Sermons on Eternal Gift:

The Gift Of The Son Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Fourth in series. The gift of the Son of God.

The Gift of the Son John 8:42-47 Have you ever been insulted? I. Insults Blond Joke Insults can be hurtful, or funny -depends upon the delivery "You’re so fat each step you take registers on the Richter scale." *hurtful/ harmful But, when overweight individual gets on stage and pokes ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Holiness

"Spiritual Gifts.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 13, 2002

May 19, 2002 -- THE DAY OF PENTECOST Color: Red Title: “Spiritual gifts.” 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

May 19, 2002 -- THE DAY OF PENTECOST Color: Red Title: “Spiritual gifts.” 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Among the questions Paul is answering in this section, questions presumably sent to him by members of the Corinthian community, is the one about “charisms” or “spiritual gifts.” In verses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The gift of prophecy is one of the three utterance gifts that we have studied in the previous teaching. Of these three gifts, prophecy is the most important. It takes both tongues and interpretation of tongues to equal prophecy. The gift of tongues is dep

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:8-10 - ...for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The gift of tongues is the God-given ability to speak in different and varied languages. It is supernatural utterance by the Holy Spirit in languages never learned by the speaker, not understood by the mind of the speaker nor necessarily always understood

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 - "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of Faith Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

There are two principle kinds of faith: 1. Natural faith & 2. Supernatural faith. The gift of faith is not natural faith. The gift of faith is supernatural faith.

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 - "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Dec 4, 2002

What are your gifts?

I’d like to share with you how this sermon came about. A few of us had been talking about the Gifts of The Spirit. What they were and how were they to be used and we thought that this might be the basis for a sermon. When it comes to writing sermons, some of us need all the ideas we can get! So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Luke 17:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift That Was Not Acceptedt

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002

God gave Christ as a gift, knowing that many would not accept the gift.

The Unwanted Gift Matthew 2:1-4; 16-18 Intro: - Ever received an unwanted gift for Christmas - Ever given an unappreciated gift for Christmas - Christmas Carolers Receive No Praise for Giving - It was a chilly December evening in downtown Chicago, and about a dozen people from a suburban ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4, Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Magi's Gifts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 28, 2002

What do the Magi’s gifts have to teach us?

Saxlingham 05-01-03 “Let us look at the presents the Magi brought to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

God's Gift

Contributed by Robert Robinson on Aug 15, 2003

What do we do when we feel God is not there?

Do you remember when you first received a revelation about God? And how about when you first received a revelation from God? You can point to the highlights of your walk with God based on those times of revelation. Yet they seemed to flee so quickly. God would speak something to you that would ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his children one or more gifts, there are some basic facts that relate to all of them. Keep these in mind as we consider t

Gifts of the Spirit Text: "To each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Cor. 12:7 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: This is an introductory message to a series of studies on the gifts of the Spirit. Even though the Lord gives each of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2003

Because God loved us, He gave us wondrous gifts... but why did He go to such lengthes to tell us how wicked we’d been before we recieved those gifts?

OPEN: A young, married Bible College graduate and his bride were unpacking in their first parsonage. The young bride showed the young preacher a box and told him that he had to promise never to look in it. It was her personal box. He made the promise, but after 25 years he happened to see it on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Christ was given as the perfect Christmas gift. God’s preparation and timing was perfect.

The Perfect Gift Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:14-15 II Sam. 7:8, 12-14 Isaiah 7:14 Romans 5:12 Galatians 4:4 Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1-11 1. Introduction a. Discuss the anticipation of receiving an anticipated gift. EXPOUND (i.e., kids at Christmas) b. Discuss the preparation that goes into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Gifts And Worship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003

Worship requires order. If the Spirit is to be enabled to work, then decency and order are needed to allow that work to happen.

Corinth must really have been a "happening" place. we sometimes have people complaining that St Theodore’s is too noisy on a Sunday morning at 10 before the service begins or after it’s over for them to be able to pray. Some people complain about the noise the kids make during the service. But by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift Of Time

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Death will eventually come to each one. The question is: How can we face death with courage?

November 6, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Condolences to the Pistola family and friends B. Reasons for our gathering: 1) To pay our tribute to our friend Rebecca 2) To share our memories about her 3) To learn valuable lessons from her life and how we can apply them in our daily life 4) To comfort one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Adventist

The Widow's Gift Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 15, 2005

It’s not the size of your gift that matters, but the size of your heart. Believe every cent counts in the Kingdom of God. Learn to be totally dependent upon God.

Why would Jesus be so impressed with a widow who gave only two mites, which is less than a cent? He was so impressed that He called His disciples together and singled her out of the crowd. Why did He honour her minute gift so proudly and publicly? The woman is nameless. We have no record of any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible