Sermons on Natural Bodies:

The Church Defined Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

This message describes what & who makes up the church.

1 Peter 2:9-10 The Church Defined Introduction: Many times you define something by giving a description of the thing. You can describe something by what it is and by what it is not and so forth… Note how text breaks down: “But ye (plural) are…that ye should…. (The church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Love, We Give To God

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

This is a sermon about stewardship of talents - faith’s response to the free salvation Christ has given us

In America, we have certain days which we set aside to thank our parents. Children show thanks to their mothers especially on Mother’s Day, and to their fathers especially on Father’s Day. The young children paint pictures or cards, while the older ones often buy clothes for their parents, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:6-10

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Keys To A Healthy Church

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003

Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"

I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Family Privileges Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four family privilges we receive when we become God’s children through faith in Jesus Christ.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Love of Another Kind" and a song called "Faithful Father"). The reality is that not all fathers are faithful. My father wasn’t faithful. When I was born he was only 16 years old, still just a kid himself. And by the time I was 3 years old, he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Status Consciousness

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 23, 2002

Jesus was against strife in the church. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy

Status Consciousness (PRINTED OUT) July 02 Jesus was against the Pecking Order. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy They are in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ The Bible shows that Jesus arose from the grave as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Physiology Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Body involvement in worship is a subject we do not often think about, but the Bible is full of it.

It was before my time, but I remember my parents talking about going to see silent movies. The movies made no sound, but according to Sam Levinson in his book Everything But Money, the audience made plenty of sound. As the hero and the villain shot it out, each firing two thousand shots without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

United Like Family Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

"Be united in spirit” is used to describe souls that beat together, in tune with Christ and with each other. This word is made up of two words "sun" (together with) and psuchos (soul, self, inner life, or the seat of the feelings, desires,affections). So

Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together ---Vesta Kelly Philippians 2:1-4 (March 2) Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Community

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004

Sermon 3 of 6 on the Acts 2:47 church - 24/7! We are called to be salt and light. I used several different Sermon Central sources for illustrations, ideas and comments.

2:47 – 24/7 Transforming Community Transformers change things. That’s what they do. When my girls were growing up I wanted to buy them "Transformers" instead of dolls. Donna wouldn’t let me for reasons that I don’t remember now. I’m sure her reasons were good - I just don’t remember what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Please God? Part 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004

We please God by following the Holy Spirit and allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.

Have you ever tasted or smelled chlorine? It’s that wonderful smell we smell when we get near a swimming pool. It is designed to keep bacteria from growing in the pool and making us sick. Those with pools know how important it is to get the right balance in the water between too much chlorine and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Renewal Of Commitment To God's House

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 7, 2003

Why we must come together and renew our commitment to each other as the church

Renewal of Commitment to God’s House There is a story… God decided that it was time to end the world, so he called together the three most influential people in the world – Pres. George Bush, (represents free world), Fidel Castro (represents communist world) and Bill Gates (represents tech world). ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christian A&p 101: Nourishment & Communication Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005

Sermon 3 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this sermon we examine how members participate in the sharing of nourishment and information in the body.

CHRISTIAN A & P 101: COMMUNICATION & NOURISHMENT Ephesians 4: 1-7; 11- 16 1. Over the past two Sunday we have been examining Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ and my purpose has been to highlight at least 4 aspects of our human anatomy and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:growth Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001

Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.

Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

7th is series on 1 Thessalonians (7 of 8).

THE DAY OF THE LORD 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 INTRO: Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who have trusted in Him as Saviour are united in Christ. When Jesus returns in the air, we shall be caught up together, never to be separated again. But Christ is also a divider. Those who reject Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Second Things Second

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 14, 2003

Many people get the first thing first...accepting Christ. Many miss putting the second thing second, giving themselves to the local church.

July 13, 2003 First they gave themselves to the Lord; and then by God’s will, they gave themselves to us as well. 2 Corinthians 8:5 (GN) On the day of dedication of "Solomon’s Temple," the king erected a brazen platform in the outer court. All the people gathered, as the king ascended the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Great Builder

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 10, 2004

God not only builds lives; He also builds churches and people.

The Great Builder HEBREWS 3: 1-11 (NAS) 1. Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and high priest of our confession. 2. He was faithful to him who appointed him, as Moses in all his house. 3. For he has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God