Sermons on Gifts General:

The Gift Of Silence

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Apr 2, 2020

The world doesn't value silence, but making time to be silent is crucial for psychological and spiritual health.

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life. For instance, since God is omnipotent, we'd expect that he'd speak to Elijah through a strong driving wind or an earthquake as found in our first reading (1 Kg 18, 15-45). Instead, we find that Elijah comes out of hiding from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

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

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

God had been giving good things to man all through history, but Christmas becomes the greatest day in history for giving, for on that day God presented to the world His greatest gift.

For all know that all of our gifts for Christmas will not be equal. We may have one or two big gifts, which are the center of our excitement, but there are also a number of smaller gifts that wet our appetite for the grand finale when we get to the one that is the biggest. No child is satisfied ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

The Gifts Given

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019

The congregation may understand that each of them, by virtue of being a believer, have a spiritual gift given to them and that they are expected to use them in a humble fashion. 

Introduction: This scripture implores the reader to consider the fact that any grace that they have been given has been given to them by God. It tells us not to think too highly of ourselves. If you have an obvious gift from the Lord, it's not because you're extra spiritual. As a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Sabbath

THE GIFT OF THE SABBATH (LUKE 6:6-11) Here are some quotes on the Sabbath: “The Sabbath is the center of the Ten Words as they are known in Deuteronomy.” “Without the Sabbath, we ourselves become servants.” “Without the Sabbath, contact with God is lost. With Sabbath, they can be a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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 Prophecy Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 13, 2024

The people we love and trust the most are the ones we listen to most intently.

Church in the City – 1 Corinthians 14 The Gift of Prophecy November 17, 2024 Acts 2:16-18 NIV “No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 "'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25, John 10:27, Proverbs 20:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Giver Of Gifts Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 24, 2024

What’s a spiritual gift? The Holy Spirit at work in us in a particular way to glorify Jesus and to strengthen people.

Church in the City – Chapter 12 A Giver of Gifts October 27, 2024 What’s a spiritual gift? The Holy Spirit at work in us in a particular way to glorify Jesus and to strengthen people. 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-11 NIV “Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 4 There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Luke 2:46-48, Luke 2:52, John 4:16-18, John 16:13, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 18, 2024

New Testament verses

1 Corinthians 14:3 But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation. Ephesians 5:19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Wages And The Gift.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2024

Set free to serve righteousness.

THE WAGES AND THE GIFT. Romans 6:19-23. Upon conversion Christians, 'having been set free' from sin, 'became bondmen' to righteousness (cf. Romans 6:18). Paul apologises for thus speaking in such stark human terms: but it is “because of the weakness of your flesh,” he argues. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Use Of Gifts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2024

According to the proportion of faith.

THE USE OF GIFTS. Romans 12:6-16. ROMANS 12:6. Within the church, and for the church, we each have “gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us” (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:7). These are to be used for the benefit of the whole body (1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Peter 4:10-11). “Whether ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 25, 2024

Within one body, there are many individual members with specific and unique gifts. Our diversity does not create division or discord; in fact, it adds to the beauty and harmony of the whole. Such diversity within the body is within the Lord’s sovereign design for His church.

The Gift of Grace Ephesians 4: 7-11 As we come to the text today, we must bear in mind the preceding verses. Paul has spoken at length regarding our unity in the Lord. We have been called to walk worthy of our calling, serving and loving one another, while endeavoring to keep the unity of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Romans 3:23-24 reveals the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ.

Transformed by Truth: The Gift of Grace Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful truth found in Romans 3:23-24. These verses reveal the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23-24 (NLT): "For everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24, 1 John 1:8, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal