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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Even though they are aware of their abilities, some people believe they are entitled to make use of them however they see fit. When we use our abilities, how does it glorify God?
Peter writes that everyone has some abilities. He also states that we are to use what God gave us to reach the world, not for our pleasure but for serving and edifying God. Paul mentions various gifts or abilities. • 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Do you have a spiritual gift? How would you know? How would you use it?
Introduction Do you have a gift? Do you possess a giftedness in some way that you can attribute it to God and through which you believe you are making a significant contribution to the church? If you are like most Christians, you may be modest about the subject; you may even be troubled by it, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
God giving Spiritual gifts unto men is all intended for one and the same general end, the advancement of Christianity and the church’s edification!
You and God’s Gifts! Text: I Corinthians 12:1-7 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7
Denomination: Pentecostal
If we all stay united in one Spirit and one mind, God will release divine grace, spiritual growth, manifest the spiritual gifts, daily gladness and find favor.
Summary: Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our faith! These 5 principles work every time for a church that is serious about making a difference with their faith. Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:40-47
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Sermon about revival and stiring up spiritual gifts
Stir up the Gifts Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-8 1 ¶ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-8, 2 Timothy 1:1-8
Denomination: Church Of God
This sermon explores our identity as God's children, the significance of Jesus' birth, and the transformative power of knowing God intimately through His Word.
Good morning, beloved of the Lord. What a joy it is to gather together in this house of worship, united by our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Each one of us, bound by the shared belief in the Gospel, the Good News of salvation. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, a divine ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7
Topics: Gift Of God, Jesus
One of the definitions of the gifts of life is advocated to be a notable capacity, talent or endowment.
Marie Curie, a French physicist and chemist once remarked: "We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained." Romans 12:6-8 reminds us: “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23, 1 Timothy 6:12, Ephesians 2:10
We need to experience the Holy Spirit.
Calling on the Spirit August 26, 2007 Acts 2:1-8 Have you ever received a gift you just weren’t sure you knew what to do with? Ties that make good presents for someone else. Perfumes and colognes that would rival a skunk for a worst smell contest. Maybe it was some picture or painting that would ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
When Christians receive the Gift of God, Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, there are gifts that are put on the inside of them that manifest themselves in a way that is beneficial to spiritual health and to the building of the kingdom of God.
Turn your Bibles to Luke 2:10-11, 14 Title: God’s Internal Gifts Theme: Benefits of Receiving God’s Gift, Christ Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Have you ever received a gift inside a gift? I once read of a lady who received a pair of gloves for Christmas. The fingers ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:10-14
How do we go about developing our gifts after we identify them?
Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 24, 2003 Spiritual Gifts #4 “Developing Your Gifts” II Timothy 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: Why are you doing what everyone else could do while you leave undone what only YOU could do? Maybe it is because you haven’t developed the gifts God intends for you to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-8
Denomination: Methodist
The problem is that we’ve confused joy with happiness. Happiness is dependent on happenings. Circumstances in your life dictate whether or not you are happy. Joy, on the other hand, is a gift from God - a fruit of the Spirit that transcends whatever is
Opening illustration: During an earthquake some years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, but they were at the same time surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them, addressing the old woman, said, ...read more
Scripture: John 16:16-24
The seventh phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit"
THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16:12-15; Acts 2:1-18 This week we move into the second part of the Creed. The first part was almost exclusively about the nature and life of Jesus, but in this second part we branch out to a listing of other Christian beliefs. The difficult piece is that the Creed ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-18
THIS SERMON DEALS WITH PAULS SECOND LETTER TO TIMOTHY. I DISCUSS THE FAN INTO FLAME THE SPIRIT.
HFL FEB. 20, 2011 2 TIM. 1: 3-7 3I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Goal of the Gifts is the Good of All
Prismatic Gifts 2 2 Corinthians 12:4-7 The Goal of the Gifts is the Good of All Introduction Chuck Swindoll tells a story about a man living in Atlanta who was flipping through the Yellow Pages in search of a restaurant. His noticed an entry for a place called The Church of God Grill. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
What you don’t know can hurt you and certainly won’t help anyone else. The Apostle Paul said that he didn’t want us to be "ignorant" about our spiritual gifts. So why are we?
1. Overview and Introduction a. Promise of Power – do you want a religion that is just that…a religion? Or do you want to experience the Supernatural power of God in daily life? b. Would you like to experience the promise of Pentecost which isn’t found in works and the power of what we can do, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11
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