Sermons on Law Of The Gift:

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 10(B) - Believers are reminded and encouraged to keep the unity of the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit produces unity by faith. God’s gifts promote unity in faithful living.

“KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” (Outline) July 20, 2008 -- PENTECOST 10 -- Ephesians 4:1-7,11-16 INTRO: Today’s text reminds us of the fact that we are saints in the Lord united together by our Christian faith. This is our confession in the Apostle’s Creed: “I believe in the holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Fitting In

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 11, 2008

Every Christian has a place in the body of Christ because every Christian is given a gift to use in the body of Christ. There should be no one asking, “Where do I fit in?”

Fitting In Griffith Baptist Church – 9/14/08 A.M. Service Text: Ephesians 4:7-10 Key verse: Ephesians 4:8 - Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Premise: Every believer has a place and function within the body of Christ in the local ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 9, 2009

Not only does God give to each of us spiritual gifts by which the body of Christ is supported and sustained, He also gives us all that is needed to carry out those functions vital to the health and ministry of His body, the church. With those gifts, God g

Opening illustration: In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Identity And Personality

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009

God has given each one of us a new identity through Jesus Christ and a unique personality.

Christian Identity & Personality In a previous sermon we have seen that we are called to produce results. We have also seen the influencing factors that impact our ability to bear fruits for the Kingdom. So if we have to produce excellent results, bear fruits for the Kingdom, we need to start at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pocket Change

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 20, 2009

Do we have a correct view of money? Do we hold stuff or does stuff hold us? It is time to have a pocket change!

Pocket Change Text: Mark 12:41-44 41And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. 43Calling His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Stewards

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 9, 2009

Eliezer was a good and faithful steward for his master, Abraham. We need to follow his example in being good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Not many people know Eliezer of Damascus. He is not one of the most prominent of Bible characters. However, this man played a major role in the life of Abraham. In Genesis 15:2, Eliezer is identified as the steward of Abraham. A steward is a person that is responsible for managing the property ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful To Ministry

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 19, 2009

This study examines the call to be faithful in using our spiritual gifts.

This month we have been involved in a focus on being faithful. The first Sunday we talked about being faithful to God. The next Sunday we talked about being faithful to church. Last Sunday we talked about being faithful to family. Today, I want to talk about being faithful to ministry. Sometimes we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Shack - A Study In Discernment

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 24, 2009

❶ Shack’s Endorsements ❷ Heresies In The Shack ❸ What’s Not in The Shack ❹ A Few Steps For Discerning Heresy

I Kings 3:9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? - A Novel - About a man named Mackenzie (Mack) Phillips whose daughter, Missy, was brutally murdered by a serial ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Handwriting On The Wall

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

Daniel unfolds God’s judgment of the wicked king

Daniel Chapter 5-‘The Handwriting on the Wall’ I. Preparation for the Handwriting (v.1-4) A. Feast of Belshazzar (v.1) B. Folly of Belshazzar (v.2-4) II. Presence & Power of the Handwriting (v.5-9) A. Prominence of the Handwriting (v.5) B. Physical Effect on the King ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empowered To Engage Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We are to accept the sovereign choice of the Spirit in giving us gifts.

Have you ever been compared as child? Your parent said, “Why don’t you become like your older brother?” Or, have you ever been compared as an employee? Your boss said, “Why didn’t you close as much deals as this or that employee?” Did you like it when you were compared? Do you like being compared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Engage Part 4 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We are to appreciate our special place in the Body of Christ.

If you have a choice, which part of your body can you live without? I think you would answer with the famous line of the vitamin commercial, “I want to be complete.” Well, according to 1 Corinthians 12:27, “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” [1] I believe God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love Overflowing Even More

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 28, 2010

To be a slave of Jesus Christ means He is the Lord of your life in everything leaving little room for individualistic ideas of ourselves.

Announcements: So this past Wednesday night, around 9 when everyone had left except for Garret and Sue and I, we sat back, looked at these pieces of flip chart, took a deep breath, smiled, and said, “ok… so what next?” One thing was clear immediately – Pastor Sue looked at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Health Issues And Facing Death Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

Two things are inevitable when we are born into this fallen world. We will all get sick in some way, and we will all die. What is God's role in all of this?

Two things are inevitable when we are born into this fallen world. We will all get sick in some way, and we will all die. So it makes sense that we understand how to deal with these certainties according to Scripture. When the Bible talks about suffering, it is almost never speaking about physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-24

The Parable Of The Ten Minas

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Interpretation & application of the parable. (PowerPoint slides are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Rewarding the Faithful Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. Quote: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.’” Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” In the parable before us: • Nine servants were willing to ‘R.I.S.K.’ that is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Brethren

"Living Sacrifices"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 11, 2010

Takes Romans 12: 1-2 in context

“Living Sacrifices” June 13, 2010 Romans 12:1-8 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness