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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Jesus encounters a man, who like us is collecting things. Also, like us, he is missing one thing. In this scripture reading Jesus tells him and us how to get that one missing piece we are missing.
In this morning’s Scripture reading, Jesus encounters a man who runs up and knells before him. Do you want to know something? I was right there with that man! I believe I know how he felt, because I have a reason to kneel before Jesus. What about you? Don’t you know, too? Don’t we all have ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-28
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Jesus said don’t worry about food and clothes. Don’t be consumed if you have them or not. If Jesus would have been Italian, he might have just said, "Forgeh ’Bout it!"
Jesus has been telling us about money and possessions. Be generous. Share the blessings that God has given you with others. Make giving your lifestyle. Tithing is one gift that God gives us to help keep our desires in check and to train us to live a lifestyle of giving. End of the month giving ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27
Denomination: Church Of God
What God is looking for is some good old Holy Ghost agitators, someone that is going to help the Spirit of God to move in our life, the life of the church, and the life of God’s people.
I want to say thank’s be to God, that there is still near the sheep a house of mercy, and grace and a pool that supplies every need, like Grace: which keeping from me what I don’t deserve and Mercy which allows me to get what I do deserve. ??As we look at this passage, we see that there was a ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6
Denomination: Baptist
Session 3: This upload, which is a supplement to Session 2, contains an explanation of all the spiritual gifts, along with examples of where each gift can be used in the life of the church.
The Gift of Administration (Exodus 18:20-22) The Holy Spirit enables some of us to motivate, direct and inspire God's people in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to do the Church's work effectively. To exercise the gift of administration is to assume oversight ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-13
Encourage believers to recognize, stir up, and utilize their God-given gifts for His glory and the service of others.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to explore a message from the Apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy. As C.S. Lewis once said, "God doesn't want something from us. He simply wants us." So let's dive into this message, knowing that God wants to work in and through us as we discover ...read more
Topics: Gifts, God, Stirring
A person’s place in the Body of Christ.
Every human being desires to feel needed and wanted. Feeling that we need to be in someone’s life or doing a certain job makes us feel important. It gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Sometimes just the fact that others rely on us can keep us going even when we want to quit. You may hate your ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God does not need us or anything we possess. So, what could we possibly give to Him?
Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 Feb 2014 Genesis 43:11-14 GIFTS FIT FOR A KING Intro: • Joseph’s brothers/one trip/Egypt to buy food • Came face to face/brother Joseph. • He recognized them, but they did not recognize him • to awaken their dead ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 43:11-14
God does not need us or anything we possess. So, what could we possibly give to Him? These verses teach us something about that matter. In fact, these verses talk about the only gifts that are worthy of our Savior. I want to take this episode from the lif
GIFTS FIT FOR A KING Genesis 43:11-14 Introduction Joseph’s brothers have made one trip into Egypt to buy food. While they were there, they came face to face with their brother Joseph. He recognized them, but they did not recognize him. In an effort to awaken their dead consciences and to ...read more
We’re looking at a woman who encountered Jesus unexpectedly. At first she thought He was just another Jew, but before long she found herself face to face with God. He offered her the answer to her heart's greatest need -- God's inner presence.
IF YOU KNEW THE GIFT OF GOD! JOHN 4:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who had emergency surgery on his hand and lost 3 fingers? The man asked the man if he could still write. 2. The doctor answered, “Maybe, but don’t count on it.” B. TEXT 5 So he came to a town in ...read more
Scripture: John 4:5-26
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The gift of tongues and its companion gift of interpretation are often misunderstood and misapplied, and it’s no surprise they are often called “the least of the gifts.”
The Baptism with the Holy Spirit - part 3 THE GIFTS CONCERNING TONGUES Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10 August 27, 2000 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald ILLUSTRATION: Dwight L. Moody once demonstrated the principle like this: "Tell me," he said to his audience, "how can I get the air out of the tumbler I have in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10
Denomination: Pentecostal
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
The importance of spiritual gifts to the body of Christ.
THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: FELLOWSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEXT:ROMANS 12:1-8 Introduction I. PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN SERVICE VS 1,2 A. Our theology affects our practice. "Therefore" B. Foundation - a sacrificial life- offer yourself C. Building - transformation - remodeling D. Finishing ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:1-8
This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. Although it is often read as a unit in itself, it is most meaningful when it is studied—as it was written—as a part of Paul̓s message in chapters 12-14.
THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFT 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO: This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. Although it is often read as a unit in itself, it is most meaningful when it is studied—as it was written—as a part of Paul̓s message in chapters 12-14. This chapter hit at the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
The gifts of the Spirit have split churches and keep Christians apart – and they bewilder non-Christians – so that the church becomes a circus than a place to get saved. But there are good reasons for the gifts if used properly.
For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivinWatersWeb.com With all the controversy over spiritual gifts – why have them at all? The gifts of the Spirit have split churches and keep Christians apart – and they bewilder non-Christians – so that the church becomes a circus than a place to get ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-35
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
How do we go about unwrapping our spiritual gifts once we have identified them?
Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 17, 2003 “Unwrapping Your Gifts” Matthew 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: “I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, real service is what I desire. I’ll sing a solo anytime, dear Lord, but don’t ask me to sing in the choir. I’ll do what you want me to do, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Denomination: Methodist
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