Sermons on Stolen Body:

Your Body Is Not A Rental Car (1 Corinthians 6:12-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 10, 2022

Jesus purchased all of you-- body, soul, and spirit-- through the cross. So your body is designed for him, and not sexual immorality. Flee sexual immorality, then.

When I was at Bethel Seminary, I had to write a paper on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. I remember thinking that it was a horrible, difficult passage. The kind of passage professors give students, in part to mess with them. I remember being really unhappy with it, and never feeling like I quite got it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

"Is Not Life More Than Food And The Body More Than Clothing?” Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 2, 2021

Anxiety is a huge issue today. Jesus shows us how to deal with it – by asking key questions!

For the last two Sundays we’ve looked at two questions a lawyer asked Jesus: ‘What must I do to inherit eternal life?’ and ‘And who is my neighbour?’ They’re both really important questions. The two questions are connected. In order to be saved we need to love our neighbour – so we need to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Be One Body In Christ - Romans 12:4–5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2025

Paul, in his letter to the Romans, paints a powerful picture: the Church is like a body. Many parts, many functions, one purpose. And if one part goes rogue, the whole suffers.

Go! And… Be One Body in Christ - Romans 12:4–5 Romans 12:4–5 (NLT): “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” Introduction – The Beauty and Challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 3:18, Colossians 3:13-15, Romans 10:9, Ephesians 2:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Order In The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

Church problems are like physical problems: if left unsolved, they grow and become worse, and they infect more people. The local church is a body; and what germs are to the physical body, sin is to the spiritual body.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRO: When problems are not solved, they grow and become worse. A sliver left in the finger can become infected and cause a toxic condition so serious that surgery may become necessary. If you tell your doctor that you stepped on a rusty nail, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

When Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives to His throne in glory, He left His church in an attitude of expectancy. How can we develop an attitude of expectancy?

AN ATTITUDE OF EXPECTANCY Acts 1:3-14 INTRO: Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. I can remember counting the days until a birthday or Christmas or the end of a school year. Expectations quicken our steps and brighten our eyes as we reach out to future ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

From the unity of the Spirit in days of crisis, the church was born with an attitude of fellowship. From those beginnings, the fellowship of the church has been carried on to us.

AN ATTITUDE OF FELLOWSHIP Acts 2:42-47 INTRO: A commercial airliner waits at the extended arm of the passenger loading dock, preparing to embark from a major international airport. It could be almost any airport in the Western world. Without looking directly at one another, passengers filing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Family Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 2, 2002

In this passage we learn what we have in common that makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.

Introduction When I went back to the United States in March I was privileged to see all 4 of my brothers and sisters As brothers and sisters we have a common history and heritage, that shared experience creates an uncommon bond between us, we are family. We share something special. Only at my ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Experience Personal Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

Equipping Them! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 3, 2002

Church is a place where people come together; a place where everyone, not just the pastor, cares about and takes care of one another; a place where every person matters.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. It’s more than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an organization. A community. Church is a place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Underpinnings Of The Church Of God

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 3, 2002

What is it that makes for a strong Christian Community? Moses identifies three underpins of the Church -- The Family Incubator, The Word of God and the assurance of God’s gracious love.

Pentecost 2 A Deuteronomy 11:18-21; 26-28 Underpinnings for the Church of God 06/02/02 I would guess that’s not a word that you use in your everyday vocabulary. More customary is the use of other words with similar meaning; words like “foundation” or “groundwork” or “building blocks.” Any of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Believe About The Church? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 6, 2002

We need to have a scriptural understanding about the chruch. But just as important, our belief should be followed by action.

"When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder–, when the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there." We like to think about our future home called heaven. But what about the earthly institution called "The Church?" If the roll were called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Principles Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

These are spiritual growth principles

In every area of our life, there should be signs of growth. We should experience growth in our marriage, in our families, at our jobs, at our churches, in regards to our income, and our relationship with Christ. In fact referring to our Christian walk, the writer of Hebrews tells us: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Church, Is It Our Church?

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

Comparing our current church to Jesus’

Mark 2:1-7 Introduction: There are many, many types of churches today. Some that use instruments, and some that don’t. Some that are liturgical, and some that are non-liturgical. Some that are right and some that are wrong. There are the: Assembly of God, Church of God, Church of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Stone Soup Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 8, 2002

Unity and cooperation will accomplish much more than criticism and isolation. God wants to bring us together as living stones to fulfil His purpose throught the Church.

During the Revolutionary war a young British soldier found himself separated from his unit, numb with cold and so far away from home. He stumbled from the woods into a small village. Going from door to door, he begged for a morsel of food and a warm fire. The doors were constantly slammed in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resorting To Restoration

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17)

Intro. A. Christians fall away for various reasons. Some past restoring (Heb. 6:4-6) 2. Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17) B. Not a lesson on corrective church discipline 1. Last step in trying to restore (2 Thess. 3:14) 2. Hopefully, can prevent ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal