Sermons on Gift Of Forgiveness:

Rejoicing In God's Workman Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 1, 2007

When you honor a faithful servant of the Lord who sacrificially exercises his Spiritual gifts, you are honoring God who created that person, Christ who died for that person’s redemption and the Holy Spirit whom enables that person to achieve God’s will fo

Title: Rejoicing in God’s Workman Theme: Enjoying What the Lord Has Done Through Dean and Ann Husted Series: Pillars of the Church Introduction: The leadership and the members of CrossRoads Church strive to make the Word of God their guide in determining what the Lord would have us do in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Preach On Giving

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Under The Influence

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Sep 12, 2001

Receiving the Holy Spirit!

Under The Influence Let The Wind Blow! Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 5, 2005

Part three of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues.

Speaking in tongues 1Co 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 1Co 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1Co 12:29 Are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kindle Afresh The Spirit

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 14, 2003

In preparation for a revival, to remind the congregation of their Spiritual gifts and the importance of kindle these gifts.

2 Timothy 1:6 PROPOSITION: The gift of the Christian must be kindled afresh. OBJECTIVE: To kindle afresh the gift. The Great Apostle is writing another letter to one of his favorite students, Timothy. Timothy is the pastor of the Christian church in Ephasus. It is true that the directives of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Unwarpped His Gift?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 8, 2008

From the time God created heaven and earth He had a plan. His plan included a “Gift.” After the creation of humankind 4,250 years passed before the “Gift” was given.

‘Have Your Unwrapped His Gift?” John 1:1,14 From the time God created heaven and earth He had a plan. His plan included a “Gift.” After the creation of humankind 4,250 years passed before the “Gift” was given. The promise of the gift was stated in Genesis 3:15 after Adam and Eve yielded to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Enjoy The Gift Of Life In Jesus This Christmas

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 21, 2021

Jesus is revealed to us as God's gift of love and life.

12.24.21 1 John 4:9 This is how God’s love for us was revealed: God has sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we may live through him. Enjoy the Gift of Life in Jesus this Christmas Every Christmas we usually participate in a white elephant gift exchange of some sort, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith For Miracles

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

IT IS TIME TO DOUBT OUR DOUBTS

Faith For Miracles "Fear is useless, what is needed is trust" Mk 5:36 Jesus was always exhorting his disciples and everybody he met to have faith and trust in him. Faith needed to be present in order for Jesus to heal and for miracles to occur. Some of the exhortations he made to those he met ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:36

Denomination: Catholic

Called To Minister Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

God has enabled all of us to minister to him and for him. Discovering our place and our part is a crucial step in advancing discipleship.

MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part one …. CALLED TO MINISTER Series Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 It is God’s desire today for each Christian to use his or her God given gifts and abilities. The scriptures are clear - God has given to each of his children unique ministries and it is OUR ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Makes Me More Like God Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 20, 2008

This is the 6th message in the stewardship series, this is the second one on Tithing. I use Rick Warrens 5 Purposes to connect our members to how their offerings serve God and our ministry.

In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2008 Lent II Redeemer Text: I Timothy 6:18-19 TLB “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 6th in the series: “What Good is my Giving?” On Wednesday evening at our Mid Week Lenten service I shared this illustration. When you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Good News For The Poor And Infirm

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2008

Jesus came to restore the whole man, both physically and spiritually as evidenced by his healing of the Leper.

Lk 4__14-22 and 5__12-13 Proclaim glad tidings to the poor Friday after Epiphany First Reading 1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"Ehud The Assassin" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

God uses unlikely people for His purpose

“Ehud the Assassin” Judges 3:12-23 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Although we’re not going to study the brief account of the judge Othniel, I’d like to point out one important fact in verse 10: “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him”. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-23

Denomination: Congregational

"The Prophetic Voice" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Being prophetic meant foretelling and forthtelling

“The Prophetic Voice” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was assigned to a Combat Engineer battalion, I walked over to the Headquarters Company one afternoon and knocked on the door of the Company Commander. I was there to tell him (tactfully) that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

Before You Give

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 29, 2004

Getting our motives right before we give our money.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------- March 28, 2004 ----------- 1“Be careful not to do your good works in public in order to attract attention. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you. So when you give to the poor, don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Gift To You And Me

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 20, 2009

God offers each of us the greatest gift ever given, a personal relationship with Him.

Introduction Christmas can be a very hectic time for people as we focus on gifts and activities. Back home people are focused on various Christmas parties and social functions to go to, they have been decorating the house and Christmas tree, sending Christmas care packages to their loved one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist