Sermons on Gifts General:

Heaven Is A Gift

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

No one deserves Heaven. No one can earn Heaven. Heaven is a gift.

No one deserves Heaven. No one can earn Heaven. Romans 3:23 All have sinned… James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law, and yet offends in one point, he is guilty of all. Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no, not one. Isaiah 64:6 …All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; Titus 3:5 Not by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 3:20, John 8:7, James 2:10, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 64:6, Titus 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Redeems Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2021

Anna told others that "the redemption of Jerusalem" had come. And that's what Jesus had come to do - redeem the lost. But what does "redeem" mean, and why should it matter to us?

OPEN: Christmas is a busy season for most people. There are the decorations, bright lights, Christmas caroling, and all kinds of family gatherings, Church and school activities it can wear a person out. One woman, for example waited until last minute to send out her Christmas cards. She had 49 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Gifts Of The Christ

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Nov 7, 2020

In John 3 and John 4, John's writings show us how Jesus' gifts were widespread and not limited to who we are; what we are; how much we have; or what we believe our value us. To our Lord, we are all the same and He offers, freely, to us all

The Apostle John (also known as Saint John) was one of Jesus Christ’s 12 disciples, and a prominent leader in the early Christian church. Along with James and Peter, John was one of Jesus’ closest confidants, so he appears in more biblical accounts than the other disciples. John is traditionally ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open The Gift Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

John 3:16 says, “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.” This passage of Scripture offers the greatest gift anyone could receive.

Open the Gift John 3:16 says, “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.” This passage of Scripture offers the greatest gift anyone could receive. God sent His Son to invade the dominion of sin upon ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 4, 2020

By faith, we rediscover the joy of putting trust in Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION • Oh my, it is December already! • How many of you love the Christmas season? • Last week Jerry started us off on a Christmas series entitled Behold! • Today we will continue with that series as we will be spending our time together in Luke 2. • Jerry stated last week that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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

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

The Gift Is In The Box

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 25, 2018

This is my Christmas 2018 message. It's about having an intimate relationship with Jesus versus having a superficial relationship with Him.

The Gift Is In The Box Scriptures: Prov. 20:11; John 3:16; 1 Cor. 13:11; Luke 7:36-50 In 2017 I did a series entitled “It’s Time to Grow Up.” In that series I shared with you the differences between a mature Christian and one that is not mature. One of the foundation Scriptures was found in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational