Sermons on Favorable Gifts To God:

Living Your Calling: Breaking The Limitations Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 3 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

"Living Your Calling" Part 3 - Breaking the Limitations NewSong Church - 07/27/08 www.newsongs.org 1. God created us with unique abilities for a planned purpose. [s2] 2. Our abilities are intended to be gifts – given away to God and others [s3] 3. We realize God’s plan fully when we remove the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: *other

Tongues 7 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2013

A prophetic tongue in a service can be a blessing, encouraging & comforting. In 1 Cor. 14, Paul went to great lengths to set the limitations/order of the prophetic gift of tongues in a public worship setting. Many Christians/Churches/Denominations have sh

Tongues 7 September 26, 2012 Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A Story 1 A prophetic tongue in a service can be a blessing, encouraging & comforting. a Build expectation, bolster receptivity in people’s hearts. b We’ve learned there are limits in public use of tongues. aa At most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:39

Denomination: Baptist

The Maturity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2022

It is necessary for us to grow in our faith so that we can fight the battle against Satan.

The Maturity of the Church Text: Eph. 4:7-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are no short cuts to maturity. It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. The development of Christlike ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Methodist

Decisions That Made Christmas

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 21, 2015

A sermon recognizing and honoring the decisions that made Christmas possible.

Title: Decisions that made Christmas. Introduction. In 5 days from now we will celebrate the birth of Christ. Now of course nobody knows for sure what day of the year Jesus was actually born but the bigger point is that we do know he was born and that fact changed everything. The title of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Found Faithful Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 26, 2022

The first of a stewardship sermon in the series "Found Faithful"

September 25, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series – Week One 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Luke 16:19-31 Found Faithful Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. May we be found faithful. The theme for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Clock Is Ticking! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 2 – The Clock Is Ticking! I. Introduction They are flashy. They are dominate. They are the superstar. We love the superstar. But don't overlook those who are on the sidelines and on the bench. After being a starting QB on his college team this young man spent four years ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 23, 2021

The secularists today are doing everything they can do to wipe out the meaning of Christmas. They would like to make it so that the name of Christ can not be mentioned at ANYTIME at ANYPLACE.

The secularist will not be happy until they: • Remove every nativity scene from public properties • Remove God’s name from the pledge of allegiance • Remove God’s name from every coin • Remove every Christmas carol that talks about God from the schools • Remove all the Christian drama from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Serving In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2022

The church is at its best when we are all following our calling.

SERVING IN THE CHURCH Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: C. Peter Wagner states in his book Your Spiritual Gifts on page 19: "Martin Luther permanently changed Christendom when he rediscovered the priesthood of all believers. Still, Lutheranism retained much of the clericalism of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Healthy Bodies Pt 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

Fifth message exploring the nature and function of the church.

“HEALTHY BODIES Part 5” Our physical body was designed to best function following three essential principles. The principle of diversity The principle of unity The principle of mutuality God designed the body of Christ to function on those same three principles. In fact the most informative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An Apostle Of Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

All through history the primary battle has been the one over authority. Paul won out and the New Testament became the primary authority for the church.

Charles Dickens tells of how men react to bad news. Martin Chuzzlewit learns that the 50 acre tract in America in which he had invested all his savings turns out to be a hideous swamp. He sinks into a fever because of his sorrow, but Mark Topley who savings were also sunk in that same swamp ...read more

Doing Your Own Thing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul makes it clear to the Romans that they are to avoid both extremes of self-exaltation and self-devaluation. They are to think with sober judgment and just be honest about themselves.

Doctor A. J. Cronin, the famous physician and author, had a very critical professor when he was in medical school. He told Cronin that he might make a general practitioner, but he was hopeless as a surgeon, and Cronin believed him. Completing his medical training, he went to a remote village in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Equipped #3: Help Out Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 29, 2025

One definition of serving is “the ability to engage in practical deeds of kindness for the benefit of others.” Thom Rainer wrote, “A servant mindset is totally counterintuitive in our culture today.”

Equipped 3: HELP OUT Romans 12:7 Introduction In Matthew 20, the mother of James and John made an unthinkable request of Jesus. “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.” (Matthew 20:21 NLT).. Seats next to a king ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generous In Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2021

'Generous In Giving ' 2 Corinthians chapters 8&9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Principle #1: Generous Giving Begins With Surrender To The Lord (8:1-7). Principle #2: Generous Giving Is Motivated By Grace (8:8-9) Principle #3: Generous Giving Involves Faith (8:10-15) Principle #4: Generous Giving Is a Testimony To Others (9:1-5) Principle #5: Generous Giving ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005

This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

There Is A Call And You Have Heard It

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007

We have already risen with Christ. Stop living your life like we are confined to this earth.

Sermon: There is a Call For You! Jesus Christ our All In ALL A bank in Binghamton, New York sent a floral arrangement to a business that had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the florist, and the card sent with the arrangement read, “With our deepest sympathy.” The florist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Christian Church