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    The Church: Diversity Of Gifts And One Body PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
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     | 1,048 views

    This sermon explores our roles in the body of Christ and how to use our unique gifts to serve God and each other humbly.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to be in the House of the Lord today, isn't it? As we gather in this place, our hearts knit together in unity, we are reminded of the beautiful tapestry of the body of Christ. Each of us, with our unique gifts, talents, and callings, woven together by the Master ...read more

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    "Did His Feet Smell That Bad?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,358 views

    John 12 brings us a perplexing situation. Is Jesus giving the green light to personal jets for evangelists who preach the prosperity gospel? Or is there another point altogether?

    John 12:1-8 “Did His Feet Smell that Bad?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I must admit, this can be a very perplexing passage of Scripture. Wouldn’t it just be easier to ignore it? Of course, if we ignore it… …we loose the incredible insight ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "unlocking The Nine Spiritual Gifts & Understanding Their Operation."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 24, 2022
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     | 4,732 views

    This message offers insights into the nine spiritual gifts within the body of Christ, helping us recognize their misuse and highlighting their transformative life-changing power when aligned with the Holy Spirit.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 12:1-3) (1) "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant." (2) "Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Speaking Like An Adult Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,201 views

    Hebrews says by this time we should all be teachers... but why?

    OPEN: A man was scheduled to speak for an important business dinner. But, as he was eating his meal he must have bitten down on something hard, for at that moment his false teeth broke in his mouth. Nearly paralyzed by panic, he muttered to the man next to him, “I can’t believe this!” he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tools Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 15, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    A sermon based on the Pentecost story. God grabs our attention, gives us tools to get something done, then expects us to do it.

    The Tools of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Introduction The popular Christian author, J.S. Baxter, once said “What God chooses, He cleanses. What God cleanses, He molds. What God molds, He fills. What God fills, He uses.” (J.S. Baxter, http://elbourne.org/sermons/index.mv?illustration+2793) Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,586 views

    Jesus told this parable to remind us that what we have is not ours. God has given us gifts and they are what we can handle. We must invest and use them. A day of accountability will come.

    1 Peter 4:10: “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” It is not too difficult to identify the talents we have. • Some are good at music, some good at drawing, cooking, writing… • After a short period of time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Presence Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,693 views

    God loves to give good gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

    CHRISTMAS PRESENCE ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is Jeffrey; he is 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Love - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,213 views

    In today's lesson we learn that, because of its enduring quality, love is God's greatest gift. It contrast to love's permanence, spiritual gifts are temporary, partial, and elementary.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Love – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tongues Need To Be Interpreted Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,060 views

    In today's lesson we learn that only tongues that are understandable build up the church.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Tongues Need to Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Functioning Biblically Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,943 views

    When every person begins to play their postion in the body, you will have a church functioning biblically.

    The Church Functioning Biblically Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:4-6 P.S. When every person begins to play their postion in the body, you will have a church functioning biblically. INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTARTION: When Everyone Plays Their Position- Chip Ingram 30years ago, the Miami Dolphins embarked on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proper Order In The Church Meeting Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    In today's lesson, we learn that there must be proper order in the church meeting.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Proper Order in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,177 views

    This sermon presents 5 characteristics of grace to help you identify genuine, Biblical, saving grace.

    Grace Titus 2:11 & Ephesians 2:8 & 9 By: JB Hall Introduction: Today I’d like to speak to you about something that is certainly an inexhaustible subject: the grace of God. The title of our message is Grace. Grace is a topic that is often spoken of in Christian circles; and one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can God Do Through Me?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,994 views

    A look at the calling God places on each of us as well as some of the excuses we use to try to avoid that calling.

    GOD ONLY CALLS PREACHERS, RIGHT? We all have a calling from God. - Jeremiah 1:5. - NT references to call/jobs: Matthew 21:28; Mark 13:34; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Corinthians 16:15-16; Philippians 4:3. - Does God call only preachers? - There can be a call for someone to be a preacher, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tapin To The Holy Spirit Part # 4 Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    A teacihng that is very important

    Tapin to the Holy Spirit by Gerald Van Horn # Part 4 1 of 5 I Corinthians 14:1 Introduction: We continue our series on “Tap In to the power of the Holy Spirit.” Today’s message in very important. I trust you will listen and learn. You might want to even take notes. The Gifts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tongues: A Biblical/Historical Perspective

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    A thorough look at the gift of tongues

    TONGUES: A BIBLICAL/HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE There were many reasons for God to cause tongues to be used in early church but as we shall see, the reason for tongues diminished and therefore tongues eventually ceased. (I Corinthians 13:8) 1. Acts 1:6-9- A sign to the disciples that the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible