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The Diversity Of Spiritual Gifts In Contributing Toward Unity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2018

We must make a distinction between “spiritual gifts” and natural abilities. When you were born into this world God gave you certain natural abilities, perhaps in mechanics, art, athletics, or music. In this regard, all men are not created equal . . .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/13/17 Lesson 17: The Diversity of Spiritual Gifts in Contributing Toward Unity (Ephesians 4:7-16) Ephesians 4:7-16 (KJV) 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Tolerance

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 28, 2023

Tolerance is defined as the ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Linda Diane Thompson, an American songwriter and former actress once remarked: Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Exodus 14:14, Colossians 3:12-13

Worlds Matter: They Lift Up Or Knock Down!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 9, 2015

Words are real things! They have the ability to lift up, or to knock down, to inspire, to encourage, or to discourage!

Words Matter! Captain Kelly Durant Scientists have studied how many words we speak a day. They have determined that men speak about 10,000 per day and women speak about 20,000. The problem is when men get home from work they usually have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Triumph Over Trials

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

The power of Christ gives us the ability to experience victory in any situation that life throws at us

Triumph Over Trials Selected Passages August 28, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Chippie the parakeet was simply minding his own business and signing his song one day when his owner decided to clean out his cage with the vacuum cleaner. The phone rang and the lady went to answer it and that was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 8:28-34, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Dream Bigger!

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

We serve a God who is infinite. He is all-powerful…all-knowing…completely capable. He is a God who’s power / ability / and love…knows no limits. YET…even though we know this and often declare it…we tend to limit the power of God. We Need To Dream Bigger!

DREAM BIGGER...DON'T LIMIT GOD! Limit: to restrict, to confine, to keep within a designated area, to fence in, hold back, to bind Example: Ever seen someone using a kid leash? (the kid has limited freedom…but who’s really in control?) Limits: spending limit, speed limit, earning limit, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Matthew 7:7-8, James 4:2, 1 John 3:21-22, John 15:7, Proverbs 28:9, James 1:6-8, Ephesians 3:20, Psalm 78:41-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redemption

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 3, 2004

God has redeemed us in accord with His grace and has revealed the mystery of His will in us.

Redemption Eph. 1:7-9 INTRO.: the story of Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage is the first redemption story in the Bible. The word "redeem" is first mentioned in Exodus 6:6 Israel had been in Egypt nearly 400 years after being invited to live there by the Pharaoh of Joseph’s day. Over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Burdens Are Heavy

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 10, 2007

"Self" is who we rely on in most storms, but "self" has no ability to help. It is "God" who must be depended on for He alone has the ability to help us in our valleys of despair. (Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

A man was in the hospital for tests, and the doctor came in to see him. The doctor said he had some bad news and some really bad news for the man, and wanted to know which one he wanted to hear first. The patience said to tell him the bad news first. The doctor said the bad news was he only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Denial--- Change Your Thinking Patterns.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 19, 2017

Seems the human mind has this great ability to deny reality and think we will face no consequences?

THE POWER OF DENIAL? CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK... CHANGE THE WORLD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEGATIVE LOGIC? AM I CORRECTABLE? THERE ARE VERY FEW SCHOLARS, MOST OF US ARE STUDENT IN THE SCHOOL OF LIFE. CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK... AND YOU CAN CHANGE THE WHOLE WORLD... When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:35-75, Judges 16:23, Joshua 7:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prevention & Cure Of Ebola Virus

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Aug 20, 2014

TTHE FEAR OF EBOLA VIRUS IS BECOMING SO ALARMING THAT CHRISTIANS ARE BEGINNING TO LOSS FAITH IN THE ABILITIES OF GOD TO CARE AND PROTECT HIS PEOPLE. THIS SERMON IS A CALRION CALL TO ALL CHRISTIANS TO RETURN TO GOD AND BELEIVE IN THE ABILITY OF GOD.

On a daily basis, every child of God makes a very important decision/choice - will I live in faith or in fear? These message is intended to help you understand the major significance of this one decision and give you the tools you need to choose wisely. Fear is something that does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Anglican

"The Chippie Solution!”

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 23, 2002

It does not take extraordinary abilities to make it in this life. It only takes ordinary people doing the extraordinary.

“THE CHIPPIE SOLUTION!” Romans 5:3-8 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Cost You

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 27, 2008

Sermon focuses on our ability to make different choices as we prepare to enter into a new year.

What Will It Cost You? Scripture: Luke 14:27, 28, 33; Romans 6:1-11 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Will It Cost You?” This Thursday, should we live to see it, will begin a new year and 2008 will close. We witnessed things in 2008 that we did not see in previous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fabulous Faith Or False Faith.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 14, 2005

We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your fame, and friends, but according to your faith in pleasing God. Jesus put a premium on faith.

Fabulous faith or false faith. James 2: 14 -- 26. 02/13/05 We have been talking about facing life with faith now for several Sundays. Faith is the key to pleasing God. We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live In The Final Days

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010

According to 1 Peter 4:7 there is a way to live in these days that will help us to be successful and victorious

How to Live in the Final Days I. INTRODUCTION a. The letter Peter wrote to the Christians that were once gentiles y not so many with the Jewish background. He writes to “foreigners” but not of a geographic place but “foreigners” in their own land due to the decision they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Bearing Up Under Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Oct 26, 2006

We need to endure and have the ability to remain under tremendous weight and pressure without succumbing

DO WE HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN CHRIST JESUS (Bearing Up Under Trials) Part 6 of 9 Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church 6-17-06 Pastor: Joe M Garza Text: 2:Peter 1:5-8 INTRODUCTION: We have observed that growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ begins with the foundation of faith (conviction and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Hezekiah's Hat Trick Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 7 deals with Hezekiah’s ability to follow God and find success in "everything he did."

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 7 – Hezekiah’s Hat Trick 2 Kings 18:1-8 As we bring this series on successful Christian living to a close today, we’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, Boundaries and Balance, simplifying life, living a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Denomination: *other