Sermons on 1 Corinthians 12:4-27:

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

It Takes A Team

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

The key to the success of this congregation’s ministry is a team, a team working together to make a difference for the glory of God. What the Apostle Paul says about teamwork. (Pastor Appreciation Day)

Randall Cunningham is a pretty good football quarterback, but he doesn’t seem to be as good as when he played for the Minnesota Vikings. Randall is an excellent athlete, but during his years in Philadelphia, he never began to accomplish what he did with the Vikings during the 1998 season. He is now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

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

Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

Care of the Body

Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot! I Cor 12:12-27 In many of my teachings, I have sought to emphasize the Church as a family. It is a very large family and all the things that go with being a family fits in the Church. We share love and responsibilities. We share joy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Sweet Spot

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

A critical part of stewardship is to discover and use your spiritual gifts as well as "natural" talents for service.

FINDING YOUR SWEET SPOT What do a tennis racket, a baseball bat, and a golf club have in common? They all have a sweet spot. There is a place on them that allows you the opportunity to make the type of contact with the respective balls they are designed to hit that will allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Prismatic Gifts 2 Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 5, 2001

The Goal of the Gifts is the Good of All

Prismatic Gifts 2 2 Corinthians 12:4-7 The Goal of the Gifts is the Good of All Introduction Chuck Swindoll tells a story about a man living in Atlanta who was flipping through the Yellow Pages in search of a restaurant. His noticed an entry for a place called The Church of God Grill. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

We Really Do Need Each Other

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An exposition of several texts as a “pastoral care intervention” message pointing out the problem of disunity in the church caused by individualism and calling those attending worship to reach out to those who do not attend.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to take the first step and reach out to professing Christians that are not attending worship services. Response: Individuals will raise their hands to indicate that they know at least one professing Christian that does ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

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

A Love Language

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 12, 2001

What is the Gift of tongues for?

I was at University when Jill and I were engaged. In 1959, during the summer Long Vacation, I worked as a Nursing Auxiliary at a Mental Hospital in Sussex, England, for a period of six to eight weeks. It was the first time we`d been separated for such a long period of time and we knew we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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