Sermons on Charismatic Gifts:

Seeing And Believing

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Aug 8, 2012

"Seeing and Believing" is a message on how an encounter with the resurrected Christ turned doubt to faith for Thomas. It teaches that saving-faith in the risen Savior is a choice, a gift, and a blessing.

SEEING AND BELIEVING John 20:24-29 THOMAS is one of the well-known disciples of Jesus, even though very little is known about him. Matthew, Mark, and Luke each mention him only once, listing him one of the twelve disciples. Everything we know about Thomas is found in the Gospel of John, which ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Heritage Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 1, 2011

God’s grace is not earned but is a free gift given to those who ask, and more importantly, it is the only way we can come to Christ.

Grace And Heritage Romans 4:11-16 I. Our Spiritual Heritage (v. 11) A. Family heritage is important. 1. I have heard many from the older generation tell of how they no longer have family reunions or of how many from the younger generation no longer attend the reunions. 2. We no longer have family ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Two Full Plates Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2009

We are given the plate of growth gifts: space, quiet, renewal, guidance; and the plate of opportunities: to be present at ultimate times, to enter dangerous places, to receive responsibility.

If you approach someone and ask him to take on a responsibility, but his answer is, "I have a very full plate," what does he mean? Does he mean, "I can’t do it right now because I just sat down to dinner. Let me finish eating and I’ll do it"? No, if you ask someone to do something and he replies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For The Weary Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2009

1) Ruth submitted to Boaz 2) Ruth listened to Boaz 3) Ruth received gifts from Boaz & 4) Ruth waited for Boaz to work

How has your sleep been this summer? Are you a light or heavy sleeper? With the cooler temperatures this summer it has meant no air conditioning but unlike other cooler times of year, most nights it means sleeping with the windows open. Naturally when the windows are open you hear everything ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-18

Denomination: Other

Gods Christmas List

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 3, 2008

Here in what is called the Gospel in a verse we find that God also has a Christmas list. This list was purchased with the precious blood of Jesus the perfect gift.

Intro: Everyone has a list for Christmas. Here in John 3.16 we see Jesus tell Nicodemus that he must be born again in order to see the Kingdom of God. In this wonderful verse called the Little Gospel we see God’s shopping list for all those who would receive the gift of His Son Jesus. Why did ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What To Pack In Your Travel Bag

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009

Service recognizing students as they leave for school: Pack in your travel bags warmth for others, but no destructive attitudes; and pack gifts to share but no self-destructive feelings.

Everyone say with me the key verse, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Getting ready is the biggest part of taking a trip. It takes almost as long to get ready to leave home as it does to take the trip itself. Around our house, when we’re getting ready to go away, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2015

I would propose to you that honoring fathers dose not find it's foundation in numerous family retreats, vacations, well written cards, nor gifts.

Honoring Fathers Biblical Truths About A Father Worth Honoring Introduction: Happy Fathers Day! Father's day is a celebration honoring fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. The tradition was said to be started from a memorial service held for a large group of men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewarding The Call Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2016

Today I want to continue with Elected – Called and Gifted and we will learn what we need to do to Steward the calling that God has for us.

Elected, Called and Gifted pt2 Stewarding the Call Ephesians 4:1-16 The Lord placed this series on my heart when I was ending the last series “Mom’s and Miracles” and we talked about “walking in the Miracle” In Matthew 14 Jesus calls Peter to walk on the water… ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving To The Giver Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 19, 2018

We often think of our giving as giving to Jesus, here are examples of people actually giving to Jesus and what we can learn from their gifts.

When people talk about their giving you will often hear them speak about giving to the church or giving to God and sometimes about their gift to Jesus. And those are all valid expressions. I do feel that we give to God through the church and that our giving is an expression of love and obedience ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ, The Divider

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 28, 2018

Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection.

Christ, the Divider Luke 23 & 24 Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection. ? This text affirms three great biblical truths: 1. We are saved in a moment of time. 2. We are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Jesus #1: The Birth Of The King

Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2016

The story of Mary and Joseph teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.

THE STORY OF JESUS #1: THE BIRTH OF THE KING INTRO TO TOPIC: Doesn’t it seem odd looking at the Christmas story in April?? • However, the story of the birth of Jesus isn’t just for Christmas! It’s part of our faith! THE BIG IDEA: The story of Mary and Joseph teaches us about the greatest gift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-79

Denomination: *other

Wisdom. Where Can I Find? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2017

Wisdom is a great gift of the Lord to the Human beings. its very difficult to find it. Where to find it and how to go to the Place where its stored.

Job 28 Wonders of the human mind Job talks about the various aspects of the Knowledge, discerning, understanding and shrewdness, Wisdom, intelligence of the Human beings. Job starts with Silver, Gold, iron, brass, etc, are found in the search and limit of the human beings. Then he moves on to ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

Grace And Will: Reconciling The Twins Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Aug 24, 2021

It is grace—God’s greatest gift to man—that brought salvation to us. So how does free will factor in salvation if God is doing it all?

Was Judas predestined to betray Jesus? When Jesus was praying with his apostles shortly before his Passion, he said, “I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled” (John 17:12). If he was destined to betray Jesus, then did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What For?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 2, 2021

What God has done for us and how we understand it. Then what do we do after we received Gods precious gift?

Our text today offers us an opportunity to explore what we, as God’s children, have done with his words and how we understand them. The "What for?" question. That is to see what is expected of us after we know Him as Savior. We can start out with a wonderful based Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Thy Way: When Jesus Healed A Samaritan Leper Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 20, 2020

One of the last miracles our Lord performed was healing a group of ten lepers. Jesus healed all of them, but how many were grateful for this gift?

Background: This isn’t the first time Jesus healed a leper but it was probably the last. When this event took place, Jesus is heading towards Jerusalem, passing through Samaria and Galilee. The events in this passage happened just days before He was crucified and had risen from the dead. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist