Sermons on Gifts General:

The Giver And The Gifts (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

Life is filled with many decisions. Some of these decisions are difficult to make. Some of these are small decisions and some are large, but every day we make many decisions.

Illus: A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night, one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck. • Immediately someone said, "Where's Fred?" • The very tired hunter said, "Well, Fred had a stroke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:16-17, Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

Gifts For The Common Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The reason the church has survived the changes of the centuries, and will continue to do so till the end of history is because it is designed to be adaptable to all of the cultures of the world.

Back in the mid 1800's a light-colored moth was very common in the industrial city of Manchester, England. When these moths landed on the bark of the trees they blended in so well that the moth eating birds could not see them, and the result was that they multiplied rapidly. Some of the moths ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

The Gift Of Wisdom And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We will almost always miss out on something that God has for us if we try to limit the Holy Spirit, and fail to stress His love for infinite variety.

When Abraham Lincoln was a young lawyer in Springfield, he was approached by a man of wealth, who wanted to hire him to collect a debt. It seems that the poor man who owed him the two dollars and fifty cents denied the debt and refused to pay. Lincoln did not like the job, but after much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Discovering Our Gifts

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2020

Beginning to look at our Spiritual Gifts as we gain a better understanding of our purpose.

Spiritual Gifts September 13, 2020 The typical NASCAR race car costs about $150,000 to build. They might be fun to have. They are certainly unique. If you wanted to buy one, keep in mind - - - there are no power windows or locks. In fact, it doesn’t have windows at all; it just has a net. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Gift For Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 12, 2020

I want to tell you about a Christmas gift that will never disappoint. I can go so far as to say it is the perfect gift. Do I have your attention?

Introduction In 1989, a movie was released by the name of “Christmas Vacation”. In this movie, a guy named Clark was expecting a big Christmas bonus from his boss. He had plans for the money to buy a pool for his family. When he opened the boss’ Christmas envelope presented to him, instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12, Lamentations 3:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Three Gifts Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a game-changer. But to experience the game-changing effects of Jesus’ resurrection, you must believe in a miracle.

Happy Resurrection Day! And Happy 5th Birthday to Cross Church this morning! In fact, let’s all say, “Happy Birthday, Cross Church” together on the count of three. This one-day set aside to center in on the resurrection is an unusual happy day. We celebrate it with pastel colors and feature ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

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 True Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 8, 2022

Christmas is the celebration of a Child. Christ coming to Earth was not to establish the economic madness we call Christmas. It was to crush the head of that old serpent, Satan. It was to break the chains that enslave you. It was the fulfillment of the promise God made in the book of Genesis.

Isaiah 9:6-7, "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His Name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of The Magi - Myrrh

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 9, 2022

Who exactly knows if the Magi had any particular reason why they chose the gifts they did. This sermon explores the possible symbolism of the aromatic gift of myrrh.

The Gifts of the Magi - Myrrh We’re looking at the three gifts of the Magi as recorded by Matthew. Last week we explored how frankincense could represent the high priesthood of Christ – a high priesthood that is greater than the OT priesthood by virtue of Jesus’ holiness and the sufficiency of his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using Your Gifts

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 12, 2022

Even though they are aware of their abilities, some people believe they are entitled to make use of them however they see fit. When we use our abilities, how does it glorify God?

Peter writes that everyone has some abilities. He also states that we are to use what God gave us to reach the world, not for our pleasure but for serving and edifying God. Paul mentions various gifts or abilities. • 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gifts Of Christmas: Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Hope Scott Bayles, adapted from Outreach Blooming Grove Christian Church Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gifts Of Christmas: Love Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Love Scott Bayles, adapted from Outreach Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/11/2016 What would Christmas be without the songs and carols? Even if you wanted to, there is no possible way for you to escape hearing Christmas carols over the next few weeks. In church, while ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gifts Of Christmas: Joy Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Joy Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/18/2016 If you have been able to join us the past two weeks, you know that we began a journey through the season of Advent by unwrapping the gifts of Christmas. We began with the gift of hope—hope for yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gifts Of Christmas: Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Peace Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/25/2016 Good morning everyone, welcome to the Grove and Merry Christmas. I’d like to thank each of you for spending Christmas morning with us here at the Grove. We often talk about the importance of keeping ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian Church