Sermons on Gods Gifts:

Doing The Work Of God Lesson 24 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

How god uses our gifts

The children of Israel were invited to help build the Tabernacle. “Everyone is invited to bring offerings” (35:4, NLT). As they built a sanctuary for God, today we are invited to build the Body of Christ by offering ourselves and our gifts to God. A. WHO CAN DO THE WORK OF ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:10-35

Denomination: Baptist

What To Give The God That Has Everything!

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Suggestions about a Christmas gift for God.

What to Give the God who has everything! Ps. 116:12 "What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?" Reflection: Christmas is a time for giving. It’s a time when God’s gift to us motivates us to give to others. It is God’s nature to give, and since we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship-It's All About Ownership

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 3, 2003

Being a good steward means that we transfer ownership of our lives to God and then properly manage what He has entrusted to our care.

1 Corinthians 3:23-4:4 Stewardship – It’s All About Ownership Introduction The book of Genesis tells us that in the garden before the fall, God gave Adam the responsibility of tending the earth. He was to fill it, subdue it and have dominion over it. Adam was going to be responsible to care for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship; Duty Or Delight?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2004

Not everyone is thrilled with the idea of "letting go and letting God" where money is concerned. This sermon is intended to bring the grudging giver past duty to delight.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships February 15, 2004 Every reasonable human being who has thought about his life senses some kind of indebtedness. It may be thankfulness toward parents or a mentor; it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: United Methodist

Just For You -- For The Common Good

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 26, 2005

Encouragement to explore and develop the gifts of the Spirit—not as a responsibility to weigh you down, but as a way for you to love and honor the God who loves you.

I have a few questions for you. You don’t have to answer out loud. No show of hands required. You don’t need to nod your head. You don’t need to shake your head. But these are not rhetorical questions. They are real questions, serious questions, important questions. What do you think God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2003

Our attitude in giving is more important than the amount. If we’re giving out of pride, to impress others, God isn’t impressed.

“Truth and Consequences” (Ananias & Sapphira) Acts 5:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Stewardship Sunday) Have you ever kept a gift that you intended to give away? You maybe had second thoughts and said to yourself, “Hey, this is pretty good; I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

God Didn't Give A White Elephant Gift For Christmas

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 14, 2001

A message describing the wonder of the gift of God in Christ. Revised and updated December 2005.

God Didn’t Give a White Elephant Gift for Christmas Various Scriptures December 19, 1999 (Updated and revised December 10, 2005) Introduction Recently I received an invitation to a Christmas party where we were to bring a white elephant gift. You know what a white elephant gift is, don’t you? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Unwanted Gift: When God Messes Up Your Plans Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 15, 2005

Chrismtas Realities - Part 4. What happens when God interrupts your plans and your world gets turned upside down?

AN UNWANTED GIFT: WHEN GOD MESSES UP YOUR PLANS Christmas Realities – Part 4 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2005 Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: As the Baby Boomers begin to move into retirement age starting next year we are no longer talking about a baby boom, but about a baby bust. In fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

All Christians Have Been Graced-Grafted And Gifted By God Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

God has given us all the tools to be successful in life. He has graced-grafted,and gifted us, and we are expected to live in a certain way.

ALL CHRISTIANS HAVE BEEB GRACED-GRAFTED-and GIFTED Text: Romans, Chapter 12 Introduction. Try, if you will, to picture the following two scenes in the life of a “typical” family. A father is talking with his daughter—a senior in high school—who is concerned about the next day’s event. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2003

The first part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores two "uses" -- telling someone about the gift, and personally using the gift.

Please note: I am tremendously thankful for Woodrow Krolls book -- "The Home Front Handbook" for the inspiration it gave me for this series! THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT 2 Corinthians 9:15 2 Cor. 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Introduction: As I was preparing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 7, 2003

The second part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores two more "uses" -- liberally applying the gift, and regularly updating the gift

Please note: I am tremendously thankful for Woodrow Krolls book -- "The Home Front Handbook" for the inspiration it gave me for this series! THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT Part 2 Acts 5:29 Acts 5:29 Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, Acts 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2003

The third part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores another two "uses" -- duplicating the gift and sharing our "insights" about the gift

THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT Part 3 Acts 13:1-3 Acts 13:1-3 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When God Gives A Gift You Didn't Ask For Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Understanding demanding changes in life in light of God’s plans helps us to handle them with unlimited resources, greater encouragement, and a view to eternity

It’s December! And in our continuing effort to provide really practical, helpful information, I found a top 10 list that you may need over the next 3 weeks. Here it is, Top Ten Things To Say About the Gifts You Don’t Really Like. 10. "Well, well, well, now, there’s a gift!" 9. "No, with all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘jesus – The Gift From The Heart Of God’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Be Unto God For His Unspeakable Gift. ( Part 6) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 25, 2011

God became the JUST and the JUSTIFIER- God"s real reason behind Christmas

The "real" meaning of Christmas (part 6) God's desire-The "real"reason for Christmas Look at the cross... God Died there! So we wouldn't have to. So that God could be the JUST and the Justifier of us all! The Reading of Psalm 23 There was once a Shakespearean actor who was known everywhere ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible