Wake Up Call Message on The Body of Christ
🕊️ Wake Up Call Message
Topic: The Body of Christ
Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:27
"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it."
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🔹 Introduction: The Church is Not a Building, But a Living Body
The Church is not defined by brick and mortar—it is the living, breathing body of Christ. We, the believers, are His members. From heaven, Christ sees His people not as scattered individuals, but as living sacrifices functioning together with divine purpose. The Church was declared by Christ as indestructible:
> “...on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” — Matthew 16:18
Each of us is a unique part of the body—some are apostles, prophets, and teachers; others serve through healing, helping, guiding, and communicating across cultures. The Lord appointed these roles so that His body may be fully equipped for every good work.
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🔸 The Earthly Problem: Command from Heaven vs. Influence from the World
There exists a spiritual war between what heaven commands us to become and what earth directs us to settle for.
Christ sacrificed Himself not just to forgive sin, but to model the Way, the Truth, and the Life. From birth to death, He demonstrated how righteousness is often rejected on earth due to spiritual wickedness—hindrances, deception, and death traps orchestrated by dark forces.
The challenge we face is this:
Who do we truly worship?
How do we worship in spirit and truth?
Even among Jesus' chosen twelve, there were doubters after the resurrection (Matthew 28:16–20). Yet, despite their doubts, Jesus declared:
> “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me...”
He then commissioned them to:
Make disciples
Teach obedience
Baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
He promised: “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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🔹 The Kingdom Solution: Faith, Hope & Love
> “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” — 1 Corinthians 13:13
The true power of the Body of Christ is only activated through love—God’s love. When we lack love, we are prone to division, disorder, and spiritual weakness.
To restore the body, we must first:
1. Have faith in Jesus Christ—declaring Him Lord over all.
2. Dwell in the love of God, which restores our strength.
3. Give hope to others through our spiritual gifts.
Only then can we act with integrity on the resources God has entrusted us—whether they be human, natural, or man-made. It is the Holy Spirit who helps us see and steward these resources for the work of God's kingdom.
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🔸 Living as One Body: Shining with Purpose
We are made in the image of God the Son and called to shine like heavenly bodies—sun, stars, and moon. As one united Body of Christ, we are:
Apostles (sending truth)
Prophets (declaring divine vision)
Evangelists (reaching the lost)
Pastors (caring for the flock)
Teachers (imparting knowledge and wisdom)
> “You are the light of the world.” — Matthew 5:14
Let your values, ideas, and actions reflect that heavenly light.
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🔹 Our Eternal Accountability
God's Kingdom requires an account of our lives. Every gift, opportunity, and authority granted to us must return as glory to God. Our existence is not random—it is intentional.
> “Then I heard every creature... saying: ‘To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!’” — Revelation 5:13
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🛎️ Wake Up Call Summary
You are not just a believer—you are a vital part of Christ’s body.
✅ You have a spiritual role to play.
✅ You have been given authority through Christ.
✅ You are called to operate through faith, hope, and love.
✅ You must reflect heaven’s light and steward your resources with integrity.
✅ You are accountable to God for your divine purpose.
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📣 Call to Action
Wake up and rise in your calling!
Let the Body of Christ be whole again—united in faith, moving in love, and anchored in hope.
Declare today: “I am part of the Body of Christ, and I will serve in my God-given function to the glory of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
©2025 | Wake Up Call Message Series | Edward K Kinyua | Spiritual Growth & Physical Development Orientation

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