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Is The Church Like A Box Of Crayons?

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Before the service, take a box of crayons and pass a few of them out. [to be picked up during the message] Forrest Gump may have said that life is like a box of chocolates BUT I believe the church is like a box of crayons.

Before the service, take a box of crayons and pass a few of them out. [to be picked up during the message] Eph 4:11-16 NKJV - 11 And He Himself gave some [to be] apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Tolerance Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 4 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Thyatira.

Longest of 7 letters... written to church in smallest & prob least imp town. READ TEXT OPENING: What do you value? Americans values... individual freedom... a choice in education... the family... privacy... different in other cultures... INTRODUCTION: The values of GOD are not the values of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Many Need Your Help"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 5, 2011

We need to never look down at others. We pass by people everyday that need our help. This lesson will show why we need to slow down.

Thank you for all the encouraging e mails yesterday about our friends across the street. As police, detectives and a host of other law enforcement come and go it is a constant reminder of what happened. Jim who I became good friends with was confined to a wheelchair because of his diabetes. But I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

"you Are Destined For Greatness" Series

Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Jul 2, 2013

Greatness comes for those who have humbled themselves before GOD!!

Psalm 139: 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church: Body Central

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010

What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heirs Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 24, 2012

As God's adopted children, we have an interitance of God's abundant grace--every spiritual blessing. We do not need to wait in order to receive our inheritance. It is ours now.

Ephesians 1:3-14 “Heirs of Grace” INTRODUCTION Good news comes in many forms and each of us has specific desires of what we want to hear. • “Congratulations! You’ve won the Lottery!” • “You’re cancer free and you are cured. You ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In Harmony

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Apr 12, 2015

The early church lived in harmony with one another ~ how can we accomplish this today?

LIVING IN HARMONY: Acts 4:32a “The whole group of believers lived in harmony.” (God’s Word) Have you ever thought about this verse? It doesn’t matter which translation you read it out of, it always says the same thing: • KJV, “And the multitude of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32

Denomination: Methodist

The Crowning Of The Year.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2022

A Psalm Song for harvest-time.

THE CROWNING OF THE YEAR. Psalm 65:1-13. 1. God in the Place of Sacrifice (Psalm 65:1-4). PSALM 65:1. “Praise waits for thee, O God.” Praise is not entertainment, but the grateful response of a thankful people to our gracious God. In some church gatherings you can just feel it: an awesome, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled With The Holy Spirit, Even From Mother's Womb! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

The Bible teaches that man is created in the image of God.

The Bible teaches that man is created in the image of God. Lord Jesus Christ Who came as God in the flesh (1st Timothy 3:16) was being conceived by the Holy Spirit Born of the Virgin Mary. Matthew 1:18-21 states: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 1:15

Angel Or Adversary

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2021

Let the angels do their work, but beware of the "angel of light" who is spreading error in Jesus' name.

Colossians 2:18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19, Hebrews 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Ephesians 4:13-15, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Laughter Is The Best Medicine?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 27, 2021

Really? Nowhere in the bible, the WORD OF GOD, can anyone see this fact. But this fact stays the same: Proverbs 17:22 A happy heart is good medicine {and} a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Really? Nowhere in the bible, the WORD OF GOD, can anyone see this fact. But this fact stays the same: Proverbs 17:22 A happy heart is good medicine {and} a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Happy heart or a glad heart is good medicine. Someone's making it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian A&p 101: The Members Support One Another Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005

Sermon 2 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. This message focuses on the support and commitment members have for one another.

CHRISTIAN A & P 101: SUPPORT Ephesians 4: 1-16 1. I found the following story on the Internet. For my 50th birthday, my husband purchased a week of personal training . . . at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since playing on my high school softball team, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Characteristics Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

We need to be and have Christian friends who sacrifice, and encourage us in the Lord.

What are two of the most popular comedies in syndication (reruns) on television right now? Seinfeld and Friends. Why do these shows continue to be so popular even after the show has ended? Is it because they are so well written and funny? Well probably. But it is interesting that they share ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Together Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

“Close Encounters” Pt. 4 - Together Review – Do a test. What is the process? And so to fulfill that process we must begin by having a close encounter. We started this whole thing off by declaring that we want to be a 2 Chronicles 5 church where the glory of the Lord fills this place and our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have No Idea...

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 29, 2010

Sometimes it's good to remember that our God has a real Fatherly kind of love for us

Hosea 11 Happy Father’s Day! This is my second Father’s Day, and I am have to report that not much has changed for me since last year, I still have absolutely no idea what I’m doing. I find myself apologizing to Killian often (I promise I will be better at this with your ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran