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  • Bill Towns avatar

    Thoughts On Church Membership

    Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

    SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love In Large Denominations

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Body Building Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,978 views

    The gifts of the Spirit are given for the common good not for our personal advancement. Paul shows us how the body of Christ is quite a literal expression.

    THE ART OF BODY BUILDING Jesus is not here…in the flesh. His body is not here but his Spirit is here. We read in John 16 that Jesus had to go away; he had to return to his Father in heaven, so that his Spirit could come, so that his very person, the essence of his being could be with every ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    If One, All Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007
     | 3,400 views

    spiritual gifts - used as a whole

    If One, All Epiphany 3rd - Jan 21 1 Cor. 12:12-31a † In Jesus Name † Grace and peace, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, is given to you all, His People. Members of one choir..one symphony One of my favorite novels, tells of a series of contests, where the winner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gift Empowered Ministry Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    This sermon continues our look at Spiritual gifts and their value to the church

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY Defining Our Ministry through Our Giftedness Part 2 INTRODUCTION: We want to pick up our lesson by continuing to define the Spiritual Gifts God has given us for our use in order to accomplish his purposes. You will remember that Spiritual Gifts are all about God, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Empowered Ministry Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,201 views

    Final message on spiritual gifts.

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY Defining Our Ministry Through Our Giftedness INTRODUCTION: here we are once again, on the other side of the Christmas season, and back to the book of 1 Corinthians. Now, before we changed gears and went into the Christmas season, we were looking at our spiritual gifts, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Of Love #1 Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,095 views

    Every principle, law, and prophetic word hangs on the love of God.

    1 Corinthians 12:31 AMP. But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all--love]. Every principle, law and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Parker avatar

    Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift: "Survey Of The Spiritual Gifts”

    Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    A survey of the Spiritual Gifts by Dr. Craig Price.

    The Difference Between Talents & Spiritual Gifts Natural Talents Source: God through parents Possessed: From birth Process: Benefit mankind on natural level Function: To be dedicated by believers to God for His use and glory Spiritual Gifts Source: God through Holy Spirit independent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: A Body

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,866 views

    This is a message on the church that shows how the body is used as a methaphor to describe the function of the church.

    THE CHURCH AS A BODY TEXT: I Corinthians 12:12-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There are different metaphors that are used to describe the Church. The Church has been called the Bride of Christ and here it is referred to as the body. When one thinks of the church as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Know Your Spiritual Gifts!" 1 Cor 12 Pt 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2008
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     | 9,047 views

    Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to know that we all have different gifts but this is God’s plan and it’s a good thing to have diversity. We also need to know that each

    “Know Your Spiritual Gifts!” 1 Cor. 12 – pt 12 Opening Illustration: Chris Tomlin talking about making a difference for the Lord by using his gifts from Blue Fish TV. Thesis: Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Church Family

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,801 views

    In this sermon you will see the benefits of involvement in a church family

    In I Corinthians 12 Paul compares the church to a body. I want to use the body as a teaching point to teach the benefits of a church family. 1. My church family provides a team to work with. A Christian is not a lone ranger. We need a team to support us. A team is a unit working together. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #4the Gifts That God Gives(Spiritual)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,571 views

    This is part 4 of a 4 part series, the GIFTS THAT GOD GIVES. We focus here on the spiritual gifts!

    #4 The gifts that God gives! (Spiritual) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com GOOD NEWS YOU CAN USE IF YOU CHOOSE! 1. Nothing is as bad as it first appears. 2. The Bible will still have all the answers. 3. Prayer will still work. 4. Don’t sweat the small stuff, by the way, everything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Winters avatar

    Finding "My" Spot

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007
     | 3,824 views

    Finding our nitche in Christ

    Finding “My Spot” 1 Corinthians 12:1-12:31 Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I have to leave this shop, Brother Screw must go also. You have to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Getting Onboard With The Church Family, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,789 views

    A challenge to commit ourselves and covenant together in the body of Christ.

    What are we aiming for? Getting onboard with the church family Part 3 A. A church covenant is an agreement between parties on certain matters a. We could then say, that the covenant we will enter into the next week or so, is our solemn agreement between the other brothers and sisters in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Discern The Call Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,343 views

    From the gifts you have been given, and with spiritual counsel, you can discern your life’s vocation.

    September 16, 2008 Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs 1 Cor 12: 12-14 & 27-31 One body with many members, each with special gifts to share. That is the meaning of the Church for St. Paul, who first experienced the unity of Jesus and the Church on the Damascus road. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic