriptures should always be looked at with a fresh set of eyes so that new insights can be seen.

I’ve heard the story before. I mean I know it backwards and forwards, I can probably tell it in my sleep. Do I have really have to hear it again, let alone preach on it? Heck, there is even a song about it, “We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, la la la la la la lalala ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Christ - The Same

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

The Immutable Christ

Jesus Christ The Same Yesterday Today and Forever Hebrews 13: 1-17 Text Hebrews 13:8 In our lives today, everything changes. Technology advances and we must stay informed in order to succeed in our everyday lives. Who can remember when there were no computers? Who can remember when there were no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Same, Only Different

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 5, 2008

A sermon showing the similarities and the differences between John the Baptist and his cousin Jesus. Text, audio, and communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

MATTHEW 3:1-3a ‘In those days, John the Baptist came preaching in the Desert of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah.’ Beginning in VERSE 4-6 ‘John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair and he had a leather belt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Different...yet The Same

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007

Jesus and John the Baptist used different methods and styles of proclaiming their message. Even though the methods were different, the message was the same. This message examines how methodology and style are guided by the timeless mission of reconci

Different…Yet the Same Matthew 3:1-6 Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 May 6, 2007 Matthew 3:1-6 (NLT) In those days John the Baptist began preaching in the Judean wilderness. His message was, [2] "Turn from your sins and turn to God, because the Kingdom of Heaven is near." [3] Isaiah had spoken of John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Same Old Story!!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 16, 2009

The story of Christmas has always been the same old story, but it has new meanings, every year!

Introduction: “They were too busy. The day was upon them. The day’s bread had to be made. The morning’s chores had to be done. There was too much to do to imagine that the impossible had occurred. God had entered the world as a baby. Yet, were someone to chance upon the sheep stable on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He's Always The Same!

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 3, 2005

A first person narrative of the story of Jonah, focussing on God’s propensity to forgive repentant sinners, and believers’ resentment of this

I knew that this would happen! I just knew it! God is always the same! He is always merciful and full of grace. He always forgives people who repent! Even Assyrian scum-bags! There I was, minding my own business, working as an ordinary prophet and preacher in Gath Hephron when along came God and ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Nothing Is Ever The Same"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Nothing Is Ever The Same” What images come to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through enough Christmas plays, it may be hard for some of us to banish the image of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Out Of The Same Mouth Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 4, 2020

Wisdom in, wisdom out. It really is that simple. We must allow wisdom to capture all of our hearts.

James – Walk This Way Out of the Same Mouth June 14, 2020 James 3:7-10 NIV “All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-10, James 1:19, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossdressing Is Not The Same As Transgender Series

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 11, 2020

crossdressing even though a sin, does not mean same thing

Crossdressing is not the same as transgender Deuteronomy 22:5 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Preserving Natural Distinctions 5 “A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:5

Same Three Plays Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 4, 2023

What draws away from God’s best? All of us are following a set of ideas we believe are best for us.

Same Three Plays May 7, 2023 Last week we talked about coming into the light and discovering how much we’re loved. We prayed and confessed together. This week, we are going to talk about the temptation of going back into the dark. In chapter 2, John describes the way the world motivates us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7, Genesis 3:6, 1 John 2:15-17, Psalm 101:3, Psalm 119:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

The Church is described as the Body of Christ to stress the connections that we all have to one another, as well as our response to the direction of the head, Jesus Christ.

For the next several weeks I’m going to be preaching a series of messages called “A God’s Eye View of the Church.” In these sermons we’re going to be taking an up close and personal look at what God wants the church to be, and hopefully an honest appraisal of who we really are. Now I want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ