Sermons on Gifts General:

The Gifts Of The Magi Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021

This message focuses on the wise men and the gifts they presented to the newborn Savior. In viewing the symbolism of the gifts, we can learn more about the great plan of our Lord to save His people from their sins.

I wish to begin this morning with a prophecy of the Messiah found in Isaiah 60:1-3, and verse 6: “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Peace

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 4, 2021

God has a free gift for you: THE GIFT OF PEACE. No God--- No peace. KNOW GOD--- KNOW PEACE!

THE GIFT OF PEACE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TRIANGULATION: It takes at least 3 people to hurt you. One person to say or do something mean. The second person hears that. Then the second person goes to the you, the third person and says what the first person said. Take out one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Romans 12:18, John 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gifts Unlimited Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul does not give us a listing of the gifts that is exhaustive. His list is only suggestive. Every time he writes of the gifts he mentions new ones. He is not dealing with a fixed number because he knows the Holy Spirit well enough to know that you cannot catch him in a list and limit him.

A college professor of debate thought it would be well for him to select some outstanding speaker and learn everything he could about his life, his speeches, and his writings. He chose Patrick Henry as his ideal. It was not long before the subject of Patrick Henry was becoming obnoxious to those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4

The Gift Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The first gift that Paul mentions is that of wisdom, and the second is that of knowledge. These are first because without them all of the other gifts can be used foolishly and in ignorance.

A little Protestant boy came walking into his house with a big black eye. His mother said, "Where on earth did you get that shiner?" He said, "The O'Reilly kids hung it on me." "Why" she asked? He replied, "Well, I was over at their house making some cracks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Gifted Imposters

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2021

Do you want a spirited and gifted man to fill a position or a Spirit filled man gifted for the position? Look for Davids not Sauls being sure you have not called a sower of tares or a false prophet into your ministry.

1 Timothy 3:6  Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.  7  Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.  2 Timothy 2:2  And the things that thou hast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted Sight!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 18, 2019

How can two different groups of people read the same love letter from God and yet one sees it as the source of their lives and the other as yesterday’s trash? This sermon is going to answer.

Gifted Sight! 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 For some the Bible is the linguistic medium in which God chooses to communicate His personal love letter to humanity. The words are full of Spirit, life (John 6:63) and flawless truth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, James 1:14-15, Romans 1:20, John 15:8, John 6:63  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 19, 2019

In Malachi 3:1-4 we see the Father's "Gift of Love" in the promise of His Son through a series of predictions (i.e., announcements regarding the future). In verses 1-4 we can see love from (1) The Coming Lord (Malachi 3:1-2) and from (2) The Purifying Lord (Malachi 3:3–4).

Malachi 3:1-4 [3:1]"Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. [2] But who can endure the day of his ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Other

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2019

This is the 4th in a series of Advent sermons for the year 2019. We close Advent out by looking at why the incarnation matters so much to those who are Christians

Advent 2019 (Part 4) Text: Isaiah 9:2-7, Galatians 4:4-7 This is our 4th and final Advent sermon of 2019… and let me just remind you that Advent season is not just about the first coming of Christ. It’s about His 2nd Coming as well… and I closed us out last week by saying that; and by reminding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Rest

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 11, 2018

We respond to God’s grace and nurture our relationship with God by observing a day of rest. The world can get along without our involvement (for a day).

Exodus 20:3-11 “The Gift of Rest” INTRODUCTION We have a problem. A lack of sleep among the U.S. workforce is costing approximately $411 billion and losing 1.2 million working days per year, a new study has found. The study also found that that a person who sleeps on average less than six ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

An Abundant Gift Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 18, 2018

Things are not always as they appear. Little can be much, and much can be little. The Lord knows the desires of our hearts and the motivation behind our gifts.

An Abundant Gift Mark 12: 41-44 This had been an eventful day for Jesus and the disciples. Having returned to the Temple in Jerusalem for the third time, Jesus had dealt with several confrontations. He was challenged regarding His authority; the Pharisees and Herodians sough to trap Him with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift For The Dogs?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 3, 2018

Jesus gave the dogs an amazing gift at Christmas, to learn what that gift was please read this sermon!

A Gift for the Dogs Matthew 15:21-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Merry Christmas! O how this phrase rolls off our tongues this time of year! Just hearing the word “Christmas” can instill in our mind wonderful thoughts of turkey, ham, potato, dressing, cranberry, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 7, 2018

Today we will open the awesome gift of love! This message comes from a series from Sermon Central, I want to acknowledge them for their help on this series

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What would Christmas be without Christmas music? • Let’s do a little participation exercise. • I will read a phrase from a Christmas song, and you TRY to guess the song. • We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. (“Sleigh Ride”) • When we finally ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gift Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 11, 2018

The gift of God is eternal life and the wastes of sin is death

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE GIFT OF GOD* Romans 6:15-23 King James Version (KJV) 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Gifts For Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 17, 2018

This sermon is going to contrast the motives of King Herod, the priests and teachers of the law with that of the Magi and in doing so conclude that what Jesus truly wants on His birthday is the symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh!

Gifts for Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 This sermon is available on the above website in Word, PDF, audio and a live video What gift can one give to Jesus on His birthday? You think shopping for spouse, children, other relatives and friends of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 20, 2018

I believe God loves me because I know only God can provide physical, relational and spiritual provision, among which Jesus Christ is the greatest provision God gave us. .

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (After listening the song "You were the reason") It was because of you and me that Jesus was born. We were the Reason that he gave ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 3:25

Denomination: Baptist