{"id":14651,"date":"2026-04-12T17:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/?p=14651"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:44:16","slug":"the-show-me-savior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/2026\/04\/the-show-me-savior\/","title":{"rendered":"The Show-Me Savior"},"content":{"rendered":"

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Title: The Show-Me Savior<\/span><\/h2>\n

Scripture: I Cor. 12:12-27<\/span><\/h2>\n

I. THE CHURCH AS AN EMPTY FRAME<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

What is the primary purpose of the church? (to glorify God<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

What is our frame to be like?<\/p>\n

1. Side #1- A (worshiping<\/strong><\/span>) community.
\n2. Side #2- A place to (receive instruction<\/strong><\/span>).
\n3. Side #3- A (fellowship<\/strong><\/span>).
\n4. Side #4- (True expression<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

II. THE CHURCH AS A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Some humorous descriptions of a church:<\/p>\n

1. The (donkey<\/strong><\/span>) church.
\n2. The (racehorse<\/strong><\/span>) church.
\n3. The (mule<\/strong><\/span>) church.<\/p>\n

How are we to look?<\/p>\n

1. We use our gifts (properly<\/strong><\/span>). (Verse 1-11)
\n2. We seek (unity<\/strong><\/span>) not (division<\/strong><\/span>). (Verses 12-13)
\n3. We see to (work together<\/strong><\/span>) without (judgment<\/strong><\/span>). (Verse 14-27)
\n4. We have (compassion and care<\/strong><\/span>) for each other. (Verses 25-26)<\/p>\n

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!<\/span>
\nSermon: The Satisfying Savior<\/span>
\nScripture: <\/span>2 Cor. 5:1-10; Ezekiel 1:4-28<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2026 THEME: Still the ONE! Title: The Show-Me Savior Scripture: I Cor. 12:12-27 I. THE CHURCH AS AN EMPTY FRAME What is the primary purpose of the church? (to glorify God). What is our frame to be like? 1. Side #1- A (worshiping) community. 2. Side #2- A place to (receive instruction). 3. Side #3- … <\/p>\n

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