Sermons on Gift Of Prophesy:

The Gifts Concerning Tongues Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

The gift of tongues and its companion gift of interpretation are often misunderstood and misapplied, and it’s no surprise they are often called “the least of the gifts.”

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit - part 3 THE GIFTS CONCERNING TONGUES Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10 August 27, 2000 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald ILLUSTRATION: Dwight L. Moody once demonstrated the principle like this: "Tell me," he said to his audience, "how can I get the air out of the tumbler I have in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Precious Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Nov 5, 2000

If you study the character of mankind over the centuries, you will find that there is one passion that transcends all languages, cultures, and barriers. Man has an in born desire and drive to be free

The Precious Gift Of Freedom John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gift Of Healing

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 27, 2000

Not one miracle performed by Jesus and the Apostles can be performed today by anyone claiming to have the gift of healing. Conversely, none of the so-called miracles today were done by Jesus or the Apostles.

SPIRITUAL GIFT OF HEALING (Mark 16:20, Acts 14:3) Updated 5/1/01 [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/healing.html] [HTTP formatted outline to use as a handout is at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/healing-outline.html] MIRACLES OF JESUS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:20, Acts 14:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Want A Gift?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at Spritual gifts

It was my mother’s birthday last Tuesday. She was fifty five years old, don’t try to do the math trust me, it’s scary. The only reason I mentioned her age is that it’s crucial to the story. We’re driving to Saint John on this Tuesday which happens to be my sisters birthday and we are having what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Love Gift

Contributed by Greg Jones on Oct 18, 2000

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."(NIV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(KJV) In 1971 Tim ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

God's Greatest Gift

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Understanding the John 3:16 story

What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone? Hear about God’s greatest gift. Boy chasing skunk on the Grand Canyon Good news so incredible that we can’t believe it - eternal life so beyond us that we are like that boy. Nicodemus was at the top of the pyramid of the Israelite society. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Interpretation Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The gift of interpretation of tongues is the least gift of all the utterance gifts because it has to depend upon another gift in order for it to operate. It cannot function unless the gift of tongues has been in operation.

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 - "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of Discerning Of Spirits Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

Discerning of spirits is such a vital gift to the body of Christ. The enemy has gotten away with a lot of demonic manifestations in our church services because the gift of discerning of spirits was not functioning in the leadership.

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: *other

God's Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 27, 2002

Every year the world shuts down on the 25th of December, but why? If it is just about gifts and family would this happen? This 3 part series looks into the real meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 1 God’s Gift of Hope Brian A. Moon I recently heard a story of self-made millionaire Eugene Land, who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in East Harlem. Mr. Lang had been asked to speak to a class of 59 sixth-graders. What could he say to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002

How do you describe that which is indescribable? Any attempt will fall far short of comprehensiveness. Yet we will be blessed by merely "touching the hem of this garment".

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." II Corinthians 9:15. How do you describe that which is indescribable? Admittedly, any attempt will fall far short of a comprehensive portrayal. Yet we will be blessed by merely “touching the hem of this garment”! I. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

They Presented Gifts To Him

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002

The visit of the Magi to Bethlehem, the star that guided them, and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child testified to His Messiahship.

THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they had come into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Dec 5, 2002

Part 2 of this new series that is looking into the true meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas Beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 2 God’s Gift of Peace Brian A. Moon A number of years ago now I had the opportunity to go spend a week on a houseboat floating down the St. John’s River in north Central Florida. It was a busy week leading up to this trip and when we arrived I found ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Of Jesus-Peace Series

Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 7, 2002

This sermon can be used as a stand alone on John 14:27 or be used during the second Sunday in Advent.

The Gifts of Jesus—Peace First Preached at the Broad Run Baptist Church 12/8/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 (KJV) Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The First Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

This message looks at gifts given that first Christmas.

When I say Christmas, what do you think? The birth of Christ, Joy to the world, peace on earth and good will to men? Poppycock, when I say Christmas you think: presents, gifts, goodies. For all of the noble and pure motives that we claim we’d be awful disappointed if there wasn’t anything under ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gifts For The Christ Child

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002

The journey of the magi and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child still inspire us today.

GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Matthew 2: 1-12 The birth of our Lord Jesus was announced in three magnificent ways: the annunciation by the angel to Mary (Luke 1: 26-33); the angelic choir (Luke 2: 8-14) and the star in the east (Matthew 2:2). It is the visit of the wise men that we will consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist