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Fellowship And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

based on 117 ratings

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The importance of spiritual gifts to the body of Christ.

THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: FELLOWSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEXT:ROMANS 12:1-8 Introduction I. PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN SERVICE VS 1,2 A. Our theology affects our practice. "Therefore" B. Foundation - a sacrificial life- offer yourself C. Building - transformation - remodeling D. Finishing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gossip

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

based on 216 ratings

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Gossip, a wound that runs deep and a weapon the enemy uses to divide the Body of Christ.

Gossip A wound that runs deep  The enemy uses many tactics to render us ineffective.  Gossip (tailbearing) is a weapon that the enemy uses to divide the body.  Gossip is an innate desire to our flesh. Prov 26:22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:22, Proverbs 11:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balance

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

based on 139 ratings

| 18,950 views

How do we order our lives to do the things that are really important, without always feeling rushed and overwhelmed?

How many of you here this morning consider yourselves to be unbalanced? No, I don’t mean mentally unbalanced. I’m talking about feeling that your life is out of balance, that you’re spending too much time, and money, and energy on some things, and not enough on other things. I’m talking about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8, Luke 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 5, 2001

based on 140 ratings

| 11,158 views

Friendly Fire is when you are hit by the ammunition from your own troops. How many church members have been injured from our friendly fire?

Friendly Fire Introduction: A few years ago, back in 1990, we were involved in what was known as the Persian Gulf War. Our troops took on the Iraqi forces out in the desert of Kuwait. In those two months, January and February, we won an outstanding victory, and we had relatively few casualties. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: *other

Close Your Mouth And Open Your Ears Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 6,388 views

If you’re always talking you can’t be taught.

Close Your Mouth and Open Your Ears James 1:19-27 I. Listen up A. Don’t just hear B. Listen and carefully consider II. Slow down A. Don’t speak impulsively 1. Consider words 2. Carefully choose them 3. What would Jesus do? B. Slow to anger 1. Just because you are justified, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Gifts-The Call To Work Together

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

based on 111 ratings

| 9,890 views

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

The Dirty Dozen Series

Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Jun 5, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 11,396 views

Learning to be disciples involves participation not observation

THE DIRTY DOZEN Luke 9:1-9, Mark 6:7,8 INTRODUCTION A. LEROY EIMS WAS TEACHING A BIBLE CLASS IN ENGLAND, IT OCCURRED TO HIM ONE DAY THE STUDENTS WERE SPENDING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME AT THEIR DESKS AND IMMERSED IN STUDY. 1. He thought about the practicality that they were missing that went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9, Mark 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Prayer Moves Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

based on 25 ratings

| 4,256 views

If you really want to have a powerful influence in the life of your leaders, learn how to fervently pray for them.

How Prayer Moves Leaders (Acts 18:12-17) Illustration:Eleven leaders of conservative renewal movements, representing eight groups from within six Protestant denominations, pooled common concerns at a third annual meeting. Conference convener Matthew J. Welde, of Presbyterians United for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Arthur Good on Jun 16, 2001

based on 58 ratings

| 82,516 views

What we "gain" through humble sacrifice for God.

Theme: What we gain through sacrifice. Introduction: Philippians 3:7, 8. In scripture we find a principle that shows us that to make the greatest gains spiritually, we must be willing to sacrifice things physically. These “things” may include our possessions, time, money, convenience, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8, Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Build Your House On The Rock

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 25, 2002

based on 138 ratings

| 33,971 views

Christ calls on us to build our houses with good bricks and stone on the foundation of Christ.

June 2, 2002 Matthew 7:15-28 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Simplicity Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

based on 89 ratings

| 12,217 views

A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian’s bookshelf!

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: SIMPLICITY MATTHEW 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION If you had to describe to someone what a “simple” life was, what might you say? Would you say that they had a garden where all their food came from and they need not go to a grocery store? Perhaps they had no need of a car and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Idols Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 15, 2001

based on 90 ratings

| 7,686 views

An Exposition of the Second Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Appliction

INTRODUCTION q The first commandment establishes our highest duty to god—to have no other God’s before him—to love him supremely. The next three indicate directions in which this supreme love should express itself. (Leslie B. Flynn) q The second commandment assumes the existence of God, but ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6, Deuteronomy 5:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift And The Giver

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 8,558 views

A look at gifts and their purpose in the Kingdom of God. To be "special" means to be "used".

The Gift And The Giver November 10, 2002 Introduction: How it feels to be the last person picked to play on a team -sense of emptiness, worthlessness -one who has no abilities Psalm 139:13-16 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Holiness

Beyond Imagining Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 7,102 views

The second commandment keeps us from putting God "in a box"

Beyond Imagining Introduction Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are camping. After enjoying a day of relaxation, they pitch their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson. "Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

based on 55 ratings

| 5,093 views

Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his children one or more gifts, there are some basic facts that relate to all of them. Keep these in mind as we consider t

Gifts of the Spirit Text: "To each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Cor. 12:7 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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