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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Gifts Of The Spirit 11: The Power Of Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    A sermon covering the confusing bit about whether tongues & prophecy are signs for believers or unbelievers (v20-23) and then the power of prophecy bringing people to faith.

    Gifts of the Spirit 11: the Power of prophecy. 1 Cor 14:20-33 WBC 7.11.04 pm INTRODUCTION Want to speak of the power of prophecy, tonight - that¡¦s what Paul is wanting to do in this bit of 1 Cor - starts by contrasting it with ¡¥uninterpreted tongues¡¦ (v20-23) o but in a way that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christians Are Not Showboats

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    Prophecy -- clear proclamation of God’s Word -- is the greatest gift of the tongue.

    Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 February 8, 2004 – The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany CHRISTIANS ARE NOT SHOWBOATS Did you know that Saints wide receiver Joe Horn was fined $30,000 for using his cell phone? It’s true. You may remember the premeditated phone call. Horn had just scored a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    In Search Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
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    Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

    February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Karl Eckhoff avatar

    Be Mature

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
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    While the text is about the gift of tongues, Paul greater concern is how all the gifts of the Spirit are being used for personal gain with little thought of others. Paul would encourage the building up of the body of Christ instead.

    Epiphany 5 C 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 02/08/04 A recent front-page story in the Wall Street Journal (January 6, 2004) reported U.S. Marines being trained for duty in Iraq are getting drilled in people skills as well as heavy weaponry. They are receiving instruction about staying respectful as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Value Of Tongues, Keeping Perspective In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006
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     | 3,152 views

    In the church today there is tremendous tension and polarization over the issue of sign gifts, particularly tongues. Divisions and church splits over the charismatic movement have become all too common. Conditions in some of the churches today hardly diff

    THE VALUE OF TONGUES Keeping Perspective In The Church 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 INTRODUCTION: in the church today there is tremendous tension and polarization over the issue of sign gifts, particularly tongues. Divisions and church splits over the charismatic movement have become all too common. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Clarification Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    As we approach this next passage regarding the gift of tongues and their use/misuse, it is appropriate to deal with verse 20 again.... When we think about children and their attitudes towards things, two thoughts pop into my mind. First, Kids tend to be

    THE CLARIFICATION OF TONGUES 1 CORINTHIANS 14:20-25 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this next passage regarding the gift of tongues and their use/misuse, it is appropriate to deal with verse 20 again. Last week we closed with this verse, looking at the exhortation of Paul, not to be babies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's No "I" In Team Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,298 views

    The Cointhians were selfishly focusing on their own expressions of certain gifts for their own benefit and ignoring God’s call to edify the "other guy"

    ‘BE092902 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 4 There’s No “I” In Team. (Opening SLIDE) When was the first time you saw the gift of tongues or prophecy in operation? Some of you without much church background don’t have a clue what I’m talking about! You’ll know more in 30 minutes. - Others of you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Gifted To Serve, Not Strut

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,510 views

    God gifts us to serve him and one another, in so doing we show off his love.

    If your husband, fiancé, or boyfriend goes out shopping for a Valentine’s Day present this afternoon, would you prefer he make his purchase at a jewellery store or at Canadian Tire? I’m pretty certain that my wife would rather receive a pair of diamond earrings than a new vacuum cleaner for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Language Do We Speak? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 16, 2007
     | 4,125 views

    The gift of prophecy overshadows the gift of tongues; the language of love reigns supreme over all the gifts.

    WHAT LANGUAGE DO WE SPEAK? In just a couple of weeks Sharon and I will be in Corinth, Greece, the place where all of this church business happened. It occurred to me that at some point I will need a bottle of water from time to time and will have to ask a merchant for said water. How will I ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Gifts And Worship Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,250 views

    Worship requires order. If the Spirit is to be enabled to work, then decency and order are needed to allow that work to happen.

    Corinth must really have been a "happening" place. we sometimes have people complaining that St Theodore’s is too noisy on a Sunday morning at 10 before the service begins or after it’s over for them to be able to pray. Some people complain about the noise the kids make during the service. But by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rusty Tardo avatar

    The Gift Of Tongues, Interpretation And Prophecy

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,331 views

    What is the gift of Prophecy? Tongues? Interpretation? This clear and concise message brings clarity and understanding of the Holy Spirits gifts

    THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Gift of Prophecy, The Gift of Tongues, and The Gift of Interpretation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. The Gift of Prophecy The gift of prophecy is the most predominate of the Gifts of the Spirit in that it is the gift manifested most often. In Acts 2, Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Music Defined And Detailed For Godly Worship

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    Elements of music and the Biblical definition/pattern for Godly music outlined

    Seven Elements of Music 1. Melody: Series of tones heard as a musical thought 2. Harmony: When two or more tones are sounded at the same time 3. Rhythm: The orderly movement of music through time (measures/beats) 4. Dynamics: Volume and properties of sound (notations/rest/length) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Tongues: A Biblical/Historical Perspective

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    A thorough look at the gift of tongues

    TONGUES: A BIBLICAL/HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE There were many reasons for God to cause tongues to be used in early church but as we shall see, the reason for tongues diminished and therefore tongues eventually ceased. (I Corinthians 13:8) 1. Acts 1:6-9- A sign to the disciples that the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Order In The Gym I: Equipment (Speech - Tongues) Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    Having reminded the Corinthian Christians about what it means to be the Body of Christ, empowered by the gifts of His Spirit in order to live out His divine love, Scripture now further delves into HOW Christ’s Church may best express this and the dangers

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Offices & Gifts) “ORDER IN THE GYM I: EQUIPMENT (1 Cor. 14:1-33a) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, July 12, 2009 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Charismatic Confusion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,220 views

    Paul gives the Corinthians and us some important guidelines for propriety in worship.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday, a Sunday school teacher asked the children a question just before she dismissed them to go to church, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” 1. Little Johnny replied, “Because people are sleeping.” B. I think it is ironic and humorous that parents of babies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ