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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
There are two principle kinds of faith: 1. Natural faith & 2. Supernatural faith. The gift of faith is not natural faith. The gift of faith is supernatural faith.
By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 - "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 the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more
Scripture: Romans 10:17, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10
Denomination: *other
What you think you know about spiritual gifts, is probably wrong, in ways that actually inhibit ministry rather than encouraging it.
This morning I would like us to think about spiritual gifts: skills and abilities given by God the Holy Spirit to followers of Christ for the purpose of ministry. And my hypothesis is that what you probably believe about spiritual gifts is wrong. Wrong in a way that’s diminishing your joy in ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 28:2-4, Exodus 31:6-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Romans 12:4-8, Matthew 25:14-30 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Looking at the classic movie "A Christmas Story", we look at the perfect gifts of the Magi and the perfect gifts God has given us.
“Christmas Classics” A CHRISTMAS STORY Matthew 2:9-11 Introduction When I was a little kid, from about the age of 8 until the age of 10 my Granny would keep a jar for me in her kitchen cabinet. Whenever she had an extra dollar or a little extra change, she would put it in that jar for me. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Heading for perfection in the Lord how to get there.
CAN WE REACH PERFECTION IN THIS LIFE? Genesis 17: 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Matthew 5: 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 17:1
On this holy night of good news of great joy, I propose to you that Jesus is the Greatest Gift and the One we should focus on.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 2002 “The Greatest Gift” INTRODUCTION: * All wrapped? Looking forward to gifts. I’m looking forward to That new BMW convertible BBC must have in my driveway! * What is a gift? Dictionary definition: Something freely given, w/out any strings, expectations, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
God has the perfect gift for every believer.
"How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 1 of 3 1 Corinthians 7:7 September 14, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Sundial works only when they are brought into the light. Spiritual gifts work only when they are brought into the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7
Jesus told this parable in answer to a lawyer on how eternal life could be gained - perfect obedience to the law of love - and when obtained how it is demonstrated.
Jesus once told a story - the Good Samaritan - which has been a favourite ever since. It’s a charming, human-interest story, but at the same time it carries a sharp message. All of us are guilty of committing many types of sin. There are sins of omission - things we don’t do which we should, and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:10-37
No matter what happens in our lives we can trust God because he is faithful to bring us into his perfect and good plan.
Some years ago a speedboat driver who had survived a racing accident described what had happened. He had been at almost top speed when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave wrong. This caused the boat to lose control and he was thrown from his seat as the boat went spinning. He was shot into the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28-30
Denomination: Lutheran
Through this parable of the nets and fish, Jesus is telling disciples then and now that we don’t get to decide who’s in and who’s out. Our only concern should be to be good fish.
So we have this special summer sermon series going on, “Gone Fishin’.” For the last couple of weeks we’ve taken a sort of light-hearted trip through the fishing stories of the gospels, and we continue that special fishing trip with Jesus this week. But as you probably ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51
Denomination: United Methodist
Our being alive today can be perceived in two ways, we should be glad that we are alive or we should say thank God that we have been saved or protected from the pangs of death. Let us understand that there is a good reason for the good Lord to keep us alive.
We read in Psalm 91:16,“With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation.” (AFV) As we come to the last study on Psalm 91, we will meditate on the last part of verse 16 which says, ‘and show him My salvation’. All of us who have come to this day at the end of this year 2020 can most ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 91:16
Denomination: Other
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
To show that GOD is Good and everything He created and does are good.
I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD good for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is Good and everything He created and does are good. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (Amplified Bible) For everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:4-5
Denomination: Pentecostal
God had been giving good things to man all through history, but Christmas becomes the greatest day in history for giving, for on that day God presented to the world His greatest gift.
For all know that all of our gifts for Christmas will not be equal. We may have one or two big gifts, which are the center of our excitement, but there are also a number of smaller gifts that wet our appetite for the grand finale when we get to the one that is the biggest. No child is satisfied ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9
This messages talks about we try to be perfect and show a good front to people when it is not that way. We try to manage things in our own strength when Jesus told us to come to him.
Tattered Edges “Come unto me all ye that labor and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28, 29 We come today with tattered edges. What does that mean? We try to be perfect and put on a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29
Denomination: Methodist
This sermon encourages Christians to live as missionaries, harnessing their divine gifts to spread God's love and truth, as inspired by Matthew 2:1-9.
Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy, and a message burning with divine truth. We gather here, not as strangers, not as mere attendees, but as a family united by our love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we stand at the threshold of an ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-9
Topics: Giver
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