Sermons on Extravagant Gift:

Manifestation Of God's Power Gifts Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2009

Today, the power gifts remain available as a part of God’s plan for His church, and are increasingly being manifested within the ’Body of Christ’ around the world. They are given to the body of Christ as valuable helps to accomplish works of ministry.

Opening illustration: Reflect on my first experience at Nizwa of how hesitantly I discovered and used the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit in faith. It just blew me away. The secret was praying without ceasing, fasting, practicing holiness and being sensitive to heed and obey the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Ministry Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2009

The five fold ministry gifts are gifted to the church and do not equate to maturity. We need to fully understand that when anybody who has been called to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher, declares a "revelation truth", it is simply th

Opening illustration: There once was a carpenter who visited one of two brothers who had recently grown embittered with each other over a misunderstanding over the farm they had managed together for the past 40 years. The carpenter was in need of work; or so he said, and he asked the one brother if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit I

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Study of gifts in N.T.

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Romans 12, I Corinthians 12 & Ephesians 4 I. Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:3-8) A. Attitude of the Spiritually Gifted (v.3) B. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Ii

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Definitions of the gifts of the Holy Spirit

‘GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT’ *(ROMANS 12:6-8) SEVEN: MINISTRY GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1. The Gift of Prophecy: Revealing, Illustrating/Applying the Truth of the Word w/Elements of Prediction, Persuasion & Motivation 2. The Gift of Ministry: Ministering to the Saints in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Spiritual gifts allow us to serve one another better because we are no longer drawing on our own abilities and power but rather are using God’s abilities in us and drawing upon the power of God as we minister in the name of Jesus. Just as your passion ans

Finding Your Spiritual Gifts

 1 Corinthians 12:1-11


 Hetty Green died in 1916 living like a pauper. She left an estate with an estimated value of $100 Million Dollars, which is the equivalent of more than 1 billion dollars today.
Hetty regularly ate cold ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

A look at the 4th commandment with an encouragement for God’s people to enjoy God’s gift of rest every week, resulting in a better perspective and greater productivity.

God’s Gift of Rest (Exodus 20:8-11) Some time ago, a Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Feeling Entitled, Receiving A Gift

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

Through history, men have felt "entitled" to His grace. But, condemnation is all we are truly worthy of. Only by the grace of God, and the sacrifice of His Son on our behalf, can we look foward to the pleasures of eternal life.

Feeling entitled, receiving a gift Matthew 21:33-46 Introduction Many years ago I was enlisted in the Air Force and competed for promotion to Technical Sergeant. I was a Staff Sergeant that had been recognized as one of the best. I had fire wall 5 performance reports and had been Group NCO of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2008

An examination of the 7th commandment against adultery, showing us how to fully enjoy God’s wedding gift of sex in the marriage relationship.

God’s Wedding Gift Exodus 20:14 At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We All Have A Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 15, 2008

DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVEN GIFTS PAUL MENTIONS IN ROMANS 12.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ROMANS 12:4-8 INTRO: WE ALL HAVE A GIFT 1: MANY MEMBERS A) LOT A DIFFERENT PEOPLE MAKE UP THE BODY OF CHRIST B) PAUL USES A HUMAN BODY AS AN EXAMPLE C) OUR BODY HAS MANY DIFFERENT PARTS D) THEY DON’T ALL DO THE SAME THING POINT: ARMS AND LEGS DON’T HAVE THE SAME FUNCTION. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Gifts, Wrapping It Up. Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

You are gifted by God to serve God.

I’ve been a little disappointed with your winters here so far. I was hoping that we would have more snow. Not because I’m a big fan of snow, but I never got around to raking my leaves this fall and I was hoping that there’d be snow to cover that fact up. All my neighbors had their leaves nicely ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Eagerly Desire Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

Print Graphics of this series are available free upone request. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

Signs and Wonders – 3 Eagerly Desire Signs and Wonders are Demonstrations of the spirit that can’t be explained designed to bring Glory honor to God. 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (New King James Version) 1Now concerning[a] spiritual gifts,[b] brothers,[c] I do not want you to be uninformed. 2You know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Gifts: Body Works

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Focuses not on details of each spiritual gift, but how we don’t use our gifts, we simply live life as we always did.

Air Conditioner. The first house we owned was quite old and a lot of things didn’t work quite right.Our air conditioner broke every year. It would cool down the house then, become a heater heat it up, then cool it down. Not how an air conditioner should work. First year called the company who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Our Indiscrible Gift

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2008

❶. Indiscernible in its Treasure ❷. Indiscernible in its Measure ❸. Indiscernible in its Pleasure

2 Corinthians 9:15KJV 15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Yielded Gifted People

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 28, 2007

This is a deep teaching, but one that will provoke believers to go farther.

The Power of Yielded Gifted People Text: Daniel 2:31-49 31 “You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendor was excellent, stood before you; and its form was awesome. 32 This image’s head was of fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Divine Gifts To Men

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 30, 2007

In this outline sermon I am listing seven of the divine gifts given from God to us, the church. It will make us know more than ever before that we are dependant upon God for all the good gifts. They come from the devil. Though we do not get into stating

SEVEN DIVINE GIFTS TO MEN In this outline sermon I am listing seven of the divine gifts given from God to us, the church. It will make us know more than ever before that we are dependant upon God for all the good gifts. They come from the devil. Though we do not get into stating that while every ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17