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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    The Gifts Go On

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 200 ratings
     | 6,536 views

    Taking a look at spiritual gifts

    Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A More Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,839 views

    Step onw on how to pursue excellence in the Christian walk

    PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK I A MORE EXCELLENT WAY 1 CO 12:31 By Pastor Russ Witkowski ¡§But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.¡¨ Kata huperbole hoday! ¡§Excellent¡¨ - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gifts Go On

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    We will explore what Paul teaches about spiritual gifts. I think a great deal of controversy could have been avoided on this topic if people would have simply studied this a little more closely.

    Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working Together As One Body – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,292 views

    First in a 4 part series concerning how we all work together as one body under Jesus Christ as our head.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Working Together As One Body – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,895 views

    Part II in the series of working together as one body under Christ.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Working Together As One Body – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,016 views

    Part 3 in the series pertaining to working together as one body under Christ.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Working Together As One Body – Part Iv Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    Fourth and final part of the series pertaining to working together as one body under Christ.

    WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE BODY – Part IV (A continuation of teaching concerning the Body of Christ) By Rev. James May As we discussed in our last message, we know that the Body of Christ, the local church can begin to have symptoms of spiritual illness. Sometimes we can know the reason and begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "It Isnt Puzzling"

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on May 4, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,417 views

    on the parts and pieces of Church life.

    “It Isn’t Puzzling.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-31 In our scripture this morning we find one of the greatest examples of the church, that God would ever give us. It is so easy to understand and yet sometimes it is so hard to put into real practice. Today though I have an interactive exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Nobody Is A Nobody In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 23, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 22,007 views

    The purpose of the sermon is to inspire people to use their spiritual gifts in service to one another.

    1 Corinthians Nobody is a Nobody in the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 May 25, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defrosting Your Spiritual Assets Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 478 ratings
     | 129,721 views

    In order to serve according to our giftedness, we must make sure that we not only understand spiritual gifts, we must discover, develop and deploy our gift mix. Since ignorance about this topic may be a chief cause of retarded spiritual growth, it’s impe

    Defrosting Your Spiritual Assets A man from Illinois decided to travel to Wisconsin to go duck hunting. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer’s field on the other side of the fence. As the flatlander climbed over the fence, a dairy farmer drove up on his tractor and asked what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of The Spirit 8: Gifts, Ministries, Offices And "Greater Gifts” Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,588 views

    A look at the difference between manifestations, ministries and offices’ of a certain gift, and whether we should desire and focus on certain gifts (as we are often encouraged to do)

    Gifts of the Spirit 8: Gifts, ministries, offices and “greater gifts” 1 Cor 12:27-31 WBC 3/10/4pm GIFTS, MINISTRIES AND OFFICES (v27, 28) Paul has spoken about - not wanting them to be ignorant of ‘spiritual things’, the ‘spiritual dynamic’ and ‘what makes a person spiritual’ (v1) - He’s spoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006
     | 2,944 views

    God gifts believers in various ways for the building up of His church.

    Do you like the way your body looks? Some of you do and some of you do don’t. But all of us can find parts that need improving. When God looks at the church – known as the “body of Christ” – do you think He likes what He sees? Just like us I think he likes certain parts and really wishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Body Language

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 30, 2006
     | 4,358 views

    There is a message that the Body of Christ emits to the world. We issue Body language through the non-verbal communication of our presence and interactions with people on a daily basis.

    (Picture) Rebecca Cory is a standup comic. She is best known for her appearance on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. I do not vouch for her brand of comedy because I have never heard her personally. I mention her because her routine is apparently quite engaging and she draws large audiences. Part of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    The body is made up of many members, all of which are vital if the body is to function correctly. But test the gifts to see whether they exalt Jesus as Lord. Second, check whether their exercise is building up the body of Christ. And thirdly make sure you

    I was listening to Di talking to our son Paul about his holiday around Europe the other day trying to piece together the conversation from what I could hear Di saying, but of course without being able to hear what he had to say. I’m sure you’ve done that from time to time, these days probably in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Being A Body Part

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    Learn about the Context, Motivation, and Operation of the gifts of the Spirit as we study this chapter. Learn the four keys to living life as a part of the body of Christ.

    For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Spiritual gifts probably causes more controversy among Christians today than almost any other topic. On both sides of the issue we have stereotypes – the wild-eyed charismatic who throws his hands out to heal people and they fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel