Sermons on Gifts General:

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 23, 2021

The secularists today are doing everything they can do to wipe out the meaning of Christmas. They would like to make it so that the name of Christ can not be mentioned at ANYTIME at ANYPLACE.

The secularist will not be happy until they: • Remove every nativity scene from public properties • Remove God’s name from the pledge of allegiance • Remove God’s name from every coin • Remove every Christmas carol that talks about God from the schools • Remove all the Christian drama from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Gave You A Gift – What Do You Give Him In Return

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Dec 27, 2021

Christmas is over and I guess you have already received a gift or have already given one.

Topic: God Gave You A Gift – What Do You Give Him In Return By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Ephesians 3:8 “To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,” Introduction: Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

What Are You Bringing To The Party

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 19, 2019

There are a lot of things that you can bring to any situation, but bringing your best is the ideal gift.

In the movie House Party, Kid (Christopher Reid) is dying to go to a party hosted by his friend Play (Christopher Martin). Unfortunately, Kid has gotten into some trouble with the local bullies at school and, after a note from the principal's office arrives at home, he's grounded by his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Lamentations 3:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 1 - What Are You Waiting For? I. Introduction We all love the superstar! The super talented athlete who dominates the field or the court. It is their jerseys that sell out. It is their highlights that are played nonstop on the sports shows. It is their name that garners millions ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Clock Is Ticking! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 2 – The Clock Is Ticking! I. Introduction They are flashy. They are dominate. They are the superstar. We love the superstar. But don't overlook those who are on the sidelines and on the bench. After being a starting QB on his college team this young man spent four years ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believe It Or Not? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 3 – Believe It Or Not? I. Introduction Teams with stars win championships. Teams that play their best with the game on the line win championships. But championship teams share another common trait: Often, they have the reserves and bench players that step up at the right ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Miss Your Sign! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 4 - Don't Miss Your Sign I. Introduction If you are a baseball fan, then you know that coaches use a variety of hand signals and gestures that catchers use to communicate with their pitcher about the pitch they want them to throw. There is also a long-standing tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:15-17, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Game Day! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Benchwarmer Pt. 5 - Game Day I. Introduction As I told you about 7 weeks ago or so, I have been umping little league baseball for the last few seasons. I have learned some things from this experience. I have learned that the ump isn't supposed to dominate the game but facilitate it instead. I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:15-17, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-3, Jonah 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Found Faithful Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 26, 2022

The first of a stewardship sermon in the series "Found Faithful"

September 25, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series – Week One 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Luke 16:19-31 Found Faithful Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. May we be found faithful. The theme for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Be The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 28, 2020

There are simply far too many Christians out there who have this mistaken belief that church is just something that you go to for an hour or an hour and a half on Sunday morning. The truth is — you don’t go to church; you are the church!

TITLE: BE THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 16:1-2 I want to continue with Part-iii of our series entitled “THE CHURCH SERIES.” • First message of this series was entitled “The Church” • Last Sunday message entitled “The Church Has Left the Building” • This morning I want to tag this message “Be the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

An Apostle Of Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

All through history the primary battle has been the one over authority. Paul won out and the New Testament became the primary authority for the church.

Charles Dickens tells of how men react to bad news. Martin Chuzzlewit learns that the 50 acre tract in America in which he had invested all his savings turns out to be a hideous swamp. He sinks into a fever because of his sorrow, but Mark Topley who savings were also sunk in that same swamp ...read more

Great Faith Rewards

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 21, 2017

“Then Jesus answered her, O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” (Mat 15:28)

Theme: Great faith rewards Introduction: The introduction to the most widely read book in the world are the simple yet significant words “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Everything begins with God. He is the Creator. “All things were made through Him, and without Him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:29-32, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Did You Get For Christmas? The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Troy Mueller on Dec 28, 2016

How to answer the question, "What did you get for Christmas"!

What Did You Get For Christmas? The Indescribable Gift ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Stole Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

If we are not careful, we will let distractions keep us from experiencing the real reason and person of Christmas.

WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS? LUKE 2: 25-38 Introduction- Merry Christmas everyone! Sermon title- Who stole Christmas Asking who stole Christmas may seem like an odd thing to say tonight, but many have lost Christmas. To many it is about presents, food, and drink. Parties, time off and having a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Nazarene

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 7, 2018

Part two of this series focuses on Romans 12:3-8.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 2 Scriptures: Romans 12:3-8; 15:1-3; 1 Corinthians 3:1-7 This is part two of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” If you recall from last week, we focused on verses one and two from Romans chapter twelve. In those verses Paul urges the Christians in Rome to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, Romans 15:1-3, 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational