Sermons on Gifts General:

The Challenging Gift Of Prophecy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2022

Jesus exercising the gift of prophecy did not always bring about immediate growth in the population of the kingdom of God, and it will seldom do that for us.

Thursday of the 3rd week in Lent When one commits himself to Christ in Baptism, three gifts come along with that commitment. Just as Jesus was, the Holy Spirit anoints the Christian to be priest, prophet, and leader. Jesus Himself was a priest according to the order of Melchisedek, not Levi or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-38, Ezekiel 18:31-32, Jeremiah 7:23-28, Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Catholic

Unity, Interdependence, And Gifts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2021

God has appointed a variety of gifts for the edification of the church.

UNITY, INTERDEPENDENCE, AND GIFTS. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. 1. The oneness of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-14). The bookends to these three verses emphasise the fact that there is one body and many members (1 Corinthians 12:12a), and that the body does not consist of one member ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Magi And Three Gifts Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 9, 2021

The Magi were educated men who understood Hebrew prophecies about the Messiah. They were Persian and probably came from modern-day Iran.

The Magi and Three Gifts December 12, 2021 Matthew 2:1-12 NIV After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Genesis 6:11-13, Exodus 1:22, Matthew 2:16, Isaiah 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of The Sanctifying Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2021

Jesus was sent to "sanctify" us. What does that mean and what difference can it make in your life?

In Luke we’re told that the Shepherds went to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus. But back in 1999, someone not only went to see the baby Jesus… they took him home. They took him from the Daly Plaza in Chicago, IL and though authorities found Him and returned Him to the nativity, someone stole him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cherishing The Gift Of Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 18, 2021

Prepare your hearts to meet the Babe lying in the manger. Throw off the shackles of sin and chaos and draw nearer to your Lord through confession and sacrificial living so that you might honor Him on His birthday!

Cherishing the Gift Psalms 46:1; James 4:8; Matthew 28 :19-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As I hear the clock screeching in my ear I roll over on my side and firmly turn off my alarm. I would like to say that I feel fresh and vibrant, ready to conquer the world, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, James 4:8, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Very Special Gift

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 28, 2021

I know that this week we will celebrate Christmas. One of the best parts of Christmas is unwrapping the gits. Today I want to go in a little different way and not bring the traditional Christmas message, but I do want to unwrap a very special gift.

A Very Special Gift By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer OPENING: I know that this week we will celebrate Christmas. We will celebrate with family and friends. Preachers will preach and teach the Birth of Christ for their yearly Christmas message. One of the best parts of Christmas is unwrapping the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

The Free Gift Of Grace Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

People like presents, especially good ones that are useful, and that reveal how the giver put forth some thought into the purchase. In the Bible we are told of the best gift of all! “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Everyone likes to receive presents; however, there are some we could probably live without. Christmas time is when the majority of gifts are given, and it seems to be the occasion when some of the worst ones are purchased during those last minute shopping trips. A survey was conducted in which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Season The Reason The Gift

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 26, 2023

Contrary to the cliche and tradition Jesus is not the reason for the season. Jesus is the ultimate gift.

The Season, The Reason, The Gift By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This is truly a wonderful time of the year. One of my favorite Christmas songs is “At Christmas Time” by Luther Vandross, I love this song because it is true in so many ways, some of the words are “Ooh, every year at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5, Genesis 3:6, Psalm 58:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Gift Nobody Wants.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 16, 2024

Could it be possible that the gift nobody wants, is actually the gift that is the most valuable of them all?

Did you ever get a gift for Christmas that you didn't want? I have. When I was a Kid, at Christmas time, when other kids were getting foot balls, skate boards race tracks, etc. I was getting converse tennis shoes, pants, shirts, Etc stuff like that. I confess, I'm ashamed of myself now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Are Available Today Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 29, 2024

Session 2: This second study looks at three more passages on spiritual gifts. It also discusses "the view of cessation" and "the difference between talents and spiritual gifts."

Last week, we began our study on spiritual gifts by discussing the work of the Holy Spirit. We learned that an individual is filled with the Spirit at the very moment of salvation, when he or she confesses Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. We discovered that the phrase “being filled with the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Explanation Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 29, 2024

Session 3: This upload, which is a supplement to Session 2, contains an explanation of all the spiritual gifts, along with examples of where each gift can be used in the life of the church.

The Gift of Administration (Exodus 18:20-22) The Holy Spirit enables some of us to motivate, direct and inspire God's people in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to do the Church's work effectively. To exercise the gift of administration is to assume oversight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts From The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 17, 2025

We find several priceless gifts from the Cross of Jesus: Reconciliation, Justification, Redemption and Propitiation. Today is the day of Salvation!

ALLELUIA! HEAR THE GOOD NEWS! JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD JUST AS HE SAID HE WOULD! SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED. THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! COLOSSIANS 2:13-15, “YOU WERE DEAD BECAUSE OF YOUR SINS AND BECAUSE YOUR ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Colossians 2:13-15, Colossians 1:22, Romans 3:22-24, Galatians 4:4-5, Hebrews 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ophelia Livingston on Jun 1, 2023

Pentecost Sunday and the promise Jesus made to his disciples.

The HIS-story of Pentecost is familiar, and it should be. Pentecost changes everything. In a moment the entire order of humanity changed. Once beloved creatures now we become children of the loving Father. Because we have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but to receive the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Using Our Gifts

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

• Today is Fathers’ Day and I suspect most churches in America are hearing a Fathers’ Day sermon today. • There’s nothing wrong with that! • However, Cross Pointe Church is not most churches.

Yesterday, I watched a video of the metamorphosis of a butterfly. As a youth, I learned of the 4 stages: The egg- layed in a host plant The caterpillar-breaks out of the egg, eats the eggshell, feeds on the host plant The cocoon-hangs on the host plant and forms a cocoon, then emerges as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:11, Romans 12:3-8

The Gifts We Bring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 10, 2023

The gifts we give on Christmas are often given in gaily wrapped paper. The paper conceals what is hidden inside the present. Similarly, the gifts of the wisemen were like wrapping paper concealing special gifts of great value. Do you know what they were?

Humorist Dave Barry wrote about the gifts that were brought by the Wise Men. He suggested that if you examined that story carefully, you’d find that there is an overlooked theological fact in the story. There is no mention of wrapping paper. Why? First, these guys were wise. And second… they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11, Galatians 3:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ