Sermons on Gifts General:

Three Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 25, 2005

Three Christmas Gifts: The gift of faith, hope, and love.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The wise men brought three gifts, one from each representative. “They . . . fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh” (Matt. 2:11). 2. The three greatest gifts are not possession, money, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Your Gift

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 29, 2005

Many of us are trying to lift our situations when we only need to lift our gift

Lift Your Gift Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 18:16 (KJV) Proverbs 18:16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Many of us are under the impression that we need to lift our way out of our situation but if we just lift our gift then our situation will become God’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gracious Gift

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005

A Christmas Eve Sermon, written in poetry.

Christmas Eve 2003 John 1: 1-14 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on this special night, we celebrate the birth of your dear Son, our Savior, Jesus the Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

This is the sixth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate – Part 6 of 8 INTRODUCTION TO THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Over the past couple of months I have been talking about the need for us to change the climate we are surrounded by. The key portion of scripture I have been using is from Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2006

We need not fear spiritual gits, but embrace them.

Spiritual Gifts 101 Text: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:1-11 2. Illustration: The Detroit News carried a humorous little story about Bill Cosby’s aged mother that illustrates how useless gifts are unless they are used. She had been raised in poverty, and the family had very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Choice: A Gift And A Curse.

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Mar 8, 2005

We make roughly 10,000 decisions in a day. At any given time, anyone of those choices can make your life heaven or complete hell. We need to know that God gave us free will so we can make our own choices, these choices will show the passion of our heart

Choices: A Gift and a Curse. Genesis 13 Question: Is choosing to go where God wants really worth it? I. Take an inventory of what you have. (V.2) a. Stop worrying about what you don’t have. i. Instead, thank God for all that you have left. · You can’t lose what you don’t have. (So what you DO ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongues: A Controversial Gift

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

I know there is sometimes mistrust between Christians who speak in tongues and those who do not. My desire is that this sermon might help us get over some of that so that we can grow in love for each other.

Chisholm 1st Baptist Church Email: revdan@cpinternet.com 218-254-3307 Go to Outline Pastor Dan Erickson’s Weekly Message 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 "TONGUES: A CONTROVERSIAL GIFT" January 7, 2001 Click links to: Guestbook About Pastor Dan We Believe More Messages Links "Wise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Precious Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Nov 5, 2000

If you study the character of mankind over the centuries, you will find that there is one passion that transcends all languages, cultures, and barriers. Man has an in born desire and drive to be free

The Precious Gift Of Freedom John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Gift

Contributed by Greg Jones on Oct 18, 2000

"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.

"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."(NIV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(KJV) In 1971 Tim ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

A Gift Worth Recieving Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

This is third sermon in a four part series placing emphasis on Simeon.

A GIFT WORTH RECEIVING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Luke, chapter 2 the last two Sundays, not this Sunday but the last two Sundays before. In celebrating the Advent and the lighting the candle, we had Simeon come out, and from his perspective, tell us about the birth of Jesus. Well, this passage ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Gift Worth Understanding Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The last of a four part series with emphasis on the humanity of Christ.

A GIFT WORTH UNDERSTANDING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Hebrews, chapter 2, the writer does a better job than any other New Testament writer in helping us to understand why God became flesh, born Jesus in Bethlehem for which we celebrate Christmas. For 28 performances during the Living ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Gift Of Joy" Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 1, 2001

In this message we will look at the gift of joy and how to keep joy in our Christmas (The Gifts of Christmas part 1 of 4)

“The Gift Of Joy” The Gifts Of Christmas – part one SHOW – The Grinch Video Clip….(when he thinks they will be sad on mountain about to push over toys – new Grinch) “maybe Christmas means more…” As your pastor – I felt the need as Christmas 2001 shifts into high gear – to talk about, to remind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001

What are you giving this Christmas? Where did all of this gift giving begin?

What are you giving this Christmas? I didn’t say getting, I said giving. What are you giving this Christmas? For the past few weeks I have been asking that question to almost everyone that I run into and have gotten some interesting answers and some great ideas. One Scrooge gave me a one-word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Have A Purpose

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

An encouragement to look to the Gifts of God in service to others.

Gifts Have a Purpose Eph. 2:1-10; I Cor. 12:4-11 I. Introduction Well, I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas yesterday. My family and I spent the day at home, later going to another family member to spend the rest of the day. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Best Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 6, 2001

This sermon challenges our value assingment by looking through the eyes of Bible characters who really missed it.

S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist