Sermons on Gift Wrap:

God’s Power Of Love Is Forgiveness - Christmas

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 5, 2021

Its easy to forget what Christmas is all about as we are so wound up in its secular meaning and activity. As we celebrate this wonderful gift of God's love for us in His incarnation we must try and follow His wonderful example.

God’s power of love is forgiveness - Christmas Christmas and family go together, families meet together and enjoy the festivities, enjoy the food and drink, enjoy the company and love for each other. Christmas is all about reconciliation putting aside family disputes as love is the name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Choosing God’s Love

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD. BEFORE WE CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE WE MUST CHOOSE TO ACCEPT HIS GIFT OF LOVE AND SALVATION. ALL OTHER CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD ARE ADDED TO THIS ONE.

CHOOSING GOD’S LOVE JOHN 3:16-18 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHOICES WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE IN LIFE. EVERY DAY WE ARE CALLED UPON TO MAKE HUNDREDS OF CHOICES. SOME OF THESE MAY BE MINOR IN NATURE, SUCH AS WHAT WE CHOOSE TO WEAR, OR WHAT WE HAVE FOR BREAKFAST. OTHER CHOICES ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

If I Lead Will Anyone Follow? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2015

Every church needs to be led. How does someone with the gift of leadership lead the church the way God wants them to? How can leaders avoid hurting God's church? And how can a leader be sure they're leading the church the way they should?

OPEN: I once talked with a friend of mine who told about the new preacher his congregation had hired. In the type of church my friend attends they have “pastors” who are placed in the position of running the church. And my friend was talking about the great respect he had for his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering And Humility Lead To Rewards

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 23, 2015

There are things in life that we can’t understand on earth, but we will understand them completely when we get to heaven. One of these things is God’s grace. Grace can’t be earned. It is the gift of God’s unconditional love.

In 1927, the silent film “Wings,” a World War I film about two American aviators, won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. When it was being filmed, production stopped for several days. Frustrated producers asked the director why. He replied, “All we have is blue sky. The ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 6, 2021

Three servants receive different gifts from their master. Two use them wisely. One does not. Why? This sermon explores the historical context of this parable with a view toward clarifying the plight of the unworthy servant. A re-telling of the story is followed by several meditations on the text.

Nothing was ready. Bags remained open and unpacked, with clothes neither in nor out. The servants ran from one unfinished task to another, trying their best to follow conflicting instructions from stewards who were themselves at odds. The mother of the house and her young children sat wide-eyed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

The Seed Of Christmas

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 12, 2022

If you leave the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, you do not recognize how long God was planning and preparing and moving all of the pieces of the world in order for us to receive the greatest gift that has ever been given to man, which is Jesus Christ, His Son.

We often sell ourselves short when we say to each other simple clichés, like, "Jesus is the reason for the season". Now, I'm not shaming anybody who's used it because it works at this time of year. But the reality of it is, is Jesus is not the reason for the season. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Magnanimity Of God’s Love

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

As we gather this Christmas Sunday, there is a tension in the air, one that is often masked by the lights, the decorations, and the festive songs. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of Christmas—the gifts, the food, the joy. But do we ever stop to reflect on the true weight of this season?

The Magnanimity of God’s Love December 22, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Psalm 24:3-10 John 1:14, 3:16 Introduction: The Tension of Christmas As we gather this Christmas Sunday, there is a tension in the air, one that is often masked by the lights, the decorations, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-10, John 1:14, John 3:16

Denomination: Brethren

The Chronology Of The Cross

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 15, 2019

A sermon examining the events leading to and at Calvary.

THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE CROSS Mark 15:16-47 Imagine the scene, the Sinless Son of God hangs on an old wooden cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His precious brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed, the flesh on His back hangs like ribbons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-47

Denomination: Baptist

1 Peter 4:1-11 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 5, 2023

In today's study Peter talks about the need to remain faithful to God despite suffering for His name, and to turn away from sin. He also talks about how to respond to false accusation on account of our faith.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/Z7bnA6tc8qM For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kgd1x0uLSFIjohFWf1IFC?si=i9GTLVQrQVG3FU8vxbfIbw 1 Peter 4:1-6 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, 1 Peter 3:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Walk In The Spirit (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 29, 2024

Our ability to distinguish God's voice and follow his lead is learned by doing. However, knowing the five points of instruction given in this message can facilitate that learning process.

Intro We are talking about HOW to Walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5 explicitly tells us to walk in the Spirit.i It is essential for our spiritual success. But how do we do that? What practical steps can we take that keeps us in the mode of living? In our last message, we discussed two principles ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14, Galatians 5:16-25, Romans 8:1-5, Galatians 2:20-21, Romans 10:14, Colossians 2:12-14, Isaiah 8:20, Luke 4:1-12, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Cornelius' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2016

To establish that this conversion also follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” as outlined in the Book of Acts. This lesson will establish that these uncircumcised Gentiles were added to the church in the same manner as all other believers.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Cornelius’ Character before the Lord 2. Cornelius’ Call by the Lord 3. Cornelius’ Conversion to the Lord Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we continue discussing New Testament conversions. As we continue to plow through this theme, one thing has become ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas That Wasn't Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 1, 2021

The first Christmas was the Christmas that wasn't--at least in Jerusalem, the city that the Great King and Messiah came to save, and to rule from. Pagan visitors from far away had to tell them of the great thing that had happened in their midst.

Back in November, Jeanie and I received a newsletter from an organization called SAT-7. SAT, I assume stands for satellite, because that is the means by which they broadcast the Gospel via television programs into Muslim dominated countries in the Middle East. SAT-7 is the largest provider of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15, Numbers 24:16-17, Daniel 9:24-26, Romans 6:23, John 1:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Go! And Love As Christ Loves - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 remind us that love is central to everything we do as followers of Christ. Love is not an optional extra; it is the defining characteristic of a true disciple of Jesus.

Go! And Love as Christ Loves Introduction 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NLT) declares:"If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:15, James 3:17, Colossians 3:14, Matthew 6:1, 1 John 3:16, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Transform My Tongue!

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2025

God transforms the tongue of His saint, equipping each one to speak he truth in love, encouraging the weary and glorifying the Saviour.

“The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.” [1] Peter had a tongue that once spoke foolishly as he cursed and denied Jesus. Yet, that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4

Denomination: Baptist

Stewards Of The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

As we continue studying James chapter1, we find the author shifting a bit from what God does not do to the things that God does do for us. We also will receive some strong instruction on what we are to do with these great gifts from above.

Stewards Of The Goodness Of God James 1:17-27 Introduction: The Book of James is a very down-to-earth epistle. So far in our study we have seen some very practical advise on how to view trials and how to resist temptation. God has used this New Testament author to redirect our thinking. We ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist