Sermons on Gifts To God:

3 Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Of Interpretation Of Tongues Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

This gift if tied hand to hand with the Gift of Tongues which is still relevant and needed in our churches today.

(A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 9) The Gift of the Interpretation of Tongues 1Co 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: What is this gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Tongues And Interpretations Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 5 of 13.

THE GIFT OF TONGUES AND INTERPRETATIONS 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: A little, old American lady was touring London as part of a group. They were in Westminster Abbey, and the very proper English guide was pointing out the magnificent tombs, architecture, and other features of that great church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift For The New Year

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017

Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift Worth Giving

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 2, 2024

This is a short conclusion to a Christmas cantata performed by the choir leading into the invitation and response time.

As we come to the conclusion of our program this morning and leading up to our response and invitation time, I would like to BRIEFLY close the program out with these words. Choir, you have given us memories to hold on to. Your gift of giving of yourselves to make this program possible is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Jesus Gave

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

Though Jesus gave trouble to his disciples, He gave them some other things to get them through the trouble. He wanted the trouble to accomplish some things in them.

Dec. 14, 2003 John 15:26-16:4, 32-33 “The gift that Jesus gave” INTRODUCTION Did you know that there are a multitude of ways to get yourself into trouble at Christmas? Buying the wrong gift can get you into trouble. Maybe you heard about the guy that bought his wife a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps Giving

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 16, 2012

He never stops

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Col 1:20 And, having made peace through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

Everyone is looking for the perfect gift for Christmas. Your search is now over. The gift you are looking for has been found.

The Search is On For the Perfect Christmas Gift This is that time of the year when the game begins. By the time we have cleaned up the messy wrapping paper that we tore to shreds to get to the gifts, we are now looking or “searching” for that perfect gift for the people in our lives. Out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Living Water

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 13, 2023

A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year A

January 12, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 4:5-42 The Gift of Living Water Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They call it “divining.” When you’re trying to determine where to dig a well, some people have the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost And Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2015

We can learn much about the reception and exercise of the spiritual gifts from both the Blessed Virgin and the heresies rejected by the Church.

Pentecost (Whitsunday) 2015 Extraordinary Form One of the pleasures we derive from living in a southern climate–especially this year–is our ability to take the Easter lilies we buy at the grocery store and replant them in our gardens. But, as it happens most year, the lilies we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Giving The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

This message is a call to evangelism.

“GIVING THE GREATEST GIFT” Isaiah 43:1-13 INTRO – (Craig’s "Operation Christmas Child" testimony) “Only one life twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” Is this how you are living your life? Are you living your life for Christ in such a way as to leave a lasting legacy? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Gift Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Todd Sullivan on Dec 26, 2024

This is a narrative sermon based on the first Christmas Day.

Church, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I want to share a story to reflect on that first day when Jesus entered the world. Let’s go back 2000 years, to the land of Judea. Imagine being in Bethlehem the day Mary and Joseph are about to arrive into town on their donkey. They were tired, thirsty, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Go! And Live By Grace Alone – The Gift You Could Never Earn - Ephesians 2:8–9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 21, 2025

If salvation were earned by good works, heaven would be full of people boasting about what they did. But heaven is filled with people praising what Jesus did.

Go! And Live by Grace Alone – The Gift You Could Never Earn - Ephesians 2:8–9 Ephesians 2:8–9 (NLT) – “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 2:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Romans 11:6, Romans 6:23, Galatians 6:14, John 19:30, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 16:31, 2 Corinthians 9:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gods Power Is Shown In Mercy And Pity

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 1, 2017

The Collect for Trinity 11 is quite profound and has something to teach us: O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity THE COLLECT - God's power is shown in mercy and pity O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2, Luke 18:9-14

Jesus' Gift Of Peace

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

The roles of fear and peace in our lives.

Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 * Rev. 21:10-14, 22-23 * Jn. 14:23-29 Jesus’ Gift of Peace Another Look Sometimes it is a good thing to take a second look at basic realities in our lives. We can either get some new insight into life or at least, we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Catholic