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"In" But Not "Of"

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 4, 2007

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Who or what is the church, what does church membership look like, and how is the church to be "in" the world but not "of" it.

Dakota Community Church May 6, 2007 “In” but not “Of” John 17:14-16 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-16

Denomination: Mennonite

What Part Are You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

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Looks at Paul's comparison between the Church and the body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly kind of like the guy who was so ugly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Church – The Body Of Jesus On Earth”...... "The Mission Statement Of Jesus”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 20, 2022

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The home coming of Jesus is similar to a 25th or 50th class reunion. Old playmates wanted demonstrations in their village, not the message of salvation. Leonard Sweet said: “Jesus is on earth today but not as an individual. He is here in the form of the “ekklesia”, the church.

In Jesus Holy Name January 23, 2022 Luke 4:18-19 Epiphany IV “The Church – The Body of Jesus on Earth” “The Mission Statement of Jesus” Over the weekend at our church campout the topic came up regarding high school and college reunions. The very first thing that happens when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Think Bigger!

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 2, 2005

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See things from God’s point of view.

Every day we are advancing the kingdom But we’re only as powerful as we want to be. There’s a lot of folks that wanna go to church Not many that wanna be the church Tired of looking for God in a building Tired of looking for Jesus on a cross Tired of "we gotta do it this way or that way" I’m ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Member

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 13, 2015

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Be A Member. We are one body; the SAME body, but as different members of the body. Not different bodies; one body!

Happy "Be A Member" Saturday, Everyone! Hi all. Are you a member of anything? I'm a member of a hunting camp. I used to be a member of the electrical union. I used to be a member of the Boy Scouts. I am a member of First Baptist Church of Saltillo PA. What about you; are you a member of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Church Is What?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

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The Christian today has a distorted view of the church and it has been affecting its divine mission.

Church is what? Thesis: The Christian today has a distorted view of the church and it has been affecting its divine mission. Text: Acts 2:38-47; Acts 4:32-37 Acts 2:38-47 “The Message” Peter said, “Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-37, Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Your Time Now Part 5 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

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In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this conclusion of the series Pastor Terry encourages the Body to take advan

In praying over this morning message, I wanted to kind of stay in the flow of the work the Holy Spirit has been doing in the last week. As I prayed, the Lord dropped “Now is the Time” into my spirit. I started looking for scripture that held that phrase when the Lord directed me to this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anatomy 101

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 25, 2007

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The Apostle Paul addressed the proper and healthy functioning of the Body of Christ by talking about the three "D’s" - Design, Diversity, and Display.

Anatomy 101 I Corinthians 12:12-31a January 21, 2007 Our bodies are truly wonderful things, yet they can also be the source of some really gross smells, noises, and other stuff. I think that I have told you before that I spent seventeen days in the hospital at Mayo Clinic back in 1996. My time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Methodist

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2004

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Funeral for a saved man with years of service in the local church.

How to Face Death With Confidence Funeral Service (2 Timothy 4:6-8) We are gathered here this afternoon to celebrate the life of_____________. We also gather with the desire to comfort his family both by our words and by our presence. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Place To Belong Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

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Just what does it mean to belong? How do you know?

“A PLACE TO BELONG” Message 18, Day 17 in the Series based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life Rev. Todd G. Leupold, BBC, AM, August 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Please allow me to take the next few minutes to tell you about several people – people you may even know. First, I’d like to introduce ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

After The Pattern

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 16, 2015

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To show that we and our body parts are for the glory, worship and thanksgiving of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Tabernacle and instruments represents our body and our body parts respectively.

I. EXORDIUM: How do you live? Like JESUS lived. 1 John 4:17 1 John 4:17 (The Message) This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we're free of worry on Judgment Day—our standing in the world is identical with Christ's. 1 John 4:17 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002

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A Sermon that discusses the nature of the church

The Church. In the world today there are many kinds of people. There are many races, classess, occupations - languages and so on. Among a myriad of distinctions that qualify people in different ways to belonging to one group or another there is a distinction of incredible importance. MT 16:13 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7 Truths About The Church

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

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The church is the body of Christ. It is not a building or an event. 24/7 x 365 days a year, we are the church!

7 Truths About the Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an event? Does church begin when the doors are unlocked on Sunday morning? Does it end when the last light is off and the doors are locked? Does church begin when the music director begins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Catholic Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2004

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This sermon examines the different uses of the word "Church" in Scripture, the essence of the Church, the definition of the Church, the Church in different periods, the attributes of the Church, and the marks of the Church.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Listen To Your Trainer Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

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A six part series on Making a Church Body Better

BETTER BODY BUILDING (part 2) All my sermons use illustrations from SermonCentral.com I also use the NIV Bible unless stated. LISTEN TO YOUR TRAINER Back in November I spoke of a series of sermons I was writing entitled “ Better Body Building.” With the start of the New Year many people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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