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  • The Gifts Go On

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    We will explore what Paul teaches about spiritual gifts. I think a great deal of controversy could have been avoided on this topic if people would have simply studied this a little more closely.

    Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

  • The Key Ingredient

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,061 views

    Love is not only the key ingredient, but sometimes the missing ingredient in the church.

    A Peanuts cartoon shows Lucy standing with her arms folded and a stern expression on her face. Charlie Brown pleads, "Lucy, you must be more loving. This world really needs love. You have to let yourself love to make this world a better place." Lucy angrily whirls around and knocks Charlie Brown to ...read more

  • Do You Care?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 625 ratings
     | 161,104 views

    We do fall or get knocked down at times, don't we? And how wonderful it is when we have a friend who cares enough to lift us up, dust us off, & help us continue on.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. Sometimes when people are leaving after a church service they say, "Boy, I wish so & so had been here to hear that message." But I don't want you to do that this morning. I want you to take it ...read more

  • A Wedding Meditation

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 464 ratings
     | 18,331 views

    A Basic Wedding Ceremony

    We are gathered here today on this most joyous to join this man and this woman in the holy estate of matrimony. Who gives this woman to be married to this man? Family member will answer: Her family and I. OR SOMETHING APPROPRIATE FOR THE SITUATION Seat the guests. Marriage is an institution of ...read more

  • Following The Way Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 15,715 views

    Love is what idetifies us as Christians. Jesus said, that people would know us by the love that we have for each other, therefore we should strive to walk in love.

    FOLLOWING THE WAY OF LOVE CORINTHIANS 13:1-3 What is your greatest aspiration in life? Some of you would answer "to be successful." Others of you would answer "happiness." Others of you would answer "to feel no pain." Some of you are looking for recognition. How you answer that question determines ...read more

  • This Is Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 23,429 views

    The apostle Paul describes the "most excellent way" of love.

    THIS IS LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. (loving people takes a long time. It should take a lifetime. We should love people ...read more

  • Unfailing Love

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 10,949 views

    Learning about the power behind agape love.

    WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE WORD "LIFE," THE WORD "LOVE" IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ABSTRACT TERM IN THE ENTIRE BIBLE. LOVE, OF COURSE, WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF THE TEACHING OF JESUS. LOVE IS WHAT DESCRIBES THE NATURE OF GOD, PROVIDES THE BASIS OF CHRISTIAN ETHICS, AND MANIFESTS THE ...read more

  • Renewal Is A Good Thing

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,243 views

    This is a vow renewal service for a couple who has been married for 17 years.

    Tom & Trudy Bramer October 23, 2005 Husband & Wife Enter Together… Welcome & Prayer – Steve Tom & Trudy this is a very special day. AND – you are 2 special people and I know that is true, because you were in my life group for 2 years. I love you guys you are awesome. Tom & Trudy 17 years ago ...read more

  • Gift Empowered Ministry, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,454 views

    As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul address the issue, is

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul ...read more

  • Faithful In Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,931 views

    Marriage is hard work, but God can help us improve our marriages.

    A. I hope you have been encouraged and inspired as we have been addressing the topic of faithfulness this fall. 1. During the first four sermons of the series I tried to drive home the point that God is faithful, and that our faithfulness is to be in response to His faithfulness. 2. I have also ...read more

  • The Affection Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,622 views

    Love is a prime ingredient in church growth

    SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “THE AFFECTION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Love: as defined by kids 1. “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails ...read more

  • Thoughts On Church Membership

    Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    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

  • Core Values -- Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
     | 4,034 views

    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Core Values: Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 If I speak in the languages of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but ...read more

  • What We Do Is Nothing Without Love Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    . In order for us to succeed as believers we must have more than a desire, we need a burden. These two thoughts are essential for Christian living and activity. Today, I would like to introduce a third essential factor of our Christian living – “What W

    WHAT WE DO IS NOTHING WITHOUT LOVE 1 CORINTHIANS 13 INTRODUCTION: You will remember that our overriding theme has been, “Its All About God”. As we have dealt with public worship, we have seen that every aspect of public worship is al about God, and not about us. Here at the beginning of a new ...read more

  • Strive For Love

    Contributed by Chad Fessenden on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    We can accomplish great things for God, but none greater than the act of love!

    Acts 20 23I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. You ...read more