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  • How Large Is Your Family?

    Contributed by James Hickman on Feb 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,802 views

    A message on Christian unity based on shared commitment to Biblical faith. Suitable for joint meetings of local churches from various evangelical denominations.

    How Large is Your Family? Text: Luke 9:49-50 Text Introduction: Some of the incidents in the ministry of Jesus are well-known. Others are mentioned briefly and then the story moves on. The incident in my text is one of those. We shouldn’t miss its implications. ************* Imagine ...read more

  • Unity & Humility Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 4, 2021
     | 1,688 views

    Can the division and boasting in Corinth be a lesson for our local church? What about Paul would make us want to study this letter?

    Can the division and boasting in Corinth be a lesson for our local church? What about Paul would make us want to study this letter? 1 Cor 1:1-9 To Saints 1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, Paul’s calling was as any ...read more

  • Empty Or Full?

    Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Mar 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,028 views

    The believer's relationship to their local church depends upon whether they see their church service as the place where they arrive empty and expect to leave full, or arrive full and expect to leave empty.

    Empty Or Full? The Believer’s Relationship To Church by Dr. Andrew Corbett There are some places where it is good to turn up empty and leave full. If you’re a customer, this includes the supermarket, the gas station, or a restaurant. There are other places where it is good to turn up ...read more

  • Soil Spirituality

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,127 views

    On this Friend Day at Wildwind, Dave makes the case that a local church is kind of like soil. As the health of a plant is determined in large part by the soil in which it is planted, so the health of a Christ-follower (or God-seeker) is determined by the

    Soil Spirituality Friend Day Sept. 10, 2006 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers I want to begin by welcoming all our guests this morning. At 10:30 on a Sunday morning, especially as summer wraps up and we look toward fall, there are ten-thousand other things you could be doing at this ...read more

  • A Local Hero - Shamgar

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    In a world of uncertainty and insecurity, spiritual people are needed.

    A LOCAL HERO - SHAMGAR “After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath, who struck down six hundred Philistines with an ox goad” (Judges 3: 31). In the book of Joshua, God was with the whole nation as they conquered the land of promise. But, in Judges, God turned from the nation and gave victory to ...read more

  • Good Head--Bad Heart Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

    It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more

  • Precious Saints Of God

    Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 2, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,936 views

    There are some precious saints in our local churches that are blessings to both the pastor and the membership of the church. We give God thanks for these precious people who serve God.

    Precious Memories: Text: Philippians 1: 3-8 " I thank my God upon every rememberance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy. For your fellowship in the gospel from this day until now. Being confident of this one thing, that He which hath begun a good work in ...read more

  • Five Essentials Of Being An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,790 views

    Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively within the body for God to use us as He would.

    Five Essentials of Being an Effective Member in the Body of Christ Ephesians 4: 7-16 Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively ...read more

  • Ten Reasons For Connecting With A Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,969 views

    Sermon #1 of the Basics series deals with 10 reasons a person should connect with a local congregation.

    Basics #1- The Church The Top 10 Reasons for Connecting with a Church Romans 12:6-21 CHCC: July 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: The Top Ten things you’ll never hear in church: (present these the way they do on the late night TV show) 10 – Since we’re all here, let’s start the service early! 9 - Why ...read more

  • The Path Of The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,757 views

    Simple directions to follow to keep the local body of the church Strong

    The Path of the Church Acts 2:41-47 * Vv 42 - continued steadfastly: means not to leave or never forsake: forsake what? 1- The doctrine: teaching the principles of the religion 2- Fellowship: a group of people w/ the same interests 3- Breaking of bread: to come apart by ...read more

  • Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,135 views

    The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

    “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

  • From Local Impact To Global Reach Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024
     | 645 views

    From Local Impact to Global Reach" explores the church’s call to move beyond local influence and embrace a global mission. This sermon emphasizes the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses, starting in our own communities and extending to the ends of the earth.

    The church of Jesus Christ is called to be a movement, not a monument. We are not meant to be static or stagnant, but dynamic and expansive—always reaching out, always moving forward, always extending the influence of the Kingdom of God. In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives His disciples a clear and compelling ...read more

  • Becoming A F.a.t. Christian Series

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,368 views

    Discovering the Champion in You Part 2. This message focuses on three characteristics a Christian needs to exhibit to edify the local church and strengthen their walk with Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we began a series entitled, “Discovering the Champion in You”. As we looked at Philippians chapter 4, we found four practices every champion must exercise in order to maintain a winning attitude. Just as a review we must practice the “praise principle”, right praying, ...read more

  • The Church Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,690 views

    During this Pandemic and over the past several weeks, we have learned so much about what it means to be a church and how many ways there are to be a church without gathering in person or making full use of our church buildings.

    TITLE: THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-18 / EPHESIANS 1:22-23 / EPHESIANS 2:19-22 Who would have predicted between Christmas and Easter we would be reimagining how we do church! In the past, I’ve actually enjoyed thinking through the potential impacts of unforeseen events that could ...read more

  • Committed To Ministry

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 56,292 views

    If the Spirit of God is being poured out on the end-time church, why is it not operating with more effectiveness? One key element is commitment to the local church. Are we committed to ministry?

    09/29/2002 Committed To Ministry * What is God saying to the "end time church" * As Joel prophesied, in the last days, the Spirit of God would poured out..." * So why do we not see churches operating with greater effectiveness? * I believe is in part due to our commitment to ministry * The ...read more