Sermons on Bad Gifts:

A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham, Man Of The Divine Gift Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2011

The patriarchs were saints like us, venal, self-serving and often flawed, but devoted to doing the will of God as revealed to them.

Abraham’s Call and Covenant Abram ben Terah was in Haran when he first heard the call of the Lord: “Go from your country and kindred and father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of A Wrinkled Baby, Incontinent With Love

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2016

You are sitting here at midnight, your presents bought and wrapped, but how will the people you give them to react? And what of a gift given to you?

By now either you are really panicking or you have bought your presents. There will be one, maybe two here who will be staying up until the small hours… but by now the rest of you have already wrapped them. [take big present out] And now there is nothing to do but wait. This is the most difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon Outline - Spiritual Fruit And Gifts Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

God will and does use your character (spiritual fruit) even when you serve God where you are not gifted. God will and does use your spiritual gift, even when you lack character.

What is the relationship between the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gift of the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit is your character. Your character is defined “habitually doing the right thing in the right way.” “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanks Be To God For His Indescribable Gift Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 28, 2017

Jesus, Grace, Thanksgiving

CULTIVATING A GENEROUS HEART - Thanks Be To God For His Indescribable Gift 2 Corinthians 9:15 (p. 807) July 30, 2017 Introduction: My grandfather, Arthur Bach was born in the mountains of Eastern, KY in Breathitt County…He and his 3 brothers all became doctors…Dr. Bach came to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Workings Of The Holy Spirit: Character And Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2017

The Holy Spirit is vital in the life of a believer. This is a message on the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Workings of the Holy Spirit: Character and Gifts – March 5, 2017 When I was 16 years old, I had been living with serious depression for three years. I was using a lot of marijuana, which was only numbing the pain. It wasn't helping me make any progress in life. So I was pretty sad. At night ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impart To Your Congregation Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 17, 2018

Don't leave your congregation spiritually hungrybor handicapped. Feed them andimpart to them spiritual gifts from Gid

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: IMPART TO YOUR CONGREGATION SPIRITUAL GIFTS Romans 1:10-12 King James Version (KJV) 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Marriage - Still A Gift From God

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 30, 2018

With all the thoughts concering marriage, there might be some who question if marriage is still a gift from God. Take another look at God's institution of marriage and the blessings that God intends to give through it.

“Where do I even start?” That was the question that ran through my mind as I started to write this sermon. Having spent time studying Genesis 2 which you heard as our first lesson for this morning, I looked at the computer screen and thought, where do I even start? There are so many different ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Catholics Becoming Americans--Sharing The Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

We are Americans, and celebrate the wonderful gifts God has given to us as Americans. But we are first of all members of the Church that Jesus founded.

July 4, 2018 “Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.” The words of the prophet Isaiah. Nobody would willingly leave home and allow himself to be crammed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

Guidelines For Christianity: God's Gift Of Sex Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Most people in our culture today don’t often associate the word "God" with the word "sex". We’re going to try to answer these questions. What does the seventh commandment actually address? Why is adultery wrong? What leads people to adultery?

Today we’re gonna talk about sex. Now that I have your attention. . . God does not have a Commandment about worshipping Him in a temple or sanctuary. He planned to live in the body of His people. He wants to be glorified in your body and carry out His ministry through you. Here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Men Are Not Intimidated By Gifted Women..

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Strong men are not intimidated by gifted women..

Strong men are not intimidated by gifted women. 1. The Bible endorses women in leadership. Paul’s first epistle to Timothy seems to limit women’s roles in leadership (see 1 Tim. 2:12). Yet Paul also gushed with praise for the women who served with him as co-laborers—women such as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Gifts For The Hog Pin If We Will Ask?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 25, 2013

You can have a little are a lot just ask God for it.

HOG PIN GIFTS THAT GOD WILL GIVE IF WE ASK Mark 5: 19 ¶ So then, after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, 1. Acts 1.9-11 and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together With Our Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 23, 2016

We need to be connected to a church family so that we can fulfill our calling to serve other believers in practical ways. We need the church and the church needs us. There are no insignificant roles to play in either the church or the body of believers.

Do you know that you have spiritual gifts from God? That’s right. Each and every one of us has spiritual gifts from God. These gifts come in many different forms. Some are greater than others, but they are equally important. Each gift is essential for the benefit of all believers. The danger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Greatest Christmas Gift Ever Given Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 24, 2015

CHRISTMAS IS A MESSAGE OF GOOD TIDINGS; A MESSAGE OF GREAT JOY.AND THE MESSAGE OF GRAND LOVE. Bible says “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

The real message of Christmas is not the gifts that we give to each other. Rather, it is a reminder of the gift that God has given to each of us. During this Christmas season, we’ll hear one word more than any other. It’s “the Name of Jesus.” It’s “a gift” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Gift - From Captive To Christmas

Contributed by Tony Gene Peak on Dec 22, 2014

To fully appreciate the birth of Christ we must face our sinful condition and God's grace

THE BEST GIFT – From Captive to Christmas Luke 2:10-14 INTRO A. Alan Gross rescued last Wednesday after serving 5 years of a 15 year sentence in Cuba 1. Regardless of politics on Cuba, thrilled for Alan and family 2. First words to daughters in U.S. – “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist