Sermons on One Body Of Christ:

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

Family Photos Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

There are no limits to what God wants to do with the church

1 Corinthians 3.1-6 “Family Photos” 1. This morning, I want to invite you to close your eyes. Not long enough to go to sleep, but just long enough to get a mental picture. Just long enough to allow your imagination to run wild for a minute or two. So close your eyes, and I want you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

The King On The Throne Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 25, 2025

This sermon explores the ultimate demonstration of God's power in the resurrection and supreme exaltation of Christ, who now rules over all creation and has been given as a gift to be the Head of His body, the church.

Introduction We’ve all seen images of a presidential inauguration. It’s a moment of immense significance, where a leader officially takes their oath and assumes the highest office in the land. At that moment, all the authority of the state is publicly vested in them. Their word becomes law, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Humanity Of Christ

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

The incarnation of Christ, his attributes as the Son of Man, our elder brother, forerunner and representative.

The humanity of Jesus 1. Incarnation- the Christ-child “All that it takes to be a man is found in this Man. In this One called Jesus we encounter a human reality…However the Incarnation is interpreted it is one essential to keep clear in mind that there was no diminution of the human as a result/ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Any Meal

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 20, 2009

Exposition of 1 Cor 11:17-22 regarding the way to rightly receive the Lord’s Supper.

Text: 1 Cor 11:17-22, Title: Not Just Any Meal, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/19/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Speak about a wedding being the initiation of a marriage and anniversaries being the renewing, or possibly the renewing of vows… B. Background to passage: Paul began in chapter 11 dealing with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Captive For Christ Series

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 8, 2003

In this message we examine Paul’s determination to promote the gospel even though he is a prisoner.

Philippians 1 Christ Is Preached 12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Get You Back Or Got Your Back Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 4, 2010

When you are hurt, do you live by “GET YOU BACK” or “GOT YOUR BACK”?

This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Get You Back or Got Your Back? I Peter 3:8-17 1 Peter 3:8-17 8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

"Got Vision?"

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 24, 2014

Here is a message challenging the Christian to have a vision for our life...

Got Vision? Acts 26:12-16 This morning I would like to speak a message that I believe the Lord has placed upon my heart. The message is entitled "Got Vision?" Acts 26:12 On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. Acts 26:13 About ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ The Firstfruits

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 29, 2012

To show Christ is the fulfillment of the Feast of Firstfruits which contains the resurrection and salvation.

Leviticus 23:9-14 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: 11 ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

But Christ Is Risen

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 31, 2007

This is a message on the resurrection of Christ.

“BUT CHRIST IS RISEN” TEXT: 1 Cor. 15:1-20; 58 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: We have just celebrated the birth of Christ; now, may we look at the resurrection of Christ. As we were studying Christ and His birth, please remember that He was wrapped in “swaddling clothes”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 2 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-II—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Understands True Family Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 15, 2010

When we give our lives to Christ, His family becomes our family.

A Messiah Who Understands the True Family Text: Matt. 12:46-50 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rudyard Kipling once wrote about families, "all of us are we--and everyone else is they." A family shares things like dreams, hopes, possessions, memories, smiles, frowns, and gladness...A family is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Church: The Answer For Our Loneliness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 9, 2014

The Church, People, Relationships

Romans 16:1-24 July 7, 2022 Introduction: I’ve come to discover this truth about myself...I passionately believe in the mission of the church...Jesus has commissioned us to “Go make disciples.” And my personality is this...”C’mon, lets go!!!” I see our enemy fairly clearly at work with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ The Vine

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes,

I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abide In Christ

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2015

Using the Acrostic - A B I D E to share practically what it means to Abide in Christ.

Scripture: John 15:1-8 (NKJV) John 15:1-8New King James Version (NKJV) 15 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away;[a] and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene