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Growth Is Not An Option

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon is about God’s expectation that all believers will grow in Christ.

Growth Is Not An Option GNLCC Exodus 2:1-14 Ephesians 4:11-16 Hebrews 11:24-27 Come go with me on a trip for a moment on a pastoral visit to Louise’s house.. What would you think if I told you that when I went to Louise’s house I had a chance to meet her son for the first time. The fellow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Slowly-Moving Ship

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 21, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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A sermon for my friend’s induction service, it uses a long analogy of a rescue ship with food and medicine, unwilling to share with others.

Ephesians 4:1-16 – A Slowly-Moving Ship A ship rocked slowly upon the greasy seas. Its sails were tattered, its masts spliced, and its hull leaky with worm-eaten planks, but it still stayed afloat. It had been sailing for many years – for generations, actually. Many years ago it had been loaded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003

based on 116 ratings

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Some things need to be revved up.

INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

based on 181 ratings

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Being a Christian means being a minister.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:7-16 TITLE: Guideline #7: “EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY” (bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Sometimes it’s extremely difficult to get a well-established church to get moving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Testament Church; Its Ministry Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 16, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,185 views

The ministry of the specially gifted, the ministry of all God’s people, and the benefits of an "every member"ministry.

The Church; Its Ministry Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRO.: In Ephesians, Paul seems to be possessed of the idea of expressing the glory and majesty of the Church and her unique place in God’s plan of the ages. He begins the fourth chapter with a plea for unity in the Church. He says all Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16, Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Apr 8, 2003

based on 186 ratings

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The Holy Spirit calls us, gathers us, enlightens us, and sanctifies us as we continue in our journey of faith. Based on Ron Lavin’s book “I Believe, Help My Unbelief; Another Look at the Apostle’s Creed”

“I Believe in the Holy Spirit” I Believe, Help My Unbelief Series ~ John 14:15-26 April 6, 2003 Purpose: The Holy Spirit calls us, gathers us, enlightens us, and sanctifies us as we continue in our journey of faith. Based on Ron Lavin’s book “I Believe, Help My Unbelief; Another Look at the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26, Ephesians 4:3-13

Denomination: Methodist

Building Blocks For A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

based on 118 ratings

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In Ephesians, Paul lays out for us the key ingredients and foundational building blocks for a healthy body (church) life together.

INTRODUCTION Probably everyone who has ever looked at the back of a cereal box can at least recognize that familiar black triangle known as the Food Pyramid. You may not know that this dietary guideline was first published by the government in the 1960’s. It started with the Basic Four (milk, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13, Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation By Speaking The Truth In Love

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jun 22, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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This sermon was in response to a conference in which three bishops presented the need for a ministry of reconciliation based on Scripture.

Reconciliation by Speaking the Truth in Love Ephesians 4:1-16 June 22, 2003 GOD CREATED RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians 5:16 – “So from now on, we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Grow Up In All Aspects In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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"I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus." Thirty-four dimensions of maturity in Christ. When I became a man, I put away childish things -- including the fear of childishness and the desire to be grown-up.

The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15-15 The word teleios is the Greek word used for maturity. It implies a wholeness, perfection and completeness. Growing up in all aspects in Christ is a life-long exercise in discipling ourselves for the purpose of godliness. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe: The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 7, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 2,790 views

Discover the areas and ways the church can mature

We’re in our two-week study of what we believe about the church. Last week, we looked at three essentials of the church, the make-up, the miracle and the mission of the church. This morning, we’ll be looking at the maturation of the church. This week, a lady and her son moved into our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

A Harmonious Church Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 1, 2003

based on 71 ratings

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This sermon looks at what makes a harmonious church. It desribes an attitude that is necessary to cultivate unity, then the basis for that unity, and finally it ends with some practical applications to foster unity within the body. Includes study guide a

Series: What Makes a Great Church! Sermon: A Church that is united. Text: Eph 4:1-16 As a parent, one of your primary desires concerning your kids is that they would get simply along. No parent desires to see their dearest offspring going out it and bickering. A while back my two oldest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

"I Don't Have Any Gifts--What Does The Bible Say" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 2, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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What the Bible says about spiritual gifts for today. Can we expect to receive spiritual gifts?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 3, 2003 Spiritual Gifts #1 “I Don’t Have Any Gifts--What Does the Bible Say?” I Corinthians 12:1-11 Ephesians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION: How many of you think you have spiritual gifts? How many think you don’t have any? How many are not sure? How many don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Church In The 2000's

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 3, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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Our methods might change and will, but our message stays the same.

THE CHURCH AND IN THE 2000’s Ephesians 4:7-12 08/03/03 Not many years ago, maybe at beginning of the 90’s’ Jerry Vines or Adrian Rogers preached a message titled can the church survive the 90’s. At the beginning of the 90’s I had my doubts I would be here on earth by the year 2000. I will tell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Pastor Move Over Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 8,329 views

Discover Jesus’ job description for the pastor.

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) We are beginning a 4-part series titled, “The Dynamics of Church.” We’ll be looking at how God intends His Church to work. Again, when we talk about God’s Church, we’re talking about God’s people living and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: *other

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (2 of 3) June 29, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Excuses abound for not attending church. a The Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia ran an ad targeted for excuse-prone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

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