Sermons on Response To Gift:

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

Our Great Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011

Exploring the principles of serving one another in the assembly with the gifts God has provided.

“Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Revelaciones De Vida

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

Revelación de una gran necesidad. Revelación del Gran amor. Revelación de un gran sufrimiento. Revelación de un gran propósito. Revelación de un gran privilegio.

Quotes(comillas): “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. "Antes de que podamos ver bien primero debemos derramar nuestras lágrimas para despejar el camino."-Un antiguo proverbio tribal de la India. “Life ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Falling Of The Holy Spirit Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012

A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets dry, waters have grown stagnant, burned out & ready to quit.

Holy Spirit Part 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson June 10, 2012 A A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) 1 Acts 3.19, describes these times as “times of refreshing.” a It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefit Of Diversity Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 19, 2017

As the Lord ordained and created the church, He placed individuals with varied gifts in the church as it pleased Him. Such diversity of gifts is essential for the church to function and prosper. We must embrace such diversity and celebrate these gifts.

The Benefit of Diversity 1 Corinthians 3: 5-9 As we continue our series – Church: A New Testament Model, I was reminded of the various gifts and abilities within the church. Every believer is gifted of the Spirit for service within the body of Christ, and yet all are not gifted the same. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Word Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 30, 2024

What is a "word" of wisdom? Is it just wisdom in general, or is it a supernatural impartation of guidance by the Holy Spirit? This message explains this supernatural operation of the Spirit and provides examples of its occurrence in Scripture and in the pastor's life.

Intro We are in a series concerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Last week we examined the description of the gifts found in the first eleven verses of 1 Cor. 12. We came to understand the gifts of the Spirit as “supernatural impartations by the Holy Spirit that come in a moment for a specific ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Proverbs 24:3, Genesis 6:13-22, Genesis 12:1, 2 Kings 5:10, Luke 12:11-12, Acts 9:6, Matthew 22:15-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Marriage And Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Men, I call on you to take responsibility for your wife. Take responsibility for your children. Take responsibility for your church. Take some responsibility even for your city. Jesus is our model for masculinity.

In Peter’s first letter – a letter that we have been focusing on since May of 2008 – Peter tells men that right living will help them pray. Peter tells us that our prayers can be clogged by how we treat our wives. This is an especially important commandment in our day for the definitions of men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Use It Or Lose It Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

Why dont we use the gifts that God gives us?

6: A Life of Meaning Series February 8th, 2008 Use it or Lose it I have a problem. I am really not very good with subtlety. When my wife started working for the news she was a reporter. Then there was an opening for a weekend anchor position. She was the newest reporter to the station so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

A Man's Duty

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2009

Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. They are called to provide sustenance, leadership, stability, and spirituality in the home.

A MAN’S DUTY 1 TIMOTHY 5:3-16 (note verse 8) Introduction: Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. The strength of the church is only as strong as the strength of the home. When men fail to fulfill their responsibility in the home, the home comes crashing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of The Ages - Salvation By Grace

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 3, 2018

A unique look at the gift of Salvation

“Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.” (Eph 3:2-3 NIV) There are two Greek words used in Scripture for the word “secret”. They are “kruptos” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3-10, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 2:12, Matthew 5:48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essential To Implementation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2010

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul highlighted/elucidated the necessity of agape love to the application of Christianity. Thus agape love is essential to the implementation of Christian belief. But how is agape love essential to my Christian faith?

ESSENTIAL to IMPLEMENTATION-I—1Corinthians 12:31-14:1 Attention/Need: Valentine’s Day is upon us. Our society is confused about the meaning of love. “Love” can actually carry a variety of meanings in our society. Most often love is portrayed in a romantic, sexual or setimental sense. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power To Choose

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 8, 2011

What place does choice play in our ultimate destiny? God chooses to let us choose.

Who is responsible for you? Genesis 1:26-27 is perhaps the most amazing passage in the Old Testament. Turn there and read it with me… (read) This is an astounding concept. Now, look at what happens next! The very first recorded thing that God said to human beings after creating us in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Christians Have Been Graced-Grafted And Gifted By God Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

God has given us all the tools to be successful in life. He has graced-grafted,and gifted us, and we are expected to live in a certain way.

ALL CHRISTIANS HAVE BEEB GRACED-GRAFTED-and GIFTED Text: Romans, Chapter 12 Introduction. Try, if you will, to picture the following two scenes in the life of a “typical” family. A father is talking with his daughter—a senior in high school—who is concerned about the next day’s event. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home Is Where You Left It: The Three Gifts Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

We are living in a time of runaways. All around us we are hearing of cases of children and teenagers running away from home in search of the “good life”.

Intro: We are living in a time of runaways. All around us we are hearing of cases of children and teenagers running away from home in search of the “good life”. We have adults that are packing up and leaving their families, marriages, and responsibilities behind to start a new life; all because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Talent: What's In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given each of us a unique set of gifts, abilities, and resources. The challenge for us is to figure out the best way to use them for the glory and advancement of the Kingdom.

1. Opening a. Illustration: ?A story about our beautiful garden at home and my inability to care for it. ? Overgrown with weeds that choke the beautiful flowers until I learn how to care for it. ? A gardener inherited a plot of land. Some areas were rocky, some fertile, but every inch could be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist