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If you are a follower of Jesus you have been given special ____________. [2 Timothy 1:6] This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. A spiritual gift is a supernatural ________________ given to all Christians to do God's work on earth. [1 Corinthians 12:7, 11] A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. [11] It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have. All gifts are useful, but they often go _____________. [Romans 12:6-8] In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. [7] If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. [8] If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. These gifts are given to you to be used in the Church to minister to _______________ and the _______________. [1 Corinthians 12:8-10] To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge. [9] The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing. [10] He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy. He gives someone else the ability to discern whether a message is from the Spirit of God or from another spirit. Still another person is given the ability to speak in unknown languages, while another is given the ability to interpret what is being said. How do you find out what gifts you have? 1. _______________ what the Bible says about gifts. 2. Ask God to _______________ you your gifts. 3. _______________ what you enjoy and do well. 4. Take a spiritual gifts __________. (http://thrive.church/shape/) 5. ________ what the Holy Spirit leads you to ________. The church is ___________________ without your gift. [1 Peter 4:10-11] God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. [11] Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. Use your gift as though God was doing it ________________ you.
Good Gifts / John 2:1-11Get the episode here.
Greig reminded us that we can boldly ask the Father for anything in Jesus' Name, knowing He faithfully and abundantly provides good gifts.
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This is January 5th's exhortation by Brian McLain calling us to pursue wisdom through heeding the wisdom of others. Brian and his lovely wife Denise were born and raised in Florida. They have been blessed with six beautiful daughters who fill their home with boundless joy and entertainment. Brian has degrees in Theology and Electrical Engineering and spent 20 years in the Power Industry. The McLains love to sing, dance, read, cook and play games, and they cherish the opportunities they get to serve and host others in their home. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!
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It's easy to point fingers when things go wrong in our life: We think, "It's their fault," or sometimes we dare to think, "It's God's fault." But James cuts sharply through these excuses, showing us another way to look at our situations. Welcome to the Daily Devo. [Get ready for a chapter study on the Vince Miller Show] If you are new here, we are excited to have you. Get your James Scripture Journal now so you can take notes as we study this letter together. Our text today is James 1:13-18: Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. — James 1:13-18 In this section of chapter one, James turns inward. He is no longer talking about external trials but internal temptations. The challenges that derive from our devious desires. And I think James' sexual-fishing metaphor is spot-on. We get lured and enticed by our own desires. We get hooked and then commit adulterous affairs in our hearts. Then, these adulterous expeditions result in sin that we birth. We are on the hook for them, and they kill us and others. God is not on the hook for temptation. We are. God is good, and every gift he gives is good. You can't blame the hook when you're the one chasing the bait. Today, James is challenging us to take responsibility for our temptations. Instead of pointing fingers at others or God, we need to own our desires, hook, line, and sinker. The correct response is not to blame God for our desires but to surrender our desires to Him. So, what desire has been hooking you lately? Don't skip past this question. Think about it. Identify it. Confess it. Share it [in the comments below]. Surrender it. Pray about it [like we talked about yesterday]. Then, take intentional steps to replace it with God's desires. Remember, the Father of Lights fills your life with good gifts—so ask him for a heart that desires his very best. #OwnYourChoices, #GodIsGood, #GuardYourHeart Ask This: What desires have been hooking you lately and leading you into temptation? How can you surrender your desires to God today? What good gifts has God already provided in your life? How can you replace tempting thoughts with God's truth and promises? Do This: Stop blaming God. Pray This: Father of Lights, thank You for every good and perfect gift You provide. Help me surrender my desires to You and pursue Your best for my life. Amen. Play This: Hooked On A Feeling.
Scott Hultstrand
In the 9th message of our "Unveiling Yahweh" series, we will be looking at God as a giver. Our fallen nature makes us quick to malign God's character. When life doesn't give us what we want, we call God a killjoy. If providence steals a cherished person or possession from us, we see Him a taker.
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December 22, 2024Three gifts you can give to God this Christmas.
Jeremy started one of the most intense sock debates you can imagine! Tempers are flaring as we tackle the big question: Are you in favor of giving socks as gifts, or do you stand firmly against it? Let's settle this once and for all!
A new MP3 sermon from Servants For Christ is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Blessings of God’s Good Gifts Subtitle: Wisdom for Life's Journey Speaker: Pastor Darrell Bailey Broadcaster: Servants For Christ Event: Devotional Date: 12/5/2024 Bible: Ecclesiastes 5:16-20 Length: 23 min.
Sometimes the holidays can be so special especially when it comes to gift giving. What do you get when you don't know what to get?? Raina and Addie sit down with Tim and Russ to help us all prepare for this year. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.oh Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/theX_church Helping people get on the path to God. This is the vision of X Church, led by Pastor Tim Moore and based in South East Columbus, OH _ Stay Connected Website: www.thex.church #theXchurch
A new MP3 sermon from Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Diverted from Sin by God's Good Gifts Subtitle: Family Worship Speaker: James Hakim Broadcaster: Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian Event: Devotional Date: 11/16/2024 Bible: Proverbs 5:15-23 Length: 19 min.
Pastor John Aldridge teaches on the Giver of all Good Gifts
What keeps a man from being diverted to unauthorized women? Proverbs 5:15–23 looks forward to the sermon in this week's midweek meeting. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that a man is kept from being diverted to unauthorized women by the promise and treasuring of his own wife, but especially by regarding his God.
Message from Jefferson Tokurah on November 6, 2024
Sarah Morris teaches us that we don't give good gifts just to be nice but to provide an opportunity to develop a relationship. For more info on RCC visit us at https://rcc4me.com You can download the sermon notes at https://bit.ly/rccsundays
"God says He thinks of us MORE than there are grains of sand. Always on the mind and heart of the Lord? Good gracious. It's too much to take in.Even deeper than the wonder of someone who gives the perfect gift just because we were on their mind, God was thinking of us yesterday, today, and forever onward. You are always on His mind. He was thinking of us when He sent the gift of Christmas over 2,000 years ago, and we can receive that gift at any time of year, on any day, at any hour."Leave a comment for Anna: https://incourage.me/?p=249147Get a head start with thoughtful, meaningful, beautiful gifts from DaySpring. Find the gift guides here: https://www.dayspring.com/seasons/christmas/gift-giving--The new DaySpring Illustrating Bibles invite you to linger longer in the Bible. Spend time with God as you enjoy coloring or journaling through the letters of Paul, the first five books of the Old Testament, and the full CSB Bible. Get your Illustrating Bible today at dayspring.com – and use code PODCAST10 to save $10 on your purchase!The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!
Today's Promise: Matthew 7:11 Jesus described God as our Heavenly Father. When we pray, it's like talking to our daddy. Like a good earthly father, your Heavenly Father gives good gifts to His children. In this promise, we look at four things God does for His children. 1. He likes to give good gifts to His children. 2. He doesn't always give you what you want. 3. He wants the best for His children. 4. He is always ready to help.
Sermon Text: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11Preacher: Tony DoppkeSeries: Ecclesiastes: Don't Waste Your Breathcbcelgin.org
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A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Good Gifts at Hand (3) Subtitle: A Character Study in Proverbs Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 9/15/2024 Bible: Proverbs 12:10-12 Length: 48 min.
Sunday morning sermon audio from Preston Highlands Baptist Church.
"Ever good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17 The Bible often compares goodness with light and evil with darkness. The purpose of God giving us spiritual gifts is clear. God, our Father who art in Heaven and loves us infinitely, has gifted us with gifts. Think of the gift of free will, the gift of receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. We are ever so thankful for the wonderful gifts of God! Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Grace For The Moment | LAB
Father Blackburn preaches on Ephesians 4 and John 6.
Matthew 7:7-11
Good Father, Good Gifts | Sermon on the Mount by Christ Covenant
As we start to wrap up Jesus' teaching on how we treat others in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to another passage about prayer. But instead of teaching us how to pray, our Lord gives us a word about the confidence we ought to have when we pray. It is an encouraging word about the level of access we have to our loving father in heaven.
Good Father, Good Gifts | Sermon on the Mount by Christ Covenant
In this episode of Faith Talks, Anna Faith interviews Deneen Sikma, a mother of eleven, about God's faithfulness through trials. Hear her inspiring story of trusting God with a child's Trisomy 18 diagnosis and the blessings that followed. Be encouraged by her wisdom on waiting for God's perfect timing and embracing His gifts.Faith Talks is a monthly program on the Thee Generation podcast designed to help young ladies discover greater ways to nurture and exercise their faith in their day-to-day walk with Christ. To leave a question for the Faith Twins or our guest, send an email to faithtalks@theegeneration.org. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.
In this podcast, Pastor Justin continues preaching into the many benefits of being in covenant with God, this time focusing on us being satisfied with good things & having our strength renewed like the eagle's! Support the Show.
Angela Lee shares a message from Luke 11. Sunday July 7th, 2024
I got to speak with Tate Krupa of The Red Swan Shop- she is a designer who offers pop-culture-inspired objects that make you laugh so that you can always be the one who gives the good gifts. Tate and I discussed how she started and how the Red Swan evolved. She has been freelancing since 2006 and created Red Swan Shop in 2018. We spoke about Pop Culture and how she came up with her ideas. She shared how she went viral because of BuzzFeed. She also shared some wholesale tips and tricks. Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. They are created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads. The Red Swan Shop Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblotsays Website: https://www.theredswanshop.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theredswanshop SoundCloud: https://m.soundcloud.com/t8redswan Biggie's Social: Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/ Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/ Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
“What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?" (Luke 11:11)I love to give my children good gifts. Whether it's a delicious treat, snappy new clothes, or a new game or toy, I love being able to provide my children with not only what they need but also what they want. Sometimes, however, my children ask for things that aren't good for them. It might be as simple as ice cream for breakfast, but sometimes what they ask for can hurt more than just their tummies. Today we discuss what it means to ask for, and receive, good gifts from loving parents. In the process we recognize that sometimes the most loving answer is "no".Show Notes: https://bit.ly/45axwd9
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