The Church – Page 2 – Sermon Illustration Ideas

Unity Is Essential

Body of Christ, Christians, The Church, Unity

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul describes the church as a body that is made up of individuals. However, though it is made up of…

Making A Mess

Christians, Church, Community, Fellowship, Harmony, The Body of Christ, The Church, Unity

Toddlers can be funny to watch eat. They are still developing the coordination to hold their fork or spoon and then bring it to…

Tune-Up

Beliefs, Christianity, Doctrine, Faith, Heresy, The Bible, The Church, Truth

Do you give your car a tune-up every year? You check the oil, fluids, tires, and make sure that everything is working properly. If…

Better Together

Community, Journey, Opposition, Strength, Teamwork, The Church, Unity, Warfare

We are in a spiritual war (Ephesians 6:12–18) against our Enemy, the devil, who is out to devour us (1 Peter 5:8–9). If we…

Majoring On The Minors

Communion, Majors, Minors, The Church, The Rapture, Theology, Unity

Theology that majors on minors (the rapture, method of Communion, type of church organization) or is trivial is like a lifeguard at a Jacuzzi:…

Meeting Needs

Belonging, Community, Generosity, Love, Loving Others, Needs, Serving Others, The Church, The Early Church

A benefit from the communion of the saints is the benefit of provision. That is present in Acts 2:44–45. This is a description of…

“They Began To Laugh”

Chinese, Comedian, Cultures, Francis Chan, God's Perspective, Laugh, Persecution, Purpose, Purpose of the Church, The Church, They Began To Laugh

Persecution is in the eye of the beholder. In this Francis Chan interview, he shares the different Christian cultures of American and Chinese Christianity….

The Competition

Comparison, Competing, Competition, Differences, Division, Marketing, The Church, Unity, Welcoming

In his article, “A ‘Different’ Kind of Church…’, Dave Terpstra observes that marketing techniques are frequently entering the church and putting many churches in…

Every Part Matters

1 Corinthians 12, Community, Cooperation, Function, Part, Purpose, Serving Others, The Body, The Church, Unity

Have you ever had a car break down? A car has many parts that make it run effectively—like an engine, transmission, brakes, and electrical…

The Mystery of the Kingdom

Faith, Growth, John 18:36, Kingdom, Luke 17:20-21, Mark 1:15, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:33, Mystery, The Church, The Gospel, The Kingdom of God

There is something incomprehensible about gardening. You can do all of the right things—plant the seed at the right time, in the right soil, under…

Ambassadors

1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 4:10, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Ambassadors, Children of God, Ephesians 2:10, Evangelism, Luke 10:2, Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Mission, Psalm 96:3, Reconciliation, Representatives, Salvation, The Church, The Lost, The World, Witnessing

A US government’s ambassador is the President’s highest-ranking representative to a specific nation abroad. She is a spokesperson for the United States to the nation…

The Places That Shape Us

1 John 2:15, Counterculture, Desire, Luke 17:21, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33, Perspective, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 14:17, Spiritual Formation, The Church, The Kingdom, Worldview, Worship

In his book Desiring the Kingdom, James K. A. Smith describes the formative power of the places and institutions we inhabit, using a shopping…

Discipleship: Water Daily

2 Timothy 3:16, Community, Discipleship, Discipline, Essentials, Galatians 6:6, Growth, Luke 6:40, Obedience, Proverbs 11:25, Self-Care, Spiritual Health, The Church, Titus 2:7-8, Water

One of the essential elements to good health is drinking enough water throughout the day. There are now many apps available designed to help…

A New Temple

1 Timothy 3:15, Acts 20:28, Christian Walk, Corporate, Earth, Ephesians 2:20-22, Equipped, Heaven, Hebrews 3:6, Holy Spirit, Individual, Kingwood of God, New Temple, Romans 12:5, The Church

“Those in whom the Spirit comes to live are God’s new Temple. They are, individually and corporately, places where heaven and earth meet.”– N.T. Wright,…

A United Church

1 Corinthians 1:10, Above Reproach, Centrality of Christ, Disunity, Ephesians 4:1-6, Example, John 17:21, Obstacle, Philippians 1:2-3, Romans 15:5-6, Sanctuary, The Church, Unbelievers, Unity, Welcome

In an article for The Reformed African American Network, Dr. Jarvis Williams explains that unity in the church must be centered around Christ. He…

The Community of Communion

1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Acts 2:42-46, Acts 20:7, Communion, Community, Experience, Foretaste, Future Glory, Holy Spirit, Lord's Supper, Luke 22:19-20, Luke 24:30, Mystery, Presence, The Church

In a dispatch for The Local Church, Derek Rishmawy reflects on how the Lord’s Supper is a rehearsal dinner for the ultimate wedding feast…

Open Your Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:12, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Active, Blessing, Ephesians 4:11, Gifted, Joy, Minister, Opportunity, Romans 12:6-8, Self-Sacrifice, Spiritual Gifts, The Church, Willing

Every Christian is spiritually gifted in one area or another. In an article for Lifeway, Tom Blackaby describes how to use your spiritual gifts…

Sharing The Load

1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Body of Christ, Condition, Discipline, Galatians 6:2, Growth, Hebrews 10:24-25, John 14:26, Luke 10:30-37, Respect, Struggle, Teamwork, The Church, Unity, Victory

In 2005, a biographical film about high school basketball coach Ken Carter was released called Coach Carter. In the film he takes on a…

Protecting The Vulnerable

Commitment, Faith, Fight, Isaiah 1:17, Mercy, Ministry, Obedience, Predatory, Protect, Proverbs 24:11-12, Proverbs 31:8-9, Psalm 82:3-4, The Church, Works, Zechariah 7:10

The Ordinance is a documentary by Deidox Films that shows church communities in Texas working together to protect people from predatory payday loans. These…

Mind The Gap

1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Congregation, Difference, Discipleship, Galatians 3:26-28, Gap, Opinion, Pastoring, Priority, Psalm 133:1, Romans 8:15-17, The Church, Unity, Vision

In 2015, the Barna Group published a study on pastors’ and congregations’ views on how well discipleship is going in their churches. Less than…