Sermons on The Body Of Christ:

Don't Muzzle The Ox

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 28, 2007

The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ.

Text: Galatians 6:6 There is no position in the 5 fold ministry that is more important than that of the Pastor /Teacher. The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ. Our text is dealing with the students ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Nose Job Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

From the expositional study of the book of James this message looks at the instruction regarding prejudice in the Body of Christ.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART FIVE “A NOSE JOB” JAMES 2:1-13 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. [2] Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Singing Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2005

There are Biblical truths that express the character that is pleasing to God and is beneficial to the Body of Christ through the song service.

Title: Singing Faith Theme: The Character of the Song Service 1 Chronicles 25:1, 6-7 says, “David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals.” Let us now go to verses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

Every believer receives at least one gift from the Holy Spirit to use in the body of Christ.

I want to tell you about our cat. Our cat is named Roger – our female cat, Roger. Trey named her. It’s weird, but you get used to it. It’s funny. But Roger…she’s a nice cat. She was so cute. She actually showed up at Jason and Erica Carlson’s house a little over a year ago. A little kitten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 18, 2010

God has given you spiritual gift(s) to build and bless others in the body of Christ.

Question: How many ministers does CWBC have? 1? 4? Everyone? Nowhere does the Bible teach the pastor is the only minister. The Bible teaches all Christians are ministers. READ 1 Peter 4:10-11. “Each one” received a gift. God is a giver. 1. GOD GAVE YOU GIFTS. THREE GIFTS GOD GIVES YOU THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Give God The Glory

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2010

Reviewing our vows of belonging to the body of Christ...are we living what we promised?

LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger. 3When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Deliverance

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Even though the church (Body of Christ) is in its finest hour, there is still deliverance needed for Believers.

The church is in its finest hour. We are in a period of recovery. I John 3:8 For this is the purpose of the Son of God was perfect, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus said that he came to seek and save that which is lost. What is lost is the understanding of the power of who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Awkward Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2009

The Body of Christ functions best when individual believers have an attitude of "yes" toward God.

AWKWARD OBEDIENCE (Acts 9:10-19) 1. Life has its awkward or distasteful moments. A recent Time article read: 2. "Have economic times gotten so bad that some of the dead are going unburied? Several large counties across the country are experiencing unprecedented increases in the number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of Unity Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 9, 2020

Sermon based on Phil. 2:1-11 - Emphasizes the importance of unity within the Body of Christ.

“THE JOY OF UNITY” Phil. 2:1-11 FBCF – 8/9/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together. Today, we are going to talk about sticking together. We are going to talk about the joy of unity as we continue ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Undercover Enemy – Pseudo Operations Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Dec 12, 2020

The are a lot of undercover enemies today within the body of Christ, in this sermon we expose their modus operandi

During the Rhodesian bush war (1964-1979) known also as the Second Chimurenga, the Rhodesian Army had a special force called the Selous Scouts. This regiment used the tactic of pseudo-operations which involved the soldiers dressing up as the enemy (the guerrillas – ZIPRA & ZANLA forces). The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15, Acts 20:29-31, 2 Peter 2:1, Jude 1:4

Denomination: Adventist

Coming To The Knowledge Of Truth

Contributed by Travis Duncan on Feb 4, 2018

The Problem with the Church today or as we call “The Body of Christ” is they have attempted to CONFORM to a lie…

I looked at 3 Definitions of “TRUTH” from the Dictionary, the first definition of “TRUTH” was; “the true or actual state of a matter:” This afternoon as I read 2nd Timothy 3 the first thing that stuck out to me was the heading; “Perilous Times and Perilous Men” 2nd Timothy 3:1-7 But know this, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up.

Big Idea: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describes what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Building A Caring Church: Caring For The Hurting

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

If we are going to be a church or a Christian that pleases God we are going to have to be people who care for the hurting.

This psalm is a prayer, the substance of which David offered up to God when he was forced by Saul to take shelter in a cave. He was disowned and deserted by his friends. David was in the ditch of despair and in v.4, he expressed how he felt at this point in his life when he said, "No man cared for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist