Sermons on ruling body: showing 1,906-1,920 of 110,544

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008

Why is the Church Here?

Grow Up Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16 Series: Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct (Remember: Christ will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enjoy Life Together Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008

Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.

Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a community. Last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Less Like Scars - Lessons From Room 247

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 26, 2008

In His hands, the pain and hurt of life becomes less like scars that have been inflicted on us, and more like character built in us

Less Like Scars Lessons from Room 247 TCF Sermon February 24, 2008 Wow. What a few weeks we’ve had here at TCF. New carpet. Missions conference. All good stuff, huh? It’s a dangerous thing for us regulars in the pulpit to invite people outside the elders to speak to us. Because when a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Imbalance

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

We need God to bring divine imbalance to us so that we become more dependent upon Him and less on our comfort zone.

Divine Imbalance Intro.: The church has managed, with all her knowledge and experience to paint herself into a corner. She as become a stereotype. Most churches have learned to function quite well without God. But don’t kid yourself, the world sees right through this situation. They see our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Divine Breakthrough

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

Breakthroughs are not usually obvious and when breakthrough becomes obvious, it has usually been in process quite awhile.

Divine Breakthrough Intro.: Breakthroughs are not always obvious. It’s often difficult to recognize their point of origin. They are like the “magic eye” pictures that we often see: On the surface it’s just a mass of colored dots. However, when we concentrate and focus on looking beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:2-12, 2 Chronicles 2:3, Daniel 2:2

Denomination: Charismatic

The Spirit Of Burning

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. He is inviting us to participate in what He is about to do in our day.

The Spirit of Burning - Malachi 3:1-4 Intro.: God, through the prophet Malachi, is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. These verses are God’s thunderous response and, in essence, they are saying, “Get Ready!” It’s the message of preparation. Did you notice where the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Battleground

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

The true knowledge of God is more than a good quiet time or meditating on the Word – it involves the manifestation of the life of God in & thru us

The Battleground – 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Intro.: The true knowledge of God is more than a good quiet time or meditating on the Word – it involves the manifestation of the life of God in & thru us. The true knowledge of God is a powerful, experiential knowledge that goes much deeper than an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Divine Confrontation

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

Very few people look forward to confrontation or suffering. Many run from it. Others unwillingly or pridefully face it head on, but few just accept it. Jesus invited His disciples to embrace the conflict and suffering that arises from following Him.

Divine Confrontation Intro.: Very few people look forward to confrontation or suffering. Many run from it. Others unwillingly or pridefully face it head on, but few just accept it. Jesus invited His disciples to embrace the conflict and suffering that arises from following Him. He usually made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:41

Denomination: Charismatic

All Things In Common

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2008

The pressures of persecution brought the early Church closer together and closer to God. If we allow the pressures of our life to be redeemed by God then they will draw us closer as well!

All Things In Common, Acts 2:38-47 Introduction It happened at the noonday luncheon of the local Rotary. The dishes had been cleared away, and the meeting had been called to order. After the reception of new members and the introduction of visitors, the chairman asked who of those present ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Holy Conspiracy - The Church In Jihad

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

“We are at war”! But no war in history can compare with the battle we are fighting. I am talking about the spiritual battle you became a part of the day you gave your heart to Jesus.

Holy Conspiracy - The Church in Jihad - Ephesians 6:12-12 Intro.: No amount of smooth talk can camouflage the reality of the battle in which we are engaged. Politically correct words cannot mask the conflict we face: nations at war, shattered lives, broken homes, suicide, rape, abuse & rampant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

God has lavished spiritual blessings on us. He tells us that our calling, our hope, our forgiveness, our redemption, our inheritance, the sealing, preserving, protection and mark of ownership is all for God’s glory.

The Knowledge of God - Ephesians 1:15-17 Intro.: The more I study Paul’s writings, the more I understand those who are drawn to him 2000 years after his death. Paul is so filled with power and love, that he can’t even say ‘hello’ without bursting into praise. “Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Prerequisites To Apostolic Revival

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

Some people say "A Troubled World Needs a Church in Revival", this may be true, but I think "A Church in Revival Needs a Troubled World"!!!

Prerequisites to Apostolic Revival!!! - Habakkuk 3:2 Intro.: Some people say "A Troubled World Needs a Church in Revival", this may be true, but I think "A Church in Revival Needs a Troubled World"!!! This Church in Revival needs to also be ready for this Troubled World!! A minister once said ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2

Denomination: Charismatic

When It All Comes Together... Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 4, 2008

This is the third message in the Living Beyond Myself. It gives an overview of Ephesians 4:11-13.

The past few weeks we’ve been looking at this text in Ephesians. We’ve talked about how we are each called to serve... We are all ministers. Last week we looked at spiritual gifts and we looked at the fact that God specifically gifts us to accomplish the tasks that he has for us... Today, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Faithful Part Of The Church

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 10, 2008

In the first century, as in the Third World today, the basics of commitment to the Church were understood. God’s Word is clear on this.

BEING A FAITHFUL PART OF THE CHURCH MARCH 9, 2008 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read I Corinthians 12:12-27 Read I Peter 2:4-10 A GODLY ASSUMPTION Did you know that the writers of the New Testament assumed that the people of the Lord in each city they wrote to, were faithful in being there when the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

The fellowship grows as the body is built up.

If you would like the power point and word file email the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Ephesians 3:20-21 “When People Ask…” “As we trust God, all that he plans to do will be accomplished in our lives.” Sunday morning Sermon 01.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) I am amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ