Sermons on Gifts General:

The Gift Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Dec 9, 2010

After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION After all the turkey of thanksgiving and in the rush of getting the gifts and “bargains” of “black Friday” and planning vacations and family get togethers, we can easily lose sight of what is important and the important thing is Jesus Christ, without whom we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Timely Gift Series

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 16, 2010

White Elephant, Functional, Returnable or Re-gift are all kinds of gifts we get at Christmas. But the most important gift we get is the timely gift that God gave through his Son Jesus.

The Gifts of Christmas Title: The Timely Gift Text: Luke 2:1-20 Purpose: God has given us the gift of time. (Fourth in series) (Audio of sermon available at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Impossible Gift Series

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 16, 2010

We all deal with impossible situations in life, but the Impossible Gift from God was a reminder of his love and grace to us.

Christmas Series: The Gifts of Christmas Title: The Impossible Gift Text: Luke 1:5-38 Purpose: Dealing with the impossible situations in life *************************************************************** Introduction Question: What is the Impossible Gift? - Is it someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Indescribable Gift Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 18, 2010

In this lesson I want us to see several ways in which God's gift of Jesus is beyond description.

Scripture For the next few weeks of advent and Christmas, I plan to share a series of messages on “The People of Christmas.” The substance for this series comes from a book that was authored by the late James Montgomery Boice titled The Christ of Christmas. Christmas is a time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing The Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2010

This is week two of a four part series and looks at the preparations that had to happen in order for the first Christmas to happen.

The Gift of Christmas 2 The quest for the perfect gift. Some of you know what I mean and others, you haven’t got a clue. There are some folks who every gift is a challenge, to get not just a gift but to get the right gift. The gift that says just the right thing at just the right price. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gift Of Boldness Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring."

THE GIFT OF BOLDNESS ACTS 4:1 8 An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring." In the midst of human weakness and the timid nature of religion, the great need is for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-8

A Father's Gifts

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

2009 Father’s Day Sermon

(Slide 1) As I begin, I have to ask if anyone watched the end of last week’s NASCAR race. I think that there is a life illustration in that spectacular finish! For those who did not watch the race, it became a race to see who would not run out of gas first. But with around 2 laps to go, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Intimacy

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 3, 2010

The advances that there have been in the scientific realm have sparked numerous debates and arguments over the Bible and whether or not science has well and truly killed God. As we have searched into biology, physics, and chemistry have we unlocked truths

Intimacy is defined in the dictionary as a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group, a close association with or detailed knowledge or deep understanding. In this prayer that Jesus offers to God in John, before he is arrested, He goes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-22

Leadership Gifts

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 15, 2011

Exposition of Romans 12 regarding just like the guiding gifts last week, the leading gifts also serve the church.

Text: Romans 12:6-8, Title: Leadership Gifts, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.6.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about the church that we were at one night, and the lady looked at my hands after service, and told me, “I know you have been called to ministry, but there is healing in these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted For Growth Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012

If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To invite people to accept Christ's gift of joy this Christmas.

[Title S] The other night I was watching tv when I saw it. One of the best buys of the Christmas season. For only $19.95 I could get a noodle strainer, a vegetable steamer, chopper, slicer and dicer, 4 air tight plastic bowls, one large plastic spoon, two knives, a birth stone, and a shammy and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Light Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To invite people walking in spiritual darkness to follow the light of Christ.

[S] I want to tell you a story that occurred around Christmas around 1980 give or take a year. It was Christmas break in Fort Lupton, Colorado and me and two of my friends had gone duck hunting on the Holton farm which included the North Platte River. A fresh coat of powder snow had fallen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 20, 2012

Jesus tells us there are real consequences in our lives. He tells us this so that we can see the contrasts, look clearly at our lives, appreciate the gracious gift of God as a gift of love and live in fearless confidence of that love.

John 3:14-21 “The Gift of Love” INTRODUCTION Traveling in foreign countries it becomes apparent to the observant tourist that there are basically two different types of travelers. There is the traveler who packs his or her country in the suitcase and brings the country on the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fruit Of The Gifts Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

One of the characteristics of the Apostolic church is its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit. Some Christian movements pass by these gifts, while others see them simply as something that was finished in the book of Acts. Nevertheless, the gifts of the

Ice Breaker: Do you like your name? Would you like to change it? Key verse: 1Corinthians 12:1. INTRODUCTION: One of the characteristics of the Apostolic church is its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit. Some Christian movements pass by these gifts, while others see them simply as something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Apostolic

The Free Gift

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

Our "SHALOM" was "PAID IN FULL". Hebrew, "SHALOM" (COMPLETENESS, WHOLENESS, NOTHING missing/NOTHING broken). ---BLESSED ---PROSPEROUS ---ABUNDANT ---VICTORIOUS ---SUCCESSFUL ---COURAGEOUS ---STRONG ---PEACEFUL ---JOYFUL ---PROGRESSIVE ---FRU

Our "SHALOM" was "PAID IN FULL". Hebrew, "SHALOM" (COMPLETENESS, WHOLENESS, NOTHING missing/NOTHING broken). ---BLESSED ---PROSPEROUS ---ABUNDANT ---VICTORIOUS ---SUCCESSFUL ---COURAGEOUS ---STRONG ---PEACEFUL ---JOYFUL ---PROGRESSIVE ---FRUITFUL ---INCREASING ---GROWING ---FREE of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:21

Denomination: *other