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Spiritual Gifts For The Church

Contributed by Richard White on Nov 16, 2002

The church is in need of those who are willing to become living sacrifices for God. He, by His grace, has given us gifts. We must use them

Spiritual Gifts of the Church Romans 12:1-12 RO 12:1 Therefore, 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. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not So Silent Night

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

That night the skies and the land were filled with praises for God. It was not a silent night, and neither should we be silent.

NOT SO SILENT NIGHT Luke 2:8-20 LK 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ebionites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 19, 2022

The Ebionites existed during the early centuries of the Common Era and believed Jesus became the Messiah because he obeyed the Jewish Law.

The Ebionites The Ebionites were early followers of Jesus who believed He was the Messiah the Jewish people had expected to come. Ebionites (Greek: Ebionaioi, derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'the poor' or 'poor ones') as a term refers to a Jewish Christian sect who were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15

Denomination: Baptist

9 Marks Of The Demonic (Revelation 9:1-11, 20-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 4, 2023

A second look at the 5th trumpet-- the demonic, trans locust horde, released to harm people, and bring them to their senses. Despite this, people still serve demons. By themselves, God's judgments don't do what's needed.

Last week, we worked our way through Revelation 8 and 9, covering six of the seven trumpets. I tried to give you the big picture, and cover a lot of ground. But if I'm honest, I did so as a coward. At one critical point, I got nervous, and decided to teach it in a way that wouldn't be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-11, Revelation 9:20-21

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jun 25, 2016

This sermon deals with the self inflicted damage we do to our spiritual hearts and God's prescription for healing.

Hearts On Fire, Luke 24:32 Luke 24:32 “And they said to one another, did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while he opened the scriptures to us.” Did you know that the word “heart” appears in the King James Bible 830 times? Only the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Is At Hand: An Introduction Of The Book Of Zephaniah

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 27, 2021

Zephaniah's main concern was the Day of the LORD which was coming. But what is the day of the LORD?

The Day of the LORD is at Hand: An Overview of the Book of Zephaniah This week, we will continue our study of the Minor Prophets by looking at the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah. It is the ninth of the twelve “Minor Prophets.” Zephaniah is one of he least-known of the prophets as it is not directly ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-6, Zephaniah 3:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have I Seen You Before?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009

Easter comes and goes too fast...The culture moves on to the next celebration instead of experiencing Easter in a full way.

Have I seen you before? John 20:19-31 We are picking up the Easter story again this week. For us Easter is pretty much over. The stores have the clearance tables filled with chocolate bunnies, peeps, Easter baskets and stuffed animals. They are clearing off the shelves for new stuff; I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

Christ Reconciled You To Present You As Holy

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2010

Enemies of God. That's what we once were. How could justice be satisfied to reconcile us to God? How can we keep our new relationship with him?

Text: Colossians 1:21-23 Theme: Christ Reconciled You to Present You As Holy A. How severe our alienation was! B. How costly his sacrifice! C. How vital to stand firm on the Gospel! Season: Pentecost 9c Date: July 25, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus And Elijah Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Are you Elijah? (Matthew 16:14) (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Are you...Elihah (Matthew 16:14) Reading: 1 Kings chapter 17 verse 1. Quote: “Socrates was aid to be wise, not because he knew all the answers, but because he asked the right questions.” Jesus knew how to ask a good question: • And when he asked the disciples; “Who do the crowds say that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Brethren

The Elements Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2012

In his last words to Solomon David shares the key to prosperity in life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are times when we have a tendency to take stock of what is important to us in life. • The life of King David was a very interesting colorful life. David did a lot rising from being a simple shepherd boy to becoming King of Israel. • There were times in his life when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Petty Wars (Judges 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2025

Should we be involved in petty disputes over non-essential trivia? Let's begin in Judges 12.

Did Israel fall into petty squabbles and national division? Are many of the differences of opinion between churches similar disputes over unimportant non-essentials of our common faith? What are the essentials that unite us? Let’s look at Judges 12. Was there ever intertribal war between a branch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman In Manoah's Life

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Men are afraid sometimes, but if they would be open to their God-fearing wives, a lot of burdens would be lifted off of them and vice vasa

For all the great and beloved ladies who would allow God’s words (the bible) to influence and guide your lives, here are some helpful points that the Spirit of God revealed to me in the book of Judges chapter 13 (the story of the conception of Samson). Please observe, interpret and apply same to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Attitude Of The Evangelist Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016

We must always understand that we are weak and prone to sin and laziness. We must always ask to be filled with the spirit of Jesus, so that He can work through us.

Thursday of 20th Week in Course The beginning of the first letter to the church at Corinth is a little misleading, because Paul is thanking God for the grace shown in that church. He talks about how the Corinthians have been “enriched in him with all speech and knowledge,” and says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: Catholic

Beware Of Caricatures

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 4, 2024

Whose image are you becoming and what relic do you have faith in?

Leviticus 26:1 Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. Dr. Tony Evans made a great statement that any image we make of God only distorts Him. There ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1

Denomination: Baptist

Listen World (Psalm 49)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 26, 2026

What does God want the world to hear?

Are all our economic systems similar at the core, where the powerful feast while the weak hunger? Is a government coming that truly cares for all? Let’s begin in Psalm 49. Is there wisdom, a riddle that all the inhabitants of the world need to hear? To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist