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  • We Need Each Other

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 9, 2012
     | 9,926 views

    St Paul makes it clear that in the Body of Christ all have a role to play and we need each other, without exception.

    1 Corinthians 12: 12-27 At the Carpenter’s tools annual meeting Brother Hammer was in the chair but some suggested he should leave as he was too noisy. Hammer replied, “If I leave then Brother Screw must also go. You have to turn him around again, and again and again to get him to ...read more

  • Why Does Your Church Need You?

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Oct 6, 2013
     | 10,930 views

    We tend to think we go to church only to get, but in truth, we go to church to give. We don't go to church, we are the church and each member is valuable and needed.

    Just as it takes every ligament to hold a physical body together, it takes each member in the body of Christ to do their part in order for the church to be strong and hold together. When each part functions the body grows and stays strong. When a part of the physical body fails to function or is ...read more

  • I Will Avoid The Traps Of “churchianity" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    Church Membership, The Body, Selfishness

    I WILL – “I Will” Avoid the Traps of “Churchianity” 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27-28 (pg. 799-800) November 22, 2015 Introduction: I need to openly tell you I stole this title from Thom Rainer’s book “I Will.” There is no such word as ...read more

  • Keys To A Muscle Car Church

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 26, 2011
     | 4,625 views

    We would all love to have a church that has the real "power" God intends the church to have, this sermon explores how.

    All my sermons use illustrations found at www. Sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated. KEYS FOR A MUSCLE CAR CHURCH Recently I saw a show on television where a guy was very upset that his 1970 muscle car had been stolen. He was very attached to this powerful car, its ...read more

  • The Necessity Of Armpits

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 regarding diversity in unity

    Text: 1 Cor 12:12-26, Title: The Necessity of Armpits, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.20.11, AM A. Opening illustration: everybody’s job on the baseball field. B. Background to passage: Continuing to walk through Paul’s teaching on spiritual gifts, we are going to look today at the necessity of ...read more

  • One Body, Many Parts Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,940 views

    In our lesson today we learn that there is unity and diversity in the church--the body of Christ.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “One Body, Many ...read more

  • How Do I Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 20, 2014
     | 6,361 views

    As with most large families, we who are in Christ's family sometimes wonder where we fit in.

    “Getting A Clue: how Do I Fit In?” 1 Cor. 12:1-31; 1 John 4:7-12 As a college freshman I was invited to pledge a fraternity. Feeling honored and excited I agreed to do so. I knew most of the fraternity members and most of the pledges and was friends with many of them. But a few weeks ...read more

  • Signs Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,558 views

    Four transferable principles from the human body to the Body of Christ.

    A 20/20 VISION FOR THE YEAR 2020: SIGNS OF HEALTHY CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 INTRO: What is a healthy church? • How can you tell one when you see it? • How does it look different from other churches? • How does it act differently from other churches? We used social media ...read more

  • Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 18 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018
     | 2,526 views

    This is message 18 in a series exploring the three foundational elements of a healthy walk. This message continues the discussion of the need for accountability.

    “CPR for a Healthy Walk “Request and Respond to Accountability” Review I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. A. Surrender to Christ B. Present our members to His service C. Renew our mind D. Draw near to God E. Walk in the Spirit ...read more

  • Gifted (Part Nine) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 16, 2018
     | 4,870 views

    We've been covering the manifestation gifts of 1st Cor. 12:7-11. Today we finish up the list by looking at the gifts of discernment and speaking in and interpreting tongues. [prophecy is in this list but that was covered when I did Rom. 12:6-8.]

    GIFTED (part nine) We've been covering the manifestation gifts of 1st Cor. 12:7-11. Today we finish up the list. 1) Discernment. We all need to have discernment, but those who are gifted in discernment have an increased awareness and ability to distinguish between the spirit of truth and the ...read more

  • The Body Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,295 views

    Paul draws upon an analogy between the human body and that of the church. He compared the church to a human body.

    THE BODY I CORINTHIANS 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: Paul draws upon an analogy between the human body and that of the church. He compared the church to a human body. Keep in mind the controversy in the church over spiritual gifts, in particular “tongues”. Paul argued that one gift was not more ...read more

  • Membership Matters Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jun 19, 2017
     | 12,568 views

    The message today is based on a book written by Thom Rainer, titled, “I am A Church Member.” Thom is the President of Lifeway resources and spends a great deal of time researching all different kinds of churches!

    Good morning. Last week Pastor Steve talked a little bit about how we all have our preferences when it comes to where we sit. Personally I sit in a different spot most weeks… And I have met lots of great neighbors. Sometimes though I wonder how YOU feel when one of the pastors sits with you. ...read more

  • Bow's, Arrows & Strings

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 24, 2017
     | 7,783 views

    This is a message about working together across generational barriers. The Bow's need the Arrows and they both need the String...

    Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 7  Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. 8  There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my ...read more

  • The Holy Spirit - Part 4 Of 9 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017
     | 7,346 views

    This segment examines the way the Holy Spirit is involved in the functioning of the church through the bestowing of useful gifts for members to use in performing their various roles, and the relative importance of the functions of tongues and prophecy.

    This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

  • The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Of 9 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017
     | 36,948 views

    This part is a continuation of the Holy Spirit's role in the functioning of the New Testament church which began in Part 4 of this series. In this part we examine the greater and lesser gifts and functions of apostles and prophets in the early church.

    This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more