Sermons on Present Your Bodies:

For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On! Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness an

“For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On!” Eph. 4: 17-32 OPEN: The title of the sermon today is “For goodness sake-put your clothes on” This is not talking about the clothes you wore to church this morning, I’m assuming that everyone came to church after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is Your Trust? Series

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 19, 2020

THE ONLY SURE THING THAT WE CAN TRUST, IN THIS WORLD, IS JESUS CHRIST.

WHERE IS YOUR TRUST? PSALM 20:7 NKJV Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. BEFORE I DEAL WITH OUR MAIN TEXT, I WANT TO LOOK AT SOME PRINCIPLES OF TRUST BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION WHERE DO WE TURN IN A DAY WHEN TRUST HAS BEEN MISUSED, MALIGNED, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Because God loved us, we love others. To reach seekers, this is the good news of this sermon, presented as simply and plainly (but *truth*fully!) as I am able for the unchurched.

Every Methodist pastor of the last 250 years has answered the same set of 17 questions – questions that John Wesley himself asked of all his ministers. They range from the most basic and fundamental issues of Christianity: “Have you faith in Christ” to the complicated: “Have you studied the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

Unity In The Community

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 3, 2018

In keeping in line with your Theme, I believe the text references unity as it relates to the body of Christ. If we have no unity within the body of Christ – it is futile to attempt to bring Unity with the local community in which we live.

TITLE: UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHIANS 1:10-15 I stand this afternoon honored and consider it a privilege to share in this great marriage between Church and Pastor. What a wonderful celebration we have had unto this point. The foundation has been laid to help us receive the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing The Mind Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Renewing the mind is a spiritual act of worship that requires the activity of putting on and putting off.

So a few years back, two professors from Baylor University, wrote a book on how America viewed God himself. And essentially they did surveys of American's and American Christians and how they viewed God. They came up with 4 different variations on how people viewed God. They either viewed him as - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2003

Sermon 2 0f 5. Written and Preached by Steve Higgs of MCC. "What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom?"

Living In The Kingdom What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom? Some of you maybe struggle with the controlling side of life and you immediately think, “Well…. every kingdom needs a king and why not me?” You imagine yourself sitting on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Support(Comprehensive)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002

Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. Our support of the Gospel of Christ promotes certain attitudes. This is an abbreviated but comprehensive outline of ’Jesus’ Support’ Parts 1 thru 3.

JESUS’ SUPPORT(Comprehensive of parts 1-3)—Luke 8:1-3 Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. The ministry of the gospel receives support. What is the promoted thru a support of the gospel of Christ? Some attitudes promoted by the support of the Gospel of Christ. Support of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Conspiracy - The Church In Jihad

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

“We are at war”! But no war in history can compare with the battle we are fighting. I am talking about the spiritual battle you became a part of the day you gave your heart to Jesus.

Holy Conspiracy - The Church in Jihad - Ephesians 6:12-12 Intro.: No amount of smooth talk can camouflage the reality of the battle in which we are engaged. Politically correct words cannot mask the conflict we face: nations at war, shattered lives, broken homes, suicide, rape, abuse & rampant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Power Of Perception

Contributed by Emory Goodman on Mar 28, 2003

So many of our actions are determined by how we perceive things to be. Yet, our perceptions of events, words, and people can be entirely wrong, why?

THE POWER OF PERCEPTION Perception is a powerful thing. So many of our actions are determined by how we perceive things to be. How we perceive is based on what we think we hear or see. Yet, our perception of events, words, people can be entirely wrong. Why? Let’s look at perception: I. Perception ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 19:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 15, 2021

A look at how the disciples encountered Christ post resurrection, and how this speaks into the present day filled with hopelessness and apathy, and how as modern disciples the torch has passed to us to continue the work

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As we continue to journey through our Easter Season, the Gospel continues to speak to us about the impact that the Resurrection had upon the disciples. Last week, the Gospel focussed on Thomas and his disbelief, and this week, we continue by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Anglican

Our God Is An Awesome God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

You can’t separate your body and your soul and your spirit. God knows if you give your body to Him, the soul and the spirit is going to be given to Him.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles to Romans 11. Today I’m going to talk about “Our God is an Awesome God.” When I was in high school, I had a friend named Dottie Pippin and even in the tenth grade, she was a knockout. She was my friend, but of course, I never thought about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

At Home With God

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jan 17, 2010

When we walk by faith; we can courageously face the hard realities of this world. It helps us to understand Paul's saying: absent from the body and present with the Lord.

AT HOME WITH GOD Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— for we walk by faith, not by sight— we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Body Of Christ On Mission To Reconcile The World To God!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 28, 2023

This is a message about the importance of understanding ourselves as members of the body of Christ, living with the most important mission ever!

We Are the Body of Christ on Mission to Reconcile the World to God! I’m delighted to be able to share with you from the Word of God today. It is so good to be in the house of the Lord! My name is Matthew Parker and I’m the lead pastor of Church at the Mission, Yonge Street Mission, as well as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, 2 Peter 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothers How Did Are Do You Influence Your Children?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 7, 2020

What have you shown your family and friends about the Lord

Mothers how did are do you influence your children? Ezekiel 16 : 44 Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. The heart that holds little hands can ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:44

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Your Own Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

We were created by God, deformed by sin, reborn in Christ Jesus and reclaimed for his Glory. We were made for the Lord’s use and glory. Our spirits have been revived, our minds are being renewed, and our bodies were designed to serve the Lord in this life and in the life to come.

Sermon - You Are Not Your Own I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” Imagine waking up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist