Sermons on differing gifts in body:

"The Difference Jesus Makes” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 4, 2009

When we come to Christ, we are born again into God’s family, through which we find help and hope.

(Show video - The Church) In our passage for today, Paul tells of a love relationship that makes an eternal difference. It is a love relationship with the God of the universe, Jesus Christ. Let’s consider what Paul tells us here about the difference Jesus makes. Verse 13 is the pivotal verse in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Place In The Body Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

How do you fit in the body of Christ.

How to become all that God wants You to be: Step 1: Dedicate my Body! Vs. 1 Truth: Some believers never settle of dedicating their bodies to Christ. Step 2: Eliminate competing Distractions! Vs. 2 Danger: Don’t get into the idea of “I’ll serve God when it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005

Peter and Judas are very much alike! Both are apostles. Both rise up the ladder of success -- Peter the spokesman of apostles and Judas the treasurer. And both deny and betray Christ. The difference is -- to whom to they turn in their darkest moments?

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is full of meaning. It is a spiritual food that nourishes our souls. It is a part of worship Christ commands of us. It is an experiencing of the presence of Christ in a real and tangible way. It is something we do as a community – we never ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Difference

Contributed by Dario Salas on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus in this verse was talking about times to come, if we read the previous chapter we will find out that the diciples were very curious on knowing the end times sings, they ask Jesus about His second comming and what will be the world situation prevously to His comming! Jesus answer them with a w

Jesus in this verse was talking about times to come, if we read the previous chapter we will find out that the diciples were very curious on knowing the end times sings, they ask Jesus about His second comming and what will be the world situation prevously to His comming! Jesus answer them with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1

There Is No Difference

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 1, 2005

There Is NO Difference 1) All have sinned 2) All have been forgiven

It’s been a few days since she was here but the newspapers are still talking about her visit. It’s as if they are determined to interview every person that spoke with her, and analyze every wave she directed to the adoring crowds. Even when the newspapers finally do turn their attention to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Different Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 3, 2012

I. Creating the Difference II. Making a Difference a. v. 21 – Renounce b. v. 21 Receive c. v. 21 Recognize v. 21 & 26

- Some recent psychological research suggests that people’s personalities and character are like wet cement before age 8, - 8 to about age 25 is j change very much, even if they go through significant trauma. - Some people are shattered by life events still no change - Only a few grow and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be Different Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians, we are to be different than those of the world.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#2] BE DIFFERENT 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 Introduction: As I look around and see all of the evil going on in the world it’s easy to get discouraged. We can throw our hands in the air and give up, or blame things on the younger generations, or quit trying, or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Encouraged! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 5, 2009

Paul’s final theological words to the Romans hold a lot of weight. But in some ways Paul says to ’lighten up!’ when it comes to dealing with people who are different than us in the body of Christ.

We’ve been talking a lot about getting along in a hostile environment. That, to use an old adage, honey attracts more flies than vinegar. To be a compliant citizen of your nation, even when it doesn’t reflect the character of God very well, is a good thing because it allows the spotlight to be on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Play Your Role In The Body Of Christ Excellently*

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 21, 2019

We all have to identify our gifts and roles in the Body of Christ so we play our roles well to the glory of God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *PLAY YOUR ROLE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST EXCELLENTLY* Romans 12:4-8 King James Version (KJV) 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Gift

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 4, 2009

Make a difference in people’s lives! Help someone make that transformational experience of "I once was lost, but now am found"

Amazing Grace - Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me - I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see - Can you see the pattern? - John Newton, the author of the lyrics to Amazing Grace, was born in 1725 in Wapping, London, United Kingdom. After a brief time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Gifts Of The Spirit 8: Gifts, Ministries, Offices And "Greater Gifts” Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 1, 2004

A look at the difference between manifestations, ministries and offices’ of a certain gift, and whether we should desire and focus on certain gifts (as we are often encouraged to do)

Gifts of the Spirit 8: Gifts, ministries, offices and “greater gifts” 1 Cor 12:27-31 WBC 3/10/4pm GIFTS, MINISTRIES AND OFFICES (v27, 28) Paul has spoken about - not wanting them to be ignorant of ‘spiritual things’, the ‘spiritual dynamic’ and ‘what makes a person spiritual’ (v1) - He’s spoken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Serving Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. #4 of 5.

Title: Understanding The Serving Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. I. LEADERSHIP/ADMINISTRATION/RULING – PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE BODY. Romans 12:8 “…he who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Spiritual gifts are given to prepare God's people for service and for building up the body of Christ.

Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Charismatic

What Difference Does Christmas Make?

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jan 26, 2002

Christmas is God’s gift to mankind.

Have you opened your christmas presents yet? Did you get what you were hoping for? In recent years Christmas has become more and more commercial, and for many it’s become no more than a reason for a family dinner or gathering with little or no thought for the reason for the season. What difference ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2022

Paul corrects the Corinthians' preoccupation with the gifts and draws them back to God's intent, highlighting the nature, the Giver, the purpose and the diversity of the gifts.

1 Cor 12:1-11 God’s Gifts to the Church When the church comes together, God blesses us with gifts to serve Him. • It is however very easy for us to end up boasting about them as if they are our achievements. • On the flip side, some think that they do not have any gifts and so they sit on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-16, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible