Sermons on Members:

Why Does This Church Need You?

Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 12, 2015

As members of the "Body of Christ" we are needed for the church to work and function properly and to remain healthy. We have the responsibility to use the gift we are given to do our part in the work of the church.

Why Does This Church Need You? >>>1 Corinthians 12:12-27<<< (12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 13 Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace At Work 21 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 5, 2013

Instead of lying; speak the truth ...having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. (Ephesians 4:25)

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 51, Grace at Work 21 May 5, 2013 Holy Living 1 Paul returns now from teaching about serious theological concepts; the dual nature of the old man vs. what we have become, the new creation brought about by learning Christ, and launches into six solid examples of ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Fruit Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 23, 2022

This teaching holds truths which every judge in America should be told, every law student should be taught, all workplaces should be govern by and family members should desire to understand.

Fruit of Repentance Authenticity of True Confession and Repentance Many have prayed for years and years for family, friends, co-workers and sinners in general who have cause tremendous grief for others. There are many people who have said “I am sorry,” but never have produced a life of genuine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Lesson #5 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 13, 2024

Jesus wanted each congregation to hear the Spirit; not man. Jesus wants each member to truly understand the Spirit as it speaks unto them. He that hath an ear, let him hear

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11, John 14:16, John 14:26, Acts 2:38, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yoked Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 5, 2023

Our unity as a biblical community is strengthened because we are yoked together - knitted together as members of one another with practical ethics that we are intended live out in order to foster that community.

YOKED Joel Gilbert / General CommU.N.I.T.Y. / Ephesians 4:25–32; Ephesians 5:1–2   Introduction There are organizations for people with any number of interests. Often, membership in these societies comes with an expectation for some advocacy or education, financial support, or simply ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Endgame Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021

Every single person and every single race are “heirs together,” “members together,” and we are “sharers together.” We are together, together, together! The Bible says this is a secret that is now being shared.

Avengers Endgame Movie The biggest opening weekend box office hit was Avengers: Endgame. The movie grossed over $350 million on April 26, 2019. Avengers: Endgame went on to make over $1 billion in just 5 days! Now, why was this movie so popular? One reason: did you know that 60% of people between ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-10, Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Join Yourself To Idolaters

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 4, 2019

Do not enter into relationships with idolaters. They would lead you away from God and turn you away from worshipping Him. They would cause you to be an unworthy member of the Body of Christ

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT JOIN YOURSELF TO IDOLATERS* 1 Corinthians 6:13-17 King James Version (KJV) 13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Set Your Minds On Things Above

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2020

As followers of Jesus and members of the Kingdom of God, we must keep our focus on our heavenly citizenship and seek to obey our commanding officer (Jesus) and not get entangled in civilian life.

A. One day, two men, who didn’t know each other, were sitting on a park bench and neither one said anything for quite some time. 1. Then one of the men let out a BIG SIGH. 2. The other man immediately got up and said, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” and off he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 3:17-21, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Church 8 Years Away From Death

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 10, 2019

Is our church focussed on what it's members prefer? Or we are fishers of people who get out of bed on a cold dark night because that is what fish prefer?

“To say that the room was tense would be a massive understatement. It was eight years before the death of the church, but few in that room could have predicted the church’s demise. The church had bounced back a bit during the past year. Since most of the members would not allow any {change to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 26:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

Out Of Many Comes One

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 26, 2020

This message is about how individual Church members are given gifts that are needed within the Church body to ensure the Church accomplishes what Christ has called us to do without jealousy.

Out of Many Comes One Borg Christians Scripture: First Corinthians 12:4-30 In my message last week I shared with you that Jesus’ birth was a gift of love from God. He came so that we could have a Father-child relationship with God that was broken when Adam sinned. With that gift the door was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Functioning Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to recognize and embrace the unique gifts given by the Holy Spirit to each member of the Church, in order to function well as a divine organism and enjoy the benefits of a healthy, vibrant community.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you all today about the gifts that our amazing God has given to us, His Church. We'll be diving into 1 Corinthians 12:7, where Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." Now, I know that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Topics: Church Function

Who Needs A Boat

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 22, 2005

We may live a life of Christian comfort with friends and fellow church members until one day God calls us from our everyday existance into His extra ordinary service.

Who Needs A Boat? - Mark Aarssen May 2004 My friends I want to talk today about stepping out. I don’t mean out to dinner or out on the town but stepping out in faith. Has there been a time when you were a witness to one of God’s miracles? A time when you stood and watched in absolute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Local Church - God's Missionary People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 20, 2003

The DNA of the Local Church is made up of core values, vision and mission. If someone were to walk up to a member of the church and ask: "What is the mission of this church?" What would you answer be?

The Local Church – God’s Missionary People CHURCH SIGNS The best vitamin for a Christian is B1." "Soul food served here." "Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk!" "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Telling His Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

This message will focus on the salvation message in order to help believers learn a gospel presentation they can share with their friends. Believers are also urged to invite their non-Christian friends and family members to this “reaping” service.

Telling His Story Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/01 I want to begin this morning by reading part of an article written by Bob Greene, a nationally syndicated columnist. “In the hours after the carnage at the school near San Diego—as the sick, too familiar, pit-of-the-stomach feelings returned—the nation ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 2, 2007

Members of the household (family) of God display the characteristics of being built on a foundation of Scripture and Jesus Christ, being built with the design of fitting together and growing into a holy temple in the Lord, and built for the purpose of bei

1. The family of God is built on a foundation 2. The family of God is built with a design 3. The family of God is built for a purpose EPHESIANS 2:19-22 One time a pastor had a group of children up in front of the church to give them a children’s sermon. He was trying to make the point that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist