Sermons on Differing Gifts In Body:

Comfort And Courage Sermon Iii: God's Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have for God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and rejoicing in God's gift of hope that is real and reassuring to Christian believers.

Comforted by God’s Gift of Hope A guy named Alex engaged me in conversation at the Waffle House. Alex told me how the Lord had blessed him and his wife with two miracles. ...read more

Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 7): Unshakeable Joy: The Gift Of The Unexpected Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 7, 2024

Let us explore a profound truth that can change the way we live - the unshakeable joy that Jesus brings.

Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 7): Unshakeable Joy: The Gift of the Unexpected Jesus Introduction: Today, we will be exploring a profound truth that can change the way we live. We’re talking about joy—specifically, the unshakeable joy that Jesus brings. But what makes this joy so special is that it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, John 16:22, James 1:2-3, Philippians 4:4-5, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enduring Trials With Faith: Transformed By The Gift Of Suffering Philippians 1:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

Explore the profound truth that our suffering can be a means of transformation and deeper faith. Our passage from Philippians 1:29 reminds us of the gift of suffering in the life of a believer.

Enduring Trials with Faith: Transformed by the Gift of Suffering Philippians 1:29 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truth that our suffering can be a means of transformation and deeper faith. Our passage from Philippians 1:29 reminds us of the gift of suffering in the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, Philippians 1:29, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Timothy 3:12, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What You Didn't Get For Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newman on Dec 27, 2014

In the days following Christmas, many will have conversations about what you got for Christmas. Some stories will be grand, some not so much. Gift categories: gifts that need to go back, gifts that you store/cherish, gifts that you use.

What You Didn’t Get for Christmas In the days following Christmas, many will have conversations about what you got for Christmas. Some stories will be grand, some not so much. I see many pictures on social media that show gifts of all kinds. A friend from Florida bragged on her husband and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

The 3 Wise Men Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 15, 2013

A story often looked over. God gave His Son GIFTS at Christmas, what did they really mean? The journey of the 3 Wise Men.

The 3 Wise Men Welcome Campuses! It’s beginning to feel like Christmas around here! Busy working on Christmas services OVER 25,000 people will come though! GET HERE EARLY. Arts team iCampus exclusive! Gift cards from The Andersons for those in need, CAMPUS PASTOR will tell you all about. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

"Why should I bother joining a church? I’m not the commitment type..." Let me give you 5 reasons why you should have a church family. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. NOTE: The outline for this sermon, as well as many of the Scripture choices, are adapted from Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life". “How ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Holiness

Connecting To Community Part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 18, 2014

We make an impact in the community that we live in when they see that God's people love each and desire to reach out to those that are around them.

Connecting to Community Part two Selected Scriptures Introduction- Last week we started a series called Vital Connections. These connections are the people and things that we hold important. We live in a society that doesn’t want connection. People want freedom! The freedom to say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Stay United In Spirit

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jan 16, 2022

Spiritual unity and the Gospel of Jesus Christ have the power and authority to bind us together in peace.

Father God, we honor your holy name and are thankful for your presence in our life. Please help us wait patiently and follow your lead as your plan for spiritual unity unfolds. Lord, we pray for the strength to forgive, the patience to be understanding, and the courage to be steadfast in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Other

Check Up For The Church - Ministry/Fellowship – The Physiology Of The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020

If you are a Christian, you are a member of this body and have a specific function to perform.

Human Physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of normal humans, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study. Anatomy is the study of form, and physiology is the study of the function of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Characters Of Christmas: The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 9, 2014

What we learn about gifts from the Wise Men who visited Jesus.

The Characters of Christmas: The Wise (?) Men Matthew 2:1-12 We come to close our series on The Characters of Christmas today with a look at the most misunderstood, or at least most misinterpreted, cast of characters in the entire Christmas story. Like Buddy the Elf walking around New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

We Belong Together Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 9, 2018

God never called any to be a lone ranger Christian. We are called to come together as living stones to build up the New Temple of God, to be His dwelling place.

I brought this brick with me this morning. Now there is really nothing special about this brick all by itself. It’s not much to look at. But if we take a whole bunch of these bricks and put them together, the results are much more impressive. These bricks do not build a building all by themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005

Paul says that do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? he also says that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Last week we have talked about How we can know God and His will. first of all, God can speak to us through the Bible. For those who want to obey God and His will, they must have and they must know God’s word. do you have His word in your life? do you know what he wants from you? this is the key ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sincerely Yours

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 18, 2008

There’s a difference between telling people that you’re different and convincing them you’re different by the way you live.

OPENER Activity: "Believe it!" Choose an odd item for a pre-selected teen to try and convince the crowd that they can’t live without the particular item---you just gotta have it! After the activity… What went through your mind as he/she was talking to you? Was he/she convincing? What was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Ways God's People Enhance Acceptance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 8, 2011

Ten essential ministries of acceptance performed by the body of Christ

Ten Ways God's People Enhance Acceptance (Romans 15:6,7) "Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory." Many people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Lessons From Bethlehem Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007

We learn several valuable life lessons from the stable in Bethlehem

Life Lessons from Bethlehem Selected Passages December 16, 2007 Evening Service Introduction Of all the events that have shaped human history, one moment stands above the rest. The moment was not filled with fanfare or frills but fantastic nonetheless. It is a moment when the temporal and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God