Sermons on Gifts General:

The Gift Exhange

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 20, 2006

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to accept fully the spiritual gifts God has given him/her.

THE GIFT EXCHANGE SCRIPTURE: (NKJV) When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11And when they had come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gift Of Serenity Series

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 4, 2005

The second part of an Advent series. As we follow Joseph’s example, we can unwrap God’s gift of peace.

Matthew 1:18-25 December 4, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...Serenity Introduction: - ILLUSTRATION: A little boy and girl were singing their favourite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

"The Gift" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 8, 2005

This sermon rejoices in the greatest Gift ever given-Gon’s only-begotten Son-Jesus.

"THE GIFT" (A Christmas sermon) By-dannymoss777@yahoo.com Scripture text-2nd Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift." Introduction- From the very beginning, giving the Gift was in His heart, and on His mind. WHAT WAS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of A Sign Series

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 11, 2005

The Third sermon in the Advent series,

December 11, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...The Gift Of A Sign Introduction: - Everyday we see signs all around us - to give us direction; instruction; information; even warnings. - Sometimes those signs are clear, maybe too clear: On a helmet mounted mirror used by US cyclists - REMEMBER, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

Gift Giving Series

Contributed by Casey Casal on Dec 14, 2005

This sermon is a deeper look at the gifts given to Jesus for his birth

Words of Affirmation: Gift Giving Text: Matthew 2:11 Subject: Giving to God Context: At this time of year...seeing as how it is Christmas I figured this would be the perfect time to talk about the gifts that were given to Jesus so we are going to read the scripture tonight and look at this in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 18, 2006

What is the real meaning of Christmas gifts? Real gifts are costly to give, and accepting them means accepting the responsibility that comes with them. Especially the kinds of gifts God gives. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

Christmas Gifts Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15) This lesson was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a High School student ministry. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, send me an email at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Free Gift Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 25, 2008

The word "grace" is used in this chapter more than any other in the Bible. There are some specific truths about grace given here that we really need to realize...

The word “grace” is the Greek word, “charis,” meaning gift. Romans 5 uses this word more than any other chapter of the Bible. The reason for this is, a specific point is being made, and that is that what we have in God, we have as God’s gift, and not because we deserve it. I want to point your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Wiseman's Gift

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Now we look at the Christmas story through the eyes of the wisemen. We need to come as the wis men - excited, responsive, and bearing gifts.

The Wiseman’s Gifts Text: Matthew 2:11 Introduction: WISE MEN - We know very little about the wise men, magi - The wise men were astronomers, they studied the stars - The must have known the OT - you don’t just wake up one day and decide to travel hundreds of miles following a star. - Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift And The Guilt Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Feb 25, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 5:12-21 Title: The Gift and the Guilt Romans 5:12-21 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned-- 13 for until the Law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Stranger Is The Gift

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Oct 9, 2008

Showing hospitality to strangers may become a gift to us.

Hebrews 13:2 The Stranger is the Gift I. Stranger in Midst A. Friend – some years ago B. Sunday worship service, church like ours C. Service begun – member of congregation began worship, no pastor yet D. Man dressed shabbily in a heavy overcoat and wild hair and who could of used a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 22, 2008

THE GREATEST GIFT IS LOVE. WHY?

GIFT OF LOVE INTRO: THE GREATEST GIFT 1: THE BIBLE’S DESCRIPTION OF LOVE A) THE GREATEST GIFT B) PAUL DEDICATED A WHOLE CHAPTER TO LOVE C) ROMANS 12:9-12 SAYS LET LOVE BE GENUINE, KINDLY AFFECTIONED WITH BROTHERLY LOVE POINT: LOVE IS WORD PEOPLE OFTEN USE BUT THEY NEVER REALLY UNDERSTAND. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

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

The Power Of Gifts

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Aug 7, 2007

This sermon is about the gifts we have and how they should be used.

The Power of Gifts The writer John Ortberg tells a story of the time shortly after his mother had passed away. His father was cleaning about the home and found two boxes of dishes in the attic. Not really having a use for them he called his daughter-in-law to offer the dishes to her. He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:16-29

Denomination: *other