Sermons on ruling body: showing 301-315 of 110,520

A Theology For Body Life

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jan 20, 2003

How do we live out a triune vision for life?

A Theology for Body Life (John 17:20-26) Theme: God lives in community and created us to live in community. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the Trinity is more ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 29, 2001

People have died and are dieing for the name of Jesus. What are we doing to make a difference?

SCARS IN THE BODY TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 12:12 FOR AS THE BODY IS ONE, AND HATH MANY MEMBERS, AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ONE BODY, BEING MANY ARE ONE BODY: SO ALSO IS CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS OLD BODY OF CHRISTIANS HAS BEEN AROUND NOW FOR TWO THOUSAND YEARS. THERE ARE NOW MANY MARKS, SCARS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Managing My Body Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 15, 2002

Stewardship is management and not ownership. You might ask, “Well what’s the difference?” The difference is simply this, “That, that is owned the owner has total and permanent control over.” That, that is managed, the manager has control over but no perma

“Managing Life’s Resources” Managing My Body (Stewardship Series – Part I) April 15th 2002 10:30 Introduction: A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco, enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. He heard the screams of a woman kneeling in front of a child. The man knew enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Body Builders: Devotion Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 5, 2001

It is incumbent upon Christians to build up the body of Christ! Being devoted to one another is a good place to start!

Morning Message January 7, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: DEVOTION Romans 12:10 Introduction: 1. We are beginning a new series of messages from the New Testament called "Body Builders". Descriptive term: church is the ‘Body of Christ’. Christian people are called to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Body Beware!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

If we do not desire God's will for the life of the church, then we will see the Body of Christ fall far short of God's will.

"Let The Body Beware!" 1 John 2:18-28 The human body gives us one of the most awe-inspiring illustrations of a deep biblical truth that all of us should aspire to live out as we seek to be obedient to God's call upon our lives. Once we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we are placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving In His Body

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ALL BELIEVERS MUST HUMBLY SERVE GOD TOGETHER AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS MEMBERS OF THE ONE BODY OF CHRIST A.

ALL BELIEVERS MUST HUMBLY SERVE GOD TOGETHER AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS MEMBERS OF THE ONE BODY OF CHRIST A. (12:1-8) WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE GOD THROUGH SERVING IN HIS BODY. 1. Serving God -- Offering ourselves as Living Sacrifices Pleases God and Enables us to Experience His Perfect Will a. Our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Body: Assembly Required

Contributed by Vince Cooper on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT: I Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

TEXT: I Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. Intro: It is interesting to see what man and science has figured out about the “Body”. Looking at the surface of the body we can see a covering we call skin that acts as a protector of our internal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Building Up The Body

Contributed by Eddie Peros on Oct 18, 2000

Scripture: Ephesians 4: 1<sum><sum>‰As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

Scripture: Ephesians 4: 1<sum><sum>‰As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of ...read more

Keys To A Healthy Body

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Ways to promote health within the Body of Christ.

Keys to a Healthy Body Various Scriptures (May 20, 2001) Introduction How many here made a New Year’s Resolution to take better care of yourself this year? Gonna eat right, exercise, and all that? Since I don’t want to bring too much negative into the message this morning, I’m not going to ask ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Colossians 1:18, Hebrews 10:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Members Of Christ's Body Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 16, 2004

A sermon on the necessity of Christian unity, employing Paul’s "body of Christ" as the primary paradigm.

Sermon for 3 Epiphany Year C, 25/01/2004 Based on 1 Cor 12:12-31a By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Members Of Christ’s Body” As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Preserving Unity In The Body

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004

A sermon preached at nearby Immanuel church on unity, divisions and discipline within the church (local and city-wide)

Preserving the unity of the body. Immanuel church, Winchester 7/3/4am Eph 4:1-13 UNITY & DISUNITY Had a friend drop by to stay Mon Tue pm while at leadership conference - Shocked when told: ¡§30% of a leaders energy will go in conflict and stamping out fires¡¨ - you: ¡§oh, that¡¦s what happens in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23, Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A New Body Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2004

We spend many hours and much effort to make our present bodies better. While there’s nothing wrong with it, we should also be preparing to get our new bodies - ones that won’t decay or atrophy.

For more Bible studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com It’s too bad our bodies break down. I remember when I was much younger I could go and go and go and never get tired. Then when I became a parent, my kids could go all day and night and never stop and I was just dragging by the end of the day. I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is The Body Important To God? Series

Contributed by Brandon Searles on Jan 26, 2005

Many quesions whether our bodies and what we do with them are important to God.

Intro: We are often taught about how God is interested in our spirit. 1. ¡§Man looks on the outward appearance but God looks on the heart¡¨ a. We must be looked at in context; Samuel was convicted of looking for one with the stature of a king rather then the heart of one. 2. ¡§Not what enters a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Body Part

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

Learn about the Context, Motivation, and Operation of the gifts of the Spirit as we study this chapter. Learn the four keys to living life as a part of the body of Christ.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Spiritual gifts probably causes more controversy among Christians today than almost any other topic. On both sides of the issue we have stereotypes – the wild-eyed charismatic who throws his hands out to heal people and they fall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sacrificing My Body

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003

Paul begs us to present our bodies as a "living sacrifice". This message tells us WHAT that means ... and HOW to do it.

“Sacrificing My Body” Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world where sacrifices are made every day. Soldiers are sacrificing their lives over in Iraq. Mothers making sacrifices for their children. Teachers making sacrifices to teach in our schools. Missionaries sacrificing their time, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist