Sermons on Tongue Of Fire:

Gifts Of The Spirit 8: Gifts, Ministries, Offices And "Greater Gifts” Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 1, 2004

A look at the difference between manifestations, ministries and offices’ of a certain gift, and whether we should desire and focus on certain gifts (as we are often encouraged to do)

Gifts of the Spirit 8: Gifts, ministries, offices and “greater gifts” 1 Cor 12:27-31 WBC 3/10/4pm GIFTS, MINISTRIES AND OFFICES (v27, 28) Paul has spoken about - not wanting them to be ignorant of ‘spiritual things’, the ‘spiritual dynamic’ and ‘what makes a person spiritual’ (v1) - He’s spoken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Love is the catalyst that brings value to the believer’s God-given spiritual gifts.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 1 of 4) Loving Bankruptcy 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Feb. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Illustration 1 There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Taste And See Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 12, 2007

This is the third in a 5 part series designed to help us look at our realtionship to God through the perspective of the five senses. The purpose of this message is to encourage believers in our great God and bring them to rejoice in all our Soveriegn Lord

MAKING SENSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD – TASTE Psalm 34:8 INTRODUCTION: A. So far in this series on “Making Sense of Our Relationship to God” we have looked at two of the five sense: Hearing and Seeing 1. This morning we are going to be looking at our sense of taste 2. Our tongue is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Baptist

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2010

Love is the ULTIMATE reason we do what we do!

INTRODUCTION • PC Video on Newly Weds. • SLIDE #1 • Today is Valentine’s Day. This is a day in which we are supposed to show the special one we love that we love them in some special (flowers, jewelry. Candy) way(s). • Given the holiday of love we are celebrating along ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warning Signs Of Spiritual Bankruptcy

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Nov 24, 2017

You can sense that you are experiencing spiritual bankruptcy when you can say the right words, gain the right knowledge, and do the right things with the wrong heart.

Warning Signs of Spiritual Bankruptcy 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Ptr. Michael Cariño The dictionary defines the word “bankrupt” as a state of financial ruin. It is linked to terms such as impoverished, insolvency, poverty, or financial failure. It is closely related to words like destitute, deficient, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is True Religion? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2013

What does James mean by pure and undefiled religion?

A Study of the Letter of James James 1:26-27 September 18, 2013 Read Scripture:James 1:26-27 [show scripture] 26If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself. 27Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

God's Use Of Means Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The Old Testament saint could gain the same inner insurance and leading of God as those in the New Testament. The only difference being that God used different means. The New Testament saint is guided by the Holy Spirit, but the Old Testament saint is guided by wisdom.

Unlike many chapters of the Proverbs, chapter 2 is a complete unity. It is a chain of reasoning that follows a consistent pattern from start to finish. We have considered the foundation and several of the stories built on it, and now we have arrived at the top where we see the practical goal ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:10-14

Church With Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Encourages Christians to grow spiritually through purposeful prayer, proclaiming the Gospel, and active participation in fellowship.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is with a heart brimming with joy that I stand before you today, ready to share God's word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will stir our hearts and nourish our souls. Today, we ...read more

Topics: Church

What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

In a church where divisions, lawsuits, immorality, incest, abuse, corrupt worship and misuse of spiritual gifts were manifested, this is a good place for a lesson on love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? I CORINTHIANS 12:31-13:13 INTRODUCTION: Look out Tina Turner here I come! For some of you that don’t know the title is that of a Tina Turner song. How did this chapter get thrown into the mix with spiritual gifts? It is key. It’s not here by accident! In a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

James: An Introduction And Exposition Of James I Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 26, 2009

A in-depth look at James Chapter one encouraging the reader to view the book of James in full context. This entire series is also available as an IBOOK via ITUNES for the nominal cost of $4.95

Introduction James is my favorite book of the Bible. I have always been drawn to its practical approach and straightforward method of approaching the subject of living one’s faith. James doesn’t spend a lot of time discussing doctrine, though the book is full of doctrinal concepts. Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Washed, Sanctified & Justified

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Aug 22, 2007

The 3 Miracles of Salvation from Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church. Find hope and purpose in this foundation for the Christian Faith.

The apostle Paul wrote first and second Corinthians to the church in Corinth. Corinth was a port city, located on the coast of Greece, 48 miles South West of Athens. The economy of Corinth was fueled by commerce from the sea as well as tourism. On any given day the city would be filled with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Mentoring Men Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

Teaching does not have to be in a formal setting; in fact, the best kind of learning takes place in every day life, when we simply speak spiritual truth.

As we turn today to Titus 2, the focus, as John MacArthur states, “changes from the pastors to the people, from the elders to everybody, and from the leadership to the laity.” Specifically, Paul’s passion is for people to live out the transforming power of the gospel and not to look like the “same ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Imagine: No Hell Below Us; Above Us Only Sky Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Two-thirds of Americans believe there is no hell. Let's imagine for a moment there is no hell. Lest you take me literally, I DO believe in the existence of heaven and hell. But what would you do if you wanted to eliminate the distasteful idea of hell?

INTRODUCTION There are many theories about the afterlife. Some people believe in reincarnation. Three men died and stood before God, who asked them how they wanted to spend their next life on earth. The first man said, “I want to come back as myself, but I want to be 10 times smarter.” “Poof,” God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-49

Denomination: Baptist

Minute Lessons, Bulletin Inserts

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

Sometimes we need information or material for our bulletins or minute lessons. Maybe these will start a thought?

I call this minute sermons or bulletin fillers. I gladly give permission to use these and you need not give me any credit. Sometimes we just need a little thought to fill in space. Where are you today? Are you where you want to be? How long will you stay here? When will you change? Are you mad at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Thanks When Life Is Hard

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2023

God cares about your hope when you are struggling. God wants you to tenaciously hold onto hope when your life is challenging. Again, God cares about your hope when you are struggling.

If you have a Bible would you find the book of Lamentations with me - Lamentations 3? I just love Thanksgiving and I love it even more with each year I age. But not everyone has an equally good time on this holiday. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-25

Denomination: Baptist