Sermons on One Body Of Christ:

The Work Of The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DISCERN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH, WE MUST FIRST DISCERN THE COMPOSITION OF THE CHURCH

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Acts 17:1-15 Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2  And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3  explaining and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Need Each Other

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 23, 2016

Jesus tells us that all of us are members of the Body of Christ, also known as the church. We don’t come to church as individual people and then leave. Jesus tells us that we are to be a team of people who work together for Him.

Good morning boys and girls! How many of you like to do things for yourselves, such as tying your shoe laces or getting dressed or brushing your teeth? Do you like it when people try to help you when you don’t need their help? Boys and girls, there are some things that we can’t do by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Anglican

Deliver Us From The Evil One Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 29, 2007

When you and I pray: "deliver us from the evil one" we are admitting that thkis life is a struggle with an evil spiritual enemy who opposes us and the work of Christ in our midst. May God grant us faith and spiritual gifts for the ongoing spiritual warfa

In Jesus Holy Name May 27, 2007 Text: Matthew 6:13 Easter VII - Redeemer “Deliver Us from the Evil One” 6th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” (read text) The words in Matthew that we just shared are a correct translation of the Greek text. When you and I pray: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Each Of Us Has A Grace-- A Ministry (Ephesians 4:7-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

We are one body, but we are not all the same. Jesus has set it up so that each of us builds up the church in our own unique way.

Today we have the privilege of working through some of the most complicated verses in the entire book of Ephesians. Before we dive in though, we should remind ourselves of last time's verses. Are we feeling a little rusty, when it comes to Ephesians? Paul, up to this point in the letter, has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-15

Feeling Safe In Dangerous World

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

God desires that we sense that we are safe in this life. However, many of God’s people live life in fear rather than safety. And so the Psalmist reminds us that God provides us with safety and tells us how to get that safety.

Feeling safe in a dangerous World. PSALM 46:1-11 Introduction: Every one of us in this room probably locks all our doors every night before we go to bed. We get in a car and buckle our seat belts around us. If we go to an amusement park we will ride the roller coasters and other rides of that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Or Disciple

Contributed by Eljay Payopay on Nov 5, 2011

Are you a Christian or Disciple?

Matthew 28:18-20 NIV 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Maladies Of The Church

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Some spiritual sicknesses of the church... Tongue in cheek sermon

Maladies of the Church Judges 16:20 "I suffer from sexually transmitted disease.... life." (((Story of man moving bricks from top of a building.))) http://www.ahajokes.com/fp057.html 1. Spiritual Anemia Judges 16:20 "And he wist not that the Spirit had departed from him." 2. Poor ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

God created you for His glory and He designed you. You are not an accident.

Let’s see your bibles 123,123, say word. Let’s see your pens, lesson plan, lesson plan. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 1. 1 Corinthians 1. My wife is a very wise shopper. She, there are many things about her that I love. In the morning service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Within The Veil

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010

Any church not built within the veil was not built by Jesus.

Within the Veil September 29, 2010 Opening Illustration A If you’ve ever been in a bad thunderstorm, out in it, you know what it’s like not to fully aware of your surroundings. 1 Stuck in the middle of a lake when the sky broke open, rain in buckets. a In between lightning strikes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Return To The Mount Of Olives Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 24, 2022

The capture of Jerusalem by Antichrist forces at the Battle of Armageddon will precede the momentous event of Christ's Second Coming. The Mount of Olives will split when he arrives there and a way of escape is made for the Jews remaining in Jerusalem.

Intro We are in the last chapter of Zechariah. Our text today will be Zechariah 14:1-5. This chapter provides details concerning the end-times that we have not yet seen. We have been given pieces of the end-time puzzle throughout this book. But Zechariah 14 brings us to the climatic return of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:1-44, Zechariah 13:1-9, Romans 8:28-29, Acts 1:9-12, 1 Corinthians 13:9-10, 2 Chronicles 26:16-21, Jude 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A New Generation Of Believers

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 25, 2011

God is looking for a generation of believers who will be the church that He intended - a church victorious.

# #June 26, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 24:1-6 Subject: Faith Title: A New Generation of Believers Well, I survived another week at youth camp. You know, I am never too concerned about our young people when it comes to camp. They’re young. They’ll recover. Their bodies will heal. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is No Stopping The People, The Presence, Or The Power Of God!

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Nov 24, 2008

No matter how hard the enemy tries to stop God, he will never succeed. God is all-powerful and His word lives on through the lives of His people.

I. Read Matthew 24:35 and Hebrews 1:11 Matthew 24:35--Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words will never pass away. a. Greek word for “pass away” is parerchomai (par-er-khom-ahee) which means to perish, neglect, avert, pass away without fulfillment, or to be in vain (it is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy And Pain

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Feb 14, 2024

How are your current trials (pain) preparing you for not only what you need today (or tomorrow), but what others may need today (or tomorrow) as well? This is a quick devotional that will encourage believers to "reframe" their pain.

Joy and Pain What do the words joy and pain mean to us as believers? How is it that these words go together? James 1 is a place to start in considering these questions. “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, Galatians 6:2, Romans 8:28

The Model Church

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 21, 2014

The emphasis in this textprovides a model for the what the church should strive to become.

“The MODEL Church” Thus far we have studies 6 churches with one remaining; all exhibiting various problems. This evening we will continue to look at what I call the MODEL church. Looking at the churches on the surface; we would have not seen what our Lord saw in each. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Premature Praise

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Dec 18, 2009

Praise God while you are still in the battle because He will give you the victory

Premature Praise By: Pastor Lorenzo Edwards New St. Paul Empowering Life Luke 1:41 12/13/2009 In just a couple of weeks families will be getting together eating food and having a good time celebrating the day we call Christmas. Christmas is the day that we celebrate the birth of our savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41

Denomination: Baptist