Sermons on Offer Our Bodies:

He Taught Them Many Parables (The Body’s Lamp) # 22

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

In this parable, the Lord used the image of eyesight to convey an important spiritual principle.

We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us. Illus: Did you hear about the fellow that went to the store the other day, and he said that he was there for only about 5 minutes. When he came out, he SAW there was a motorcycle policeman writing a parking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Altar Of Worship

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

As we just read in Hebrews 13:10, “we have an altar” of our own now. Our altar of worship isn’t like what they had in the Old Testament. Our altar of worship is a place were we can come and offer up the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Our Altar Heb 13:10-16 10 We have an altar from which those who minister at the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 The high priest carries the blood of animals into the Most Holy Place as a sin offering, but the bodies are burned outside the camp. 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go Of Our Golden Tickets

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 30, 2000

The church must release our self-righteousness, pride and entitlement if we are going to offer Jesus to our community.

Letting Go of Our Golden Tickets Remember the classic children’s movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?” It starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He’s basic a reclusive owner of a famous candy factory who starts a global craze by offering five children a tour of his factory and a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Take An Offering Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005

we ask the question: Why? Why do we provide the opportunity for us to give financially? Equally as important, why do we give of our offerings when we have the opportunity?

Date Preached _________ Where Preached ___________ Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Take up an Offering Each Week? 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 When things are tight financially, you do what you have to do. A particular circus was having a bad year, and one Friday the owner called his troupe together to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 seek series using Philippians as a guide.

Never Give In Philippians 3:12-4:1 November 26, 2023 You may not know this about Winston Churchill, but he struggled in school. Churchill failed the 6th grade and had to take a math class over 3 times. He couldn’t get into certain colleges because of poor grades and he failed the military ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Think Before You Speak - Sermon Body Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Using the letters T H I N K, we apply biblical truth related to our tongue. God has used this sermon in surprising ways. When I preach it, I use the five fingers of my hand to represent each letter of the alliteration. Some of our members have given feedb

Using the acronym THINK, try to ask these 5 questions before you speak. T – True Is it True? Remember this rule about gossip: “The more interesting it is, the more likely it is to be false.” ILLUS: If I counsel a couple, and listen to only one side and then make my judgment, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:2-4, Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Your Body

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2025

People today are acting as if they have never been informed, or are ignoring what they should know. But as Christians, we have no excuse. Because there is a lot that the Bible says about our bodies. I

Alba 6-1-2025 WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT YOUR BODY I Corinthians 6:12-20 I found this story of two rednecks who lived in snow country, named Bubba and Isabella. They got up one morning and did their customary thing, they turned the radio on to get the local weather report and drink a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following In His Steps.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2019

Following in his steps – 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 21-25 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: Jesus is our Example in Life (vs 21-23) SECOND: Jesus is our Substitute in Death (vs 24) THIRD: Jesus is our Guardian Shepherd in Heaven (vs 25) SERMON BODY Ill: • C.S. Lewis was once asked, “Why do Christians suffer?” • He answered, “Why not? They are the only ones who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

Giving Back To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 20, 2017

God expects us to give back a portion of our income.

Giving Back to God February 19, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God expects us to give back a portion of our income. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Supplemental Passage: "Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you say, 'How have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Melchizedek Receives The Tithes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2014

To show that CHRIST or Melchizedek receives our tithes in Heaven, while here men receives it.

I. EXORDIUM: Who receives our tithes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST or Melchizedek receives our tithes in Heaven, while here men receives it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:8 (Amplified Bible) 7:8 Furthermore, here [in the Levitical priesthood] tithes are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Should You Give Your Last 2 Pennies? - Mark 12:41-13:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 7, 2024

Is the widow who gave everything an example we should follow? If so, why are we not all giving everything in the offering?

Mark 12:41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But one poor widow came and put in two leptas, worth only a quadrans. 43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-6

Communion Meditation No. 6_one Body In Christ Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 12, 2005

Not only do we have fellowship with the Lord through his death on calvary, but we also have fellowship with one another through our common participation in the death of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Calling: Our Life

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

The Lord Jesus Christ is in the business of calling men and women to become part of Himself. He called us to minister to one another in the Body of Christ and reach out to the world with the message of the Gospel.

The Lord Jesus Christ is in the business of calling men and women to become part of Himself. He called us to become sons and daughters and members of the family of God. Together with that is God’s provision of different Spiritual gifts to every believer, according to the measure of our faith, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatness Of Christ As Our High Priest Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2015

Christ fulfilled the meaning of the Old Testament priesthood when he offered himself as a once-for-all sacrifice for sin.

“So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”” (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Ongoing Stuggle Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2019

In the last section of Romans 7, Paul shares his personal ongoing struggle with sin. It is a struggle that we will face until we pass from our earthly bodies to our heavenly home. Although we may have significant victory over sin, the battle will remain and the struggle will continue.

A. One day a preacher was making some visits to the homes of his church members, when he came upon a boy trying to sell a lawn mower. 1. “How much do you want for the mower?” asked the preacher. 2. “I want just enough money to buy me a bicycle,” said the boy. 3. After a moment of consideration, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ