Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:4-12:

Rejoice That You Are God's Gifted People

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Mar 21, 2001

sermon on spiritual gifts

As we are now into the New Year, has the excitement and thrill of the Christmas season come to an end for you? Have you taken down your Christmas tree? Are your children already bored with their new Christmas toys they received? Have some of the new clothes become stained or damaged as you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Marks In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 29, 2001

People have died and are dieing for the name of Jesus. What are we doing to make a difference?

SCARS IN THE BODY TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 12:12 FOR AS THE BODY IS ONE, AND HATH MANY MEMBERS, AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ONE BODY, BEING MANY ARE ONE BODY: SO ALSO IS CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS OLD BODY OF CHRISTIANS HAS BEEN AROUND NOW FOR TWO THOUSAND YEARS. THERE ARE NOW MANY MARKS, SCARS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

Leadership Banquet

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon was preached at a leadership banquet as a kickoff to building a new wing to our church.

Leadership Banquet 11/102000 Rick In every church, God places a key component that’s critical to its success. The success of Glenville New Life Community PCUSA is found gathered in this room. Our key component is the willingness of the leadership of this church to submit itself first to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the reality that Spiritual Gifts are given to draw us to a closer unity in the body of Christ.

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together 4/18/2001 Psalm 133 Philip 2:1-16 Text 1 Corin. 12:1-26 Let’s suppose for a moment, you were driving down the highway just having a good time listening to your music. You’re on your way to somewhere you plan to have a really good time. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Bricks

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.

 Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:2, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Prismatic Gifts 1 Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 6, 2001

Foundational teaching re:Spiritual Gifts

Intro As part of his project for the 1997 Greater Idaho Falls Science fair, freshman Nathan Zohner urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide." Many were shocked to learn there was no regulation of it, despite the following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Gift? Part Two

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 24, 2002

Why spiritual gifts are important, and how they should be used to honor and bless God.

June 23, 2002 How valuable are spiritual gifts in the Christian family? Let’s see if we can make a comparison with a contemporary setting. Step on the airplane with me a moment. Hook up your seat belt; settle back for a flight. The pilot turns on the intercom: "This is your captain speaking. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Committed To Caring ... Connected To Each Other

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

Developing a Heart That Cares For One Another Beyond Words

INTRODUCTION There is nothing more important to us in this life than relationships … a relationship with our Savior … relationships with our friends … relationship with family … relationships in church … relationships! If there is something that I have noticed among teenagers it is this … they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Kind Of Gift Is This?

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 4, 2002

The Holy Spirit was sent by God at the birthday of the Church on the first Pentecost Day. This spirit of love is the engine that drives the church to fulfill its mission of being the loving Christ who nurtures his people and enables them through their lo

WHITSUNDAY 2002 (Traditional Anglicans use as Epistle the 2nd choice found on page 182 Book of Common Prayer I Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel found on page 181 Book of Common Prayer John 14:15-21 Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 14:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Talk To The Hand

Contributed by Nathan Hall on Jul 13, 2002

I think that it’s very interesting that Paul makes a striking comparison between the human body and the body of Christ. Let’s take a look.

How many of us here this morning have ever heard the old song that says, “the hip bone’s connected to the thigh bone; the thigh bone’s connected to the leg bone,” or however it goes? It talks about the human body. I can remember when I was a nursing student before I went to Bible college I had to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embrace Our Differences

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Jesus urges us to embrace our differences as Christian individuals who are gifted to serve in unique ways and yet united together around all of the teachings of our Savior.

Hope Lutheran Church - Irmo, SC Pastor Jason Zahn 4th Sunday after Epiphany - ILCW- C January 28, 2001 1 Corinthians 12:12-21,26,27 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Perhaps you’re like me. My eyes cannot stand to watch it. My ears cringe as the details are described. My mind cannot fathom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing God - #5 - God Is Gracious Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Seventh in a series about the attributes of God and how to reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD - #5 God is Gracious Various Scriptures Introduction Preacher Charles Swindoll recalled his last spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. My father wasn’t nearly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Treasures Of The Trinity

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 8, 2001

God working for us. Christ working in us and the Holy Spirit working through us.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE TREASURE OF THE TRINITY “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD,; BUT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

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