Sermons on differing gifts in body: showing 4,126-4,140 of 162,285

Limits Of Human Treatments Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

There are severe limits on human treatments to cure what ails the soul! We must turn fully to the Great Physician for what ails ourselves and our church.

PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 2.Limits of Human Treatments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Thinking Like Dirt

Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 29, 2007

God blesses so we can be a blessing. To make us great stewards of what He has already given us dominion over. We have to stop thinking like dirt and start thinking like harvesters

Haggai (1:3 ) Thus speaks the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying, (1:4) It is time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins? (1:5) Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways! (1:6) You have sown much and bring ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Fellowship

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 27, 2003

Sometimes Christians speak in "Christianese". We talk in terms and words not in common usage outside the church. "Fellowship" is one of those words. This sermon is on our fellowship with God and our fellowship with our fellow man.

Fellowship Mice Story -- Three pastors met and were talking over conditions at their churches. The first pastor said, "You know, since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in my church. I’ve tried everything----noise, spray, cats---nothing seems to scare them away." The second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-9, Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Go West Young Man

Contributed by Johnny Chase on Jan 20, 2006

This message looks at the expansion to the great American west and compares it to taking new territory for God.

“Go West Young Man, Go West” Intro: It was Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune who coined the phrase "Go West, young man, go West." For those brave individuals that weren’t afraid of new challenges and opportunities the advice was taken to heart and the expansion into the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

We are a Gathering of people, called together by a team of leaders to be ‘in God’..

Who are we? A Gathering of people, called together by a team of leaders to be ‘in God’ V1 Paul never worked alone but as a team The very word church means a gathering and you cant have a gathering of one! God our Father, and Jesus (together with the Holy Spirit in v5) are and always were a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1:what Makes Us Unique Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

A series on values of our church. If we really are a people led by the Holy Spirit, what will that look like?

What Makes Us Unique? 1 Peter 2:9-10, Romans 8:14 Today I want to address the values that drive me. As your pastor, I want you to know where we are going, and why we’re going that direction. Values are *what is valuable to our church. (if we aren’t reflecting this value, we’re not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Corpse That Played Church Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 24, 2005

This is the 5th in the series that takes a look at the 7 churches in Revelation and their attitudes and how they sometimes reflect the attitude of individuals and churches corporately.

The Corpse that Played Church Revelation 3:1-6 I. The Danger Zone (v. 1) A. Life is more than skin deep 1. A church’s/person’s heart is more than a name 2. A church’s/person’s heart is more than activities B. There are causes for death in the church 1. A lack of leadership (I Peter 5:2, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"unlocking The Power Of Spiritual Gifts And The Five-Fold Ministry”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 23, 2022

The word declares the five-fold ministry was bestowed upon the church until it attained the fullness of Christ's stature. It is imperative for the upcoming confrontation with the kingdom of darkness, and the church must ensure that it is in place to face any challenges with confidence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Joel 2:28) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-14, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Joel 2:28, Romans 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Bring Out The Best In Others

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2011

Want to give the perfect gift this Christmas to the ones you love? Give them the Gift of Acceptance, the Gift of Trust and the Gift of Great Expectation.

HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN OTHERS David Livingstone wanted to be a pastor. His first chance to preach was in the pulpit of a little church in Scotland. He'd worked and prepared his message well. He wanted to be a great preacher. He wanted to go give his life on the mission field. And when he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faithful In Attendance Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2005

A call to be faithful in attending the gathering of the church, and a commitment to contact those who are missing.

A. Let me begin with a few stories. 1. The story is told of three preachers who got together for coffee one day and found out that all of them faced the same problem with bat-infestations in their church buildings. a. One of them sad, “I got mad and took a shotgun and fired at them. I missed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Pastoral Concern Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

Pauls’ pastoral concern on paper and in action

1 Thessalonians 217- 35 At the beginning of his book When Men think private thoughts Gordon McDonald tells the story of two men who are sitting alone at midnight – let me read it to you. There is a desire in the heart of a man (and a woman) to know whether or not his life meant something, whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

There are many treats to a believer’s stability, but with their close fellowship with the body of Christ they will have the strenght to stand firm.

#26, 10-14-07 Standing Firm Introduction, Why are so many Christians inconsistent in their walk with God? Different types of inconsistent Christians, 1) “Roller-coaster Christians, 2) “Light-Switch Christians 3) “Hot or Cold Christians, 4) “Bang-Fizz” Christians Text, Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let It Out Part 4: Living Together Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

The Israelites are pretty high off of the Exodus. They have seen the miraculous work of God in freeing them from the Egyptians. Things are going incredibly well. I think of Moses in the Prince of Egypt as he is coming down from the mountain ...

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/19/let-it-out-part-4-living-together-things-can-happen/ The story so far ... The Israelites are pretty high off of the Exodus. They have seen the miraculous work of God in freeing them from the Egyptians. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Three Pictures Of Paul The Pastor

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Sep 10, 2001

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE COMMITMENT OF PAUL AS A FAITHFUL STEWARD, WE SEE THE CONCERN OF PAUL AS A LOVING MOTHER, AND WE SEE THE CARE OF PAUL AS A COMFORTING FATHER.

THREE PICTURES OF PAUL THE PASTOR I THESSALONIANS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A boy and his father were visiting a wax museum when the boy said, dad, lets go home where the people are real. Well this was a real Church with Real born again believers in Christ. Chapter 1 introduced us to Paul the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be The Family Of God?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 13, 2006

What does it mean to be the family of God? What does it look like for us to live in community? 1. A commitment to the hard work of relationships. 2. Having compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 3. Risk

Max Lucado, in his book In the Grip of Grace tells the story of the family of God in the form of a parable. He writes, “God has enlisted us in his navy and placed us on his ship. The boat has one purpose — to carry us safely to the other shore. This is no cruise ship. . . . We aren’t called to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist