Sermons on Spiritual Favoritism:

Still Under The Law

Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006

There was no emancipation proclamation from spiritual slavery.

Point #1 - There was no emancipation proclamation from spiritual slavery or from the Tem commandments. Christ did not abolish the Ten Commandments. ASV Matthew 5:17-20 Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Mania Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 10, 2006

Only persons can be spiritual, not buildings

Temple Mania (I Kings 5-8) 1. I have a one minute mystery. Two of them. 2.The first is this: A woman goes into a convenience store to buy a can of Coke. She pays for it with a $20 bill and receives $20.05 back in change. No mistake was made. Think about that. 3. Here is the second one: Two ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Time Of Harvest

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007

To help churches prepare for a Spiritual harvest

A TIME OF HARVEST March 11, 2007 a.m. Castle Avenue BC, Hobbs Text: John 4; Luke 10:1-7 Introduction: Spring is not two weeks away. If you are thinking about how great it will be to eat homegrown watermelons or can home grown beans, you better start thinking now about your harvest. You need to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow As A Christian

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 3, 2007

Four necessary steps to Grow Spiritually

“How to Grow Spiritually” June 3, 2007 The new couple in church went down to the second row and found a good seat to enjoy the sermon when old Mrs. Smith, who was a charter member of the church, in a demanding tone, said, “EXCUSE me! You are sitting in MY seat! You’ll just have to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Gifts Of Wisdom And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 1 of 13.

THE GIFTS OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE 1 Corinthians 12:8 INTRO: Who Flew the Kite? “I did,” said the wind! “I did,” said the paper! “I did,” said the string! “I did,” said the boy! But in reality they ALL flew the kite! If the wind had lulled, if the paper had torn, if the sticks had broken, if the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts series - 2 of 13.

THE GIFT OF FAITH 1 Corinthians 12:9 INTRO: All Christians have saving faith. This verse is talking about Mountain moving faith. The power to lay hold of God’s promises for results. ILLUS: There is a story about a fellow who fell off a cliff and plunged about seventy-five feet until he grabbed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Healing Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 3 of 13.

THE GIFTS OF HEALING 1 Corinthians 12:9 INTRO: Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. I once read a news story about a lawsuit in Tennessee. It seems that an evangelist was being sued for $1 million by a woman who claimed the evangelist-healer tried to punch a demon out of her stomach. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Discernment Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 4 of 13.

THE GIFT OF DISCERNMENT 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: Several years ago there were many Auburn-Alabama jokes going around. One of the best is the story of the Auburn student who got his first pair of shoes at age 20. He was so proud of his shoes that he started walking backwards to see what nice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Tongues And Interpretations Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 5 of 13.

THE GIFT OF TONGUES AND INTERPRETATIONS 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: A little, old American lady was touring London as part of a group. They were in Westminster Abbey, and the very proper English guide was pointing out the magnificent tombs, architecture, and other features of that great church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Miracles Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 6 of 13.

THE GIFT OF MIRACLES 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: You may have heard the story about a mule named Old Red. One day a visitor at the farm watched as the farmer hitched Old Red to the plow and hollered, “Giddy-up!” But Old Red didn’t move a muscle. Again the farmer hollered, but still the mule ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 7 of 13.

THE GIFT OF PROPHECY Romans 12:6 INTRO: One night a man was on his way to church when he saw a stranger staring through an open window of the church. The man stopped and invited the stranger to come inside, and that night he was saved! Later he remarked to the kind Christian who had invited him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Helpful Service Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 8 of 13.

THE GIFT OF HELPFUL SERVICE Romans 12:7 INTRO: Recently I came across this question, “Would you do for GOLD what you would do for GOD?” What does this mean? The answer is clear. If you’re not attending prayer services now, would you do so if you were paid for it? Would you witness for Christ more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 10 of 13.

THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Romans 12:8 INTRO: Two old Texas cowboys were riding across the range one day when they came upon a herd of buffalo. They paused for a moment to look at those great animals. Then one cowboy said to the other, "Have you ever seen an uglier varmint than that?" The other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Giving Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 11 of 13.

THE GIFT OF GIVING Romans 12:8 INTRO: An elderly man won a ten million-dollar sweepstakes. While his family was happy, they worried about just how to tell the man of his good fortune, for he had a chronic heart condition. Finally it was decided that the man’s pastor should break the good news. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Using Your Gifts

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

A message on using your spiritual gifts.

USING YOUR GIFTS Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRO: According to the New Testament, each Christian has been given gifts or talents and abilities. But many of these gifts have gone unused. Since God has entrusted them to us, it seems fitting that we should find the best way to use them. How can we best use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16, Exodus 36:1-5

Denomination: Baptist