Sermons on Edifying: showing 286-300 of 3,275

Unity

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

UNITY Ephesians 4 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavoring to keep th

UNITY Ephesians 4 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 7, 2006

The message explores the gifts of the spirit for the purpose of helping others use their gifts.

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Definitions of the Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts included service gifts, speaking gifts, and signifying gifts. While various theologians and teachers differ on how to precisely classify and name these gifts, the following generally captures the gist of the different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Growing To Maturity

Contributed by Jerry Folks on Jan 23, 2004

The Christian growing from a child’s understanding to a full grown adult.

When we accept Jesus into our life, he is our savior. Jesus saved us from our sins, he made us new creations in Christ. We begin on our journey to know Jesus and other believers by the spirit, not after the flesh. There is a vast difference in knowing about God, and knowing God. All scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Words: Speaking Life In A World Of Negativity Ephesians 4:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

Ephesians 4:29, explores how our words can be instruments of grace, encouragement, and healing. In a world filled with negativity and harsh speech, we are called to a higher communication standard.

The Power of Words: Speaking Life in a World of Negativity Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we will delve into the profound message of Ephesians 4:29, exploring how our words can be instruments of grace, encouragement, and healing. In a world filled with negativity and harsh speech, we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:21, Colossians 4:6, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping The Commandments

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

We are not saved by keeping commandments. I have met some that say they don’t believe in keeping the 10 commandments and I ask them how are you doing with the 24 that found in the New Testament.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com --------------------------------- "KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS" 1 Thess. 5:18 1Th 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. 1Th 5:7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. 1Th 5:8 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God, Our Map For The Walk Of Live, In Never Fails.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 2, 2006

How the Word of God guides us through life helping us in every trial, test victory in our Christian walk.

The Word of God, our map for the walk of Live, in never fails. Matt 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Ps 119:89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. I. The Word is written on Nature Ps 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

The Manifestation Gifts - Healings

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Healings 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Word The Plan For Today.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 21, 2014

This outline shares how the Bible, the Word of God is important for our daily life. It is the read map for our life here on earth and it will lead us to heaven.

God's Word the plan for today. - Matt 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. - Ps 119:89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. . I. The Word is written on Nature - Ps 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35-37

Is The Church Like A Box Of Crayons?

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Before the service, take a box of crayons and pass a few of them out. [to be picked up during the message] Forrest Gump may have said that life is like a box of chocolates BUT I believe the church is like a box of crayons.

Before the service, take a box of crayons and pass a few of them out. [to be picked up during the message] Eph 4:11-16 NKJV - 11 And He Himself gave some [to be] apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 24, 2016

Church 101...basic church questions

1. A group of baptized disciples in a certain area.... 2. Who gather together under spiritual leadership... 3. To worship God.... 4. To edify each other.... 5. And carry out the Great Commission (Make Disciples) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And The Believer

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 9, 2005

The believe needs to be aware that the Holy Spirit is an empowerment for doing the work of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Holy Spirit and Church Acts 1:8-1:8 The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: • The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? • Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Outline Of Acts 9:1-31

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 27, 2021

Most of this chapter revolves around Saul of Tarsus and how he met the Risen Lord Jesus on the Damascus Road. This outline could be expanded into a series or condensed into a single message.

Introduction: Acts 9 contains two sections. Verses 1-31 contain the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the ministry of Ananias of Damascus to Saul, and Saul’s early ministry to the people of Damascus. He then fled Damascus, made his way back to Jerusalem, but returned to Tarsus because people wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping Despite Distraction

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Mar 24, 2024

Worship Despite Distraction

Worship Despite Distraction 1. Joy Keeps us Focused on _Worship_ Rather on Self (Heb. 12:2-3; Nehemiah 8:10) A. Heb. 12:2-3 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Other

Accomplish The Impossible

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jan 8, 2007

When the task seems to big, look to God for the Victory

When we read about the story of the children of Israel entering the promised land and conquering the town of Jericho we see three steps to “Accomplishing the Impossible” In our own lives these three steps will guarantee our success in the work and the will of God the Father. • In our lives we have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist