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  • W. Alderman avatar

    The Church: A Body

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    This is a message on the church that shows how the body is used as a methaphor to describe the function of the church.

    THE CHURCH AS A BODY TEXT: I Corinthians 12:12-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There are different metaphors that are used to describe the Church. The Church has been called the Bride of Christ and here it is referred to as the body. When one thinks of the church as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by N A on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,065 views

    Jesus is the Pastor (the Good Shepherd) of His Church, which He loves and He is building into a glorious and powerful Church.

    WHAT IS THE CHURCH? OPENING TEXT: “13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 He said to them, "But ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Church And Minister

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 11, 2020
     | 2,526 views

    An ordination message for a youth minister.

    We are here tonight on serious business. I have the privilege and responsibility of speaking to you concerning the church and minister relationship. The church, as we know it, was founded on the Day of Pentecost, in Acts 2, but it was in the plan of God from eternity past. At first, there was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    A Sermon on the Faithfulness of Smyrna

    Chapter 4 The Church at Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 continues Christ’s address to the Seven Churches. He speaks to the church in Smyrna. This church was the church that was headed by the martyr Polycarp, a disciple of John’s in the second century. It was one of only two churches addressed in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Love Our Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,183 views

    I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Leaders Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    : “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders!

    THE CHURCH’S LEADERS I TIMOTHY 3:1-16 Introduction: “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders! I. The Picture of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Catholic Church Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    The eighth phrase of the Creed: "The holy catholic church."

    THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH TEXT: John 17:20-23; Ephesians 4:1-6 Line by line we are making it through the Apostle’s Creed, and the line we are looking at this week is easily the most misunderstood line in the whole thing. “I believe in the holy catholic church. I remember when I first learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is The Church Boss?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,081 views

    A sermon about the role of the elders.

    Who is the “Church Boss”? I Peter 5:1-5 Have you seen the new TV show called Undercover boss? It’s about good bosses. The contrast to that is the Annual "Worst boss" contest. One of the best-selling business books in 1996 was called "Best Boss, Worst Boss" by management ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church - The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
     | 7,381 views

    Compares the church to the Body of Christ

    THE CHURCH - THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 One of the most vivid word pictures of the New Testament is the Apostle Paul’s description of the Church as the Body of Christ. The human body is something everyone is familiar with. And it plays such an important role in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    We Are The Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    In the Bible “church” is by definition either all of the disciples of Jesus Christ or a specific group of believers. In 1 Timothy chapter 5, The Apostle Paul describes the church as people dedicated to doing whatever it takes to reach out and help others

    We continue in our series Hope Found Here, and this month our focus is on Hope in the Church. Many people associate the word “church” with a building. Often something old, draughty, with uncomfortable wooden pews and a smell of damp. I have spoken to people in Ashingdon and Rayleigh who did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Still Has It

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    Four Fundamental qualities that the church must hold to if it is to remain relevant to every age.

    The Church Still Has It! Matthew 16:13-20 Text: Verse 18: “…on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” SOME YEARS AGO, TWO MEN grew up in the same small town and attended the same church, the same high school, and then the same college. From there one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Leadership- Having A Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 20, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,773 views

    This is the 207th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 1 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#207] LEADERSHIP- HAVING A PERFECT CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Introduction: As we continue to study about Paul’s letter to the young Pastor Timothy, I want to look at how God wants the local Church to be administrated. Now more than ever, the local Church needs to be lifting God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Exists To Evangelize Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,604 views

    It is essential that we prepare ourselves for evangelization by studying the teachings of the Church.

    Monday June 21 2001 St Aloysius Gonzaga You Will Be My Witnesses The people of Israel were called out of the desert and planted in the Holy Land to be a light to the nations. It was their vocation to draw pagans to true worship of the true God. Instead, they imitated the pagan worship of false ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Understanding The Church Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    A Foundation Series Bible Study. The church is Christ’s body and is made up of members with different functions. REVISION EXERCISES and TEST included.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seeing The Church As Christ Sees It Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,737 views

    The seven churches of Revelation are a picture of the types members in local congregations. They reveal what Christ sees when he looks at the Body of Christ.

    CONDITION FOR REVIVAL: SEEING THE CHURCH AS CHRIST SEES THE CHURCH REVELATION 1:18-20 Introduction: We have looked at two conditions which prepare us for revival and a fresh outpouring from God; the first – Seeing God in His Holiness; the second – Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us. Today we look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist