28 sermons preach from 1 Corinthians 12 — 26 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 2 from the classic library.
“For as the body is one and hath many members, and all the members of that one body being many are one body.”
“brinde de cura em 1 Coríntios capítulo 12 ... ele deu à igreja o brinde de cura”
A live message from Apostle Ray Foster centered on Psalm 23: the Lord as Shepherd who provides, guides and heals; calls for faith, humility, rejection of destructive words and reliance on the Word and the Holy Spirit, with prayer, anointing and practical exhortations for living in God’s provision.
“Now concerning spiritual gifts... there are diversities of gifts... the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man... verse 8 lists some gifts.”
A Bible-study sermon on 1 Corinthians 12–14 explaining spiritual gifts, contrasting speaking in tongues with prophecy, and urging love, order, and edification in corporate worship.
“Now concerning spiritual gifts... I would not have you ignorant... No man speaking by the Spirit... diversities of gifts... But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit... For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body.”
A youth-led Sunday service focused on the mission of the 70 (Luke 10): believers are sent to sow the gospel, equipped by God, and called to persistent, humble evangelism. The teaching emphasized prayer, dependence on God, staying focused amid distractions and opposition, bringing peace, and rejoicing in being used by God. The service included prayer, Scripture readings, a drama and testimonies illustrating outreach, youth and children presentations, Father's Day celebrations, and practical announcements (Youth Fest, regional convention, July 4 cookout).
“Paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 12: 'I don't want you to be ignorant of spiritual matters or the gifts of the Spirit.'”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
“Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols... Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers...”
A youth-led Sunday service focused on the mission of the 70 (Luke 10): believers are sent to sow the gospel, equipped by God, and called to persistent, humble evangelism. The teaching emphasized prayer, dependence on God, staying focused amid distractions and opposition, bringing peace, and rejoicing in being used by God. The service included prayer, Scripture readings, a drama and testimonies illustrating outreach, youth and children presentations, Father's Day celebrations, and practical announcements (Youth Fest, regional convention, July 4 cookout).
“There are diversities of gifts... to another the interpretation of tongues (enumerating the nine gifts of the Spirit).”
A Bible study on 1 Corinthians explaining the Holy Spirit's role in the church: empowering preaching, revealing the gospel, transforming believers (washed, sanctified, justified), guiding marriage and singleness, distributing spiritual gifts, enabling discernment and tongues, and the process to receive the Holy Spirit through believing, repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.
“Mention of 'First Corinthians 12' describing spiritual gifts (healing, gift of tongues, Holy Ghost as a gift).”
A Bible study on John (chapter 10) teaching that eternal life begins the moment one believes in Jesus, explaining the believer as spirit/soul/body, the evidence of Jesus' works as proof of Messiahship, and practical implications for discipleship and spiritual growth.
““all nine gifts of the Holy Spirit are present in this place tonight” (reference to the gifts of 1 Corinthians 12).”
A practical teaching on why faith sometimes doesn't produce results — identify and correct factors that short‑circuit faith (financial irresponsibility, lack of specificity, silent/private petitions, no agreement with others, failure to speak and confess). Emphasizes learning the 'rules' of faith, praying audibly and specifically, coming into agreement with prayer partners, repaying debts, and taking tangible steps (journals, altar time, faith conference) to activate breakthrough.
““There are different gifts but the same Spirit; there are different ministries but the same Lord; there are different ways of working but the same God.” (summary of 1 Cor 12:4-7)”
A Sunday service of worship and thanksgiving focused on 'Divine Enablement'—calling believers to depend on God's power and the Holy Spirit to overcome barriers, receive spiritual gifts, and possess their God‑given promises in the new month.
““There are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit. There are various ministries or services, but the same Lord.” (paraphrase)”
A Sunday service teaching on spiritual restoration and empowerment that emphasizes repentance, salvation, water baptism and baptism in the Holy Spirit as necessary steps to receive power for witnessing. The preacher also addresses the proper use of spiritual gifts, freedom from past guilt and oppression, and practical steps for growth and service in the church.
John Wesley
"That there might be no schism in the body." 1 Cor. 12:25. 1. If there be any word in the English tongue as ambiguous and indeterminate in its meaning as the word Church, it is one that is nearly allied to it, -- the word Schism.…
Read the full text“You notice the word diversities — 'Differences of administration... there are diversities of operations but is the same God which worketh in all.'”
A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.
“The Holy Spirit displays God's power through each of us... to one person the spirit gives the ability to give wise advice... to another the power to heal the sick... power for doing miracles... power to prophesy and preach... speak in languages... understand what they are saying.”
A Sunday message using Joseph's story to teach that God's favor is a gift to be stewarded through seasons of suffering and refinement; trust God, steward your gifts, give as worship, and respond to the gospel.
“Verse 7: 'but the manifestation of the spirit is given to every man...' and verses listing gifts: 'word of wisdom... word of knowledge... faith... gift of healing... working of miracles... prophecy... discerning of spirits... interpretation of tongues.'”
A Bible-study sermon on 1 Corinthians 12–14 explaining spiritual gifts, contrasting speaking in tongues with prophecy, and urging love, order, and edification in corporate worship.
“The Holy Spirit displays God's power through each of us for the church; to one he gives wisdom, to another special faith, to others power to heal and do miracles.”
A Sunday message using Joseph's story to teach that God's favor is a gift to be stewarded through seasons of suffering and refinement; trust God, steward your gifts, give as worship, and respond to the gospel.
“The Bible said there in First Corinthians chapter 12 that it is given to every believer to profit with all.”
A Romans 12–centered message distinguishing manifestation gifts from motivational (Romans 12) gifts, calling believers to consecration and sober self-assessment so their God-given graces can mature. Emphasis on unity of the body, healthy leadership, disciplined vessels (ego/appetite), and practical church life (altar seed, communion, volunteer mobilization).
“Your gift, in this incredible measure of grace, is not just for you... it's for the common good.”
A Sunday service focused on God's grace: the preacher taught that every believer has received a personally apportioned measure of grace that empowers gifts for service, builds unity, and matures the church. The message included practical applications—use your gifts, serve joyfully, sign up for ministry, join evangelism training (Operation Andrew), and respond to God's invitation to receive renewed grace—alongside worship, communion, prayer, and ministry announcements.
“stir up how the word of knowledge and the word of wisdom”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“I ask you for giftings of the Holy Spirit to be given, words of wisdom, words of knowledge.”
A passionate call for the church to become an active, Spirit‑empowered force—bringing 'living water' into lives—so multitudes burdened by mental illness, addiction, and despair can be healed and restored. The preacher contrasts a passive waiting crowd with a church called to stir hearts, speak with authority, and bring tangible change.
““to one is given the word of wisdom, to one is given the word of knowledge, to one is given the discerning of spirits” (paraphrase of the gifts listed)”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
“One of the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12 and 9 is the gift of faith.”
Pastor James Edwards teaches on authentic faith — distinguishing it from "phony faith" (striving, pretending, condemning) — calling believers to rest in God's word so faith can open the supernatural, while encouraging giving for the church's building project and inviting listeners to receive Jesus and join TFCC's discipleship culture.
“Quote/paraphrase: 'He worketh the self-same spirit in all, dividing to every man separately.'”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
“But one and the same Spirit... distributing to each one individually as He wills.”
A Bible study on 1 Corinthians explaining the Holy Spirit's role in the church: empowering preaching, revealing the gospel, transforming believers (washed, sanctified, justified), guiding marriage and singleness, distributing spiritual gifts, enabling discernment and tongues, and the process to receive the Holy Spirit through believing, repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.
“For as the body is one and hath many members, and all the members of that one body being many are one body.”
A Sunday service focused on 'conditions for fellowshipping with God,' teaching that sin severs fellowship while genuine salvation, repentance, holiness, prayer, worship and obedience restore and sustain intimacy with God. The sermon combined exhortation, testimonies from a recent convention, practical steps for spiritual establishment, and a call to respond.
“For as the body is one, and hath many members... so also in Christ.”
A teaching and corporate prayer service emphasizing the power of united, sustained intercession—how corporate prayer differs from private prayer, creates spiritual synergy, and accelerates breakthrough—along with ministry announcements and calls to give and volunteer.
“For as the body is one, and hath many members... so also is Christ.”
Bishop Smith teaches on 'kingdom order' and the health of the church, urging believers to submit to God's will rather than personal preference, to pursue holiness and functional discipleship, and to embrace corporate unity during a pastoral transition. He calls the congregation to seek God in prayer, steward resources faithfully, and remain committed to the church's destiny.
“As the body is one and hath many members, and all the members of that one body being many are one body.”
A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.
“For as the body is one, and hath many members... By one Spirit are we all baptized into one body... For the body is not one member, but many.”
A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.
“In 1 Corinthians 12:12-17 — these gifts show that every part of the body is essential to the function of the body.”
A Bible study on 1 Corinthians explaining the Holy Spirit's role in the church: empowering preaching, revealing the gospel, transforming believers (washed, sanctified, justified), guiding marriage and singleness, distributing spiritual gifts, enabling discernment and tongues, and the process to receive the Holy Spirit through believing, repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.
“Paul says in 1 Corinthians chapter 12, there are many members, but there is one body.”
A Sunday service focused on God's grace: the preacher taught that every believer has received a personally apportioned measure of grace that empowers gifts for service, builds unity, and matures the church. The message included practical applications—use your gifts, serve joyfully, sign up for ministry, join evangelism training (Operation Andrew), and respond to God's invitation to receive renewed grace—alongside worship, communion, prayer, and ministry announcements.
“Paul gives us this analogy of the body: many members but there's only one body — it's the body of Christ.”
A Sunday service centered on worship and baptism with a sermon calling the church to spiritual unity—explaining Jesus' high-priestly prayer and the sevenfold unity from Ephesians—and practical invitations to receive God's grace, serve, and engage in outreach.
“Paraphrase of Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts and 'many members, one body' — each member has a function.”
A Sunday-service sermon calling believers to practical unity in Christ: humility, forgiveness, mutual service, and use of spiritual gifts to embody 'one body' despite differences.
“Paul "compares the reality of this Christian community...to a human body" where "every part has a function and is essential"”
A youth Sunday message in the Soul Care series exploring Christian freedom from Romans 6:22. The preacher distinguishes cultural freedom from the biblical reality of being 'repossessed' by God, argues that true freedom leads to Christlikeness and life, and acknowledges deliverance as related but too large to address in this sermon. Announcements about returning to in-person services (Palm Sunday) and an Easter picnic are included.
“for just as the body is one it has many members ... for in the one spirit we are all baptized into one body, Jews and Greeks, slaves and free”
A sermon centered on the question "Is there a space here for me?" using Psalm 139 and Ephesians 2 to affirm that God knows and includes every person, that Christ has broken down walls of hostility, and that the church is called to embody peaceable difference, welcome, and belonging.
“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body... For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body.”
A Sunday-service sermon calling believers to practical unity in Christ: humility, forgiveness, mutual service, and use of spiritual gifts to embody 'one body' despite differences.
“'For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body... having been all made to drink into one Spirit.'”
A Bible-study sermon on 1 Corinthians 12–14 explaining spiritual gifts, contrasting speaking in tongues with prophecy, and urging love, order, and edification in corporate worship.
“The whole body is not one thing — the whole body cannot be an eye or a hand, nor a mouth; God distributes members so the body functions.”
A Romans 12–centered message distinguishing manifestation gifts from motivational (Romans 12) gifts, calling believers to consecration and sober self-assessment so their God-given graces can mature. Emphasis on unity of the body, healthy leadership, disciplined vessels (ego/appetite), and practical church life (altar seed, communion, volunteer mobilization).
“If the foot shall say I am not the hand... If the whole body were an eye... but now hath God set them in the body, as it hath pleased him.”
A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.
“"but God have set them in the body as it please him"; discussion that members thought least honorable or more feeble are necessary to the body.”
A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.
“Thank you father that according to your word you have set in the body members as it pleases you”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“but now god has set the members every one of them in the body as it pleased”
A Romans 12–centered message distinguishing manifestation gifts from motivational (Romans 12) gifts, calling believers to consecration and sober self-assessment so their God-given graces can mature. Emphasis on unity of the body, healthy leadership, disciplined vessels (ego/appetite), and practical church life (altar seed, communion, volunteer mobilization).
“God sets people in the body as it pleases him.”
Pastor Paul Owens exhorts the church to pursue sustained revival, drawing on Charles Finney's revival-history insights and listing 16 common hindrances that cause revivals to die. He calls believers to persistent contending, humility, sacrificial living, mission-mindedness, and righteous public witness so revival can lead to lasting awakening and social reformation.
“As it is, there are many parts yet one body; the eye can't say to the hand 'I have no need of you,' and those members which we think to be less honorable we should bestow more abundant honor.”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“the feet can't say to the head that I don't have any need of you”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“Nay, verse number 22, much more of the members of the body which seem feeble are necessary”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, we should bestow more abundant honor”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another; whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it: if one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“Paul says there should be no division in the body; when one member suffers, the entire body suffers with it.”
A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.
“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”
A Sunday service focused on 'conditions for fellowshipping with God,' teaching that sin severs fellowship while genuine salvation, repentance, holiness, prayer, worship and obedience restore and sustain intimacy with God. The sermon combined exhortation, testimonies from a recent convention, practical steps for spiritual establishment, and a call to respond.
“Now you are the body of Christ — you have one head but many members (one head, ten toes; one brain, ten fingers).”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“This is the body of Christ — help us to function as you have designed us.”
A Sunday service of worship and thanksgiving focused on 'Divine Enablement'—calling believers to depend on God's power and the Holy Spirit to overcome barriers, receive spiritual gifts, and possess their God‑given promises in the new month.
“You are members; you are the body of Christ... God has set some in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers... Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers?”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“stir up how the gifts of help, the gifts of administration, the gifts of prophecy”
A pastor-led Sunday service emphasizing the identification, development, and proper deployment of spiritual gifts within the church; calls for intentional discipleship, church unity, faithful stewardship, participation in prayer, and parental responsibility (including a baby dedication).
“Listing of roles in the church — apostles, teachers, etc., and how God gives to each according to their trust.”
A Sunday service teaching on spiritual restoration and empowerment that emphasizes repentance, salvation, water baptism and baptism in the Holy Spirit as necessary steps to receive power for witnessing. The preacher also addresses the proper use of spiritual gifts, freedom from past guilt and oppression, and practical steps for growth and service in the church.
“Reference to the end of 1 Corinthians 12, verse 29, and the exhortation to "eagerly desire the greater gifts."”
Joshua preached “Victory Beyond the World’s Cup,” calling believers to pursue eternal victory through strict spiritual training, pure motives, imitation of Christ and godly leaders, nearness to God, committed evangelism and sacrificial giving for missions.
John Wesley
"Covet earnestly the best gifts; And yet I show to you a more excellent way." 1 Cor. 12:31. 1. In the preceding verses, St. Paul has been speaking of the extraordinary gifts of the Holy Ghost; such as healing the sick, prophesying (in the proper sense…
Read the full text“the bible tells us where jesus says come and i'll show you more ex that is the excellent way”
A conversation with a longtime church leader and businessman about biblical leadership, disciplined faith, discipleship, long-term stewardship, and practical ways churches and entrepreneurs can invest in and equip the next generation.
“But earnestly desire the best gifts; yet I show you a more excellent way.”
A Sunday service of worship and thanksgiving focused on 'Divine Enablement'—calling believers to depend on God's power and the Holy Spirit to overcome barriers, receive spiritual gifts, and possess their God‑given promises in the new month.
“Speaker cites 1 Corinthians 12:31 (listed with other Corinthians references).”
A Sunday service teaching on spiritual restoration and empowerment that emphasizes repentance, salvation, water baptism and baptism in the Holy Spirit as necessary steps to receive power for witnessing. The preacher also addresses the proper use of spiritual gifts, freedom from past guilt and oppression, and practical steps for growth and service in the church.
“Paul says, 'eagerly desire the greater gifts' (the exhortation about desiring the greater gifts).”
Joshua preached “Victory Beyond the World’s Cup,” calling believers to pursue eternal victory through strict spiritual training, pure motives, imitation of Christ and godly leaders, nearness to God, committed evangelism and sacrificial giving for missions.
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