Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:27-28: showing 31-45 of 308

The Unity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

This is a message that takes a look at unity, diversity and maturity in the body of Christ.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Unity of the Church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: A man had the misfortune of being stranded on a deserted island. To make the best of it he puts his talents to use and built a small town. Several years later, he was finally rescued when a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: Part 4 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 30, 2006

Every believer is meant to function as a part of the body according to the spiritual gifts they have received.

We’re finishing up our 4 weeks on discovering your spiritual gifts. As we’ve learned in 1 Cor 12, every person who submits their life to Christ is a member of the Body of Christ – and we all have an important part to play. So important, in fact, that God gifts EACH ONE with gifts from the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Undivided House

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

God cannot be honored when division exists in the church

An Undivided House 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 April 23, 2006 Morning Service Introduction The year was 1858 and the newly formed Republican Party was seeking a nominee for the senate from the state of Illinois. They chose a young lawyer, who had some limited politcal experience, to run for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 3 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006

God gifts believers in various ways for the building up of His church.

Do you like the way your body looks? Some of you do and some of you do don’t. But all of us can find parts that need improving. When God looks at the church – known as the “body of Christ” – do you think He likes what He sees? Just like us I think he likes certain parts and really wishes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church---It Does The Body Good

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Apr 12, 2005

Hard hitting sermon---on importance of being faithful to Body of Christ---the Church !!!

Church---It does the "BODY" good * I Cor 12:12-27 * 12: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Unified Body

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 1, 2006

The Church is never a building. It is not a denomination. It is the Body of Christ. It is called to be a unified body with Christ alone as Head.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. A UNIFIED BODY I Corinthians 12;12-27 Introduction: It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Large Denominations

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006

We have ’Free Church Homecoming’ - an ecumenical service once a year. This sermon is an encouragement to go and to be the church universal, not just a congregation.

I have a confession to make. I have not been looking forward to Free Church as I ought. I remember when I attended my first one eight years ago, I looked forward to it. But nowadays, sometimes it seems like it’s getting just a little bit old. It’s tempting to say that the idea has had its day and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Diversity In Unity

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

The Church is known as Christ’s body, but as in the body we are many parts, each with different roles and abilities. We need to celebrate our differences while keeping hold of the One who is central to us all.

(Note: English Preacher in an American Church!!) Peanuts by Charles Schultz: Lucy demanded that Linus change the channel on the TV, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t comply. “What makes you think you can walk in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Gift Empowered Ministry, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul address the issue, is

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004

The catholic/universal church is the fellowship of all believers gathered, set apart, united in faith, who belong to Christ.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Communion of the Saints” I Corinthians 12:12-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I believe in the holy catholic church, the communion of saints.” Right upfront, let’s define “the church”: It is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Congregational

Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Equality Or Unity

Contributed by Jack Moore on Jan 21, 2003

We need not be concerned with equality....only unity.

Equality or Unity Morris, the loudmouth mechanic, was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted a famous heart surgeon who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his Mercedes. Morris shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-23, 1 Corinthians 12:18-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Milestones

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 26, 2003

God expects us to growup, graduate and get a job in the kingdom.

Milestones We all have milestones in out lives. Today I want to focus on the milestones that we work toward ,primarily education and the expected results. We all have some common background of being in school and had to work toward a grade. Elementary school leads to middle and High school, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Congregational

Purpose: Why Did That Chicken Cross The Road? Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Understanding our purposes: corporate and individual

Me, My Church, & I Purpose: Why Did That Chicken Cross The Road? I Corinthians 12:12-27 Vision– arises out of our purpose-the "why we exist"; it focuses our power, which we will study next week, and it enables us to see our potential. Before we can ever have vision for our lives we must first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Live In The Difference Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 26, 2004

We use our individual gifts for the benefit of all.

LIVE IN THE DIFFERENCE I Corinthians 12:27-31 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Spiritual gifts are to be used. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE USE OUR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL. ?: What? What do we need to know to do it correctly? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist