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  • Church: Many Parts, One Body

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 7, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 96,781 views

    Paul could very well have used this motto in 1 Corinthians 12 in his description of the church as the body of Christ. He uses the physical human body as a metaphor for the church, an analogy to explain how the church is designed to function in the purpose

    If you Pull a dollar bill out of your wallet, or a coin from your pocket or change purse, and if you look carefully you will find the Latin words E Pluribus Unum. It is the motto found on the Great Seal of the United States. It was originally chosen in 1776 by a committee of the Continental ...read more

  • How To Find Your Place In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,519 views

    Finding your place in the body of Christ is made difficult by the very nature of the spiritual gifts. People with upfront or flamboyant kinds of ministries can make the rest of us feel insignificant, like we are not contributing or maybe just aren't a par

    As humans we like two things: to impress and be impressive. That was one of the main problems the Corinthians faced in many areas including spiritual gifts. The more flamboyant the gift, the more impressive the show of the Spirit, the better. So in chapters 12 through 14 Paul corrects this ...read more

  • Gift Oriented Ministry Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    Part of a series focussing on the categories in the Natural Church Development tool

    There is a new advert on the TV for a BT service plan and it shows a restaurant kitchen going to pieces with food not being prepared properly, shoddily cooked and scruffily presented; there is a fire on the hob that no one is dealing with and the voice over man says something like “do what you are ...read more

  • Pursue Love

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,465 views

    The paramount of Christianity is love. We have been taught what it is, exhorted to practice it and yet many still do not practice it when it is most needed.

    Pursue Love Theme: A proactive behavior unto God INTRODUCTION A. There really is no greater subject in the entire world than love. 1. That said, some talk about it seemingly to the exclusion of other vital areas of our walk in the Lord. 2. Conversely, some refrain from talking about it or do not ...read more

  • Does Jesus Really Care Who Wins The Game?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,336 views

    Jesus reveals the four essential plays He is going to use as He competes in the real super bowl of life.

    By tonight, the endless hoopla, the frenzied advertising and, almost incidentally, the football game itself will be over. Super Bowl Sunday will have come and gone for another year. One more observation: The Super Bowl wouldn't be a true sporting event without an endless string of both pre-game ...read more

  • Who You Believe: Who Is Gifted ? (Session 8) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,137 views

    Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle Peter said: “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another” 1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV)

    Four Truths about Spiritual Gifts Does everyone have spiritual gifts? “God has given different gifts to each of us.” 1 Corinthians. 7:7 (CEV) Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle ...read more

  • God Can Help Us Discover Our Purpose Through Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
     | 3,073 views

    God has gifted every believer and that giftedness can help us to discover our purpose in Him.

    God Can Help Us Discover Our Purpose Through Spiritual Gifts Introduction: There are many New Testament teachings, which we in the Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ have allowed to be taken from us by those who choose to abuse them. In so doing, we have become as ...read more

  • The Talent Show (3 Of 4, Stewardship)

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 4, 2008
     | 3,069 views

    God wants to show-case you! You have an amazing talent that he wants your world to experience first-hand!

    • Stewardship lesson one: God owns everything we have – everything we have has been given as a trust to manage on God’s behalf • Stewardship lesson two: The extend that we prove faithful and trustworthy in that responsibility is determined by the condition of our relationship with God • Then ...read more

  • You Have A Part To Play Series

    Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    Every part is needed within the church. There are no useless or devalued parts. When every part does not do its part we can not be what we are to be as a church.

    Sermon Title: You have a Part to Play Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 20, 2008 Subject: Missions – Call Introduction I brought to church with me this morning some everyday objects that would be around any of our homes. These are very useful and sometimes needed objects. What I would ...read more

  • Many Types Of Gifts, Many Types Of Service Series

    Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    This is the introductory sermon in a short 4 week series on Service. Although it is about service, it is also not about service.

    February 3, 2008 SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: SERVICE 1.1 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Many Types of Gifts; Many Types of Service Introduction 1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to ...read more

  • Kissing Frogs ( Apostolic Action )

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 173 ratings
     | 48,515 views

    We must fight the good fight. We must finish the race. Remember you are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. What you do no matter how small it may seem does make a difference. Beloved, Please Remember the Frogs. Updated January 2020.

    We have talked about Piety, ......Filling our life with Christ. We have discussed Study ... deepening our understanding of Gods will for us. Yet ... These two things are not complete, without Action. Just as a three legged stool is not complete... without the third leg. Action will remind us ...read more

  • Cooperation Needed

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on May 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,192 views

    The importance of the local church, the body of Christ to work together and use their gifts.

    Cooperation is needed in every part of our human body so it will function properly. Take for example the foot it has 26 bones, 19 muscles, and 107 ligaments. Walking up stairs requires the cooperation of 300 different muscles. The sense receptors in your foot let your brain know exactly what ...read more

  • Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,949 views

    Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit of the Spirit’ with the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ and talents with giftings. Gifts of the Spirit are special abilities provided by the Holy Spirit to Christians for God’s glory and building up the

    Opening illustration: You mail an expensive & wonderful gift to someone you love & adore but returns at your doorstep all soggy and wet ~ that’s what the contemporary church has been doing with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit ...read more

  • Finding "My" Spot

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007
     | 3,871 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

  • Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    This message deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and their use in the church.

    1 Cor. 12:1-31 Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit The church at Corinth was a church filled with people who had Spiritual gifts ! 1 Cor 1:5-7 "That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye ...read more