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  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Service Through Gifts

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
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    Serving others

    Service Through Gifts Romans 12:3-8 Introduction From the beginning we must understand that Paul is talking to us about living the Christian life in Romans 12 As we have looked at over the last couple of weeks, we have seen Paul encourage us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices He has also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009
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    Every believer receives at least one gift from the Holy Spirit to use in the body of Christ.

    I want to tell you about our cat. Our cat is named Roger – our female cat, Roger. Trey named her. It’s weird, but you get used to it. It’s funny. But Roger…she’s a nice cat. She was so cute. She actually showed up at Jason and Erica Carlson’s house a little over a year ago. A little kitten ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving - A Gift To Enjoy

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2009
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    Paul asks Christians to give Thanks "always and in everything". A deeper look into the subject reveals that this is an impossibility for mankind.

    Thanksgiving – A Gift to enjoy A man was pushing a pram with a child in the pram. The child was creating trouble and screaming and throwing tantrums. The man who was pushing the pram kept repeating at regular intervals “ Keep cool Andrew.. Keep cool Andrew” A passer by woman was impressed at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Astonishing Experience Of Gift Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2009
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    Mary is the opposite of Eve, totally open to the plan of God as Eve was closed in, and thus she was able to accept the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ.

    Immaculate Conception December 7-8, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.” (CV 34) These words of Pope Benedict from the encyclical begin a new section that is incredibly appropriate for the solemnity we celebrate today, the patronal ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God's Gift To The World ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 3, 2010
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    This lesson purposes to lead those who are thinking on the subject of love to gain a better understanding of biblical love as the lesson answers the two basic questions: Question #1: Why would God show so much love for boys and girls and men and women? Qu

    INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to John 3:16. 2. This verse is very appropriate for today, Valentine’s Day. Most everyone is making an effort to give different ones something special today. (1) Valentine Cards with comments of love and appreciation are exchanged today! (2) Flowers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Introduction To Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 10, 2010
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    Introduction to the spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Cor. 12

    Subject: Introduction to spiritual gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12 Introduction “Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Therefore I tell you that no one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Applying Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 23, 2010
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    A look at applying the spiritual gifts to our service

    Text: 1 Corinthians 14 Title: Applying Spiritual Gifts (Part 2) Introduction If 1 Corinthians 12 was about discovering spiritual gifts; 1 Corinthians 14 is about the application of spiritual gifts. Summarize the chapter under the following 4 headings 1.Our prayer 2.Our preference 3.Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Gifts Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 3, 2010
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    Gods Greatest gift to man.A gift that keeps on giving.

    THREE GIFTS OF CHRIST John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 1. He gave his LOVE (at the cross.) Gal.2:20 I am crucified with Christ: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Our Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
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    The 11th sermon in our series dealing with the Baptist Faith and Message

    Using Our Gifts (BFM #11 ) Text: Exodus 4:2; 1st Corinthians 12:1-11 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) St. Bernard of Clairvaux (the man the dog was named after) once said, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” As we continue on in our study of the BFM we’ve been looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Outbreak Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 27, 2010
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    A Powerful sermon the encouraged believers to Stir up the Gift's of God.

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” Sermon Summary: Are the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit being manifested in your life? Acts 5:32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gifts Fit For A King Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unwrapping Heaven's Gift

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010
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    We all know that the Bible tells us that it is "more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:25. However, as we approach the time of year when we think about giving and receiving, even the biggest Scrooge among us likes to receive a gift. For ma

    Scripture Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 6I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of Prophecy And Tongues Series

    Contributed by Richard S Cussons M.a. on Aug 1, 2010
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    Paul instructs us to value all gifts of the Spirit equally to build up the body of Christ and to create diversity in unity

    Sermon on 1 Corinthians 14.1 – 14.19 : Gifts of prophecy and tongues. We continue this evening looking at Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, and as you will have discovered last week, the letter revolves around the theme of problems in Christian conduct in the church, and the continuing development ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas H avatar

    God's Gift Of Service Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
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    How do you view serving God? As a chore? As an inconvenience? Paul, who was in jail because he served God, viewed serving God as a gift, a privilege that God had given him!

    Ephesians 3:7-13 How was your week? Did you have a good week? Or a bad one be honest. Whos had a bad week? Whos had bad things happen this week? This month? Year? Ever? Life can be tough it is not always not easy. We can struggle with all sorts of things. We can have money ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit’s Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 3, 2010
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    If we want to be used of God to effectively advance the cause of Christ, we must be careful not to overestimate or underestimate ourselves, but use the Spirit’s gift(s) to serve with all our hearts.

    Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free