Sermons on Differing Gifts In Body:

The Kind Of Church God Honors

Contributed by Bernie Moraga on Jan 13, 2004

In the first two chapters of the Book of Acts we find the secret of the blessings of God on the early church. Let us examine the things that qualified that church for God’s prosperity.

The Kind of Church Honors Text:Acts 2:46-47 Scripture Reading:Acts 2:1-4a Intro: When someone says to me, "I won’t join your church; you have hypocrites in it," I am tempted to reply, "All right, you look around until you find a perfect church. But when you do, they won’t let you join, for you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Growth From Within Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 15, 2004

Church growth starts with a healthy congregation devoted to God and the church. Regardless of plans or programs the church will grow with God’s Holy Spirit.

I. The church consists of baptized believers A. They accepted the message Peter preached 1. Old Testament Prophecy 2. Contemporary application 3. Jesus is Lord and Christ B. They were baptized C. Incredible growth II. The people were devoted A. If we are out of our minds it is for Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"One Flesh" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2004

Woman was brought forth out of man, as the church was brought forth out of Christ (#11 in The Christian Victor series)

“FOR THIS CAUSE A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER, AND SHALL CLEAVE TO HIS WIFE; AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH. This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33

Denomination: Orthodox

Blest Be The Ties That Bind

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 17, 2004

This brief outline suggests four ties that bind the child of God with our heavenly Father and with one another as brothers and sisters in the family of God.

BLEST BE THE TIES THAT BIND "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.” John 17:11 (NKJV) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And The Bar

Contributed by Tad Mills on Jan 26, 2004

The bar is almost like a counterfeit church.

THE CHURCH AND THE BAR “I Love this Bar” by Toby Keith was a big #1 hit in Country Music. Why do people go to bars? 1 Fellowship 2 Support 3 Acceptance A bar is the closest thing to a church the world has. The TV Show “Cheers” was set in the friendliest bar you’ve ever seen. Sam was like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Together Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

Being together in the church is being together in the family of God.

Life Together Purpose Driven Life #18 Cornwall December 13, 2003 “How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony. For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, and ran down onto his beard, and onto the border of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-8, Psalm 133:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Door Of Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #5 THE DOOR OF IDENTITY Galatians 3:26-4:7 Introduction: 1. How can you know that someone is saved? 2. What does a Christian or a lost person look like? 3. In this sermon we will look at three keys to unlocking the door of identity. Galatians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mending Broken Lives

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 9, 2004

In this section of Galatians Paul encourages the Body how to restore a fallen brother or sister to fellowship.

Mending Broken Lives Galatians 6:1-5 Brokenness is a best seller in our society. The moral failures and sins of those around us are consumed by us like Gatorade on a hot August afternoon on the practice field. The demise of the lives of people like homemaking mogul Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“ La Tibieza”

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

La tibieza no es un proceso rápido que ocurre de la noche a la mañana en el creyente sino que es un camino sutil y lento que va apagando el fuego del cristiano hasta acomodarlo en una rutina y actividad religiosa

TÍTULO: “ La Tibieza” TEXTO: Apocalipsis 3:14-22 INTRODUCCIÓN: Este domingo hemos escuchado un mensaje más acerca de las puertas de la destrucción y de la importancia de cerrar ciertas áreas para que el enemigo no pueda operar en nuestras vidas. La palabra pastoral del domingo fue una advertencia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cielos Abiertos Contra La Idolatría

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

Estamos viviendo tiempos finales en los cuales los cielos se abrirán cada vez más sobre su iglesia para recibir y coronar a Cristo en gloria y en majestad. La iglesia debe prepararse, santificarse y ser restaurada para tal encuentro.

TÍTULO: CIELOS ABIERTOS CONTRA LA IDOLATRÍA TEXTO: Ap. 19:11-16 2 Co. 6:16 Ap. 5: 11-13 1 Co. 10:14/20 Lev. 26: 1 1 Ts. 1: 9 Lev. 19: 4 1 Jn. 5: 11 2 Cr. 14: 2-4 1 P. 4:3 2 Cr. 34: 3-7 Sal. 115:4 Sal. 96: 5 2 Cr. 7: 11-22 INTRODUCCIÓN: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trayendo Tu Futuro Al Presente

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

Dios busca a un tipo de persona que sabe traer su futuro a su presente y eso es vivir proféticamente

TÍTULO: TRAYENDO TU FUTURO AL PRESENTE TEXTO: Jer. 29:11 1.- ¿QUÉ ES VIVIR PROFÉTICAMENTE? Para entender lo que es vivir proféticamente primero debemos tener claro lo que es la profecía. Profecía es mucho más que anunciar un evento futuro antes que ocurra. Profecía es la voz de Dios puesta en ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trayendo Tu Futuro Al Presente Ii

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

Dios busca a un tipo de persona que sabe traer su futuro a su presente y eso es vivir proféticamente

TÍTULO: TRAYENDO TU FUTURO AL PRESENTE II TEXTO: Jer. 29:11 1.- INTRODUCCIÓN. Creemos que llegan tiempos de refrigerio y avivamiento sobre nosotros como iglesia de Cristo porque cada vez más veremos su Espíritu derramado en medio nuestro con una mayor intensidad. Debemos buscar las cosas ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

La Unción De Jehú

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

Jehú recibió una doble unción profética para ser levantado como rey de Israel y poder derribar a Jezabel. Necesitamos una percepción profética en nuestras vidas que nos guíe en los propósitos que Dios tiene para nuestro destino

TÍTULO: LA UNCIÓN DE JEHÚ TEXTO: 1 Reyes 19:15-16 2 Reyes 9:1-13 1.- INTRODUCCIÓN. Jehú recibió una doble unción profética para ser levantado como rey de Israel y poder derribar a Jezabel. Necesitamos una percepción profética en nuestras vidas que nos guíe en los propósitos que Dios tiene ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-13, 1 Kings 19:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Y La Vida Era La Luz De Los Hombres.

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

“ La vida no es tan breve y efímera como la luz de una vela para mi. Es una especie de antorcha de la cual me aferro en el momento, y quiero hacerla brillar al máximo de su resplandor posible antes de entregarla en las manos de la siguiente generación y

TÍTULO: ...Y LA VIDA ERA LA LUZ DE LOS HOMBRES. TEXTO: Jn. 8:12 2 Co. 4:6-7 1.- INTRODUCCIÓN. “ La vida no es tan breve y efímera como la luz de una vela para mi. Es una especie de antorcha de la cual me aferro en el momento, y quiero hacerla brillar al máximo de su resplandor posible ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Un Tesoro De Luz En Vasos De Barro

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

la Biblia nos dice que Dios nos ha introducido en una senda de justicia que es como la luz del amanecer que va en aumento hasta que el día es perfecto.

TÍTULO: UN TESORO DE LUZ EN VASOS DE BARRO TEXTO: 2 Co. 4: 6-11/ 16-18 Pr. 4: 18 1.- INTRODUCCIÓN. En Pr. 4:18 la Biblia nos dice que Dios nos ha introducido en una senda de justicia que es como la luz del amanecer que va en aumento hasta que el día es perfecto. Es importante ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-11, Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal