Sermons on Gifts To God:

Refuge In Christ

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 9, 2018

True christians have seen their miserable condition and have fled for refuge in Christ.

SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 6:17-18 "Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have FLED FOR REFUGE to lay ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-18

More Than Cheerleaders Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 27, 2015

This is the gift that greases the gears of the church. Without this gift a congregation becomes lifeless and empty. What is this gift, and why is it so important to God's church family.

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnVuqfXohxc I’ve been waiting months to use that clip. It’s clever. It’s cute. And whether you realize it or not – it is deeply theological. Think about it… what did it show? It showed lot of animals that don’t ordinarily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Positive Giving

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2011

What motivates you to give? The Corinthians had an easy time setting unrealistic giving goals that set them up for failure, but a hard time giving in a way that released the gift to God and brought Him glory. In this chapter Paul gives us some valuable le

Giving is one of those subjects that pastors either ignore or really focus on. For us at Calvary Chapel, we teach through the Scriptures so when a chapter comes along on any particular subject then we teach it. Giving should be a part of every growing Christian’s experience, and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Happiness Is

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 5, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Matthew 5:6 and other Scriptures to suggest that happiness is not the product of one’s circumstances or the fabrication of one’s mind but a gift from God granted to those in His family who rejoice in His works and covenantal faithfulness to their Creator!

Happiness Is Matthew 5:6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Happiness Defined Are you happy? The Britannica dictionary defines happiness as “a state of emotional well-being that a person experiences either in a narrow sense, when good things happen in a specific moment, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Luke 11:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024

Luke 11:13 is part of Jesus' teaching on prayer, where He assures us of God's willingness to give us the greatest gift of all—the Holy Spirit.

Transformed by Truth: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Luke 11:13 (NLT): "So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him." Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound promise found in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, James 1:17, Acts 1:8, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise God Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the time! “Praise God…Even when your world crashes in! Job 1:13-22 Bad days come in all shapes and sizes. The title of this message is “What to do when your world crumbles in.” This world is full of pain and suffering. From the cradle to the grave, there are things that happen ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Working Together To Bring Us Salvation

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2025

God’s promise: that when He himself comes to Zion as Redeemer, God would make a covenant with the peoples and send His spirit into them, His words into their mouths.

Epiphany Homily 2025 The story of God’s people, the Israelites, from Abraham to Jesus was a series of a few triumphs and many tragedies. Look carefully at the histories recorded in Scripture and you’ll see that the tragedies were caused by poor human decisions, while the triumphs were caused, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:2-3, Ephesians 3:5-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Next Level: Patience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2020

Seems many have developed a negative attitude about patience. I want patience right now! One of God's greatest tools of building faith is tested by learning and teaching patience. Can you hear God's call to the NEXT LEVEL? Give the gift of patience.

THE NEXT LEVEL. : PATIENCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COMMENT: A pessimist sees a dark tunnel. An optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel. A realist sees a freight train. The train engineer sees 3 idiots standing on the rail road tracks. I HAVE A QUESTION: FOR WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3, Isaiah 55:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost And The Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2025

We are called to work for God in the spiritual harvest and as a result we have three responsibilities for the success of the operation. 1. We need to hear what God is saying to us and obey him; 2. we need to ask for power to preach the Gospel; and 3. we need to know our Scripture well.

Corby Glen 08-06-2025 Introduction The fifty days between Passover and Pentecost following Jesus’ Crucifixion must have been incredibly strange time for the 11 remaining apostles (Judas having committed suicide) and the other disciples who had not deserted Jesus. The Jewish inhabitants of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

In The Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 19, 2005

Grace is given to us to fulfill Gods will when we receive revelation knowledge of Him.

2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3. as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4. by which have been given to us exceedingly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Amazing Grace #2 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 12, 2009

God saves us by his special favor when we believe in Jesus. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.

GOD’S AMAZING GRACE #2 WHAT IS GOD’S AMAZING GRACE? Review from last week. QUOTE: “The Church is not a museum for saints, but a hospital for sinners.” (Morton Kelsey). “Jesus said, "Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do…” For I have come to call sinners, not those who think they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: *other

Whats In Your Hand?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 23, 2007

God is wanting to do something awesome and powerful in your life, but it starts by giving him what you have in your hand.

What do you have? What is available to you, at your disposal, in your possession? This rod was nothing special of itself, it was just a rod (a stick). What was significant about this stick was: It was what Moses had. Note: God did not ask Moses what he didn’t have. We could all make a long ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-20, Exodus 4:4-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In The Anointing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024

The Anointing does not point to the believer, but to God who empowers the believer. However, Jesus is the Anointed One, and you are a conduit for His power.

Opening illustration: At a remote underground church in the Middle East, our meeting started with exuberant worship. Many raised their hands, fell on their knees and faces, and sang joyously to the Lord. We witnessed many women crying out and weeping to God. After the sermon, as I stood behind the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 27, 2001

The Who,The What and The Where of God

For Years I have listened to the people of the world belittle, deny, criticize, curse and Blaspheme the Name of God. At one time I was just as guilty of that as the next fella. Until one day when Salvation came into my life and I began my journey to understanding who and what God was. I felt so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Investing Our Talents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Believers are supposed to invest their spiritual gifts, and multiply them by winning other people to faith in Christ. If we fail to labor in the kingdom, then perhaps we don’t know Christ after all, and we will be cast into outer darkness.

This evening’s sermon is entitled, “Investing Our Talents,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Talents.” In reference to this passage, Donald S. Whitney states, “[God] said in Matthew 25:14-30, that we are accountable for all the talents we have received and how we use them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist