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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
We are to imitate God and follow the example of the Wise Men from the East and give gifts for the right reasons.
What does our society call the Friday after Thanksgiving?? We think about giving gifts at least one month ahead of when we plan to give the gifts on Christmas Day. Some think of Christmas gifts one year ahead; have you seen the newspaper for today? Do we really think about the people to give gifts ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 A sermon about using our gifts for God
20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Matthew 21:33-46 Our Gifts 33* ¶ "Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. 34* When the season ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46
Denomination: Lutheran
My gift is simple, without reward, and to Christ. Giving made understandable.
My Gift (Matt. 25:31-40) Intro: A. During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal if it was going to have any hope of winning the war. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. And at the end of his presentation he asked them to stand with ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The birth of Jesus Christ represents a gift of great value, but one which must be opened and received.
Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s much more complicated today than it was for the wise ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Chronicles 1:9
Denomination: Baptist
The fourth message in the Advent series for 2008.
The Greatest Gift 2 Cor. 9:15 Intro Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the Jesus Christ manger carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15
To emphasize the infinite love and mercy of Jesus Christ, and the gift of salvation through faith, not by our own works.
Good morning, Saints! There's a warmth in this room today that reminds me of a quote by Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "Nothing but the infinite can ever satisfy me; I am such a great sinner that I must have infinite merit to wash my sin away." Now, that's a sentiment I believe we all can relate ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9
Topics: Salvation, Christ
This sermon celebrates the joy and hope brought by the birth of Jesus Christ, the greatest demonstration of God's unending love for mankind.
Beloved in Christ, there is an unmatched joy that fills this sanctuary today, a joy that transcends our human understanding, a joy that is born of Heaven. It is this joy that we gather here to celebrate today. And what better way to do so than to reflect on the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:10-11
Topics: Greatest Gift, Luke 2:10-11
Jesus is God's indescribable gift and we must learn to appreciate that gift and receive it for ourselves.
Introduction: A. For many of us, Christmas time is a time of giving and receiving gifts. B. I like the story told of the uncle who gave his nephew, Chris, an electric guitar for Christmas. 1. The first time Chris saw his uncle after Christmas he said, “Thanks for the electric guitar you gave ...read more
If you want a growing church that builds itself up in love, then accept your spiritual gifts, develop them and use them wherever and whenever you can.
When a local church broke ground for a new 500-seat sanctuary, an inventive church member made sure everyone could participate in the experience. The man attached a 145-foot handle to a stainless steel spade so that all 300 members could squeeze together to turn the first shovel full of dirt. A ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16
Denomination: Evangelical Free
A sermon on the gifts of the spirit for the church today
THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT Mark 16:16, He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink ...read more
Scripture: Mark 16:16
Denomination: Pentecostal
What it means to excel in the grace of giving.
Imagine that a large church burned to the ground somewhere in north Wisconsin, and that all the congregations of our district were asked to help rebuild it by collecting an offering. Every congregation was asked, all but one. This tiny little congregation could hardly afford to keep going. They ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14
Some experiences of God`s Healing Gifts given through the most unexpected people.
"HEALING GIFTS" I became interested in the Healing Ministry through something that happened in my first Parish as a Vicar in England in 1970. The doorbell of my Vicarage rang one day and I found a local shopkeeper standing on the doorstep. She said, "My son Ian`s been in a Motor ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
This sermon is the fourth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Mercy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.
Today is Mother’s day and the most appropriate spiritual gift to talk about is that of showing mercy. Whether it’s a skinned knee or a broken heart mothers are the ones we usually turn to for compassion and love. However, there are just as many men who have the heart gift of showing mercy as ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:8-15
Mary is a model of how to find joy
LUKE 1: 46-50 REJOICING IN THE GIFT- 12/16/07 I’m sure you’re well aware that the theme for today is JOY. “Rejoicing in the Gift.” The banner announces the theme, the songs we sang, the story for the children. Yet, I know Christmas is not a season of joy for many people. Last ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:46-50
Denomination: Brethren
This sermon is the second in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Prophecy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.
Last week I introduced this subject area of spiritual gifts by sharing the “Categories of Gifts.” Based on 1 Corinthians 12.4-7 I shared that there are Motivational Gifts, Ministry Gifts and Manifestation Gifts. Every Christian, every believer, every born again child of God is given a spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:6-9
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