Sermons on Special Functions:

I Need You

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the subject of every member of the Body of Christ’s need for every other member.

I Need You (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) I. Each Member Is Indispensable A. Not all the same B. But each is essential II. Each Member Is Interdependent A. Not all the same B. But each relies on every other III. Each Member Is Interconnected A. Not all the same B. But each part affects every other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lesson 3: Organization Vs. Organism Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009

An indepth look at what it means to be the body of Christ. If He is the head of the body, the foundation of the kingdom, then we are simply body parts, cells, bricks. What does it mean to be an armpit?

ORGANIZATION VS. ORGANISM “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church…” Colossians 1: 17-18a Indeed, Babel has had its effect throughout history. We can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship Of Talent Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

Being a part of the body of Christ means using our gifts to build God’s kingdom

Stewardship of Talent 1. I’ve learned that something said once can be important. It might be worth listening to. But I know that if someone says it twice, it’s even more important. If someone is willing to repeat themselves, than they feel that what they are saying is very important. But when ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 12:4-8, Obadiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Holiness

You Are The Body Of Christ Part 1

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the importance of each believer in the church.

YOU ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST, Part 1 In the past month we have examined a number of ways the Bible describes you and me. The Bible describes us as disciples of Jesus Christ. We are soldiers in the army of God. We are perfume bottles, carrying the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Conscience Of An Economy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2009

Not only commutative, but distributive and social justice must be part of development for the Christian

December 21, 2009 Caritas in Veritate There’s a great deal of jumping around in this week’s Scriptures, excitement not unlike that of children who are out of school for the week before Christmas. In fact, there are two different OT readings we can use today, and they both are full of ADHD action. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Doing Church (The Way) You And God Have Always Wanted

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The second sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church that You and God have Always Wanted.’

(Slide 1) When my mom was here last weekend, she related a story that happened probably not long before I was born and that took place one Wednesday night at the church she and dad attended then. It seems that there was a visitor that particular Wednesday night who was willing to sing a solo. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by David Slone on May 10, 2007

A look at how God has entrusted us with our talents to use to grow the kingdom Powerpoint available

Series Name: Eternal Investments, God’s perspective Stewardship of Talents Romans 12 3 For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one. 4 Now as we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Part

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Sep 25, 2022

In the process of discovering purposeful life in the Body of Christ, we need to be aware of two things: The Purposes of the Church and Your Purpose in the Church.

Do Your Part: Ephesians 4:4-16 How many in here this morning knows that God has called you to the ministry? If God has called you to salvation he’s called you into ministry. He may not have called you to preach or teach or prophesy but He has called you to do your part as Christian. In the process ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. #3 of 5.

Title: A Closer Look At The Speaking Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The true purpose of the speaking gifts is to edify the church. Introduction 1 Corinthians 12:12 “For as the body is one and has many members, but all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

One

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 30, 2009

In most all cases we stress our differences. In marriage we may have two areas where we differ and 100 where we agree but focus on the two things where we differ.

ONE Ephesians 4 1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of False Gods

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 4, 2020

Worship only the true God

Elder Thaddeus (Strabulovich) of Vitovnica once stated: “One must love God first, and only then can one love one's closest of kin and neighbours. We must not be idols to one another, for such is not the will of God.” Many of us have probably heard the names of Artemis, Ashtoreth, Baal, Chemosh ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-18

Interdependence Day: Oikos Tou Theo, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

We need each other. As a part of the body of Christ, the church needs us and we need the church. There is to be an interdependent relationship between each and every member of the church.

Interdependence Day Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Introduction Good morning! Today we continue with part two of our series of looking at the Church, the household of God – Oikos tou Theo. And we’re going to look at a famous and probably familiar portion of Scripture found in 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: *other

Equipped To Serve Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

23rd in the Ephesians series dealing with body life.

“Equipped to Serve” Ephesians 4:7-16 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 1. Exhortation to united walk worthy of our calling 1 2. Characteristics of a united worthy walk 2-3 3. Unifying factors of the church 4-6 1. ONE BODY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Embrace Our Differences

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Jesus urges us to embrace our differences as Christian individuals who are gifted to serve in unique ways and yet united together around all of the teachings of our Savior.

Hope Lutheran Church - Irmo, SC Pastor Jason Zahn 4th Sunday after Epiphany - ILCW- C January 28, 2001 1 Corinthians 12:12-21,26,27 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Perhaps you’re like me. My eyes cannot stand to watch it. My ears cringe as the details are described. My mind cannot fathom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

This is the seventh in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

CHANGING THE CLIMATE – PART 7 OF 8 The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit As you know I have been preaching a series based around Changing The Climate that we live in – changing the environment that we work in rather than the other way around. Jesus said in ACTS 1:8, "But you shall receive power when the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal