Sermons on Gifts Leadership:

"The Greatest Gift Of All"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

THERE IS MUCH MORE TO OUR GIFT THEN WHAT HAPPENED THAT GLORIOUS NIGHT NEARLY 2,000 YEARS AGO. AND TODAY I WANT US TO TALK ABOUT, THREE SPARKLING FACETS OF THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL.

"THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL!" LUKE 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stir Up The Gift Of God

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 15, 2001

Paul adminishes Timothy to stir up the gift of God.

What is the Gift of God? Give description here of these steps of faith: * Measure of Faith * Forgiveness of Sins * Eternal Life * The Holy Spirit (comforter) * Heavenly Home * The Complete Word of God * His Presence Remember when we were first saved, everything was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The True Gift Of Christmas Is Jesus!

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 19, 2001

Get the best gift of the season

The True Gift of Christmas is Jesus! Matthew 1:18-25 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Goals And Great Gifts

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Tkanksgiving message 2001

Great Goals & Grateful Gifts November 18, 2001 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ I am thankful for The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. The taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. The clothes that fit a little too snug because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Valentine Gift To Us

Contributed by David Robertson on Feb 5, 2002

On Valentine’s Day each year we send cards,candy, and flowers to those whom we love, but God sent His Son Jesus to show us how much He loves us!

God’s Valentine Gift To Us John 3: 16-17 On Valentine’s Day each year we send cards, candy, and flowers to those whom we love, but God sent His Son Jesus to show us how much He loves us! 4 C’s Of God’s Love 1. God’s Love Is COMPASSIONATE. "For God so loved the world . . ." John 3: 16a a. He is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions About Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002

Questions About Your Spiritual Gifts

QUESTIONS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I introduced spiritual gifts with the verse, "But each one has his own gift from God" (I Cor. 7:7 NKJV). When I was saved not much was said about spiritual gifts, but today everyone seems to have questions about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Treasure - The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

THe need for forgiveness is paramount for all, Paul shows us how forgivenss is one of the great treasures god gives to us from the book of Romans

INTRODUCTION, Over a three-decade career in baseball, Pete Rose earned the nickname "Charlie Hustle" for his aggressive play and desire to win. He set dozens of records — including breaking Ty Cobb’s record for the most hits ever. That achievement, on Sept. 11, 1985, earned him a nine-minute ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Peace - A Gift Of Salvation

Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Jul 30, 2003

Our souls are in turmoil because of the absence of real peace, which can be brought to us by the only justice that is real, through faith in Jesus Christ.

Real Peace – A Gift of Salvation Romans 5:1 – 9 INTRODUCTION A. Paul is basically closing out his bid of showing the people of Rome salvation. B. Salvation is the key to real peace. C. As I watched a movie, “Air Force One,” there was a statement made that stuck with me. Harrison Ford, playing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fear No One Bearing Gifts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2003

Solomon built the Temple using foreign gifts and foreign artists. Each of us brings to today’s church the limitations of his own culture, and must learn to ask for and trust the gifts others can give. Working together we learn to savor God’s greatness.

The Latin poet Virgil, in his epic poem, The Aeneid, has one of the Trojan warriors murmur, when a giant wooden horse was offered as a gift by the Greek armies outside the city walls, “I fear the Greeks even when bearing gifts.” “I fear the Greeks even when bearing gifts.” That is a statement of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003

Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Faith & Suffering; God's Gifts

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

sermon on suffering for Christ

FAITH & SUFFERING; GOD’S GIFTS PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 01/19/95 When you think of Christian persecution & suffering what do you think of. Do you think of suffering for Christ is when someone called you a religious fanatic. Do think of suffering for Christ is getting up to go to church? Or perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Holy Spirit, Precious Gift

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

The Holy Spirit to the Rescue.

JUNE 8, 2003 COME HOLY SPIRIT Text: Acts 1:4 & 8 Pentecost season is one of the most important event in the history of Christianity. The Holy Spirit played a very vital role in the Pentecostal event that happened in Acts 2. What we have heard last Sunday about the apostle’s gathering together, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

Women God's Gift To The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 11, 2007

This sermon was used on Mother’s Day, but it challenges us to see women as the gift God created them to be which is on an equal level with men.

Women-God’s Gift To The World 5/13/2007 Genesis 1:26-28 2:15-25 Galatians 3:26-29 Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, in honor of all the women who have played an important role in our lives helping us to move beyond where we were to where we are today. We say thank God for the women who taught ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Your Gift In Gear Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A true life of love is a life of interdependence. A life where we gladly know we need one another, where we give and receive love and help and guidance, and we do so in community.

Get Your Gift In Gear 1 Cor 12:1, 4-7, 12-27 Oct 1, 2006 Review: Being truly, completely, wholly, alive – having the life that Jesus promised would be “to the full”, begins by getting on Jesus’ “narrow road” which leads to life, then walking that road “in step with the Holy Spirit”, and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers - A Gift From God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Mother’s how special they are!

INTRO: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk in the lingerie department. “I want to buy a slip as a present for my mom, but I don’t know what size she wears.” “Is she tall or short, lit or skinny?” asked the clerk. “She ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God