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The Gift Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 9, 2016

Our God is a giving God who provides the GIFT of salvation.

1. Who and Where The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 16, 2016

The Holy Spirit is a mysterious part of the Christian's walk with God. We are blessed to have his presence in our hearts and lives.

1. Too Complicated Several years back, when having a computer was a fairly new experience for most people... a lot of folks got flustered over little things: * One customer called in to customer service department to complain that he kept getting an "Access Denied" message every time he tried to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Persecution is the flip side of peace-making. If we live out the first 7 beatitudes, this one, the 8th, follows on their heels as surely as water flows downhill.

About 35 years ago, a Romanian pastor came to visit the church I belonged to, a nice white church in a rich western suburb of Minneapolis. He had gotten to know my pastor, who had been involved in a Bible-smuggling ministry when the Iron Curtain was still up. Pasor John asked him what he thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Many take what’s called the “supplemental gifts” and have made them the “supreme gifts”.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS I CORINTHIANS 14:12 INTRODUCTION: A lot is being said today about gifts. Like the issue at Corinth. The subject has arisen again. Many take what’s called the “supplemental gifts” and have made them the “supreme gifts”. I want you to note four things. I. Some Gifts Can Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2017

Welcome Christ into your life and accept life instead of death; accept justification instead of judgment; accept power instead of bondage; and accept righteousness instead of sin.

Matt Woodly, a father of four, talks about buying his children a swing set, several years ago, as an early Christmas present. It was an extra long metal set with two swings, a two-seater swinging bench, a slide, monkey bars, and a series of hanging rings. He thought the time invested in putting it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2022

God gave the whole world an unspeakable Gift: the gift of His Son. God's gift comes from unspeakable LOVE, involves unspeakable SACRIFICE, and has unspeakable EFFECTS on our lives. Let's share this Gift with those who don't know Him yet!

THE UNSPEAKABLE GIFT 2 Cor. 9:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHRISTMAS JOKES 1. I heard about a dad recently who suggested that his family get him a gift that everyone could get something out of. So they did ­ they bought him a new wallet! 2. It’s not easy to know what to buy your spouse, is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Romans 3:23-24 reveals the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ.

Transformed by Truth: The Gift of Grace Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful truth found in Romans 3:23-24. These verses reveal the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23-24 (NLT): "For everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24, 1 John 1:8, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wages And The Gift.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2024

Set free to serve righteousness.

THE WAGES AND THE GIFT. Romans 6:19-23. Upon conversion Christians, 'having been set free' from sin, 'became bondmen' to righteousness (cf. Romans 6:18). Paul apologises for thus speaking in such stark human terms: but it is “because of the weakness of your flesh,” he argues. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Discerning Series

Contributed by Mandla Tshabalala on Nov 11, 2023

We take a look at the gift discernment and the impact is has on our lives. We also answer a few questions such as-who can walk in this gift and how. This is a life changing series for anyone looking to walk in the gifts of the Spirit

The gift of discernment, in a spiritual context, refers to the ability to perceive and understand spiritual truths and realities. It involves the capacity to distinguish between what is of God and what is not, to recognise the presence of good and evil, and to make wise and sound judgements in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Gift Of Naaman

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 4, 2023

This verse reveals a lot about Gehazi. Gehazi has seen Naaman’s gift, but he has not seen the curse or the leprous nature attached to Naaman’s gift.

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, while not receiving from his hands what he brought; but as the Lord lives, I will run after him and take something from him”. 2 Kings 5:20 This verse reveals a lot about Gehazi. Gehazi has seen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20, 2 Kings 5:21

The Gift Of Rest

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023

In this message we will look at a gift that will bring true, sweet, peaceful rest!

INTRODUCTION: We are living in a world where the average person desperately needs rest! Not sleep, but true genuine, refreshing rest! Many seek after and will trip all over themselves for the opportunity to win a free vacation, which ends up not being free at all. In this message we will look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts For Ministry

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Every man has some gift; no man has all. So, every man must minister.

Gifts for Ministry 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. The idea today, as with the days of the past, is that everybody is a minister. And the passage that we just read verifies that idea, that it is a biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 10, 2023

For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Luke 2:8-20 NKJV “The Greatest Gift” December 10, 2023 The night God became flesh and walked among men ranks as one of the greatest moments in human history. It was a night of tremendous miracles and great blessings. Though this story is 2,000 years old, it still brings us joy every time we hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Gift

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 19, 2023

Israel was expecting a Messiah but not like the Messiah that came.

“Unexpected Gift” Luke 2:1-20 1. Today’s reading there was some expected things needed done • It was expected that all Israel be registered for tax purposes • It was expected that Joseph go to Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Tongues

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 17, 2023

The confusion of tongues God visited on his people at the tower of Babel is reversed at Pentecost.

I have to begin this sermon with a confession. I have a weakness for puns. One or two of you may have noticed it, and as faults go it’s not as bad as some. But this week, I have to admit, I gave into temptation. The title of this sermon is a pun. Because I’m not going to talk about what most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-13, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed