Sermons on Gifting:

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Dec 23, 2024

Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be a very difficult time as we face the challenges of life. But we must focus on the true meaning of Christmas is not the gift under the tree, the lights, the parties but rather it is the gift of a savior!!

In the Christmas Season we often focus on the Birth of Christ We celebrate His birth and his coming to bring salvation What a wonderful gift!! And on top of that He has promised to come and take us home to be where He is!!! Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32, Luke 2:36-38, Galatians 6:4, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Other

Holy Spirit - The Doctrine And The Ministry

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Aug 5, 2024

Another thing to remember is fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) is more important than the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Gifts of the Holy Spirit without the fruit of the Holy Spirit is a counterfeit.

From Genesis 1:2 to Revelation 22:17, the Bible records constant references to the Holy Spirit—His person and His work. Like the Father and the Son, He has all the attributes of the Godhead and is especially active in the world scene. Though He is the “Sent One” by both Christ and the Father, He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 1:19-21, Romans 8:26-27, John 14:15-18, John 14:26, Acts 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Isaiah 11:2, 1 Corinthians 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 28, 2021

When we find ourselves in the depths of despair, we have the gift of Jesus … the very embodiment of God’s “hesed” … God’s steadfast love … and we have the cross to remind us of the greatest Christmas gift of all, amen?

Advent is a time of tension. There is the joy and anticipation of the season and the stress and strain of trying to prepare for it, amen? But the season itself represents an historical and theological tension as well and I am going to use songs from the Jewish song book and songs from our own ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8, Romans 7:18-19, Romans 7:24, John 1:5, John 1:14-15, Matthew 16:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Believers' Resources Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 28, 2015

Paul encourages the Corinthians believers and reminds them of God's gifts and grace that He bestowed on them.

The name Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses of 1 Corinthians. I think Paul did this because he wanted the minds of the Corinthian believers to be immediately centered upon Jesus Christ. He knew that the answer to the Corinthian problems didn’t lay in his ability ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Is More Than A Gift… It Is God’s Plan For His Church

Contributed by Sam Furmage on Jun 11, 2012

Beginning with a scriptural look at why marriage is such an important gift for us, moving on to how marriage looks like a model for our response to the gospel, ending with what this means and how we can join in the glory this leads to.

Marriage – Marriage is more than a gift… it is God’s plan for His church Sunday 10th June 2012 – 9:45 – St John’s, Hedge End Readings NT – Ephesians 5:15-32 OT – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Gospel – Matthew 19:1-12 Now, O Lord, take my lips and speak through them; Take our minds and think through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Finding Your Sweet Spot

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

A critical part of stewardship is to discover and use your spiritual gifts as well as "natural" talents for service.

FINDING YOUR SWEET SPOT What do a tennis racket, a baseball bat, and a golf club have in common? They all have a sweet spot. There is a place on them that allows you the opportunity to make the type of contact with the respective balls they are designed to hit that will allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Source Of Hope

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2002

What is it that can give us one of the three greatest gifts God has promised us?

OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried again. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Testament Church; Its Ministry Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 16, 2003

The ministry of the specially gifted, the ministry of all God’s people, and the benefits of an "every member"ministry.

The Church; Its Ministry Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRO.: In Ephesians, Paul seems to be possessed of the idea of expressing the glory and majesty of the Church and her unique place in God’s plan of the ages. He begins the fourth chapter with a plea for unity in the Church. He says all Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16, Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"One Of A Kind" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

Mothers are unique and gifted in various ways in order to shape their children according to God’s ways.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Mother’s Day May 12, 2002 illustrated sermon “One of a Kind” Ephesians 1:15-23 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 INTRODUCTION: Mother’s Day on the second Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Things To Cherish This Christmas

Contributed by Scott Cody on Aug 14, 2003

In this special season of giving, it’s important for us to cherish God’s great gift.

It’s that time of year again. . . Christmas. How are you doing on purchasing those Christmas presents? They say that the Saturday before Christmas is the busiest shopping day of the year, but the most grueling shopping day of the year is the day after Christmas. That’s the day when we return all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"They Do Not Need To Go Away. You Give Them Something To Eat" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 21, 2004

Our little offerings/gifts become mighty tools when offered to Jesus in obedient service

¡§They do not need to go away. YOU give them something to eat¡¨ Mt 14:16 SCENE SETTING- INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT As you get to know your Bibles better you¡¦ll find there are all kinds of echoes of OT things¡K stories¡K in the NT - often with a sense of ¡¥fulfilment¡¦ This resonates with 2 OT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Peaceful Kingdom

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 13, 2001

God’s gift during Advent is the promise of a peaceful kingdom, even in the midst of pain and suffering

The prophet Isaiah lived during the time around 720 BC, which is a significant date in Hebrew history, because it marks the time of the fall of the ten Northern Tribes of Israel. The Assyrian Empire, which was the world’s only superpower at the time, overtakes these ten tribes. We find in the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Sex

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 22, 2002

some pointers on how we can respond to the misuse of God’s great gift of sex

How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Sex By Rev. Andrew Chan February 24, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vancouver, BC In our Ephesians series, we were told of how God through Jesus chose us to be special, specially loved and chosen to be included in His team, His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us With Connections

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us connect to a full complement of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us connect to a full complement of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge; faith; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"By Grace Through Faith"

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: "—Ephesians 2:8

"BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH" "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: "—Ephesians 2:8 I PREFER the rendering in the Revised Version. As slight as the change is, it is of very great moment, as a little reflection will show. "For by grace HAVE YE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal