Sermons on Members Of The Body:

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

We have gotten so used to novelty in the church that a common response to this theme, was a rather sympathetic gesture inferring, “What, have you run out of good ideas?” Preaching and prayer just don’t seem that innovative and frankly to many, are the boring part of church.

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. This was done almost exclusively through prayer and preaching. And Satan was working hardest through the religious leaders, not to stop miracles and such, but to stop ...read more

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

There are many misconceptions about what Jesus' universal church is. Is it a denomination? Is it all churches combined into one? Is it the clergy? This sermon deals with many of these misconceptions and shows what God reveals about His church.

In the context of Matthew 16, we see what many people think about Jesus. It is interesting that so many people saw His miracles and signs, and had such contrasting responses. This seems to be the main point of this section we will look at today. Many saw the miracles and signs (the Sadducees and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Institution Of The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2019

It meant a lot to Jesus to spend those hours with His disciples. He loved them, and their presence encouraged Him. He took the cup and the bread of the Passover and transformed them into memorials of His own blood and body, for He wanted the disciples to remember Him.

Tom Lowe 12/18/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (22)Institution of the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25 (Focal Passage), Luke 22:17-20 Location: Upper Room Date: Thursday of Jesus’ Final Week 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Community Part 2 Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008

The building blocks of a community...

Becoming a Community Pt. 2 I used to have these books for teen small groups that would give you discussion starter questions. These were questions that ranged from silly to serious and were designed to get your thoughts going and to encourage dialogue in our group. I remember there was one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Gate Has A Pathway For The Sheep To Follow

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 15, 2005

This sermon touches on what members of a congregation - the sheep - are to look for in a shepherd and how they are to respond to a faithful one.

April 17, 2005 John 10:1-10 1 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Where Vision Starts" Series

Contributed by Paul Atwater on Jun 26, 2004

This first Sunday of the year challenge was designed to remind members of the reason why our church exists.

Text: MT 22:36-40. 22:18-20 Title: “Where Vision Starts ” Date: January 4, 2004 Series: VISION & VALUES – 1 Intro: A golfer’s errant shot ended up on an ant hill. So he found the ball, squared up, took a big swing – and missed. Thousands of innocent ants were killed. Then the golfer took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's 2007

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 29, 2006

Help your church members prepare for the New Year according to God’s plan for their lives.

New Year’s 2007 Scripture: Jeremiah 29 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Peculia Bunch O' Folks!

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Aug 18, 2009

Sermon based on 1 Peter 2:9 and how it pertains to both the church and its members.

Sermon for Sunday August 16, 2009 A Peculiar Bunch o’ Folks! NKJV 1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. It is important to note ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

When Do We Minister? Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008

Third in a series on every member is a minister. This message reveals when a Christian should engage in ministry.

WHEN DO WE DO MINISTRY? 5/11/08 LUKE 10:25-37 INTRO: MOTHERS DAY VIDEO. WHOM DID GOD GIVE YOU TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS? MOM! WHO DID GOD CALL TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU COULD NOT HELP YOURSELF? MOM! WHOM DID GOD GIVE TO MINISTER TO YOU WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD? MOM! WHO IS MORE COMMITTED TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Leads Us To Believe The Gospel? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2012

The Bible is the Church's book, so we must read it in faith and read it as a member of the community of the Church.

Monday of First Week of Lent Verbum Domini There are a whole series of websites on the Internet devoted to trying to debunk the Sacred Scriptures. For instance, with respect to the book of Leviticus, which we read from today, one can find tons of places where the clear natural law prohibition ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012

A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Share The Gospel--What Are We Waiting For? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2015

All the members of the People of God have become missionary disciples, but must carefully discern the Truth.

Thursday of 11th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel St. Paul was quite successful in his divinely-inspired evangelization work. The Holy Spirit moved him to plant Catholic churches in communities throughout Asia Minor and Greece. But the evil one, even though defeated, refuses to give up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

God Gives Work Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Work molds us into better citizens, better members of our family and better servants of God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9, Genesis 2:2, Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Targets The Spiritually Weakest In Families Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 19, 2025

Scripture reveals that Satan often targets the spiritually weakest member in our families to launch attacks.

In 1 Peter 5:8, we're warned that our adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour. Scripture reveals that Satan often targets the spiritually weakest member in our families to launch attacks. Vulnerability in the Family Matthew 12:25 reminds us that a house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

"a Hardened Heart In A Healed Body" (Message 11 In Gospel Of John 2021) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 31, 2021

This message deals with the healing of a man who had been lame for 38 years. Rather than being filled with praise and thanksgiving for the miracle he reported Jesus to the religious authorities to get him in trouble because of his resentment of Jesus for confronting him in his sin.

“A HARDENED HEART IN A HEALED BODY” John 5:1-15 Message 11 in Gospel of John 2021 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ, March 28, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/8YfVvENb5Ro INTRODUCTION: 1.) Over the past few weeks, I have said the miracles of Jesus were to bring people to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Matthew 12:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ