Sermons on Gods Great Gift:

God Can Help Us Discover Our Purpose Through Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

God has gifted every believer and that giftedness can help us to discover our purpose in Him.

God Can Help Us Discover Our Purpose Through Spiritual Gifts Introduction: There are many New Testament teachings, which we in the Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ have allowed to be taken from us by those who choose to abuse them. In so doing, we have become as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Final Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 26, 2009

This message looks at the gift of the Marys on the morning of the resurrection. This is the third part of a stewardship series.

They came in the dark. In the cold of early morning. They had come to give. The others had taken, but they only wanted to give. There would be no reward. No recognition. No return. They were giving out of love. After all what could Jesus give back? He was dead. What could a dead man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gift Of Myrrh Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gifted For Ministry

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2007

We are a gifted church, with diversely gifted members, and we need to turn that into creative expressions of love for our community.

I don’t get to watch the Miss America pageant any more. Used to be, every September I would hunker down in front of a TV set and prepare to ogle. Gorgeous gals, we called them, in those Neanderthal days, before our language had to become politically correct. Beauty contest, we called it, before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Picture Of God's Love

Contributed by David Roch on Nov 15, 2009

Picture of God’s LOVEIf God had a camera he would take a picture of you and put it on his fridge. (max Lacado)

David & Phyllis Roch – Heart to Change the World – Droch@pris.ca 250.782.0150 The Love of God PHYLLIS take a picture – waiting for camera to focus on your image because whatever it focuses on, it captures and retains & we look at it over and over.. Our souls are like that – whatever image we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Universal Gift Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 3, 2013

In a culture where tolerance is the highest virtue and where sincere belief is the only thing important to faith, are Christians too exclusive in believing that Jesus is the only way to eternal life? What does that salvation look like?

Introduction I have a confession I need to make. I have owned my cell phone for a little more than a year now. In that time, I have lost my charging cord five times. Now don’t blame me. I think it’s possible that charging a phone soon causes the cord to fade into the netherworld ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gift Of Frankincense Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 2 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the second gift given to Jesus by the Magi was frankincense – a gift given to a priest. In what way(s) is Jesus a priest?

The Gift of Frankincense The Three Gifts, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 6, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Righteousness, A Gift For All Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 12, 2002

None of us can earn God’s favour,because none of us is righteous, but he gives us righteousness, unearned and unmerited as a gift through the death and resurrectin of Jesus Christ.

Can I just say how much I love baptisms. It’s great to be able to share the joy of parents and family and friends as they welcome a new person into the world and especially as we welcome that new person into the life of God’s Church. And it’s perhaps fitting that today we’re looking at a passage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-31

Denomination: Anglican

Great Faith In The Midst Of Great Trouble

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 5, 2024

A woman came to Jesus to seek help for her daughter who was under demonic oppressions, she persisted in faith despite many obstacles, and Jesus commended her for a great faith.

Great Faith in the Midst of Great Trouble Study Text: Matthew 15:21 - 28 Introduction: - The story of this woman reminds us of what faith and prayer looks like when we are faced with real, personal trouble and adversity. It is a story that brings us back to the basics, of what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Grace And Freedom #1: Good News For Ragamuffins Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 3, 2013

God saves us by his grace (undeserved favor) when we believe in Jesus. Our salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for the good things we have done.

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #1: GOOD NEWS FOR RAGAMUFFINS (Jan. 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: This week, we are beginning a new series to look at one of the most important words to Christianity: GRACE. One of the most popular hymns of all time is Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

Give Gifts Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2009

1) The Proverb 2) The Word 3) The Provision& 4) The Harvest of giving

What do Bill Gates & Mother Teresa have in common? Generosity. Being generous is a godly motive for ministry. In Corinth, False teachers were questioning Paul’s motives for ministry. Evidently they were suggesting that Paul was pocketing contributions earmarked for the poor believers in Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Other

The Great Transfer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 17 of the Romans series dealing with our transfer from the line of Adam into the line of Jesus Christ

Chico Alliance Church September 30, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Great Transfer” Romans 5:12-21 Review The world has all of a sudden awakened to the need for a standard of right and wrong. We have become aware of our need for God’s supernatural intervention in the affairs of men. Who determines ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Outbreak Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 27, 2010

A Powerful sermon the encouraged believers to Stir up the Gift's of God.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” Sermon Summary: Are the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit being manifested in your life? Acts 5:32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Christmas Gift

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Jan 7, 2015

Jesus Christ is a perfect Christmas gift from God to mankind

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT INTRODUCTION: Choosing a gift for the loved ones for the Christmas is a difficult task. Once the gift is selected, it is carefully wrapped with decorated paper and ribbons. Whatever we do, our gifts to others can never turn out perfect. Our gifts may not be liked by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatness Of Grace

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

A contrast between Adam and Christ.

A man was trying to convince an acquaintance that one individual can make a lasting impression on others. After a rather heated discussion, his friend continued to doubt this principle. To prove his point, the first man declared that he would introduce a new word into the English language. That ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist