Sermons on Divine Gift:

Wow...presents!! And It's Not Even Christmas! Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005

We often give presents to people we love. God is no exception. He gives us gifts. First and foremost is the gift of His grace. He also gives other gifts.

Title: Wow! Presents!! And it’s not even Christmas!! Text: Ephesians 4:7-11 Author: Larry C. Brincefield Author’s Website: www.pastorlarry.net Introduction 1. People love to get presents!! • Birthdays…Christmas…Valentines… • All great opportunities to get presents!! • Some kids get so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene

"Identifying Gifts--Where Do I Begin?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 7, 2003

What steps can we take to identify our spiritual gifts?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 10, 2003 “Identifying Gifts--Where Do I Begin?” Romans 12:3-8 I Peter 4:4-11 INTRODUCTION: Story: A college student who had always lived in the city was visiting a ranch in Texas. She was fascinated by all the animals. She had never seen so many before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Peter 4:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom And Restriction In The Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2007

Although all different kinds of nonsensical things are taught under the guise of prophecy, God can still lead us to say something to someone else.

Freedom and Restriction in the Church (I Thessalonians 5:19-20) 1. A few months ago, I read a fascinating book titled "Cultures and Organizations." 2. It evaluated different nations on tha basis of things like power distance or future vs. short term orientation. 3. One big difference between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Jesus Away PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores purposeful witnessing, gifting Jesus, and applying Matthew 4:19 in daily life as joy-filled responsibilities of Christian discipleship.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, hearts full of hope and minds eager for wisdom. We're here to seek and to find, to learn and to grow. We're here to lean on each other, to lean on the Word, and most importantly, to lean on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Before we begin, let's take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Topics: Gifting, Jesus

Identifying And Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jun 8, 2021

God gives each of you at least one Spiritual gift to use for His Glory.

Title: Identifying and using your Spiritual gifts Central idea: God gives each of you at least one Spiritual gift to use for His Glory. Specific purpose: to persuade the congregation that each has a Spiritual gift to use for the God's Glory. Scripture: I Corinthians 12:1-12 We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 4 covers the gifts of healings, faith and the working of miracles.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – part IV 1 Cor 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, There Purpose And Use

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Apr 27, 2021

One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His Church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. Discovering our Spiritual Gifts, there purpose and use.

Spiritual Gifts! What a fascinating subject! One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. As it says in Eph. 4:7-8: But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.. Wherefore he saith, When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13, Romans 12:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make The Most

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Jan 21, 2001

A sermon on James 5:13-20.

Sermon on James 5:13-20; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 28.1.01; 4th Epiphany. For more sermons and other writings check out pastor’s homepage: http://www.geocities.com/mayeredgar. "Heavenly Father, let us not be so satisfied with our salvation that we do not go further and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, John 20:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Recorded Tithe Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003

Three important things we learn about the tithe from Abram’s encounter with Melchizedeck.

STEWARDSHIP SERIES #2 The First Recorded Tithe Genesis 14: 17-24 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stewardship: Hannah's Sacrifice

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Stewardship - Sort of; Everythiing we have in life, everything is from God. Some thoughts early in the sermon are taken from other guys, but I can’t remember who -.

The story is told of a ship that was sinking. When it was evident the ship was going down, the captain called out to his crew, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” One replied, “I do.” “Good,” the Captain replied. “You pray while the rest of us put on lifejackets – we’re one short.” The last part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prosperity Giving Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This message was taken from the author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

PROSPERITY GIVING Text: I Corinthians 16:1-3; Philippians 4:10-19 Introduction: May I say at the beginning that my definition of prosperity theology or prosperity giving may be much different than some of the TV religious charlatans, who are scheming to get your money, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Heavenly Treasures"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 5, 2005

This sermon challenges the attitudes of most congregations in America towards material possessions in the light of the parable of the rich fool.

Sermon on Luke 12.13-21 Preached at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church August 1, 2004 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Gifts Of The Spirit 4: Word Of Wisdom, Knowledge And Faith Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 14, 2004

A look now at ’manifestations of the Spirit’ and the first three mentioned: word of wisdom, word of knowledge and faith

Gifts of the Spirit 4: The Word of Wisdom, word of Knowledge and Faith. 1 COr 12:7-9 WBC 12/9/4 pm (Read vs 1-11) INTRO Robin explained well last Sun pm - different kinds of Gifts (lit gifts of grace) - service. God enables people to serve differently - workings: lit ¡¥energentia¡¦. Ie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 6: Healings And Miracles Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 24, 2004

In this passage: does someone have the gift of healing, or is it God who gives a gift to the healed? What is healing? What are miracles?

Gifts of the Spirit 6: Harvest, healings and miracles WBC 26/09/04am 1 Cor 12:9,10 A Baptist preacher and his wife decided to get a new dog. Ever mindful of the congregation, they knew the dog must also be a Baptist. They visited kennel after kennel and explained their needs. Finally, they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness-Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008

Godliness comes from having your eyes on Jesus

Godliness-Turn your eyes upon Jesus Do It Yourself Casket by Norman Wilson, March 4, 2008. Would you believe it, a mail order kit for building your own casket? According to an article in a US News and World Report, it’s true. Fred Lehmann, a Wisconsin carpenter offered a do-it-yourself casket ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan