Sermons on Charismatic Gifts:

Shaping The Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2005

Inauguration message for new role as Executive Director of the D. C. Baptist Foundation: the treasure we have is the gospel, which supports, guides, empowers, and gives life. Like disposable clay pots, we are to be impervious, transporting, and shaped fo

Despite what you may feel in the air this morning, spring is coming. It really is. Spring IS coming. How do I know that? Have I consulted the wooly-worms? No, I wouldn’t know a wooly-worm if it bit me. Have I studied the groundhog and its shadow? No, since my birthday is the day after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 5, 2005

Part three of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues.

Speaking in tongues 1Co 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 1Co 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1Co 12:29 Are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship And Outrageous Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the sermon series on the building block necessary for a church to grow.

Wayne Smith tells about a farmer who called the office of Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY where he was senior minister for 40 years. The farmer asked to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. The receptionist said, “If you’re referring to our senior minister, you may call him Brother, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Diversity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

In the body there is a diversity of gifts. There is a tendency among Christians for some people to magnify the "sensational" gifts. Some believers feel very guilty because they possess gifts that do not put them in the limelight. It is this attitude that

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Chief Cook & Bottlewasher - Serving Series

Contributed by Michael Norman on Mar 28, 2005

Should everybody be serving in the church or is it just for paid pastors?

Intro – Week 3 of “In the army now” series. Weve looked at: • 1 – Enlistment: Being a full-time soldier • 2 – Equipment: What weapons and defenses we have in our armoury • This week: Development. • Defined as: “Stage of growth or advancement” • You see, everybody who is recruited into the army gets ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communication

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

Paul’s statement in verse 10 gives us good reason to believe that he was referring to known languages and not some “heavenly” language.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The story is told about three kids bragging about their fathers: The first one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for one hour on any subject.” The second one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for two hours on any subject.” Finally, the third one said, “My dad’s so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Organized

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

Two things are specifically emphasized in this passage: 1. "Let all things be done unto edifying" (v. 26). 2. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (v. 40).

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. “Individually they’re nothing but when I curl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Nuts Stewardship "Whose Fries Are These" Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002

This is a stewardship sermon dealing with the reality that all we have belongs to God. It motivates to become tithers and generous givers.

NUTS Stewardship “Whose Fries Are These”? GNLCC 10/26/2002 Malachi 3:1-12 Matthew 19:17-21 Text 1 Chronicles 29:10-16 We are continuing our theme of becoming a NUTS church. What is a NUTS Church? A Church that never underestimates the Spirit. The Theme comes from our adaptation ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12, 1 Chronicles 29:10-16, 2 Chronicles 29:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Springtime & Harvest

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002

This is a stewardship sermon that looks at how we reap what we sow

bibliography: Shenandoah Almost exactly 10 years ago, a group of people began meeting at the Wesley Foundation on the University of Central Arkansas Campus. They came together as fellow Christians. They came together for the purpose of a mission. They came to form a new church in Conway to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-16

Denomination: Methodist

Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Those IN Christ have a Special Gift!

Spirit Filled Life Romans 8:1–17 Introduction I. At the end of Chapter 7 we see Paul dealing with the struggle between wanting to do evil in accordance to our sinful nature vs. doing the will of God. II. Paul says we are rescued from this situation through Jesus Christ. Main Body I. Those in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Active Participants Through Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002

We are meant to be active participants in the Body of Christ, and God has assigned each one of us a function in the Body.

At conversion - God incorporates us into the Body. He puts us in a community relationship w\all believers, and we share a common life in Christ. We are not meant to be passive participants - eg. "silent partners" God intends all Christians to be active participants and has assigned each one of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

Life In The [stand] Fast Lane Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 25, 2002

How can I stand as a godly person with discernment in a society that does not recognize spiritual success?

November 24, 2002 1Now when it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, to Geshem the Arab and to the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall, and that no breach remained in it, although at that time I had not set up the doors in the gates, 2then Sanballat and Geshem sent a message to me, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Speak Clearly Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 1, 2003

This passage talks about the fact that tongues were to be a sign to unbelievers to get their attention so that they would further investigate the truths of Christianity.

December 15, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:21-25 ¡§Signs of the times¡¨ INTRODUCTION Christmas is almost here. The signs are everywhere. There are Christmas songs that are playing on the radio, decorations all over town and presents under the tree. But do you know what the top five signs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Recognize That! (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 1, 2003

This is the 2nd part in a two part sermon discussing the necessity of recognition or understanding in language (i.e. tongues) if the hearer is to benefit from what is said.

December 8, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:6-20 “I recognize that!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION There was an art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-20

Denomination: Baptist