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  • Chris Thron avatar

    There Must Be Factions?

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,716 views

    Many doctrinal disputes within the Body of Christ are simply due to different uses of words.

    For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and I partly believe it. For there must be also factions among you, that they that are approved may be made manifest among you. (1 Cor. 11:18-19, ASV) Controversies over Bible interpretation often cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Love, No Really, True Love

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,369 views

    DT: Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the Body of Christ.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “True Love, No Really, True Love” 02.09.03 Sunday Morning Sermon “Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the church body.” Intro: Whoever loves much, does much. Thomas a’ Kempis. On the whole, God’s love for us is a much safer subject to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Newton avatar

    For The Common Good Series

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    God has given us every gift we need to function as the Body of Christ.

    Spiritual Gifts Series # 2 Introduction 1. Illus...One word to describe the Corinthian Church and it is not charismatic, as some might think because of its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit, but rather problematic. a. Some of their problems were such things as: divisiveness, disorder, abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purpose: Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

    Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Does Jesus See?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    Communion Meditation for March 1, 2009 and the first of the Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

    We begin our Lenten Series for this year under the theme of ‘The Body of Christ.’ I picked this theme because I believe that it ties in with the two themes that we have already studied this year: being a peacemaker and a missionary. I also picked it because I believe as Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Glenn Farinola avatar

    The Priesthood Of All Believers Series

    Contributed by Glenn Farinola on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,708 views

    The Bible teaches that each member of the body of Christ has a responsibility to minister the gospel to others.

    The Priesthood of All Believers We have been studying in this series of sermons “What it means to be a Protestant”. Why important? Because realize it or not we as a nation have been experiencing a reversal of the protestant reformation. Have you heard of the ecumenical movement? That’s all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Understanding Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
     | 6,462 views

    Spiritual gifts are given to prepare God's people for service and for building up the body of Christ.

    Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
     | 14,009 views

    I used a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate how spiritual gifts operate in the body of Christ.

    Most of you know that Mary and I really enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. It’s a fun activity that we can do together and we can actually talk with each other while we’re working on the puzzle. And if any of you are interested, we’ve even brought a bunch of our old puzzles to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For Unity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    As we pray for the unity of the body of Christ, pray for power, for love, and for the fullness of God Himself.

    At a wedding rehearsal in Concord, California, the pastor was explaining the symbolism of the unity candle. “After the middle candle is lit,” he said, “blowing out the two side candles means the two become one.” “Oh,” someone in the wedding party exclaimed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,735 views

    What does it mean to be the Body of Christ? Why would God refer to us that way?

    OPEN: Centuries ago in Europe, a wealthy nobleman decided to build a church bldg. for the mountain village that he’d grown up in. Everybody, in the village was excited, but no one was permitted to see the plans, or the inside of the church building until it was finished. Finally, the day arrived, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    If Your Eye Offends Thee

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,570 views

    Discussion on the protection of the Body of Christ and the church.Commandments of Jesus Christ, The Head of all things concerning the Church.

    If Your Eye Offend Thee. Matthew 6:29-30 , Mark 9:47 In todays world, we are compassed with many different doctrine and religions. Religions that turn the truth into a lie. Jesus told us about these things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Healthy Puzzle Pieces

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 30, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,517 views

    Unity. We used a picture of the church. Took it to a local business and had them make it into a puzzle. We numbered each piece on the back. Made a map of the puzzle. Gave each guest a puzzle piece. At the invitation had them put the puzzle together.

    Healthy Puzzle Pieces “Under his (Christ) direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.” Ephesians 4:16 Intro: A pastor was just setting up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teach Them To Obey Everything Jesus Commanded You Not Teach Them To Obey Yo Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 23, 2014
     | 5,675 views

    It is only by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony the men and women chosen by God are able to be victorious over Lucifer. For the men and women chosen by God, the power of God is within our testimony about God.

    JESUS SAID TEACH THEM TO OBEY EVERYTHING I HAVE COMMANDED YOU NOT TEACH THEM TO OBEY YOUR EVERY COMMAND. In our capitalistic society, a profitable organization focuses mainly on building and maintaining its customer base. The customer base is the group of people who repeatedly purchase the goods ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Blaxton avatar

    Part 1 Of 5: What Exactly Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,097 views

    Each person who comes into contact with the church has a different thought of what the church is like. Some see it as a geographical location or as a building, but the church is a group of people who have put their faith in Jesus.

    Series: Questions About the Church Title: What Exactly IS the Church? Scripture:1 Corinthians 1:1-19 1 Cor 1:2, 11 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Call To Real Christian Community Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,926 views

    Christianity is meant to be lived out in community. We really need each other. This is true for Christians and non-Christians. God has created us both for relationship.

    A. Repeat after me…“We are the church of Christ…We love God…We love God’s Word…We love each other…our mission is to make…and mature disciples of Jesus…to the glory of God.” B. The story is told of a farm boy who accidentally overturned his wagonload of hay on the road. 1. His neighbor came over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ