Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:30:

The Gifts Go On

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

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

The Gifts Go On

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Spirit-Filled If I've Never Spoken In Tongues? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 14, 2001

Instead of the demonstration of a miraculous special gift, Paul indicates our Spirit-filling can be tested by much simpler means.

1 Corinthians 12:29-30 Q: Does every believer have the role or gifts going with an apostle? Prophet? Teacher? Miracle worker? Heal? Tongues? Interpret tongue-speaking language? A: The answer to all those questions is: “...no…” (Greek term for question with an assumed answer of "no" is used ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, 1 Corinthians 12:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Live In The Difference Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 26, 2004

We use our individual gifts for the benefit of all.

LIVE IN THE DIFFERENCE I Corinthians 12:27-31 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Spiritual gifts are to be used. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE USE OUR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL. ?: What? What do we need to know to do it correctly? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 1, 2004

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 - Programming Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Examine how we have gone in the year just past with regards our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (service), People and our Primary Relationship.

Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 Many organisations hold regular work performance reviews for their employees that look back of the past 6 or 12 months and see how you have gone in the tasks set before you. The purpose is usually to give some feedback and allow some planning for the coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Defrosting Your Spiritual Assets Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together As One Body – Part 1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working Together As One Body – Part Ii Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working Together As One Body – Part Iii Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working Together As One Body – Part Iv Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 13, 2004

The church is much like a ball team. In order to achieve victory, all the players must be practiced and ready come game time. In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes the church as the body of Christ. To be victorious we all must play our part. To be victorio

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION One beautiful, sunny afternoon two baseball teams met to play a game. Although it was expected to be a good game, one team was assured of victory. The teams dressed in their respective uniforms, the White Sox in white and the Black Sox in black. Game time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Members Of Christ's Body Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 16, 2004

A sermon on the necessity of Christian unity, employing Paul’s "body of Christ" as the primary paradigm.

Sermon for 3 Epiphany Year C, 25/01/2004 Based on 1 Cor 12:12-31a By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Members Of Christ’s Body” As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

You've Got A Gift! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 30, 2004

We are spiritually gifted.

YOU’VE GOT A GIFT! I Corinthians 12:1-31 Romans 12:3-8 Ephesians 4:11 I Peter 4:8-11 S: Spiritual gifts C: We possess spiritual gifts Th: Live the Difference Pr: YOU ARE SPIRITUALLY-GIFTED! ?: What? What are the facts we need to know? KW: Facts TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist