Sermons on God Gifted You:

Who Stole Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

If we are not careful, we will let distractions keep us from experiencing the real reason and person of Christmas.

WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS? LUKE 2: 25-38 Introduction- Merry Christmas everyone! Sermon title- Who stole Christmas Asking who stole Christmas may seem like an odd thing to say tonight, but many have lost Christmas. To many it is about presents, food, and drink. Parties, time off and having a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Let's Go Christmas Shopping!

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2015

A fabulous message by Jon Earls pointing out 4 characteristics of God's gift that we can emulate as we go out looking for gifts for others. God gave us the unspeakable gift of Jesus!

LET’S GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! 2 Cor. 9:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher decided to ask her students what their Christmas traditions were. “What traditions does your family do at Christmas?” 2. The first student was a Catholic girl; “On Christmas Eve we go to Church, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not My Timing, But His PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores the value of time, urging believers to live wisely as children of light, making the most of every opportunity in accordance with God's will.

Good morning, cherished family of God. I trust the Lord's grace is sufficient for you today, as it is for me. As we gather in this sanctuary, let's take a moment to reflect on the precious gift of time. Time is that ceaseless river that carries us along its current, from the moment of our birth to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Topics: Time, Gift, God

What’s So Amazing About Grace?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

God’s grace is greater than anything we have ever experienced before.

What’s So Amazing About Grace? June 1, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s grace is greater than anything we have ever experienced before. Focus Passage: Ephesians 1:1-9 Supplemental Passage: (Ephesians 2:8-9 NASB) For by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Before Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

God desires the giver before the gift—when we first surrender our hearts to Him, every act of generosity, including financial giving, flows joyfully and becomes an overflow of grace.

(God wants the giver before the gift) --- Introduction – Life Stirs Up Life Before we even open our Bibles, think about something amazing. The New Testament calls the church the body of Christ. Not a building. Not bricks and mortar. You and I are the church. Every part of a body matters. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 2 Corinthians 12:14, Acts 4:32, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thanksgiving: 4 Top Reasons To Give The “thanks” To God!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012

What more if we RECEIVE the GREATEST GIFT of ALL? It is a GIFT that the world can never provide! But before you RECEIVE this GIFT, are you WILLING to PAY the PRICE? It’s up to you! The PRICE is FREE! Absolutely, no hidden strings attached! Yes! It is PAID

Intro: When you RECEIVE a GIFT, what’s next? I mean, what are you going to do? ILLUST: I remember the chorus of the song, “The Gift” by Collin Ray: “All I WANT is to HOLD YOU FOREVER All I NEED is you MORE EVERYDAY You SAVED my HEART from being BROKEN APART You GAVE your ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: *other

Is That Unique Part Of The Body Of Christ, Which You Are, Functioning?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, …Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them …

Is that unique part of the body of Christ, which you are, functioning? Eph 4:13-16 Until we all …grow up in all things into Him who is the head — Christ — from whom the whole body (of Christ), joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Matter Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 11, 2015

God will meet your needs because He cares for you

You Matter Text: Acts 9:32-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: George Muller was born in Prussia on September 27, 1805. His father was a collector of taxes and George seemed to inherit his father’s ability with figures. When Muller was converted to Christ he was impressed by the many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2014

We spend a lot of time posing questions to God, but what about the questions that God would pose to us?

Where Are You? Series: What God Wants To Know Brad Bailey – September 7, 2014 (Personal reference to returning from taking summer break) Break… been serving as the Lead pastor for 23 years…pastoral team for 27 years…(1404 weeks) • Planned a big surprise trip for my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You?

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

Knowing who we are in Christ

WHO ARE YOU? PASTOR ERIC J. HANSON Preface: This is written to people who are already believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. The answer to the question “Who Are You?” depends entirely upon whether (or not) you have turned your life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You Are Blessed" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

God’s Promises for the Holiday Season: You are blessed… A couple of weeks ago, we began a small series on the Promises that God has given us, and we were doing this as a reminder in the face of what the Holiday Season has become. A time of year that was meant for joy and celebration has become a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

It's Not About You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to remind us of God's goodness, mercy, and provisions in our lives, and to encourage us to remain obedient and grateful to Him, lest we forget His blessings and face destruction.

Good morning, church family! I hope you all are having a blessed day so far. Today, we're going to dive into Deuteronomy 8:1-19 and explore the themes of God's Goodness, God's Mercy, and God's Plan and Provisions for our lives. As we begin, I'd like to share a quote from A.W. Tozer: "The goodness ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-19

Topics: God

The Most Precious Gift "Immanuel" Series

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Dec 19, 2008

The Presence of God is manifested for man through His Son Jesus Christ "Immanuel" God with us.

THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT “IMMANUEL” Lighthouse Worship Center Dec. 21, 2008 My sermon this morning, this Sunday before Christmas is simple & not long. Yet, I feel it so profoundly in my spirit. It may be a little different than what you may be expecting but really it’s not different than what one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Above All Others

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006

Receive the Christmas gift from God. Appreciate the heart of the Giver. Understand that the love of God is all we need. Cultivate a grateful heart. Be thankful to God for His blessings.

All of us receive gifts – at birthdays, Christmas or even lucky draws. • We have the experience of receiving a gift and knowing the joy of receiving a gift. • I believe we remember some, but not all the gifts we’ve received. • Can you remember all the gifts you’ve received last Christmas? Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcome Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

It’s time to overcome. As a believer you don’t have to live in defeat... learn to overcome. Breathe in the things of God, Breathe out ministry.

Get Back Up: Overcome life with Joy in Adversity John 16: 28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father." 29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, "Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things ...read more

Scripture: John 16:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal