Sermons on Gifts:

Jesus Is The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 18, 2020

we reflect on Gabriel's announcement to Mary, what a great gift Jesus is, and how we respond.

12.20.20 Luke 1:26–38 26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Christmas Peace

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 21, 2020

This message is written to help people distinguish the difference between Peace WITH God and the Peace OF God.

“Behold, church family, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10 –11). What good news! And don’t we need some good news for a change? The message today is about peace. I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Micah 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 4:14-19

Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Gift that Keeps on Giving” Philippians 4:14-19 Pastor John Bright Philippians 4 “14 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19, Exodus 29:41, Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism: The Gift Of Identity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 10, 2022

A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year C

January 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Acts 8:14-17 Baptism: The Gift of Identity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the Israelites had coursed their 40-year journey out of slavery ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Discovering Our Gifts

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2020

Beginning to look at our Spiritual Gifts as we gain a better understanding of our purpose.

Spiritual Gifts September 13, 2020 The typical NASCAR race car costs about $150,000 to build. They might be fun to have. They are certainly unique. If you wanted to buy one, keep in mind - - - there are no power windows or locks. In fact, it doesn’t have windows at all; it just has a net. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Fit For The King

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 15, 2020

If you ever wanted to know what the first birthday party for Jesus was like, it included worship. If you call yourself celebrating Christmas and not worshipping Him, you are not celebrating Christmas.

Mat 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, Mat 2:2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." The Greek term ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts For The Common Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The reason the church has survived the changes of the centuries, and will continue to do so till the end of history is because it is designed to be adaptable to all of the cultures of the world.

Back in the mid 1800's a light-colored moth was very common in the industrial city of Manchester, England. When these moths landed on the bark of the trees they blended in so well that the moth eating birds could not see them, and the result was that they multiplied rapidly. Some of the moths ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

The Gift Of Wisdom And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We will almost always miss out on something that God has for us if we try to limit the Holy Spirit, and fail to stress His love for infinite variety.

When Abraham Lincoln was a young lawyer in Springfield, he was approached by a man of wealth, who wanted to hire him to collect a debt. It seems that the poor man who owed him the two dollars and fifty cents denied the debt and refused to pay. Lincoln did not like the job, but after much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Warning! The Gift Of Peace

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 3, 2021

Warning, warning there is an all out attack against your personal peace. Watch out for drama queens. Receive the divine peace God has promised.

WARNING? THE GIFT OF PEACE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us start with the premise that PEACE IS A CHOICE. There are many that do not live in a “HAPPY HOUSE.” They do not have peace and they will destroy your peace. DO NOT ALLOW THE BEHAVIOR OF OTHERS TO DESTROY YOUR INNER ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gifts Of The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 26, 2020

God through His Son as blessed the body of Christ with gifts to equip the body.

God in His love for us all as the body of Christ has chosen to bless us all with different gifts that will help us the body of Christ to grow in Him and to help each other in the things of the kingdom. The focus of all this gifts is the kingdom of God and not for our selfish needs. The Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Gifts Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a game-changer. But to experience the game-changing effects of Jesus’ resurrection, you must believe in a miracle.

Happy Resurrection Day! And Happy 5th Birthday to Cross Church this morning! In fact, let’s all say, “Happy Birthday, Cross Church” together on the count of three. This one-day set aside to center in on the resurrection is an unusual happy day. We celebrate it with pastel colors and feature ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts From The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 17, 2025

We find several priceless gifts from the Cross of Jesus: Reconciliation, Justification, Redemption and Propitiation. Today is the day of Salvation!

ALLELUIA! HEAR THE GOOD NEWS! JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD JUST AS HE SAID HE WOULD! SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED. THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! COLOSSIANS 2:13-15, “YOU WERE DEAD BECAUSE OF YOUR SINS AND BECAUSE YOUR ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Colossians 2:13-15, Colossians 1:22, Romans 3:22-24, Galatians 4:4-5, Hebrews 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Three Gifts Of Epiphany Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 5, 2023

Using the gifts of the Wise Men (Gold, Frankincense, Myrhh), we can see the message that Jesus is the King of Kings, the Great High Priest, and our propitiation, the sufficient atoning Sacrifice for our sins.

EPIPHANY, THE TWELFTH DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, IS WHEN THE CHURCH MARKS THE CONCLUSION OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. EPIPHANY MARKS THE APPEARANCE OF THE WISE MEN AND THE SIGNIFICANCE BEHIND THE GIFTS GIVEN TO THE CHRIST CHILD. THE WORD "EPIPHANY" MEANS "TO SHOW" OR "TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11, Isaiah 60:3, Psalm 72:15, Isaiah 61:6, Isaiah 60:6, Psalm 96:4, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gifts Of Christmas: Joy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2020

We receive joy because of the birth of Jesus Christ.

GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: JOY Luke 2:10 #giftsofChristmas INTRODUCTION… Joy to the World (p) Today we are going to talk about something that is complicated and also wonderful. Wonderful and complicated. Complicated and wonderful. Doesn’t that sound like fun? We are going to talk about “joy” which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ