Sermons on edification: showing 151-165 of 1,823

Why Are God's Precedents Often Accompanied With Demonstrations Of Great Power?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal

1. The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal His Divine energetic approval. By the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abandoned Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 22, 2016

A sermon examining the danger of abandoning the Lord and His work.

The Abandoned Church Haggai 1:1-5 A certain church recently sold their building to a real estate developer and moved into a smaller location in another area. On the online news article there were dozens of comments from people complaining about the church's decision to sell. People were blasting ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ruel Camia on May 3, 2007

The Believer’s Relationship with the Gifts: The gifts are manifestations of the Spirit’s presence. (1 Corinthians 12:7) The Greek word for “manifestation” means – a shining forth, a making visible, a clear display, plain evidence. Thus, we are used to

Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Believer’s Relationship with the Gifts: The gifts are manifestations of the Spirit’s presence. (1 Corinthians 12:7) The Greek word for “manifestation” means – a shining forth, a making visible, a clear display, plain evidence. Thus, we are used to reveal the presence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gray Areas Part 3 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Aug 27, 2008

Series in Romans

Title- The Weak and Strong Believer Part 3 Why Is Unity So Important? Text- Romans 15:1-13 Romans 15:1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3 For even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Message 9 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:9-11 – Exalted In Christ In Order To Encourage/Comfort One Another Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2022

This is a very important practical message about building others up and walking correctly with the Lord. We look at the tenses of salvation in the exalted position the Lord has raised us to. Let us encourage and comfort and build up, that we might honour God and serve Him with a pure heart.

MESSAGE 9 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:9-11 – EXALTED IN CHRIST IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE/COMFORT ONE ANOTHER [A]. THE CHRISTIAN’S EXALTED POSITION {{1Thessalonians 5:9 “God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ 1Thess. 5:10 who died for us, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Ephesians 2:5, Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:9, Romans 13:11, Revelation 12:10, Philippians 1:21-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:24-25, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Jude 1:20, Acts 20:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose For Being

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 22, 2001

God has a plan for your life. Do you know what it is?

Our Purpose For Being Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Text: 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 - “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

A five part series on the manifestational gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 1 covers three kinds of gifts, ministerial, motivational & manifestational.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit part 1  The Holy Spirit is striving to bring man to a place of reconciliation with God.  He desires to use us for that purpose.  Because of this he has given us ‘gifts’.  The gifts are not optional or returnable.  We should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spur To Action (Goad) Motivation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2022

We need to understand what spurs are to a cowboy. How about what a goad is to a farmer? Will we be God's little headshrinkers or will we purposefully encourage others. Someone needs you today.

SPUR TO ACTION (MOTIVATION) (GOAD) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a set of spurs. I hook to a pair of boots. We discuss what IS THE FUNCTION OF spurs. You can get toy spurs or real spurs at farm store. If this is unavailable you can just talk about them. You also could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25, Romans 15:2, James 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to build each other up, pray, and show mercy to others, as we remember God's forgiveness and love in our own lives.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be gathered together in the Lord's house today as we dive into His Word and learn how to be faithful in building each other up, praying, and showing mercy. I'm reminded of a quote by C.S. Lewis who said, "To be a Christian means to forgive the ...read more

Topics: Faith, Contend

Transitional Church

Contributed by Kris Erskine on Dec 9, 2000

A Church On the Move"

Transitional Church "Church On the Move" Immediately we see: A Church that Waits, never Wants Worships, never Worries Witness, never becomes Wicked Signs of Chuch in Transition: I.Education-v.42 Meditating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Home For Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Part of sermon series regarding our purpose statement; this one about the church as a fellowship.

“…A Home for Fellowship…” Various Scriptures (August 5, 2001) Introduction Several years ago studies were conducted among former American prisoners of war to determine what methods used by the enemy had been most effective in breaking their spirit. The findings revealed that they did not break ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

The Supernatural Gifts - Continued

C. Anointed to Convey The spiritual manifestation gifts are used to convey the heart of God and operate for His glory, as well as for edification, and to evoke change in the heart of the non-Christian to help bring about repentance and surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The English word ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Takes Precedence Over Liberty

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

IN ISSUES OF PERSONAL CONVICTION, LOVE MUST TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER LIBERTY TO PROMOTE PEACE AND PREVENT STUMBLING BLOCKS 1.

IN ISSUES OF PERSONAL CONVICTION, LOVE MUST TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER LIBERTY TO PROMOTE PEACE AND PREVENT STUMBLING BLOCKS 1. Love Replaces Judgment with Brotherly Sensitivity (:13) 2. Love Does Not Allow its Liberty to Be a Stumbling Block (:14-18) 3. Love Sacrifices Liberty For Peace and Edification ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Superiority Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 14, 2016

Study in book of 1 Corinthians

1. Rule #1 - Edification [vss. 1-5] A. Meaning of tongues - language B. The purpose - build up self or others 2. Rule #2 - Understanding [vss. 6-25] A. Tongues do not profit B. Tongues are a sign 3. Rule #3 - Order A. Confusion by everyone wanting to be heard B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop And Enrich Our Friendships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship wit

1. The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship with the Spirit with tenderness and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational