Sermons on Gift Of Service:

Attitude: The Response Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2004

We learn about three different attitudes with regard to stewardship.

Scripture Think of a person whom you greatly admire and respect. Do you have such a person in mind? Good. Now, what is it about that person that you appreciate so much? What is it that really draws you to them? Let’s list the qualities and characteristics of the person whom you greatly admire. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Under The Influence

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Sep 12, 2001

Receiving the Holy Spirit!

Under The Influence Let The Wind Blow! Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kindle Afresh The Spirit

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 14, 2003

In preparation for a revival, to remind the congregation of their Spiritual gifts and the importance of kindle these gifts.

2 Timothy 1:6 PROPOSITION: The gift of the Christian must be kindled afresh. OBJECTIVE: To kindle afresh the gift. The Great Apostle is writing another letter to one of his favorite students, Timothy. Timothy is the pastor of the Christian church in Ephasus. It is true that the directives of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 3, 2008

Sermon looks at the unique way the Holy Spirit SHAPES us for ministry - through our gifts, heart, abilities, personality, experiences. (Acknowledgement - work of Rick Warren in this area)

o In his autobiography Billy Martin, a former New York Yankees baseball team coach, tells the story when he and his friend Mickey Mantle were going hunting o They stopped at a farm where Mickey Mantle happened to know the farmer, asking permission to hunt on his land o The farmer no problem, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Gifts For The Hog Pin If We Will Ask?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 25, 2013

You can have a little are a lot just ask God for it.

HOG PIN GIFTS THAT GOD WILL GIVE IF WE ASK Mark 5: 19 ¶ So then, after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, 1. Acts 1.9-11 and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Grow With Us By Knowing Spiritual Gifts PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Understand and appreciate the diversity of spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit, and how these gifts, though varied, are unified in purpose and should be used for the glory of God and the edification of the church.

Good morning, church. Today, we'll be diving deep into 1 Corinthians 12:1-10, an important passage that speaks powerfully about the unity, variety, and purpose of Spiritual Gifts. "As God's children, we are not to be observers; we're to participate actively in the Lord's work. Spectators sit and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-10

Topics: Spiritual Gifts

Grace & Ministry Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

RECEIVING GRACE AND DOING SERVICE ARE INSEPARABLE PARTS OF THE EXPERIENCE OF TRANSFORMATION

Romans 1:5 – Grace & Ministry 5. By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: I. Received Gifts a. Paul is going to describe the powerful, life-changing gifts he has received from Christ b. James 1:17 -- Every good and perfect ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5

Denomination: Church Of God

We Got To Move Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

I’m Mad We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 4 - We Got to Move I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. Did you know there are even unique ways to say you are angry in different parts of our country? If you are from Nevada, you might say "Get one's chin out." In Kentucky, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Assembly Required Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 17, 2006

Gifts are to be used for the building up of the body. However, our greatest strength is our greatest weakness, and when a gift is used in the power of the flesh, it has destructive consequences illustrated in 1 Corinthians 12

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts – Part 3 “Some Assembly Required” 1. Review a. This is the third week that we have been exploring our spiritual gifts. By now, you should be familiar with what they are and why we have them. If you have been coming on Sunday nights, you likewise would be learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Jan 21, 2007

What we value in life reveals the depth of our loyalty to Christ. We lay up heavenly treasure when we value imperishable things such as holiness, faith, generosity, etc.

Treasure in Heaven A Sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 Cheap Perfume The story is told of the husband who was on a business trip and decided to buy a gift to bring home to his wife to show her how much he appreciated her. The lady at the cosmetics counter showed him a bottle of perfume for $75, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

When You Can't Pay The Bills Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

If you are living under financial bondage & stress, you’re missing God’s will for you: to enjoy and live life more abundantly…

Everyone has trouble with finances at some point in life. (In his book, “How to Succeed in Money,” George Bowman says, "About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures." He means people in general fail to manage our money wisely. 40% of Americans borrow more money than ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Ghost Fire

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

We must have the baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire to be as victorious as we need to be in these last days for everything we do is through the power of the Spirit.

Holy Ghost Fire! By Pastor Jim May Matthew 3:11-12, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encouragement To Be Faithful

Contributed by Timothy Hearsey on Jun 24, 2001

An encouragement to be faithful from the book of 2 Timothy

Encouragement to be Faithful 2 Timothy 2:1-6, 11-13 Introduction 2 Timothy contains Paul’s parting words to his younger associate, Timothy. By “listening in”, we can gain wise and godly counsel that is as relevant to us today as it was to Timothy in the first century. This is a powerful manual for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Ehud The Assassin" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

God uses unlikely people for His purpose

“Ehud the Assassin” Judges 3:12-23 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Although we’re not going to study the brief account of the judge Othniel, I’d like to point out one important fact in verse 10: “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him”. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-23

Denomination: Congregational

Compounding Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 9, 2006

Message 2 of 5

Treasure Principles Compounding Joy November 5, 2006 Money Rant Treasure Principles Compounding Joy November 5, 2006 We’re going to look at several key principles about building up treasure in heaven. This morning we’ll be looking at one. I had six in mind when I began this series but I’ve cut ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ