Sermons on Gifting:

The True Spirit Of Giving

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon is about the gift of God’s mercy upon the crippled lives of humanity

"The True Spirit of Giving" 2 Samuel 4:4,and chapter 9) -Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of The Cross of Life Lutheran Church “It’s the hard knock life for us. It’s the hard knock life for us. Steada treated, we get tricked. Steada kisses, we get kicked. It’s the hard knock life!” Those words ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 2 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace To You

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001

Paul records free gifts God gives to us through His grace.

GRACE TO YOU EPHESIANS 1:3-12 INTRODUCTION… Tenacious Grace, Cries from the Cross, Leighton Farrell 1994 A lot of what God had done throughout history hasn’t seemed fair to people. Why did God not denounce Jacob for his conniving ways? Why did God not disown David for his disgraceful actions? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12, Exodus 34:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Journey Through The Stable Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

Are you ready in attitude? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for the greatest gift?

A Journey Through the Stable IV Well, it’s getting close isn’t it? Only two more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Penny Rich And Dollar Poor"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 7, 2004

Do you see your problem as a grief or ASA gift? (King Asa)

Text, Key Verse: 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him... Title of the message: “Penny Rich and Dollar Poor” 1. Asa was "Penny Rich." Asa dedicated himself to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Armour Of God, Part 1.of 4. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 20, 2003

Learning about the Armour of God, what it is and for, along with the explanation of spiritual Gifts.

The Armour of God.p1. A series of descovery, on putting on the armour of God and useing spiritual gifts. We will be useing Ephesians 6:11-17 to start. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

True North: Charting The Direction For 2004

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 23, 2003

A message about the importance of finding and using the gifts God gives to every believer.

21, December 2003 Dakota Community Church True North Setting the course for 2004 Tonight I want to talk about the direction we are all heading and the life we want to be living, as opposed to the reality of our day-to-day existence. - Do you know where you are going? - Do you spend your time doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 25:19-21

Denomination: Mennonite

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 20, 2004

Paul teaches about spiritual gifts and shows us The Most Excellent Way.

INTRODUCTION In one Corinthians 12, Paul writes concerning spiritual gifts. The miraculous gifts present as a result of the laying on of the hands of the Apostles. There were many different kinds of spiritual gifts and Paul makes it clear that all of these gifts came from God. It is evident ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renew Us Our Days

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Feb 14, 2004

The opportunity to start over again is one of the greatest gifts that God gives to mankind...

Renew Our Days as of Old March 23, 2003 / Sunday a.m. Lamentations 5:19-22 19 Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation. 20 Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? 21 Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Neglect Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 9, 2004

Neglecting God’s gift of salvation is utter folly to the unsaved, but also to Christians.

The danger of Neglect Heb 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Last time we saw how great the salvation that the Bible talks about is. This time we consider a warning of the danger of neglecting so great a salvation. It is not talking about active opposition like resisting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues & Out Of The Body Experiences.part 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 10, 2004

Looking at the Gift of tongues and out of the body expierences. Part 1 of 3 parts.

Speaking in Tongues & Out of Body Experiences. Part 1 of 3 parts. How many times have you ever wondered about the Pentecostal experience of speaking in tongues? What are tongues and why speak in a language that very few understand? Most people that I’ve spoken to have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Zephaniah 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 12, 2003

Holiness is the gift of an identity, appearing to be too good to be true, but received by accepting forgiveness.

Today’s message is framed by incidents provided by two church members. I will not be naming the players, but they have given me both the beginning and the ending of this message on holiness. The beginning: a few days ago one of you told me that you came to worship each Sunday so that you could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Invented The Christmas Present

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

A sermon on the wise men and the wisdom they showed in bringing their gifts to Jesus and worshipping Him.

Who Invented The Christmas Present The Wisdom Of The Wise Men Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction This week I heard the classic short story by O’Henry, "The Gift of the Magi" read over the radio. The story, which I hadn’t read since High School intrigued me so much that I went to the library and checked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Giving #2

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

This is the beautiful story of Mary and of the gift that Jesus said would be a memorial to the whole world.

Alabaster Giving #2 Mark 14:3-9 Introduction There is a beautiful story here. A story so important that it is found in three of the Gospels. A story that Jesus said would be told and remembered throughout history. In order to help us understand this event, I want to do it through a series of 5 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Love is the catalyst that brings value to the believer’s God-given spiritual gifts.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 1 of 4) Loving Bankruptcy 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Feb. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Illustration 1 There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Not So Fast! Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 6, 2006

The gift of intimacy as described in Song of Solomon is wonderful, but its development comes with restraints.

Today is the first Sunday of February. Some of you will soon be shopping for valentines, trying to find one with just the right message to express your feelings of friendship or love and romance. • You might look for the biggest card you can find. I did that one year. It was so big I had to ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren