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As The Church We...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001

a biblical look at what the church should be

-----1) BELONG to one another 1 Cor. 12:13; Rom. 8:17 "the ground is level at the foot of the cross" "The only thing we may have in common with the person sitting next to us is that we don’t deserve to be here." -----2) NEED one another 1 Cor. 12:14 no part of the body is inferior ----------1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

We Are The Champions

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Apr 16, 2001

We have the victory over sin and death through our risen Savior Jesus Christ

We’re going to do something a little different this morning. I would like everybody to clap along with me or stomp your feet or hit your chairs, but like this...OK. Thanks. Where have you heard that rhythm before? Sporting events. Laker’s games. Well, that rhythm is taken from a song called “We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

We Win!!

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Apr 18, 2001

Christ’s victory gives us a victory too

It had been a long flight and the crew was tired. This was even made more apparent by the rough landing. This particular airline had a policy that the pilot must stand by the door as the people exited to thank them for flying with the airline. The pilot was dreading this because of the landing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Church

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Church - who we are and what we are.

We Are The Church Psychologists have long declared that as human beings, we have 3 specific psychological needs: TO BE / TO DO / TO BELONG TO BE: Our individuality, what sets us apart for others, uniqueness TO DO: Our abilities, what we are good at, our job, our hobbies, etc. TO BELONG: To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

We Will Be Victorious

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Jul 23, 2001

An encouraging message taken from the account of Gideon, inspiring believer to enter the battle to win it.

We will be Victorious Judges 7 Introduction: We have sowed - We have watered – we will reap a Harvest! Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-14, Hosea 10:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Family

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

The first century Church gathered together daily. This sermon is an invitation to come home an be with your family. When you are away, we miss you, and your Heavenly Father waits for you.

You’ve probably heard this story before. It’s been around for a long time. This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The second in the X-files series this looks at the person of the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-21 It wouldn¡¦t be long and he knew it. For three years he had taught throughout Israel, for three years he had healed the sick and fed the hungry. For three years he pointed people to the Kingdom of God, but the time was coming, it wouldn¡¦t be long now and he knew it. The end was in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 3, 2002

The greeting contained in I Peter 1:1-2 gives us a wonderful description of who we are and how we ought to live in Christ.

I Peter 1:1-2 “Who Are We?” Intro—Today I’d like to begin a series in the book of I Peter...I Peter is an often overlooked book in the New Testament, and I think one reason for that may be that there is a belief among Christians that Peter, in some ways, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Are We To Judge? Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

The Bible commands us to test all things. Why does the Bible command us to judge while warning us not to judge? This study takes a deeper look at this topic.

Are We to Judge? In recent years there has been a shift in the church concerning the idea of judging. If we attempt to point out something that is scripturally wrong we will frequently hear comments like ’judge not, lest you be judged’. Does the Bible tell us that we are not allowed to judge ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Debtors

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Mar 11, 2002

We are indebted to God in many ways.

We Are Debtors! Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:15-22; Psalm 116:1-8,12-14 Scripture Text: Romans 8:10-12 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. [11] But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are The Light

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Aug 27, 2001

Asking if we are truly light in our communities.

Reflections on understanding the Church. How do you sum up all the teaching that we have heard in the last seventeen weeks? How do you summarise a book of 14 chapters and 200 pages in one sermon? I could go through each chapter one by one picking out the main points, starting from the first sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family!! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

Each member of the body of Christ is called to be FAMILY!

First Baptist Church February 24, 2002 John 19:25-27 November 24th was a cold night, it was around 12:30 am and I had just fallen asleep ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Witnesses!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 7, 2002

The Word made flesh was revealed in glory; now the Word given by the holy writers attests to this fac that we may believe.

A child’s birth, a college graduation, grandma’s funeral – these are some examples of life-changing events. We’ve all observed them and they’ve affected us in one way or another, either for good or bad. Just consider the events of September 11th. We all witnessed the tragedy of that day and it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are The Church

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

Explores the four images of church/Christians in 1 Peter 2: infants, living stones, priests, chosen people.

Lectionary Texts for 5th Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2002 "We Are The Church" - 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 [Okay-say it with me…]"Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors, and see all the people." That little kids’ rhyme and fingerplay holds some truth to it. The church is your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Family Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

On the 30th anniversary of this congregation, let us remember how great is the bond that unites us.

We are Family Cornwall 30th anniversary service July 26, 2003 Good afternoon everyone. It’s wonderful to be together with so many of you today. Thank you for traveling here from some distances and for planning to join together today for this special service- an early celebration of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-7, John 6:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational