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  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Embrace Our Differences

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
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    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
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    Jesus told this parable to remind us that what we have is not ours. God has given us gifts and they are what we can handle. We must invest and use them. A day of accountability will come.

    1 Peter 4:10: “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” It is not too difficult to identify the talents we have. • Some are good at music, some good at drawing, cooking, writing… • After a short period of time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Understanding Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
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    Spiritual gifts are given to prepare God's people for service and for building up the body of Christ.

    Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seeing, Seeking And Following - The Bartimaeus Way

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2015
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    Sometimes a story is more than a story. It is true with Bartimaeus story. It is our story as humans. IT is our story as seekers. It is our story as followers. It is the story of what Jesus can do in the life of a willing and surrendered person.

    Scripture: Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Theme: Once I was Blind but He Makes Me Proposition: The Story of Bartimaeus is a multi-leveled story: It is the Story of sinful humanity, the story of a true seeker and the story of a transformed disciple The Story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Multiplier

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
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    If you give it, God will multiply it.

    The Multiplier Series: The Grave Robber Text: John 6:1-13 When I hold a basketball in my hands, it’s just a basketball. But if you put that same basketball in the hands of Lebron James, it multiplies into two NBA Championships, four league MVP’s, and two Olympic gold medals. Place a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,843 views

    Many times those who serve in obscurity are overlooked, but provide a tremendous impact to the body of Christ. We must encourage those who serve in the shadows to continue for the Lord.

    Series: Serving in the Shadows # 1 Being a Barnabas Acts 11: 19-26 Our text today speaks of a man, who although not obscure in the Scriptures, is often found serving in the shadows. He is first introduced among the early believers in Jerusalem. Acts 4:36 –And Joses, who by the apostles was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ, I Am...re-Created For Good Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
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    We were dead in sin, but we are alive in Christ! It is by grace, through faith (the core of the gospel). But there is more: God re-created us to do good works for his glory.

    In Christ, I Am…Re-Created for Good—Ephesians 2:1-10 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Verses 8 and 9 are the gospel in about 30 words, and you would do well to memorize them as a summary of the gospel. You might go through verse 10: (Reread Ephesians 2:8-10.) The gospel is good news. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faithfulness To The Gospel

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 17, 2019
     | 6,985 views

    As Paul wrote his last letter, he reminded Timothy of the preeminence of the Gospel in life and ministry. If he accomplished nothing else, he must abide faithful to proclaiming the Gospel.

    Faithfulness to the Gospel 2 Timothy 2: 7-13 The benefits of experience and familiarity are difficult to fully appreciate or value. Each of these aid in individual pursuits, providing confidence, while enhancing particular abilities. We have all heard the old adage – practice makes perfect. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God's Got This Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2023
     | 2,002 views

    In the troubles we have in life, God is there making a way when there seems to be no way.

    God’s Got This Text: Acts 7:9-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: God spared Joseph’s life, and through these adverse circumstances, that are recorded in our text, God is oversaw his safety. This is the sovereign purpose of God at work. The Midianites and the Ishmaelites only saw Joseph as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Five Faces Of Man .

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,374 views

    In this sermon I want to preach about the five faces that all of us WEAR

    Illus: Abraham Lincoln in a hot political debate was accused by his opponent of being two faced. He countered the remark by saying, “My opponent accuses me of being two faced, but anyone can take a look at this face I am wearing and know if I had another one I would not be wearing this one.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Is Your Vision?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,896 views

    Let us study some vision problems. God’s people need to grow a productive vision. Don’t allow the enemy to steal your vision!

    HOW IS YOUR VISIOIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Vision: revelation, manifestation of unseen, the power of imagination, foresight, discernment, Visual problems: We have in the church today spiritual blindness. Today one is considered legally blind if they have 1/10 of normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holy Spirit - The Provision Of Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    To discover the Biblical the provision of the Holy Spirit.

    Holy Spirit - The Provision of the 1. The Provision of the Holy Spirit – the Father’s Promise Luke 24:49 “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” With the coming of the promised Holy Spirit, at that first ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Jordan avatar

    Unwrapping The Gifts Series

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,868 views

    God has given everyone spiritual gifts. Our job is to discover and develop those gifts so that we can be a blessing to others. This illustrated message is an overview of the gifts in Romans 12.

    DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS #3: UNWRAPPING THE GIFTS OPENING: Discuss Beausejour Blades hockey game this past Friday night. Why did they lose? No teamwork, no training, no tenacity / passion. What’s our win as a church? Why are we here in our community? Our vision is to become a centre ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Shaped To Serve

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    A sermon from the purpose driven life series

    This morning I want to begin a discussion of another of God’s purposes for our lives. Over the last few weeks we have seen that: First we were created for God’s pleasure- we were designed to be in relationship with God. Second- we were formed for God’s family- and as a result God desires to place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 16 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,649 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 16 The last time we were in Genesis we looked at when the flood waters were subsiding from the earth and how everything received some rest. - The ark rested from its floating. - The dove rested from its searching. - Noah rested from his waiting. - The Lord rested from His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist