Sermons about Utilizing Talents

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The Church: Diversity Of Gifts And One Body PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024

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This sermon explores our roles in the body of Christ and how to use our unique gifts to serve God and each other humbly.

Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to be in the House of the Lord today, isn't it? As we gather in this place, our hearts knit together in unity, we are reminded of the beautiful tapestry of the body of Christ. Each of us, with our unique gifts, talents, and callings, woven together by the Master ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11-31, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Topics: Equally Important, Building Up, Church

"Screen Door On A Submarine"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 13, 2002

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"Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine."

You may have heard our music group sing the song, “Screen Door on a Submarine.” Part of it goes like this: Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine. Rich Mullins wrote that song with this morning’s scripture in mind, because James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy The Synergistic Blessings Of Being United In Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 31, 2005

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Too often in the western world, we minimalize connections thinking that teaching principles is enough but 90% of the people who come to church do so on the basis of their friendly connections.

Enjoy the Synergistic Blessings of Being United in Spirit (Phil. 2:1,2) "Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in Spirit, intent on one purpose." (Phil. 2:2) "Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Centrality Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 21, 2006

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The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul declares that everything finds its meaning and significance in Christ. Christ must be at the center of all things both in our individual lives and in the church.

THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1:15-18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence Introduction: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Serving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

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This sermon explores the depth of commitment required in Christian discipleship, emphasizing the need for sacrifice, stewardship, and total dedication to Christ.

Good morning, friends. It's a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We gather, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, each of us an essential part of this beautiful tapestry of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Topics: Cost, Serving

Ten Practical Handles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

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Ten Practical Handles to Church Planting Movements

Ten Practical Handles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are sovereign acts of God, but in His sovereign grace and mercy He has chosen to partner with us. There are some practical things that missionaries can do to help initiate or nurture a Church Planting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem That Did Not Prosper

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 24, 2022

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We do not need to let our fears control us. By doing so we make our fears come in front of God. We need to recognize that God is stronger than our fears and when He has called us to do something, He will help us in doing that task.

Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of Persia, Artaxerxes. He was a man of God and was a trusted advisor to the king. Many decades prior, Zerubbabel was able to get the Jerusalem Temple rebuilt. Some years later, Ezra had returned to Jerusalem to help with the spiritual needs of the people. Now ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Noble Man

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2007

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If we are going to make a difference in the world, we need to be noble people. I want to thank Rick Rusaw for the outline help on this message.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Today is Father’s Day. I hope all you men got some nice presents. I think Mother’s Day comes first so that we get something nice for our wives so they get something nice for us.   Men, we all want to do something significant with our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Au Coeur De La Ville

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 24, 2008

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LE DEBUT DU DERNIER ACTE DU DRAME Avec ce passage nous nous embarquons sur le dernier acte dans le drame de la vie de Jésus ; et c’est ici en effet un moment dramatique. C’était le temps de pâque, et Jérusalem et le voisinage environnant de totalité

AU CŒUR DE LA VILLE LA VILLE DE MANTES LA JOLIE EN 2008 Texte Lecture Mat 21/1-11 1 ¶ Lorsqu’ils approchèrent de Jérusalem, et qu’ils furent arrivés à Bethphagé, vers la montagne des oliviers, Jésus envoya deux disciples, 2 en leur disant: Allez au village qui est devant vous; vous trouverez ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shove That Job - I'll Take It

Contributed by Mark Scott on Sep 26, 2005

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A Message For Labor Day

“Shove That Job – I’ll Take It” Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 (Labor Day Message) We are in the third message of a series entitled “Seven of the Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make”. Since this is Labor Day weekend, this is a great time to talk about the blessing it is to have a job. Some of us ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: *other

Laboring With The Gospel (Part Ii)

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

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A continuation of a study of the parable of the minas

“I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.”—Luke 19:26 LABORING WITH THE GOSPEL (Part II) In our Early Morning Worship, we began a discussion of Jesus’ Parable of the Minas or the Pounds. We said that this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Tempting God Through Disobedience

Contributed by Russ Houser on Apr 6, 2002

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a look at the risk of not giving of ourselves to help others in need.

Tempting the Lord through disobedience 4-7-02 AM 2 Kings 12: 3 But the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places. Pray Story of Boy with fishes and loaves - family - sent boy on errand - packed a lunch - would be gone most of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:3, John 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expect Great Things From God And Attempt Great Things For God - Isa 54:1-4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2002

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Expect Great Things from God and Attempt Great Things for God - Isa 54:1-4

Expect Great Things for God and Attempt Great Things for God - Isa 54:1-4 Illustration: Just before his first London crusade, Billy Graham was asked by a newspaper reporter, "Are you an optimist or a pessimist?" Billy said without hesitation, "I’m an optimist! I know God and I have read the end of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Your Calling: Our Unique Abilities Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

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Part 2 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

"Living Your Calling" Part 2 - Our Unique Abilities NewSong Church - 07/20/08 Winston Churchill, once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” :: Thoughts on Festivals :: • So many vendors selling • Not commercial, cloned everybody-has-one-so-you-should-too ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: *other

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 15, 2020

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God calls us as disciples and uses us just as we are to bring God's kingdom to a world in need.

June 14, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 9:35-10:8; Romans 5:1-8; Exodus 19:2-8a From Suffering to Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. While they still weak, at the right time, Christ sent his apostles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8, Exodus 19:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

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