Sermons on A Gift Box:

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon addressing the need to stir up the gift that God has bestowed upon us.

KEEP THE FIRE BURNING II Timothy 1:6-8 This time of year I am constantly burning brush, trees, leaves, and anything else that will ignite as we attempt to get the yard in order after months of neglect due to the cold weather. One spark has the ability to start a fire that will burn for hours. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 3) Pastor's Appreciation- Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Some Pastors pick themselves as a minister, but God must give the gift to lead the church.

PASTOR'S APPRECIATION- Pastor Conard Profitt Introduction MINISTER'S ULCERS Nearly every businessman complains of at least one ulcer. Think how many ulcers the poor businessman would have if he worked under the same circumstances as the average minister! "Just suppose, Mr. Businessman, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear No One (Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020

No pandemic can overpower us because we have the gracious gift of Jesus with us.

Reflection 1. Fear no one: Today, Jesus says that fear no one. We live in constant fear of something. We read in the first reading, where Jeremiah says: “I hear the whisperings of many:       ‘Terror on every side!       Denounce! let us denounce him!’   ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Romans 5:12-15, Matthew 10:28-33

Denomination: Other

Are We Good Stewards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020

Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1, Luke 14:28-32, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 40- The Perfect Present! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 22, 2020

A study of Psalm 40 will present to us the portrait of the absolutely, perfect gift that is available to all!!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – The Psalms of Christmas Title: Psalm 40- The Perfect Present! (Part 1) Text: Psalm 40 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the ...read more

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

God's greatest gift came to a small town, through a humble family and as a helpless infant

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Sunday January 6, 1850, was bitterly cold in Colchester, England, a hard-biting blizzard keeping most people at home and away from church that day. At a small church on Artillery Street only about a dozen showed up. When it became apparent that even the pastor would not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Plough-Hand To Prophet Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 7, 2014

God teaches the importance of the gospel ministry, It's a gift that we should not take for granted.

1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15, 23-25 Bullies, bears, and a baldy. Did I capture your attention when I read the Old Testament lesson this morning? It was a longer than usual reading, but if your mind started to wander, I bet you sat up when you heard how two bears mauled 42 young men for making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas 2022

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2022

Christmas is about the one eternal gift that was given to the world - Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Christmas 2022 Scripture: Luke 2:7-12; Matthew 2: 1, 11, 16 Christmas has always been my most favorite time of the year. With some of the things that have happened in 2022, some people might have a hard time celebrating Christmas this year. But I want to tell you something New Light; I still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-12, Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 90:1-12 - Praying Through Life's Struggles Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

I have a plan for your life. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, and today is a gift.

A. YOUR TIME ON EARTH: PSALM 90:1-12, 17 “I, the LORD, have been your dwelling place throughout all generations. Before I created the mountains, even before I created the earth, even from everlasting to everlasting, I am God. I determined that all people will die, I decreed that you would all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Psalm 90:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023

"The gifts and calling of God are without repentance." Romans 11:29.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. Romans 11:1-2a, Romans 11:29-32. What is causing Paul so much stress and distress is that Israel ‘have not all obeyed the gospel’ (cf. Romans 10:16). As we enter our present chapter, Paul is asking: Does this then mean that God has “cast away His people” (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

Explores the depth of God's gracious love, His gift to sinners, and His unshakeable promises.

Good morning, church family. I trust you all are well and blessed. It's a joy to gather here today, in this sanctuary, under the banner of Christ's love. There's a warmth in this place, a warmth that emanates from the love we share in Christ Jesus, our Lord. A love so profound, so divine, it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Topics: Love, God

The Reward Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2002

The parable of the talents has more importance than we often understand. We used this sermon as a way of introducing gift centered ministries.

OPEN: We use numbers all the time without knowing their significance or their meaning. For example: How many feet in a mile (5280 feet). Do you know why? The term mile come from the Latin word "mille" - meaning 1000. To the Romans it was the distance a soldier could cover in 1000 paces - about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No One Rides The Pine Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Sep 16, 2002

A study of 1 Corthians 12:1-11, introducing spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit’s goal in giving them.

BE090802 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 1. Nobody Rides the Pine I’ve always loved the special joy in a pick up football game as the quarterback. The reason: you can take advantage of incredibly diverse abilities in football. There’s always a player the other team quickly forgets about. It could be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001

Many claim to offer truth. The ability to recognize error is easier than you might think and is essential to your Christian witness.

THE DIFFERENCE—Deuteronomy 13:1-5 Not of no consequence but powerfully delusive. A large company offers to fly Bob out to a meeting business class. During the return flight they were given gourmet brownies and cookies. Not hungry, Bob decides to save them for later, so he places them in an air ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Deuteronomy 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005

Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ