Sermons on Gift Of Father:

The Gift Of Silence

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Apr 2, 2020

The world doesn't value silence, but making time to be silent is crucial for psychological and spiritual health.

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life. For instance, since God is omnipotent, we'd expect that he'd speak to Elijah through a strong driving wind or an earthquake as found in our first reading (1 Kg 18, 15-45). Instead, we find that Elijah comes out of hiding from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

The Gifts Given

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019

The congregation may understand that each of them, by virtue of being a believer, have a spiritual gift given to them and that they are expected to use them in a humble fashion. 

Introduction: This scripture implores the reader to consider the fact that any grace that they have been given has been given to them by God. It tells us not to think too highly of ourselves. If you have an obvious gift from the Lord, it's not because you're extra spiritual. As a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016

Only God can give us the gift of freedom 1 Peter 1:17-21

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 BACKGROUND: A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas. 2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood. 3. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Peace

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 1, 2016

Peace comes to us a gift with several layers to unwrap.

"No man had more reason to be miserable than this one – yet no man was more joyful. His first home was a palace. Servants were at his fingertips. The snap of his fingers changed the course of history. His name was known and loved. He had everything – wealth, power, respect. And then he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Foursquare

The Best Gift

Contributed by Brian Undlin on Dec 24, 2015

A paraphrasing of Jesus & the woman at the well. I used it as a Christmas Eve story explaining the real gift.

We all know the Christmas story and the reason we give gifts at Christmas is because of Jesus coming AS God’s GIFT to us but there’s only one Bible story where Jesus himself describes this gift he brought us and he actually uses the word gift. The story begins with Jesus sitting alone ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyone Is Gifted Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2017

Our Spiritual Gifts are meant to honour God and bring glory to Him. Our gifts are not meant to be used selfishly but for the benefit of others. We do not earn our gifts, they are given to us because of God’s Mercy and Grace and Love.

As you know our preaching theme this year is Discovering your Destiny, and recently we have been thinking about what it means to be Chosen by God, Loved by God and Gifted by God. Dictionary.com defines a gift in three ways: 1. Something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 12:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts: Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 21, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Spiritual Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Spiritual Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 David Taylor March 19, 2017 We are in the midst of our series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. The elders goal for this series is for us to gain a better understanding of the work of the Spirit in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Limitations

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

In light of the fact that we only have so much to give, I’d like to attempt to bestow a Mother’s Day gift today- the gift of limitations. God can do everything, but you and I cannot! So, here's permission to set some limits and boundaries in your life.

The Gift of Limitations -(Matthew 25:1-13) We all have limitations. We are finite beings who are limited by time and space, and by a finite supply of energy and focus. Furthermore, you could say we are limited by our mission or purpose in life, although some never learn to set limits that keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of This Day

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 24, 2015

Everyday is a gift or blessing from God.

We should never take God’s blessings for granted. Every gift that comes from the hands of God are unmerited. There are many views concerning the day. The Sabbath Day. The Gospel Day. The Resurrection Day . The Millennium Day. But I would like to acknowledge that every day is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

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 Spirit's Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2017

Don’t overestimate yourself and don’t underestimate yourself either. Just use your God-given gifts to serve.

Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Significance Of The Gifts Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 10, 2017

The Old and New Testament Scriptures hold truths about the birth of Jesus Christ. The truths regarding the gifts offered by the Magi are worthy of consideration if we desire to give Christ the honor He deserves.

The Significance of the Gifts Ingredients For Christmas Worship Matthew 2:8-11 says, "He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 'Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.' After they had heard the king, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacramental Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 27, 2018

Every denomination has its own take on sacrament, and some deny that there are any sacraments, even Baptism, that are normally required for salvation. But Scripture helps us solve the problem.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The forty years that King David ruled over Israel were looked upon in later centuries as a kind of golden age, one that extended into the early years of his son, Solomon. David was chosen by God through the prophet Samuel because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Gift Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 11, 2018

The gift of God is eternal life and the wastes of sin is death

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE GIFT OF GOD* Romans 6:15-23 King James Version (KJV) 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Gifts For Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 17, 2018

This sermon is going to contrast the motives of King Herod, the priests and teachers of the law with that of the Magi and in doing so conclude that what Jesus truly wants on His birthday is the symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh!

Gifts for Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 This sermon is available on the above website in Word, PDF, audio and a live video What gift can one give to Jesus on His birthday? You think shopping for spouse, children, other relatives and friends of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist