Purpose Of Church | The Body Of Christ

Is It Burning?  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002

IS IT BURNING? It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, Church Purpose Of, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Biblical Worship So Satisfies Our Total ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 21, 2002

True biblical worship so satisfies our total personality that we don’t have to shop around for man-made substitutes. William Temple made this clear in his masterful definition of worship: “For worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by His holiness; ...read more

Tags: God The Father, Church Practices, Worship Definition

Denomination: Baptist

Gene A. Getz, In His Book, The Measure Of A ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 7, 2003

Gene A. Getz, in his book, The Measure of a Church, asks the question, "What is the measure of maturity in the church?" And he lists what others believe are the measure of maturity: 1. An active church (involving people in meetings and programs) 2. A giving church (supporting the church and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Church General, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: *other

A Parable Is Told Of A Community Of Ducks ...  PRO

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 28, 2003

A parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. After they waddled into the duck sanctuary, the service began and the duck preacher spoke eloquently of how God had given the ducks wings with which to fly. He pounded the pulpit with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-18

Tags: Loving God, Worship Purpose, Ten Commandments

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Giant Sequoias Of California Have Very ...  PRO

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2003

The giant sequoias of California have very shallow root systems. A tour guide pointed out that their roots extend just barely below the surface. It sounds impossible because we all know trees need deep roots to withstand drought and wind, but sequoias are most unique. They only grow in groves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Tags: Unity, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Light  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2005

THE PURPOSE OF THE LIGHT "There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline. Once a month he would receive a new supply of oil to keep the light burning so that ships could safely sail near the rocky coast. One night, though, a woman from a nearby village ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-35

Tags: Giving Yourself, Parable General

A Fellow Stopped At A Gas Station And, After ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One man would dig a hole two or three feet deep and then move on. The other man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Independent/Bible