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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    1 Corinthians: The Church Fully Equipped Through The Message Of Christ Cruc

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 5, 2017
     | 5,095 views

    The seemingly simplistic message of Christ crucified is the message through which God brings us to faith in Jesus and makes us fully equipped for life here and hereafter.

    How many of you have read “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen? It’s a young-adult novel about a boy’s quest to survive in the Canadian wilderness after his plane crashes. He’s only armed with a hatchet, and yet that’s all he needs to survive for over a month before ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fivefold Ministry (Ministry Gifts)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 119 views

    In Ephesians 4:11, Paul outlines five key ministry gifts—apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher—that work together to equip the saints, build up the body of Christ, and bring unity and maturity.

    THE FIVEFOLD MINISTRY (Ministry Gifts) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:11 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Jeremiah 1:5, Amos 3:7, 2 Timothy 4:2, John 21:15-17 INTRODUCTION: God has given the church specific gifts for leadership and spiritual growth. In Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Are The Body Of Christ On Mission To Reconcile The World To God!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 28, 2023
     | 1,566 views

    This is a message about the importance of understanding ourselves as members of the body of Christ, living with the most important mission ever!

    We Are the Body of Christ on Mission to Reconcile the World to God! I’m delighted to be able to share with you from the Word of God today. It is so good to be in the house of the Lord! My name is Matthew Parker and I’m the lead pastor of Church at the Mission, Yonge Street Mission, as well as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John D Jones avatar

    Members Of One Body -Understanding Our Spritual Gifts

    Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 10, 2011
     | 5,828 views

    The church at Corinth was one of the most gifted churches in the New Testament. Due to her misunderstanding of and misuse of those gifts, she was failing miserably in accomplishing the task God had given to her.

    Members of One Body -Understanding Our Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 The city of Corinth was a beehive of activity. It was a major city in the Roman Empire that had not one, but two major ports. Corinth was built on a land bridge between two separate seas and as a result became an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Winning Team Series

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,442 views

    God calls us to be a part of His body by equipping and empowering us for service. We are to present ourselves to Him as the norm for being a vital and living part of His team.

    Spiritual Gifts Series # 1 Introduction 1. Dramatize a ‘Winning Team’ with a tug of war. a. One team pulling together & the other pulling in different directions and disorganized. b. Have congregation vote on which team they would like to be on. 2. Paul gives us a clear picture of a winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    God has given us the equipment for spiritual battle. **Special service for soldier deploying to Afghanistan. He brought his US Army body armor as object lesson.

    Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:10-19 Introduction: Personal remarks about spiritual battle experience. Note how, in the physical, world, the enemy doesn’t tell you when he’s going to attack. Same in the spiritual world. We must always be ready. I. Belt of Truth a. The Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Resolving Conflicts In The Church

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
     | 79 views

    This message will equip us with practical steps rooted in Scripture on how to address conflict with wisdom, love, and humility. It will also help restore relationships and maintain unity in the body of Christ.

    RESOLVING CONFLICTS IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18, Ephesians 4:2-3, James 1:19-20, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:13 INTRODUCTION: Conflict is an inevitable part of any community, and the Church is no exception. As believers from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,298 views

    This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

    Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    Is preaching foolishness? Believe it or not, that’s what the Bible says. The preaching event seems like foolishness to people. But despite how it might appear, it’s the way that God has ordained to equip His church.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com 2 CORINTHIANS 5:11-15 As you know, this past week I went to a pastors’ conference called Basics 2009. Somebody saw the announcement up on the slides last week and jokingly said, “Don’t you think you’ve got the basics down already?” I don’t remember how I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    The Tools Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 15, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,827 views

    A sermon based on the Pentecost story. God grabs our attention, gives us tools to get something done, then expects us to do it.

    The Tools of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Introduction The popular Christian author, J.S. Baxter, once said “What God chooses, He cleanses. What God cleanses, He molds. What God molds, He fills. What God fills, He uses.” (J.S. Baxter, http://elbourne.org/sermons/index.mv?illustration+2793) Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Finding The King[2015]-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015
     | 3,800 views

    4 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

    FINDING The KING-IV—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: Summarize with quotes from Kirsten Powers’ testimony: ’Becoming a Christian Ruined My Love of Christmas’ Published Dec. 17, 2015 @ ChristianityToday.com God doesn’t want you to miss the King. Magi traveled from the east ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    God's Methods For Testing Believers

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    God never tempts us to sin, but God does test our faith. Here are some methods He may use.

    Genesis 22:1-14 God never tempts us to sin since He wants us to make decisions that please and glorify Him, but God does test our faith and our trust in Him in order to grow in our faith. Since God tests our faith, He may use various methods to help us to grow and become more faithful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Catchin Anything?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 5, 2013
     | 5,882 views

    A sermon about being equipped to be fishers of men and being intentional about winning souls

    I can’t think of any other pastime better than fishing, except maybe hunting. Well either way they run a close race, but you know what they say “bad day fishing beats a good day at work anytime.” You may not know it by looking at me but I know a little bit about fishing. Growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor Johnathan Bloch avatar

    Goliath Is Big But Davids Got Game

    Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on May 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,025 views

    This sermon encourages us to live as David did, having faith that God equips us for His service and that faith will make us used by God to face any giant in our life with confidence, purpose and trust in our Lord.

    Goliath is big but David’s got game 1 Sam 17:32-37 Pastor John Bloch, pastorbloch@hotmail.com Cross Community Church, Crosscommunitychurch.net 32 And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. 33 And Saul said to David, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So That...

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 25, 2013
     | 3,599 views

    A sermon on the reason we study the Bible. i.e., "so that" the man of God might be equipped for every good work.

    Good morning. Happy New Year! I suspect some of you might be working on some goals. Some of you may be thinking about getting serious about saving some money so you can buy that new car, that new house, that new set of golf clubs. Right? Some of you are maybe thinking about taking a class or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church