Sermons on Gifts General:

Diversity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

In the body there is a diversity of gifts. There is a tendency among Christians for some people to magnify the "sensational" gifts. Some believers feel very guilty because they possess gifts that do not put them in the limelight. It is this attitude that

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Chief Cook & Bottlewasher - Serving Series

Contributed by Michael Norman on Mar 28, 2005

Should everybody be serving in the church or is it just for paid pastors?

Intro – Week 3 of “In the army now” series. Weve looked at: • 1 – Enlistment: Being a full-time soldier • 2 – Equipment: What weapons and defenses we have in our armoury • This week: Development. • Defined as: “Stage of growth or advancement” • You see, everybody who is recruited into the army gets ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Needs You!

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004

It is God’s plan that everybody get involved in the work of the church by contributing their spiritual gifts.

The Church Needs You! 1 Corinthians 12:1-12 The Seattle Central Korean SDA Church is a fine church. And I believe that it deserves the best. I believe that you deserve the best. I want you to help me out this morning. Help me to understand what the perfect youth pastor should look like? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

Gifts Of The Spirit 13: Women Should Remain Silent?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 25, 2004

Should women remain silent in church? What is this passage really saying?

Gifts of the Spirit 13 “Women should remain silent?!”. 1Cor 14:33-40 WBC 28/11/04 am Well- guess who drew the short straw this week? - but it got you all here, eh? - What a way to finish a series on the Gifts of the Spirit! Actually- it IS a good way to finish, as I hope, this morning, you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 19, 2007

Life is filled with opportunities and adventures with our name written on it. We must choose to go after these wonderful opportunities and leave behind the excuses as to why we cannot accomplish something.

NO MORE EXCUSES MATTHEW: 25:14-30 I HAVE ONLY JUST A MINUTE, ONLY SIXTY SECONDS IN IT. FORCED UPON ME, CAN’T REFUSE IT, DIDN’T SEEK IT, DIDN’T CHOOSE IT, BUT IT’S UP TO ME TO USE IT. I MUST SUFFER, IF I LOOSE IT, GIVE ACCOUNT, IF I ABUSE IT. IT’S ONLY JUST A MINUTE, BUT ETERNITY IS IN IT . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grasping Your Value Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 28, 2007

God’s heart desire is that we not be ignorant about spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12 :1) and He longs for everyone to be an active member in the “Great Commission.”

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Title: Grasping Your Value Theme: Exercising True Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Introduction: The passages of Scripture I am about to read is one of the most meaningful descriptions of the church of Jesus Christ. Therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement To Be An Encourager Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 30, 2007

Barnabas - is an encourager and we should learn from him

ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE AN ENCOURAGER ACTS 11.19-26 The Duke of Wellington, a famous military leader who defeated Napoleon was asked at the end of his life if he had any regrets. He said that if he had a regret it was that he did not give more praise. Someone once said “flatter me and I may not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25-48

Denomination: Methodist

Prescription For Passion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

We have to be reminded of the passion that God has given us. There are great opportunities to meet the needs of so many people, but you have to keep your passion.

A Servant’s Heart: Prescription for Passion Exodus 18:13-20 I believe Moses was one of the best models of a servant who lived out his life calling. Moses was one of the best models in the Old Testament of a passionate servant through whom God implemented great things. Moses lived out his calling ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-30

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Your Place Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

God has given you a unique personality. He has wired you with a unique personal style which he doesn’t necessarily want to change but to use for His kingdom work.

Finding Your Place 1 Corinthians 12:12-27


 Paul Fritz writes, One afternoon, one of my seminary students took me to the Jos Museum. He said, ``Sir, I want to show you something my father made!’’ Naive as I was in those early years of being in Africa, I thought he would show me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Methodist

Generous In Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2021

'Generous In Giving ' 2 Corinthians chapters 8&9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Principle #1: Generous Giving Begins With Surrender To The Lord (8:1-7). Principle #2: Generous Giving Is Motivated By Grace (8:8-9) Principle #3: Generous Giving Involves Faith (8:10-15) Principle #4: Generous Giving Is a Testimony To Others (9:1-5) Principle #5: Generous Giving ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Generous People

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 5, 2024

We give our first and best because we’re thankful. We give our first and best because we’re trusting.

Church in the City – 1st Corinthians 16 A Generous People December 8, 2024 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 NIV Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Proverbs 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Corinthians 16:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons For Gifts Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 27, 2010

We are to imitate God and follow the example of the Wise Men from the East and give gifts for the right reasons.

What does our society call the Friday after Thanksgiving?? We think about giving gifts at least one month ahead of when we plan to give the gifts on Christmas Day. Some think of Christmas gifts one year ahead; have you seen the newspaper for today? Do we really think about the people to give gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unwrapping The Gifts Series

Contributed by N A on Feb 21, 2009

God has given everyone spiritual gifts. Our job is to discover and develop those gifts so that we can be a blessing to others. This illustrated message is an overview of the gifts in Romans 12.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS #3: UNWRAPPING THE GIFTS OPENING: Discuss Beausejour Blades hockey game this past Friday night. Why did they lose? No teamwork, no training, no tenacity / passion. What’s our win as a church? Why are we here in our community? Our vision is to become a centre ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that God has given a variety of spiritual gifts for the purpose of building up the body of Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 21:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed