Sermons on Gifts General:

The Gift Of Work

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 3, 2005

Labor Day Sermon that teaches that work is a gift from God.

The Gift of Work By Kenny McKinley Text: Genesis 2:15, 3:19; John 5:16-17 (Read Genesis 2:15 and Genesis 3:19) The other day I was walking down the hall at OPSU and I happened to see one of the Professors that I know, and I asked him how he was. He replied that he was fine, and so when someone ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift To Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Sep 11, 2005

We have a great inheritance in Christ

The Gift to Believers Ephesians 1:11-14 After weeks of getting the cold shoulder from his wife, an unhappy husband finally confronted her. "Admit it, Linda," he said, "The only reason you married me is because my grandfather left me $10 million." "Don’t be ridiculous!" she shot back. "I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reclaiming The Gift

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

World Communion Sunday - unity in communion

Opening Illustration (Adapted from What We’re Doing, and Why," Preaching Today, Tape No. 102.] There was a small-town church in upstate New York. They couldn’t afford a full time pastor and so their pastor was bivocational. He worked a real job – as if being a minister isn’t a real job or real ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Guidelines For Gifts

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

a church of order

Guidelines for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit This may seem like a strange title for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, but the working of the Spirit is in conjunction with God’s Word. They don’t work independently of each other, but flow together. So we find in scripture certain guidelines for being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gift Giver

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Feb 20, 2007

The church needs to understand what are the gifts, who is the Giver, and how the church fits into this

Gift Giver Ephesians 4:7-12 "No local congregation will be what it should be, what Jesus prayed that it would be, what the Holy Spirit gifted it and empowered it to be, until it understands spiritual gifts." John Mac Arthur Contributed by: Brian La Croix 1. The giving of spiritual gifts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 8, 2007

This sermon is the fourth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Mercy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Today is Mother’s day and the most appropriate spiritual gift to talk about is that of showing mercy. Whether it’s a skinned knee or a broken heart mothers are the ones we usually turn to for compassion and love. However, there are just as many men who have the heart gift of showing mercy as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Christmas is a time of giving. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable bearing gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas.

The Gift Of God; 2 Corinthians 9:15 Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. “In honor of this holy season,” Saint Peter said, “You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.” The first man fumbled through his pockets and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

The Gift Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 22, 2007

This sermon is the second in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Prophecy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Last week I introduced this subject area of spiritual gifts by sharing the “Categories of Gifts.” Based on 1 Corinthians 12.4-7 I shared that there are Motivational Gifts, Ministry Gifts and Manifestation Gifts. Every Christian, every believer, every born again child of God is given a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

God’s gift fits the needs of the Workers (shepherds) the Weary (Simeon) and the Wanderers (Wise Men). This sermon was given in 3 parts with songs in between.

Christmas - God’s Gift to the Workers, the Weary, and the Wanderers Luke 2 and Matthew 2 Christmas Eve 2006 PART 1: God’s Gift to the Workers – The Shepherds And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 When we hear those words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-35, Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Lent

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Lent should be a springtime in our spiritual lives.

First Sunday of Lent - Year C February 25th, 2007 Readings: * Deut. 26:4-10 * Rom 10:8-13 * Lk. 4:1-13 The Gift of Lent Jack, the painter, often would thin his paint so it would go further. So when the Church decided to do some deferred maintenance, Jack was able to put in the low bid, and got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of Administration Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 6, 2007

This sermon is the eighth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Administration in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Well, with the gift of administration we come to the seventh motivational spiritual gift categorized in Romans 12:6-8. And in verse 8c the KJV reads, “he that ruleth, with diligence.” The NIV translates it, “if it is leadership, let him govern diligently.” The Greek word here is “proistemi” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Spiritual Gifts Series - 12 of 13.

THE GIFT OF LEADERSHIP Romans 12:8 INTRO: Recently, a corporate executive announced the establishment of an annual "Better Leadership Award." The first person to be honored was Christopher Columbus, posthumously. The reason he was so named was that he started out not knowing where he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Spiritual Gifts Series - 13 of 13.

THE GIFT OF MERCY Romans 12:8 INTRO: A Sunday School teacher asked the boys and girls if they ever showed kindness to dumb animals. One little boy finally spoke up, AWell, I kicked my brother one time for kicking his dog! Maybe the little boy had a lot to learn about mercy but at least he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

Simple Christmas message

The Perfect Gift The perfect gift: Some of you will spend many hours this Christmas season searching for the perfect gift. You will browse through store after store or web site after web site. If you are the giver you want it to be just right. Based on what the person you are giving the gift to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: *other

The Unwrapped Gift

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas

For most of us this week will be time to put away the Christmas stuff. We will take down trees and lights, repack decorations and put away manger scenes. Some of us will and have already returned things. We unwrapped the gift and then realized it didn’t fit wasn’t the right thing or we just plain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19-22

Denomination: *other