Sermons on The Gift Exchange:

The Value Of Tongues, Keeping Perspective In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006

In the church today there is tremendous tension and polarization over the issue of sign gifts, particularly tongues. Divisions and church splits over the charismatic movement have become all too common. Conditions in some of the churches today hardly diff

THE VALUE OF TONGUES Keeping Perspective In The Church 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 INTRODUCTION: in the church today there is tremendous tension and polarization over the issue of sign gifts, particularly tongues. Divisions and church splits over the charismatic movement have become all too common. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Clarification Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006

As we approach this next passage regarding the gift of tongues and their use/misuse, it is appropriate to deal with verse 20 again.... When we think about children and their attitudes towards things, two thoughts pop into my mind. First, Kids tend to be

THE CLARIFICATION OF TONGUES 1 CORINTHIANS 14:20-25 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this next passage regarding the gift of tongues and their use/misuse, it is appropriate to deal with verse 20 again. Last week we closed with this verse, looking at the exhortation of Paul, not to be babies and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Pay The Bills Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

If you are living under financial bondage & stress, you’re missing God’s will for you: to enjoy and live life more abundantly…

Everyone has trouble with finances at some point in life. (In his book, “How to Succeed in Money,” George Bowman says, "About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures." He means people in general fail to manage our money wisely. 40% of Americans borrow more money than ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mercy, Mercy, Me Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Oct 15, 2006

Just as we have ebnefitted from God’s mercy, we should also be willing to dispense mercy to others. Read about David’s experience with God’s mercy.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (MERCY); MERCY, MERCY, ME PSALM 23:1-6 A MOTHER ONCE APPROACHED NAPOLEON SEEKING A PARDON FOR HER SON. THE EMPEROR REPLIED THAT THE YOUNG MAN HAD COMMITTED A CERTAIN OFFENSE TWICE AND JUSTICE DEMANDED DEATH. "BUT I DON’T ASK FOR JUSTICE," THE MOTHER EXPLAINED. "I PLEAD FOR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Guiding Principles Of A Good Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2006

This sermon examines some basic guiding principles of a good steward.

Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of messages titled, “Taking the ‘Stew’ Out of Stewardship.” Much of the material for this message comes from a book by Rod Rogers titled, Pastor Driven Stewardship: 10 Steps to Lead Your Church to Biblical Giving (Dallas, TX: Brown Books Publishing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Assembly Required Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 17, 2006

Gifts are to be used for the building up of the body. However, our greatest strength is our greatest weakness, and when a gift is used in the power of the flesh, it has destructive consequences illustrated in 1 Corinthians 12

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts – Part 3 “Some Assembly Required” 1. Review a. This is the third week that we have been exploring our spiritual gifts. By now, you should be familiar with what they are and why we have them. If you have been coming on Sunday nights, you likewise would be learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Blessings

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

In Christ we have obtained an inheritance and a responsibility to unite heaven and earth: we also believed in him and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until heaven and are are united.

Ephesians 1__1-14 Proper 10 B SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS Amos 7:7-15 This is what the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand. And the Lord said to me, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A plumb line.” Then the Lord said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Signs And Wonders Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

Print Graphics of this series are available free upone request. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

Signs and Wonders -1 How many would say you are believer? Mark 16:16-18 (English Standard Version) 16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name… What are signs and wonders? They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Purpose: Urging Each Member To Serve Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

3rd in 5-part series on casting vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

“OUR PURPOSE: URGING EACH MEMBER TO SERVE THE LORD WITHIN THE CHURCH” Ephesians 4:11-16 INTRODUCTION: The story is told of a very large woman who attended a banquet and absolutely gorged herself on the buffet and afterwards felt very, very guilty. She said to her husband, "I shouldn’t of done ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Good Stewards And Financial Contentment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2006

In this message the apostle Paul sets before us six principles of financial contentment.

Scripture There is a story about a mother and son who lived in a forest. One day when they were out walking a tornado surprised them. The mother clung to a tree and tried to hold her son. But the swirling winds carried him into the sky. He was gone. The woman began to weep and pray: “Please, O ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing Your Skills Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2006

This is the fourth purpose in 40 Days of Purpose. Using the survivor theme I look at sprititual gifts

So what will you bring to the party? Could you build a hut? Spear a fish? Or start a fire? Each of the contestants on survivor brings their unique skill set to their tribe. Whether it be Cai Boi being able to light a fire with flint and tinder or Adam catching an octopus, or did the octopus catch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joy Deeper Than A Smile Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

Fruit of the spirit pt 2 Joy

“Joy Deeper than a Smile” - Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 2 - July 6, 2003 AM, - Danny Williams Gal. 5:22 How Long do you believe that you could smile without stopping? How long could you hold it? A little lady named Lisa Lester, a little girl smiled for 10 hrs 5 min. without breaking that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship:the Power Of God

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 25, 2006

Stewardship...kind of, sort of. We cannot fool Jesus about our true attitude in being generous.

The Ark of the covenant is lost, the symbol of the very presence of God - lost. The High Priest and his Family are – lost, all dying on the same day, they were the keepers of the worship of the almighty God. Israel does not have a way to interpret this disaster. The God they thought was all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship: Risk & Investment

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Stewardship, investing in the kingdom of God also Eccl 11:1-6

What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen In The Kingdom Of God. Our Scriptures this morning address this issue: what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God? More importantly, what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God, when the Master, Jesus, is gone? When we become Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship: Show Me The Money!

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Stewardship - be creative in investing in the kingdom of God

The Farmer Farmer’s cow gave birth to twins. “Martha, we should give one of these calves to the Lord” “We’ll raise one for ourselves and raise one for the Lord. We’ll feed them the same and treat them the same…and when the time comes to bring them to market we’ll decide which one is the Lord’s." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational