Sermons on Gifting:

On Being Hospitable Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 19, 2009

Part II of the Four-Part Vision: God instructs his people to practice hospitality. What does this mean as we receive guests in our congregations? Are we ill-prepared to welcome our guests? Or do we receive them as the blessing and gift that God intended?

Congregations are families. The longer that they are together, usually the harder it is to let other people become part of the inner circle of the church. And yet, we know that – just as we are to be hospitable as families – we are also called to be hospitable as groups of believers. The writer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Unforgiving Heart" Jonah Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2008

Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” The question reminds Jonah that God showed him mercy and grace in the belly of whale so he needs to pass on this same gift.

“The Unforgiving Heart” Jonah pt 4 Opening Illustration: Trying to forgive from Blue Fish TV - Teaching Moments Vol. 1- “A Daughter Killed by a Drunk Driver”. Thesis: Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Contagious Message Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

“A Contagious Message” has been told in many different places and many different ways for many different years. Some have understood it while others have changed it or rejected it because of the cost being too high, or the gift too good to be true. Any

“A Contagious Message” has been told in many different places and many different ways for many different years. Some have understood it while others have changed it or rejected it because of the cost being too high, or the gift too good to be true. Any way you look at it, the story of the gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Savior

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Dec 19, 2007

The Coming of the Savior produced many actions and reactions then and now... but how has his coming affected you? 1. Fear Accompanied His Coming 2. Praise Accompanied His Coming 3. Witnessing Accompanied His Coming 4. Gifts Accompanied His Coming

For Powerpoint, please send a blank e-mail to savior@aweber.com - You will receive the powerpoint within moments... "THE COMING OF THE SAVIOR" Text: Luke 2:1-20 Matt. 2:11 The Coming of Jesus Christ to this earth is without a doubt the single greatest event that has ever happened in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When A Prayer Is Not A Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 27, 2012

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given us - but it's also one of the most forsaken by today's Christian. Jesus gives us an example of how to pray and then goes on to show us three attitudes / behaviours that hinder our prayer life. Also inclu

When a Prayer is Not a Prayer - Matthew 5:5-15 - February 26, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #19 We’re going to start, this morning, with a deceptively simple question. The question is this: What is prayer? … What is prayer? We know we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: *other

Matthew 7:12 – Stop Following Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2012

There’s a shop on the corner of OBLIGATION STREET and RECIPROCITY. It advertises free tickets, scratch-its, gifts, invitations, free samples, biros, key-rings, 2 for one. All designed to make me feel OBLIGATED to give or buy or comply or compromise in som

Matthew 7:12 – STOP FOLLOWING ME! I was looking at Instragram photographs recently. On the most popular photographs, so many people made comments such as “I will like you 5 times if you like me”. It was as blatant as that (and as pathetic). They scream “Make me popular, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Positive Giving

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2011

What motivates you to give? The Corinthians had an easy time setting unrealistic giving goals that set them up for failure, but a hard time giving in a way that released the gift to God and brought Him glory. In this chapter Paul gives us some valuable le

Giving is one of those subjects that pastors either ignore or really focus on. For us at Calvary Chapel, we teach through the Scriptures so when a chapter comes along on any particular subject then we teach it. Giving should be a part of every growing Christian’s experience, and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Command And Teach These Things Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011

Command and teach things that affect our lives. 1- Don’t let others look down on you 2- Devote yourself to ministry 3- Don’t neglect your gift 4- Diligence will pay off 5- Doctrine is important

INTRO.- Command and teach! Strong words. ILL.- It’s been said that it is not the dog’s keen smell or hearing that has endeared him to modern man, it’s his uncomplaining readiness to obey and lavish affection on his human friends. A dog is loyal, loving, and lovable, even if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Of Man Will Stop You From Living A Surrendered Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 15, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you fear man enough to be useless before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fear of man will push you to do ridiculous things like hide your talent/gift/callings that will make you wicked and

I. EXORDIUM: Do you fear man enough to be useless before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that fear of man will push you to do ridiculous things like hide your talent/gift/callings that will make you wicked and lazy servant of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:14 (New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pieces On Earth

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

In the midst of all that is going on around us, you can have peace. It’s not the temporary peace the world offers – it’s better. The angels promised it, Jesus promised it, and it stands available to you now. That is God’s Christmas gift to you.

Pieces on Earth Christmas, 2008 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 20, 2008 Would you stand please for the reading of God’s Word? We pick up here in Luke, chapter 2 verse 8. Jesus has just been born in the stable and suddenly the scene shifts. I want to read this out of the King ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Original Christmas Ornament - Christmas Star Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 10, 2005

The Original Christmas Ornament - The Christmas Star 1- It speaks of God’s Glory 2- It speaks of God’s Guiding 3- It speaks of God’s Gift (Jesus). Not about the magi but about the star. The message of the star challenges each of us saved and unsaved. # 3

The Original Christmas Ornament The Christmas Star Mt 2:1-12 The question on my lips this week to people was: Name a fascinating star? The answers I received you may surprise you. Someone said Tom Hanks, Another person said Tim McGraw One woman said Dolly Parton and Someone even said Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Valentine's Day 2021

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 13, 2021

This message is about love - not how the love the is generally expressed on Valentine's Day, but how it should be lived daily in the lives of Christians. If we love the way we are commanded to, the purchasing of a gift would never be needed to prove our love - it would be a bonus.

Valentine’s Day 2021 Scripture: John 3:16; First John 4:8 & 16; First Corinthians 13 Good morning New Light. Today is February 14 and I want to wish my darling wife, Nikki, my daughters, my grand-daughter and each one of you a very happy Valentine’s Day. Now, why don’t you take a moment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2017

The Holy Spirit is undeniably the least understood part of deity, yet he is said to live within us, a gift we receive when we are baptized. He has several names - Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Helper, and even Holy Ghost in early English translations.

THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 16:7-15, 1 Corinthians 12:3-14, Ephesians 4:4, Mark 1:10, Acts 2:2, 2 Corinthians 3:17, John 4:24, 2 Samuel 23:1-2, Psalm 51:11, 2 Peter 1:21, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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