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The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 7, 2006

The message explores the gifts of the spirit for the purpose of helping others use their gifts.

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Definitions of the Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts included service gifts, speaking gifts, and signifying gifts. While various theologians and teachers differ on how to precisely classify and name these gifts, the following generally captures the gist of the different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The One

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 9, 2011

Being chosen by God.

I Samuel 16: 1 – 13 / This Is The One Intro: It seems as though every few weeks there is yet another award show on TV. There is the Oscars, the Golden Globes, the Peoples Choice etc. There are also the pageant shows. They used to be called “beauty pageants.” Now they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

David GOD'S MAN

1 Samuel 16 v. 1 - 16 v 7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." 1. THE SEARCH FOR GOD'S MAN - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

You Are Blessed Series

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Mar 4, 2019

We often become complacent in our walk with Christ. Sometimes we need a reminder of the many blessing s that come to us when we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior.

Charles Spurgeon made this observation on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. “The epistle to the Ephesians is a complete body of divinity. In the first chapter, you have the doctrines of the gospel, and the next, you have the experience of the Christian, and before the epistle finishes you have the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Jerusalem And David

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you love Jerusalem? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show Jerusalem as chosen city and King David as chosen king. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But now I have

I. EXORDIUM: Do you love Jerusalem? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show Jerusalem as chosen city and King David as chosen king. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place for my name to be honored, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Rod

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Aaron had a rod that supernaturally bloomed and showed the children of Israel that Aaron was chosen by God. Christians are God's rod and chosen to fulfill His plan for the Kingdom.

(1) And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, (2) Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write thou every man’s name upon his rod. (3) And thou shalt write ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-8

Identity Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 18, 2019

Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us.

At the Movies: Identity Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us. Identity attributes of the Christ-follower: 1. We are favored v.3 2. We are chosen v.4 3. We are adopted vv.5-6 4. We are redeemed v.7-8 5. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Very Long Sentence Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Paul introduces our election in Christ as a done deal

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: *other

Anointing Makes The Difference

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When the anointing is upon you, it will make things happen that you can’t make happen. God desires to anoint everyone who is hearing this proclamation. Only the anointing makes the difference.

Opening illustration: The story is told of a man who once went to Alexander the Great and asked for some financial help. Alexander told the man to go to his treasurer and ask for whatever he needed. A little later, the treasurer came to Alexander and told him he was hesitant to give the man what he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 5, 2024

Why are "These Things" recorded in history? – Because God chose you! It was written for You! But know this - Salvation is not a barrier to Temptation!

1 Corinthians 10:11-13 God is Faithful May 5, 2024 Chapter 10 begins with the note, “Brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Introduction 01 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Place

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prison Epistle: written by Paul from Rome in prison. “The prisoner of the Lord” (3:1; 4:1). 2. Chapter 1-3 Chapter 4-6 Your calling (1:4) Your conduct (4:1) Your heavenly privilege (1:3) Your earthly duty Your standing in Christ Your state of Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments, 1 Of 6: The People Prepare

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 17, 2023

God’s plan for Israel: Exodus 19:5-6, “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”

Dear reviewer, this is to be a preamble to the five sermon series titles Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments, 1 of 6: The People Prepared Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, Genesis 15:13-14 Summary: God’s plan for Israel: Exodus 19:5-6, “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, Genesis 15:13-14

A Christian's Checkbook- Blessed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 27, 2023

This is the 164th sermon in the series Action". This is the 1st sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#164] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- BLESSED Ephesians 1:1-6 Introduction: I was talking with a young man that worked for us during the Summer about a fundraiser that he is doing at school, and I asked if he accepted checks. He gave me a strange look and asked, “What are you talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Way Beyond What We Can Imagine

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 11, 2022

When we discover how much God values us and has for our lives, we can come to leave our fears and doubts in the dust.

Blessed way beyond what we can Imagine! Ephesians 1:3-14 Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Beauty Of Belonging To God - You Belong To God Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

To belong is to feel loved and secure. Humanity’s greatest desire is to know and be known, to love and be loved and to feel confident that those who know and love us will be there for us through joy and trouble of life. This desire for connection, God has filled.

Sermon - You Belong to God I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” Psalm 100:3 “Know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Psalm 100:3, Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Methodist