Sermons on Extravagant Gift:

Cursing In The Church

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 regarding some foundational truths about spiritual gifts.

Text: 1 Cor 12:1-11, Title: Cursing in the Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.23.11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul seems to calm down a bit after his passionate commands regarding the love among the family of God and the Lord’s Supper. And he goes back to answering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For God In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 18, 2015

Like Jesus' followers of old, we sometimes fall in love with the gift and forget the giver.

Remember that old country western song, “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places”? The song was about a down and out cowboy, looking for love in bars and shallow relationships. “Looking for love in all the wrong places”. Today we have a text that might go by a similar ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Supernatural Conquerors Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 29, 2011

We can live supernatural lives by the Spirit because of God's amazing gifts in Christ.

Romans 8 Supernatural Series/Week 5 Supernatural Conquerors Romans 8:32-39 Bruce Miller Supernatural Conquerors Watching the news can be disturbing, even scary. Revolutions and revolutionary movements are surging through the Arabic world with the deadliest conflict in Libya where Muammar Gaddafi ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

(Section 3) Pastor's Appreciation- Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Some Pastors pick themselves as a minister, but God must give the gift to lead the church.

PASTOR'S APPRECIATION- Pastor Conard Profitt Introduction MINISTER'S ULCERS Nearly every businessman complains of at least one ulcer. Think how many ulcers the poor businessman would have if he worked under the same circumstances as the average minister! "Just suppose, Mr. Businessman, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 90:1-12 - Praying Through Life's Struggles Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

I have a plan for your life. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, and today is a gift.

A. YOUR TIME ON EARTH: PSALM 90:1-12, 17 “I, the LORD, have been your dwelling place throughout all generations. Before I created the mountains, even before I created the earth, even from everlasting to everlasting, I am God. I determined that all people will die, I decreed that you would all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Psalm 90:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023

"The gifts and calling of God are without repentance." Romans 11:29.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. Romans 11:1-2a, Romans 11:29-32. What is causing Paul so much stress and distress is that Israel ‘have not all obeyed the gospel’ (cf. Romans 10:16). As we enter our present chapter, Paul is asking: Does this then mean that God has “cast away His people” (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 40- The Perfect Present! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 22, 2020

A study of Psalm 40 will present to us the portrait of the absolutely, perfect gift that is available to all!!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – The Psalms of Christmas Title: Psalm 40- The Perfect Present! (Part 1) Text: Psalm 40 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the ...read more

Fear No One (Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020

No pandemic can overpower us because we have the gracious gift of Jesus with us.

Reflection 1. Fear no one: Today, Jesus says that fear no one. We live in constant fear of something. We read in the first reading, where Jeremiah says: “I hear the whisperings of many:       ‘Terror on every side!       Denounce! let us denounce him!’   ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Romans 5:12-15, Matthew 10:28-33

Denomination: Other

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon addressing the need to stir up the gift that God has bestowed upon us.

KEEP THE FIRE BURNING II Timothy 1:6-8 This time of year I am constantly burning brush, trees, leaves, and anything else that will ignite as we attempt to get the yard in order after months of neglect due to the cold weather. One spark has the ability to start a fire that will burn for hours. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Good Stewards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020

Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1, Luke 14:28-32, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas 2022

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2022

Christmas is about the one eternal gift that was given to the world - Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Christmas 2022 Scripture: Luke 2:7-12; Matthew 2: 1, 11, 16 Christmas has always been my most favorite time of the year. With some of the things that have happened in 2022, some people might have a hard time celebrating Christmas this year. But I want to tell you something New Light; I still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-12, Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here's Your Sign

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 21, 2012

Many people ask God for a sign in witnessing, the gift of The Holy Spirit is our sign.

Here’s your sign Acts 1:8 Intro: In John chapter 2, the first miracle of Jesus is recorded. It’s the story of Jesus and His newfound disciples and their invitation to a wedding. The story goes that Jesus’ mother had been invited and so had Jesus. They ran out of wine that day. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Minister Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 26, 2012

God will give us power and gifts for the ministry He wants to see through us.

We continue to learn from the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of course is the Good News of Jesus Christ who is God who became a human being on earth. We have noted in Luke 4 that Jesus started His ministry on earth in Galilee, Israel (show map). Please open your Bibles to Luke 4:16-21; Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Loves You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

Explores the depth of God's gracious love, His gift to sinners, and His unshakeable promises.

Good morning, church family. I trust you all are well and blessed. It's a joy to gather here today, in this sanctuary, under the banner of Christ's love. There's a warmth in this place, a warmth that emanates from the love we share in Christ Jesus, our Lord. A love so profound, so divine, it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Topics: Love, God

Sending Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

For Reformation Sunday: Luther’s reform taught us that the church has an apostolic gift, whereby each of us -- the priesthood of all believers -- can break new ground for the Kingdom. Sometimes, however, we send back the gift!

Have you ever had the experience of sending a gift, only to have it returned? What does it feel like? Somebody’s birthday is coming up – and you’ve found just the perfect gift. You wrap it up, you package it securely, and you trot off to the post office. She’s going to love this! Three days ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist