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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    He Gave Gifts Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 26, 2020
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     | 4,274 views

    God through the Holy Spirit has gifts which glorify Christ and empowers the church to edify the Body of Christ and minister to all mankind. This message is an introduction to those gifts.

    He Gave Gifts Introductions to Holy Spirit Gifts Charles Swindall gave an illustration of what it may look like to the Lord as He looks upon His church in regard to Holy Spirit given gifts to the body of Christ. Think how you would feel if this happened to you. Let us say you have a friend who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tongues Vs Prophecy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    This sermon aims to explore and understand the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church.

    Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to talk about an exciting piece of Scripture from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This passage touches on the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church. In his book "Knowing ...read more

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    Supernatural Endowment For Spectacular Exploits

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 8, 2014
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     | 11,324 views

    God has made spiritual gifts available for His Church, and these are supernatural endowment the Church need to do spectacular exploits in the Kingdom of God. This will edify the body of Christ and glorify God.

    SUPERNATURAL ENDOWMENT FOR SPECTACULAR EXPLOITS Study Text: 1 Corinthians 12: 1 – 11. Introduction: - God has given us many gifts for us to operate in the supernatural, but we are not fully benefitting from what has been freely given to us. - Our failure in putting these gifts into action ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unify- Clothed In Love Series

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015
     | 5,720 views

    Part 3 in the "Unify" series we explore how christian unity and forgiveness only works if genuine love for on another practiced.

    Today is the last of our three part series I’m calling “Unify” We talked about “Unify” under covenant and “Unify” forgiveness over blame. Colossians 3:12-14(NIV) Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church: A Body

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 23, 2008
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     | 5,293 views

    This is a message on the church that shows how the body is used as a methaphor to describe the function of the church.

    THE CHURCH AS A BODY TEXT: I Corinthians 12:12-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There are different metaphors that are used to describe the Church. The Church has been called the Bride of Christ and here it is referred to as the body. When one thinks of the church as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowledge Puffs Up But Love Edifies

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007
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    We all have knowledge (or, at least we think we do) but such does not build up the body of Christ. Too many professing Christianity actually tear down the body of Christ with their knowledge instead of building it up with the love God demands.

    Knowledge Puffs Up But Love Edifies Theme: Considering the conscience of your brother. 1 Corinthians 8 INTRODUCTION A. Within the body of Christ will arise issues that are deemed doctrinal by some and opinion by others. 1. Both sides believe they have the truth on the divisive subject. 2. Such was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whenever You Come Together...edifying The Church

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 10, 2023
     | 1,896 views

    Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether song, testimony, word, or praise, share to increase in the unity of our faith, together. Come to share, to give, and to receive of the LORD with expectation.

    2023.06.11.Sermon. Whenever you come together. Come to share and receive William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether a song, a testimony, a word of understanding or a message of praise, Let these things be shared to increase unity in faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practicing In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013
     | 5,367 views

    Exercise your spiritual gift so that the Body can be edified and encouraged

    Practicing In The Local Church 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    If We Are The Body Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,015 views

    We must find our place in the church and perform that function that God has given to us.

    IF WE ARE THE BODY Text: 1 Cor. 12:12-26 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:12-26 2. In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gifts To The Bride - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 15, 2015
     | 3,332 views

    Just as Jesus gave gifts to his Bride, the Church so did the Heavenly Father. This sermon examines those gifts.

    Today we will continue looking at the church as the Bride of Christ and the gifts that were given to the Bride by Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit. The last time that we studied this subject we discovered that Jesus gave gifts to his Bride. Ephesians 4:11 “Now these are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Edify One Another"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,914 views

    This sermon deals with the need of Christians encouraging each other, instead of tearing each other apart.

    "Edify One Another" Text: Romans 14:1-15:6 Introduction- There is nothing that quite divides and destroys the church as gossip and slander. We are commanded to love one another, and to edify one another, not tear each other to pieces. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Prophetic

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,963 views

    The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord.

    THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPHETIC The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord. He who speaks in a tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prophets And Prophecy: Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    Romans 12 contains some of the Gifts given by the Spirit of God in order to edify the Body and bring Glory to God. The first listed in Romans 12:6, Prophecy, has often been the center of Christian debate.

    "Prophets and Prophecy" Romans 12:6 We have been putting all the puzzle pieces together of those believers in Christ who are called out of the world, to live and serve together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sore Joints In The Body

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    Poor Communication or complete lack of it, is one of the greatest problems in the church.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What God Won't Bless Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    By God’s grace we have been called to Christ, it is by the blood of Christ He purchased His church and it is by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit of Christ that the children of God have gifts for the purpose of building and edifying the Body of Christ. A

    Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 3:6,8-9 Title: What God Won’t Bless Theme: Beware of Slothfulness Series: Laboring Together With God Introduction: The church of Jesus Christ has a great privilege in working with God on the “Great Commission” as long as she is a God-loving, Word-filled, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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