Sermons on A Gift:

Wisemen Still Hope

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 18, 2006

A look at the JOURNEY of the Wise Men. The gifts wait till Epiphany

Bob Chooljain built a nativity scene for their yard more than 30 years ago. "I did it when my boys were younger," he said. "It’s something we kind of did together." Eight years ago one of the Wise Men were stolen and December 8th it was Jesus who was kidnapped. The strange thing is that in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy To The World

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 22, 2006

How do you treat the gift that God gave you?

LUKE 2:4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.6And so it was, that, while they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lords Table

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jan 1, 2007

TEACHES US NOT TO TAKE THE GIFT OF GOD AND THE LORDS TABLE FOR GRANTED

THE LORDS TABLE (1Co 10:15) I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. (1Co 10:16) The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? (1Co 10:17) For we being many are one bread, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A look at the amazing gift of a loving marriage between a man and woman.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33; Proverbs 30:18-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we pass the midpoint in our 2005 Season of the Family. This week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Want Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

The gifts give an indication of what God has in mind for you.

1 Cor 12:1,4-20 WHAT DOES GOD WANT? 6/6/04S&C What does God want? Have you ever wondered? I remember agonizing in prayer one day, and suddenly God appeared in the clouds. I remember it well. It was a blazing sunny day—the only sunny day of my childhood. He spoke to me directly, and told me in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Family-Investing For Growth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005

Families are gifts from God and our primary fields of ministry.

MAKING SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 23, 2005 Ephesians 5:21-6:4 “Your Family—Investing In Growth” INTRODUCTION Some of the most important investments we make are in our families and other relationships. The potential of effects of our family investments truly make them ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Serve

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 31, 2003

God gives us gifts to offer back to His service.

Called To Serve Acts 6:1-6 One Sunday morning the pastor was trying to move his congregation from being spectators to becoming participants in the ministry of the Kingdom. He had prayed all week that the Lord would open the eyes of all of those who called the church “home.” The pastor knew that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Could This Be A Blessing In Disguise?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2006

Often blessings come gift wrap looking like a problem.

COULD THIS BE A BLESSING IN DISGUISE? FOR WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING? DO WE FOCUS ON GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DOES YOUR HEART DESIRE? II Peter 3:18 But GROW IN GRACE, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Catalog Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 3, 2007

God has some wonderful gifts for everyone at Christmas time.

A Christmas Catalog Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The following is inspired by a similar message I heard by a fellow pastor. Intro. – Everyone enjoys gazing upon the Christmas tree with all of its unknown wonders beautifully wrapped below. Here we are just a few hours before Christmas, have you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Magnitude Of God's Call Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 16, 2008

The gifts and callings of God are beyond our wildest capacity to understand.

The Magnitude of God’s Call Jonah 3:3-5 * The New Testament tells us in Romans 11 that both the gifts and callings of God are irrevocable and/or without repentance. This literally means that God didn’t make a mistake, He doesn’t regret, and He is not saddened by the gifts and callings He has given ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007

Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Growing The Church” - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2009

If a church is to grow, it must have gifted leadership and a committed membership.

It has been said that the same law which God has instituted in nature which declares that healthy living things will grow naturally, applies to the growth of the local church. Since the church is an organism, rather than an organization, if it can maintain its spiritual health and vitality, it will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 24, 2007

Sitting on God’s gift reveals a lack of faith in the Master

Title: Use it or Lose It Text: Matthew 25:14-30 MP: FCF: Outline: In the eternal scheme of things, we turn out not to be very good at assess the value of things. Fortunately, God doesn’t call us to be appraisers – he just wants us to be faithful with whatever he, who appraises us, has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Peace From Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 2, 2007

The rich gifts brought by Christ the Lord to His redeemed people.

GALATIANS 1:3-5 GRACE AND PEACE FROM OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 3, 2008

Jesus’ gift of living water satisfies the thirst of our souls.

To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. THE ENCOUNTER (vv. 1-9) “When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, ‘Will you give me a drink?’ (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, ‘You are a Jew ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:5-29, John 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist