Sermons on Unity In The Body Of Christ:

Apostolic Authority Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011

Paul is talking about the way some people questioned the way himself and other men of God were being paid by the Church. Questioning about administration is something natural.

1 Corinthians 9:1-9 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? 2 If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Surge Protecter

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 13, 2011

Plugging in to the power of God!!

SURGE PROTECTER Scripture:1John2:20 Why can’t some receive an UNCTION from God? a few year a go some one created a surge protector. It was designed to protect our most precious electronics. These days there’s at least one in every home.(you would think.) You simple plug it into the wall,then plug ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Ready Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 18, 2011

My hope is to challenge each of you towards leadership. But I warn you that my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you with today is a little different from what you might be thinking leadership within the church is all about.

Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Today and next Sunday we are going to look at the challenge Jesus issued ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Strange Case Of The Snooty Usher

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers declaring the church should be a place where "everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord."

This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Take your Bibles, please, and turn if you will to James chapter 2. We worked our way through James chapter 1. As we continue our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Church Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by James May on Jul 26, 2011

God sees His church from a very different perspective that what most of us will use. He looks through eyes of love, hoping that every one of his children will be a part of that Bride of Christ that's going to be with Jesus.

Looking at the Church Through the Eyes of God By Pastor James May July 26, 2011 How does God see his church today? What is the main factor in the mind of God when he looks at the church? There are a lot of things that come to my mind as I look at the church. 1) I see a lot of churches that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Source For A Cure Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 3, 2009

Addresses the question: if Christians, their families and their church are susceptible to spiritual disease and human treatments are in deed limited, what is the source for a cure?

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES A. CANCER “SOURCE FOR A CURE” (1 Cor. 2:6-16) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 1, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: I doubt that there are any of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

This Generation Seeks Signs

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2009

God’s miraculous signs never force our faith.

February 17, 2009 Mark 8: 11-21 Whenever St. Mark uses the phrase “this generation,” the words have a specific meaning. In the first part of this passage, Jesus says that “this generation” is always looking for a sign, but He would not give them one. The use of that phrase goes all the way back ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Church Of The Dead Bones

Contributed by David Gresham on Mar 9, 2009

As a Church, are we marching as the army did in Ezekiel to it’s defeat, or are we on fire for God?

THE CHURCH OF THE DEAD BONES Ezekiel 37:1-10 Many times this very scripture has many times touched my life. I have thought."Wow" God can do that? As the prophet spoke dead bones began to move, become clothed with new flesh, and then with the breath of God they stand up and become a great and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Demo Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2008

Exposition of 1 John 3:4-18 regarding authentic faith. It is 2 of 6 sermons that are related to our churches mission statement. The mission point that it is about is the "demonstration of authentic faith."

Text: 1 John 3:4-18, Title: Free Demo Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about downloading the free demon of a game on the computer, explain how it works to get you interested, but stops before you get any real satisfaction; So that you will pay up and buy the game. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Health Plan

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 6, 2008

God has a divine health plan that will bring healing and wholeness to every part of an individual’s life and it’s called the church, “The Body of Christ.” This health plan originated in the loving heart of my God and you’re God “Abba” Father. His assigne

“God’s Health Plan” Opening Thought: In modern medicine today we have heard of people choosing to be frozen in hope of one day being thawed out at some unknown future day when medicine has conquered disease and dying. The mindset here is people want to be resurrected so as to live forever in this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Identification

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 14, 2009

We are identified as being Christians, which makes us a unique people filled with the love of Jesus.

CHRISTIAN IDENTIFICATION ILLUSTRATION I remember the time when my wife’s brothers and other relatives were very busy certifying their Native American linage. There was a flurry of activity as relatives and ancestor were identified and traced back to their Indian roots. Then, there was a period ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Remain In Jesus

Contributed by Jacob Kutty on May 18, 2009

This is about remain in Jesus

On one Sunday morning when you go to your church, you saw a branch of a vine passing you, you asked to the vine branch, “Vine branch, Where are you going?” Vine branch replied “Oh, I was busy on my own thing during the past few days, now I am going back to my vine to spend some time with it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questions For A Dynamic Church Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009

This sermons poses the question and attempt to respond to why a church should be dynamic. It explores the need for being fluid and adaptable to meet the needs of a dynamic community.

I am hopeful, and I must admit that my attitude of hopefulness is stressed by conditions that eat at that hope. During the last presidential campaign our president built his platform on the concept of hope, of restoring hope, and using hope as the foundation for change in the political arena. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God With All Your Strength

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 24, 2010

Message regarding loving God practically through service in the church.

Loving God with All Your Strength Mark 12:30 January 24, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is part one of a two-parter on this whole idea of loving God with all our strength. Today I want to lay some groundwork, and then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Worship Coach Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009

New Testament worship either leads to action or it isn’t really worship.

People hire acting coaches, career coaches, executive coaches, financial coaches, job search coaches, and life coaches in addition to athletic coaches. What are all of these coaches supposed to do? I mean, White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper didn’t want to take anything away from Mark Buehrle’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other