Sermons on The State Of The Church:

The Art Of Body Building Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 1, 2007

The gifts of the Spirit are given for the common good not for our personal advancement. Paul shows us how the body of Christ is quite a literal expression.

THE ART OF BODY BUILDING Jesus is not here…in the flesh. His body is not here but his Spirit is here. We read in John 16 that Jesus had to go away; he had to return to his Father in heaven, so that his Spirit could come, so that his very person, the essence of his being could be with every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Boldly Building Up The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 4, 2007

We all have a part in building the Body of Christ.

Ephesians 4:11-12 Topic: Boldly Building the Body of Christ If you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are somebody special in the body of Christ. It does not matter if you are young or old; if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are somebody special in the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

"In" But Not "Of"

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 4, 2007

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

You Are Better Than You Think

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 4, 2007

God plan for you in the Body of Christ

“You are Better Than You Think” May 6, 2007 Jesus was walking the dusty streets of Israel when John the Baptist happened to see Him. Turning to the two men who were his disciples John said, “Look! There is the Lamb of God.” The men, one of them being Andrew, stopped what they were doing and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Holiness

Give Till It Feels Good Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007

This message discusses giving as one of the seven motivational spiritual gifts found in the Bible. This is a part of a series titled If we are the Body asnd was inspired by the song by Casting Crowns.

“Give Till it Feels Good” Romans 12:8 We have been talking about what it means to be a part of the Body of Christ....what it means to be connected. Last week we began looking at spiritual gifts. Let me remind you that there are 7 of what I am calling motivational spiritual gifts. These gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are A Forgiven Fellowship Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

the people of God are a forgiven fellowship.

We Are A Forgiven Fellowship: Series: The People Of God – Studies In 1 John 1 John 1:1-2:2 September 18, 2005 Intro: What does it mean to be “The People of God”? That question has been nagging me recently, rattling around in my heart and in my mind. What does it mean for you and I to be the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know That You Know That You Know Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

we are a people whose actions of love are evidence of a transformed heart. There is assurance.

How To Know That You Know That You Know: 1 John 2:3-14 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John Sept. 25, 2005 Intro: What is “for sure”? (invite responses). I have one more… Last week I kicked off our fall sermon series through the book 1 John. It is a fairly brief epistle, written by Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Permanent Love And Solid Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Who are we as the people of God? We are a people who are loved permanently, with a solid truth.

Permanent Love And Solid Truth: Series: The People Of God 1 John 2:15-27 Oct 2, 2005 Intro: The question, “who am I?”, is really about two things – it is about our own identity, make up, personality, temperament, and priorities; and it is also about where we fit in relationship to others. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Deeply Loved Children Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us! A thanksgiving sermon

Deeply Loved Children: Series – The People of God 1 John 2:28-3:3 Thanksgiving Sunday, Oct 9 2005 Intro: The Butterball company set up a Thanksgiving hotline to answer questions about cooking turkeys. One woman asked if she could use a turkey that had been in the bottom of her freezer for … 23 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How God's Love Is Made Perfect Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

God’s love is made perfect in us. And when we say “us”, we do not mean as a bunch of individuals, but rather in our relationships together.

How God’s Love Is Made Perfect: 1 John 4:7-12 The People of God: Studies in 1 John November 13, 2005 Intro: Have you ever felt perfectly loved? Like you were free to be completely yourself, without hiding or pretending, without fear, just totally able to be yourself and to discover yourself ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

As representatives of Christ, we must a) Stand Firm b) Stand in Faith and c) Stand with Pride. Just as Christ suffered, we must realize the privilege of suffering on His behalf!

INTRODUCTION A. Book of Philippians 1. Paul in Chains – realized that his chains were for the ‘defense of the gospel’ B. Introduction Thus Far 1. Paul’s testimony was causing others to “Preach” a. Good Motives out of “Love” b. Poor Motives out of “Insincerity, Selfish Ambition, Trouble” 2. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

What If?

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Final sermon of 2006 - charging church to be all that it can be for Christ

What If? Final Sermon of 2006 December 31, 2006 Nehemiah 8:1-12; 9: selected 2006 was an honest roller-coaster. We had good moments, okay moments, and forgettable moments. We saw many come to know Christ as their Savior – and we’ve witnessed a few folks leaving – due to lack of interest in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dance

Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 18, 2007

When Jesus shrouded truth in parables, He was of sorts "dancing" with us. This sermon compares the mystery of a man / woman relationship with the mystery of the relationship of Christ and his Bride, the church.

Matt 13:13-15 "Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: ’Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, and seeing you will see and not perceive; for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Core Values - Strategy

Contributed by Paul Cull on May 19, 2007

One of our core values is to be a strategic church - a church that works to God’s plan, using God’s provision and working with God’s people

Core values – Strategy 1 Chronicles 28. 1-13 1 Corinthians 12. 4-13 & 12.27 – 31 I am sure that many of you enjoy sports programmes of one kind or another. And before an important match or competition, there is inevitably an interview with some of the participants, asking about their strategy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"In Name Only"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 20, 2007

Nominal Christians are really no Christians at all...but you might think they are if you can’t read the signs.

“Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test?” Over the last couple of months in our church we have spent a great deal of time talking about false teachers. We were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Orthodox