Sermons on Unified Body:

There Must Be Unity In Community

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

God is a God of variety. He loves diversity. However, He despises division.

I. God Has Called Us to Unity A. Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27 B. Diversity is a part of the Body. 1. God is a lover and creator of variety. C. We are not all the same. 1. There are no big “I’s” and little “we’s” 2. God is no respecter of persons. II. Unity Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Union A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Why We Need Elders Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God gives elders to love us and lay down their lives for us.

Scripture Introduction The cowboy symbolizes the rugged individualism of America and our westward expansion. He is tall and tough; honest, but friendly only to his horse; a protector of women-folk, but not family-focused. He rode hard, worked hard, and probably drank hard. Cattle were his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relationships Are Everything - The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What a healthy church family looks like.

Relationships Are Everything The Family of God 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manage Your Spiritual Riches Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 25, 2019

This is the 11th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#11] MANAGE YOUR SPIRITUAL RICHES Ephesians 4:1-6 Introduction: In the 1st 3 chapters, Paul wrote to the Ephesians about our spiritual riches in Christ. Paul taught them, prayed for them, and then urged them to live worthy and to love in unity. The 1st 3 chapters describe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Your Trainer Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

A six part series on Making a Church Body Better

BETTER BODY BUILDING (part 2) All my sermons use illustrations from SermonCentral.com I also use the NIV Bible unless stated. LISTEN TO YOUR TRAINER Back in November I spoke of a series of sermons I was writing entitled “ Better Body Building.” With the start of the New Year many people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Most Rad Beauty Contest Ever!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 20, 2008

A life dedicated to God is a beautiful thing.

Romans 12:1-8 “The Most Rad Beauty Pageant Ever!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I was spending some time with our son Ben last summer—having some “guy talk.” So, of course, we were talking about girls. Anyhow, Ben has never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Is Your Epaphras?

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

I have often said the greatest gift God has given to us (second only to Jesus) is the Church. There are so many benefits to being not only a part of the body of Christ on the earth, but a part of a local body of believers. There is encouragement and help,

WHO IS YOUR EPAPHRAS? Text: Colossians 4:12 “Epaphras, who is one of you, says ‘hello’. What a trooper he has been! He’s been tireless in his prayers for you, praying that you’ll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do. I’ve watched him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Sep 15, 2010

The Church is not a building

I Will Build My Church - Part 1 Matthew 16:18-19 (KJV) And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.)

The Power of Teamwork Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 20, 2011 Main Point: The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.) Pre-text Intro Yesterday I had my final day of the flag football season which I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building The House With The Right Materials

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 23, 2011

I'm bringing in the dynamics of the church of God and hopefully showing how that is the people of God, and that the things of which we need are available if we will just receive them.

BUILDING THE HOUSE WITH THE RIGHT MATERIALS 1 Cor 12:7-13 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All For One And One For All Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message was preached to help our congregation se the beauty of being a church that works together to reach our community for Christ.

“All for One and One for All” Ephesians 4:1-16 If you are a sports fan then there have been plenty of games to watch to keep you busy. The baseball playoffs, the world series coming up. Plenty of football also. Until Thursday night we had the #2 football team in the nation right here in Tampa. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Relationships In The Family Of God” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

The church is a family.

THE CHURCH IS A FAMILY… All of us who trust in Jesus Christ: brothers & sisters in the Lord this morning… • That’s just something you have to get into your mind. • THE CHURCH, THIS CHURCH, ANY CHURCH… is a family! • Now I would say we’re a typical family, a normal family. • Instead of flesh & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Family Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message focuses on the family of God and the fact that all of us have a significant place in God’s work. In this message I compare the body to a puzzle. All pieces of the puzzle must work together to complete the bi picture. I gave every person who

“We are Family” 1st Corinthians 12:14-26 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them suddenly screamed and the other one looked around and saw a huge grizzly bear charging at them. The first friend started to frantically put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Total Transformation"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 24, 2011

A sermon about offering our whole selves to God.

Romans 12:1-21 “Total Transformation” By: Ken Sauer, PAstor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Our media saturated culture tends to value our bodies according to how they look. Do we have “buns of steel?” Are we able, without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Believe Week 17 - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015

Believe week 17 looks at Spiritual Gifts

Believe 17: Spiritual Gifts February 15, 2015 A few years ago Neiman-Marcus was selling 3 Ford Taurus cars built by Roush Racing, and driven by Mark Martin in NASCAR races. The car was being sold for those men who have everything. It was a Father’s Day special. What do you think this car ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist