Sermons on Gifts General:

Patterns And Motivations For Giving

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014

How can we not be generous when Christ gave His very Self? We give thanks to God for His indescribable gift.

2 Corinthians 8:1-12. By the grace (charis = gift) of God, the Macedonian church had been particularly forward in giving (2 Corinthians 8:1-4). Paul challenged the Corinthians to demonstrate their love by also sharing in this grace of giving (2 Corinthians 8:7-8). The pattern of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Raising Kids In An X Box Generation"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2003

Proverbs 22:6 gives to Biblical Principles that when applied to the Christian home provide Biblical values in a post modern generation.

“Raising Kids in an X Box Generation” -Children are gifts from the Lord- Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.” If you compare the amount of time our children and grandchildren are spending playing games or watching videos or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Next Generation Of Godly Mothers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 10, 2021

Who will train up our next generation of godly Mothers? All Scripture references are from the NASB

You have heard it said, “We are but one generation away from a being a pagan people.” This is so true. I praise God for my godly parents for the way they raised me. If it were not for them I believe I could have very well been swept up and out with the ways of the world. I know for many ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Save Yourselves From This Wicked Generation!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 2, 2024

The greatest altar call in the Book of Acts ended with a plea for people to take immediate action to save themselves. 3,000 responded. It's time for modern preachers to go back to bringing people to a decision & telling them the alternative.

“SAVE YOURSELVES FROM THIS WICKED GENERATION!” Acts 2:36-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Louie and his wife were listening to the radio when they heard the weather report: "A snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the odd-numbered side of the street." So Louie got up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Apr 28, 2008

This message looks at the Sign Gifts of Tongues and Prophecy - giving an overview of Acts 2:3-8 and 1 Co. 14. Acknowledgement - Dr. Henry Schorr - Centre St. Church Calgary AM

What We Believe Series o How the Holy Spirit Gifts Us – Part 13 Read 1st Co. 12:4-11; Acts 2:3-8 April 27, 2008 Message o I don’t know about you but I think a $1,000 is quite a bit to pay for a parking spot. That’s what a lady paid for a parking meter in South Africa. She reached into her purse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:3-8

Save Yourself From This Crooked Generation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2020

Peter told the crowd at Pentecost: "Save Yourself from this crooked generation." But there's a few problems with that statement. Do you know what those problems are, and what the Bible says about those objections?

OPEN: In a third-grade class, the teacher asked Johnnie, “Is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t?” exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well, honey, if the world isn’t round and it’s not flat… then what is it?” Johnnie smiled and replied: “My dad says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gift Empowered Ministry, The Danger Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship.

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Danger of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship. Let me remind you that worship is all about God. Every part of worship is all about God. No part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

The anticipation of Christmas is growing, but God’s gifts are always worth waiting for. While God’s timing may be inconvienent it is always perfect.

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Waiting For Luke 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The anticipation level is increasing around our house. There are only 20 days left until Christmas! (In addition to the countdown to Christmas we have other countdowns happening at our house; the countdown stands at zero ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Receiving Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

God’s gift alone is stronger than the hate and despair that mockingly stands in opposition against “peace on earth good will to men.” Whatever the difficulty we may face in these days approaching Christmas 2005 God’s gift, the gift of His one and only So

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Receiving Luke 2:21-33 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: I Heard the Bells (1:47) I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play And wild and sweet the word repeat of peace on earth, good will to men . . . And in despair I bowed my head: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Understanding Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

On this Christmas morning I want us to come to better understand God’s indescribable gift. These are basic but essential truths we need to know about the gift God has given to us. To help us remember God’s gift we will use the word GIFT as an acrostic:

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Understanding John 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: HIS NAME WILL BE (:59) Jesus—A Gift Worth Understanding Many people do not understand God’s gift. • John 1:10-11 (NIV) [10] He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Generosity Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

True generosity is seen not in the amount one gives but in the attitude of the giver

Introduction: Video Clip – It is a wonderful life. Why is it that it takes a crisis to inspire generosity? When our hero, George Bailey is in trouble, the town of Bedford Falls goes out of their way to help him in his time of need. Meeting needs is not just the stuff of Hollywood, it seems ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Save Yourself From This Untoward Generation

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005

Save yourself from this unfavorable and uncontrolable generation.

Save Yourself From This Untoward Generation God is not pleased with this world. Though He loves the world (John 3:16) He hates the secularism, system, idolatry, and self serving attitude of this world. Here is the position of the world from a Scriptural viewpoint. 2 Tim 3:1-5 3:1 This know ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Generation That Doesn't Know God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

Explores our lifelong duty to share God's love and wisdom with future generations.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in the name of our Lord. It's a joy to come together, to share in the love and wisdom that radiates from the Holy Scripture. Today, we're turning the pages of our Bibles to Psalm 71:18, a verse that speaks volumes about our duty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:18

Topics: Communication, Responsibility

Culture Shifts:the 'progressive' Generation

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

Our culture would have us to believe there is a sea of ’truths’ to choose from in determining our beliefs and ethics. The 10 Commandments hold for us ultimate truth & meaning from an ancient past towards an eternal future.

Exodus 20:1-11 Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 4 Over the last several weeks we have been exploring the changes that have taken place in our culture over the last forty years. Many have begun this new year with commitments (New Year Resolutions, if you will) to strive towards being more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Rid Of The Agagite: Generational Curses Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 17, 2015

A message about the importance of dealing with generational curses (things we pick up from family). Different angle.

Title: Get Rid of the Agagite Theme: To show the importance of full obedience. Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 • Offering: Matthew 25:21 — “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God