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  • Rick Thiessen avatar

    There's No "I" In Team Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,458 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

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    Christians Are Not Showboats

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,414 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
     | 4,624 views

    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

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Desire Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 16,138 views

    In general the church has made little progress as pertains to spiritual gifts, This problem could be cured if we would once again allow the Holy Spirit to birth divine desire in our hearts.

    1Co 14:1 “DESIRE SPIRITUAL GIFTS” Every thing Jesus did from a supernatural standpoint was an operation and manifestation of at least one, or a combination of the gifts of the spirit in his life. Why teach on the gifts of the spirit? (1) If there is to be any manifestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Can Anyone Find A Trumpet?

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,342 views

    This sermon uses archeology, statistics, and tests of ancient documents to prove the reliability of the Bible.

    In Biblical times they blew a trumpet as a call to war. I COR 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ? The Church needs to give a clear, concise message about the Bible. Can anyone find a Trumpet ? Its time to blow the trumpet. The Bible is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Sunday School: Why We Do It

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,479 views

    relevance of Sunday school teaching.

    Sunday School: Christian Education in the Church. 1 Cor.14:1-18 Here are some samples of kids’ prayers: Dear God, Maybe if Cain and able had their own rooms, they wouldn’t kill each other so much. It worked for me and my brother! Dear God, thank You so much for my new baby brother but what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    Love Is The Way Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 8,596 views

    Love is my highest calling and my holiest connection to God. Love is the most fundamental mark of the life of a believer.

    Love is the Way Now, this is probably going to surprise you, but everywhere you have been in the world… there have been other people, beside you. I know, I know, this sounds far fetched. But just follow me for a moment. When you began your courtship of your spouse, there was someone else involved ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Cansler avatar

    Who Is Ready For Battle?

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 2,509 views

    A sermon to challenge believers to get ready for the challenges of this world

    1.We need to be dressed for Battle - The whole armor of God- Eph 6:14-18 2.We need to know the battle plans - Study the Word of God - 2 Tim 2:15, Ps 119:105 3.Know what the enemy wants - Sift as wheat - Luke 22:31 4.Always ready at a moments notice - Mt 24:44 5.Will not be associating with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Giffin avatar

    Loud And Clear

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,904 views

    There are a lot of voices in the world, and in the Church. We have to make sure that the Church is LOUD AND CLEAR with what it is saying.

    LOUD AND CLEAR Text: I Corinthians 14: 8-11 Verse 10 of this passage makes it clear that there are many voices in the world today. All clamoring about various things. But the Apostle Paul shows that if they are not clear then nobody will understand what is being said. The sad thing about it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prophecy

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 15, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    The Spirit and Power of Elijah is being poured upon people today.

    Prophecy! 2 Kings 2:13-14 (NAS) 13. He also took up the mantel of Elijah that fell from him and returned and stood by the bank of the Jordan. 14. He took the mantel of Elijah that fell from him and struck the waters and said, Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah? And when he had also struck the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Speaking Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 20,101 views

    Greek Word Study which has convinced many open-minded that this sign gift has ceased in its Biblical form. Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    SPEAKING of TONGUES I Cor. 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpeakingOfTongues.html I want to make it crystal clear that our purpose tonite is not in any way to impune, insult, or attack any brother or sister in Christ. Any friend of Jesus is a friend of mine! And so, w/ no malice, no anger, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James H Boyd avatar

    Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Series

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 216 ratings
     | 21,271 views

    From James & Dave’s Bible Page: A detailed, question and answer study of a vitally imporatant topic to the Christian life today.

    As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Karl Eckhoff avatar

    Be Mature

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,090 views

    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

  • David Heasler avatar

    Ezekiel

    Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    The Ministry of the Prophet

    Ezekiel Our Story begins ... During the time of ... the divided kingdom When Israel was divided into north & south, into Israel &Judah. Both had been unfaithful. Israel had been destroyed. In 605 BC ... Nebuchadnezar of Babylon conquered Judah Ezekiel ... 17 years old at the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Speak Clearly Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,123 views

    This sermon deals with two of the spiritual gifts and contrasts their usefulness within the context of the worship service

    November 24, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 “Speak clearly” INTRODUCTION Getting the right message to the right person is necessary in order for the right communication to happen. There was a man who lived in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist