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A Church Of Body Builders? Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006

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Discovering the importance of the whole body of believers using their God given gifts for one another.

A Church Full of Body Builders Sometimes what we truly are in Christ gets obscured by “normal life,” bad days, imperfect people (all of us!) and low attendance (like today!). But, my dear friends, listen to these words that were written about you: “She is the people of God created by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013

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Exercise your spiritual gift so that the Body can be edified and encouraged

Practicing In The Local Church Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Charismatic

The State Of The Church #2

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 10, 2003

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What makes a church great? A church is not measured by human standards but by God’s. Ephesians 4 lists 7 keys to becoming a great church. (Message also includes 4 guidelines for our local church for 2003.)

· Winnie the Pooh is once took an evening walk with his friend Piglet. They walked for a long time in silence, but Piglet finally asked, “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” Pooh responds, “And what do you say, Piglet?” “I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2014

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A study of the letters to the churches - Sardis

Revelation 3: 1 – 6 The Church Of The Living Dead ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Eat In Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 16, 2022

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If you want to come together for the advancement of the gospel, then come together around the cross. remember Jesus, reflect on yourself, and remain, or wait, for one another.

21 years ago (2001), DreamWorks produced the animated film Shreck, in which Shrek, an ogre, falls in love with the beautiful princess Fiona, who turns out to be an ogre herself. They fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Then Shrek 2 comes along three years later (2004), and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Ephesians 2:14-16, Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Standard For Success Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 8, 2006

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Many churches based the success or failure of their ministries on how many people come. God’s standard is somwhat different.

Introduction I. What is the determining factor between success and failure? A. Pappa John’s pizza has a mission statement of “To produce the best possible pizza at the most affordable price.” B. Now you may not like Pappa John’s pizza, and you may not think it is the most affordable, but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

A Regenerate Church Membership Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2011

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The congregation of the Lord is to be composed of redeemed individuals.

“Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. ”They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Thief In The Church

Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2007

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This is a sermon teaching about tithes and offerings.

There’s a Thief in the Church By Pastor Jim May Today I want to speak to you about a matter that is not something that I have ever taught in this church since I have been pastor. I’ve never felt the need to do so and I really don’t feel the need right now, but I don’t know everything. I do know ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pastor - Flock - Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 16, 2008

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A message regarding how the pastor & the flock make up the church, and how the church helps us as Christians. Text, communion meditation, and audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

The story is told of how they used to make the masts for the old sailing ships of the past. They would go into a forest and select a tree that was tall and straight. Then, they would cut all the surrounding trees down, leaving that large tree standing by itself to endure the winds of time for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 14, 2020

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Laodicea is nothing more than a “room temperature” church. It has become just like its environment

The Letter to the Church in Laodicea Rev. 3: 14-22 The book of Revelation is often viewed as a strange book full of mysterious symbols that are difficult or impossible to understand. Yet the Bible states just the opposite! The word "revelation" means "to unveil" or "to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be A Passionate Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

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A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Passionate Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 22, 2006 This morning I want to give you a little science lesson on thermodynamics! Remember that word from high school science class? In case you don’t, “thermodynamics” is a branch of physics that studies the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 27, 2013

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God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial blessings

Giving In The Local Church "The last part of the person to convert is the wallet." - Herbert Kane. God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023

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This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33, Acts 4:8-14, Acts 8:35, John 16:33, Acts 5:15-16, Acts 2:46-47 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Holding Hands In The Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 31, 2020

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When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow.

When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Burning Church"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 26, 2010

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The burning needs to be rekindled in our hearts and in the church; the burning that comes from the preaching and hearing of the Word of God.

And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Orthodox

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