In this sermon, the speaker discusses the four main functions of a head in relation to the body. The first function is to receive input, where every part of the body has the right to communicate with the head. The second function is to make decisions, as the head decides what the body is to do. The third function is to initiate action, emphasizing the importance of taking the initiative. Lastly, the head coordinates the activity of the members to carry out its decisions. The speaker also highlights the significance of our relationship with Jesus and the church, emphasizing the need to dwell in His presence and rely on Him for growth and effective functioning. The sermon references Ephesians 4:15-16 to emphasize the dependence of the body on the head for growth and edification.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the corporate life or the body life in the church. They highlight that the key principle for living this body life is the headship of Christ. The redemptive work of Jesus is not just about individual salvation, but about recovering God's full purpose for humanity. Through His life, Jesus unites believers into one body, the body of Christ. The speaker encourages believers to walk worthy of this high and holy calling, striving to fulfill God's purpose and be a glorious church without spot or wrinkle.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God has the power to bring order and restoration to every aspect of our lives, including our spirits, souls, bodies, circumstances, and even our churches. The purpose of having a physical body is for God to express His life through us. The preacher laments that the church has lost its voice in the world, as there are now many competing voices vying for people's attention. He highlights the importance of the power of a single glance or look from Jesus, which can have a profound impact on a person's life. The preacher encourages believers to strive to emulate Jesus and to believe that they can become like Him.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept that the church is an extension of Christ. He explains that the fullness of Christ dwells in the body of the church, and that the body is an expression of the head. The preacher uses the analogy of the human body to illustrate how the members of the church should act in unity and accordance with the direction of the head. He emphasizes the importance of each member holding fast to the head in order for the body to function properly and fulfill its purpose. The preacher also highlights the sacrifice and price that God paid to establish and form the body of Christ, including giving up His only begotten Son and the Son's suffering and death on the cross.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of corporate interaction and intercommunication among believers. He refers to Ephesians 4:30, which speaks about coming together in unity and growing to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. The speaker also mentions John 5:26, where Jesus is described as having the power of life in Himself and giving authority to the Son. The sermon highlights the need for believers to grow in knowledge and love, reflecting the image of the Lord and increasing in the knowledge of God.

David Wilkerson emphasizes that spiritual growth often occurs unnoticed, much like physical growth, and is sustained by a constant flow of life from Christ. He explains that believers may not always feel their growth, but as they trust and abide in Jesus, they receive daily nourishment akin to the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness. This divine sustenance strengthens their spiritual immunity against sin and fosters a flourishing faith. Wilkerson encourages believers to recognize that their growth is rooted in Christ, who continuously infuses life into their souls, regardless of their feelings.

George Fox addresses the elect and faithful, emphasizing their identity as living stones and the royal seed of God, united in the covenant of life and peace. He encourages them to remain steadfast in the face of trials, assuring them that their faith will shine brighter through adversity. Fox calls for obedience to the power of God, urging believers to act in unity and not quench the Spirit during meetings. He warns against complacency and the dangers of worldly attachments, reminding them to dwell in God's love and maintain fellowship in the Spirit. Ultimately, he highlights the importance of living in the mystery of the gospel and the everlasting fellowship it brings.

George Fox emphasizes the importance of turning to the light of Christ, which unites believers and reveals the truth about the world and its vanities. He encourages the faithful to meet together in this light, which brings peace with God and knowledge of His glory, leading to victory over worldly temptations. Fox highlights that in the light, believers are transformed into the likeness of God and are called to walk in love, unity, and truth, while remaining vigilant against the deceptions of the world. He reassures the faithful that by abiding in the light, they will experience God's promises and eternal life. Ultimately, he calls for perseverance in faith and mutual encouragement among believers.

Chip Brogden preaches about the transition from 'going' to church to 'being' the Church, emphasizing the importance of learning to walk alone with Christ even amidst the desire for fellowship with like-minded believers. He highlights the need to abide in Christ as our Fellowship, especially in times of isolation or persecution, rather than relying solely on physical gatherings for spiritual nourishment. Brogden challenges believers to draw upon Christ as their Source of Life, so that when they do come together, they can give abundantly from the overflow of Christ within them.

Richard E. Bieber preaches on the importance of believers functioning in harmony and unity as a body ministry under the direction of God, emphasizing the need for a broken spirit as the sacrifice that God requires to build a unified and loving community. He contrasts the false way of the cult, which promotes uniformity and self-made structures, with the true way of the Spirit, where God forms believers into a living, working body. A broken spirit involves humility, mercy, acknowledging God's righteousness, and being slow to speak while listening much, ultimately leading to a deep reliance on God's mercy and a transformation of the heart.

H.J. Vine preaches on the importance of understanding our relationship to Christ as the Head of the church, emphasizing the dangers of worldly influences that undermine His headship. The sermon delves into the decline of assemblies, the significance of being loyal to Christ amidst religious systems, and the need to heed the Spirit's guidance for the assemblies. It highlights the unique role of believers as members of Christ's body, united by the Spirit, and the importance of holding fast to Christ as the Head amidst challenges and declension.

George Fox preaches about living in the wisdom of the Lord to remain pure, lively, and gentle, emphasizing the importance of being established in God's virtue, power, and love to uphold justice and truth. He highlights Christ Jesus as the prophet, priest, and king who reveals and rules over His people, bringing life and peace while destroying enmity and strife. Fox connects various biblical figures and symbols to Christ, urging believers to walk in the light of the Lamb, overcome through His blood, and inherit the power of God by living in love, peace, and unity.

Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of believers growing in unity and maturity in Christ, becoming living instruments for God's greater purpose. Our personal salvation is not just for our own benefit but to equip us for service in God's eternal plan to redeem the world. Instead of focusing solely on our own experiences, we are called to participate in expanding the Kingdom of God, allowing the Spirit of Christ to work through us to advance His ministry and bring about growth and love in the body of believers.

T. Austin-Sparks preaches on the end-time movement and the importance of a deep, inward spiritual knowledge of the Lord gained through personal experience, as seen in the Psalms which represent permanent spiritual gain. The end-time instrument will be those who know the Lord intimately through a history of deep experiences. The sermon emphasizes the covenant with God by sacrifice, illustrated through Abram's life, as the basis for the gathering of His saints. It highlights the need for a gathering unto the Lord Himself, prayer-fellowship, spiritual food, and a ministry that feeds the hungry souls seeking true spiritual nourishment.

Thomas Watson preaches a sermon warning against idolatry, specifically addressing the errors and dangers of Roman Catholicism. He highlights the soul-damning nature of idolatry, the spiritual adultery it entails, and the opening it provides to God's judgments. Watson dissects various popish doctrines such as the worship of the pope, transubstantiation, denial of Scripture to the common people, salvation by personal merit, and the belief in purgatory. He also condemns practices like praying to saints and angels, image-worship, and the denial of Christ's sufferings in His soul. Watson concludes by emphasizing the unscriptural, carnal, unedifying, proud, immoral, toothless, bloody, blasphemous, ridiculous, God-provoking, and soul-destroying nature of Roman Catholicism, urging believers to keep themselves from idols.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the absolute headship of Christ over all creation, asserting that He is supreme and preeminent in every realm. The sermon highlights that believers are positioned in Christ, experiencing fullness through their relationship with Him, and are called to progress in that fullness by holding fast to Him as the Head of the Church. Sparks warns against the temptation to allow other authorities to take Christ's place, stressing that true spiritual growth comes from recognizing and submitting to His headship. He illustrates that just as Israel was restored under God's headship, the Church must also operate solely under Christ's authority to experience true life and growth. The practical application of this headship involves seeking heavenly things and living in accordance with the new identity believers have in Christ.