Sermons on Heavenly Gift:

"The Perfect Gift"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2009

A sermon for the Christmas Season.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “The Perfect Gift” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Have you ever just watched people as they shop during the Christmas season? I was out at the mall this past week and watched people as they shopped for gifts and bargains. I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Operating The Motivational Gifts Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 29, 2009

Whatever the spiritual realm is, it bestows on people a range of accomplishment abilities that go beyond mere skill or knack. A gift of the Spirit is something that God gives for the purpose of building up others in a life of faith.

Opening illustration: Living Unaware of Our Vast Fortune Come with me into West Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land, and a lot of debt. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Mothers Gifted By God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 11, 2009

As a woman, single, married, mother, widow you can possess the joy of being alive. God has given your gifts to serve Him and make an impact on your family and community.

Mothers Gifted by God 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Genesis 2:15-25 Today is a special day for all of us to remember our Mothers. For some of us the memories are pleasant and for others not so pleasant. Young Timothy in our Scripture text had the advantage of a Godly heritage. Both his mother and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 5, 2008

If you are uncertain or afraid remember that we have received the gift of the Holy Spirit we do not walk this road alone.

The Gift of the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Introduction Along our highways, well placed at appropriate locations, are official signs which give us direction and warn us of danger. Most of these are the reflector type; that is, they are designed to reflect the light of auto headlamps. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian Church

What A Wonderful Gift Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

We have a great gift in Christ, we must share what we have been given!

Date Written: June 16, 2006 Date Preached: June 21, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Series Title: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: What a Wonderful Gift Sermon Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: Imagine turning 16 and your parents have purchased for you a brand new automobile. You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Gifted Ministry Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 19, 2006

A person’s place in the Body of Christ.

Every human being desires to feel needed and wanted. Feeling that we need to be in someone’s life or doing a certain job makes us feel important. It gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Sometimes just the fact that others rely on us can keep us going even when we want to quit. You may hate your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 21, 2006

urge men to salvation

God’s Unspeakable Gift God’s Unspeakable Gift "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15) The most familiar verse in all the Bible is John 3:16. In that single verse, John tells us about God’s gift to humanity. I. UNSPEAKABLE IN ITS NATURE A. It was a Gift of Love. 1. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

Song so beautifully depicts all that was involved in receiving the greatest gift of all time. For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Our family discovered a change (Travis). Kid’s tear open, “You never hear kids say,

Song so beautifully depicts all that was involved in receiving the greatest gift of all time. For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Our family discovered a change (Travis). Kid’s tear open, “You never hear kids say, O no, you shouldn’t have. And yet the great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As The Gift So The Reward

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2006

When you are looking for gifts this season be sure that Jesus is on the top of the list for the best gift.

As is my custom, I am sitting here two days into the twelve days of Christmas thinking about something other than a traditional or customary Christmas message. I must confess that I am a major humbug. Bible College did Christmas in for me. After studying the origins of the holiday and all its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Dec 18, 2006

This sermon examines how we can sincerely receive the ultimate gift from God and have our lives reflect that truth.

Date: December 17th 2006 Title: Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Bible Text: Various Subject: How do we truly unwrap and appreciate/use/enjoy/embrace/participate in/demonstrate the real gift for all humankind so as to embody Christ’s holiness during the holiday? Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Priceless Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 24, 2005

The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas

SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:1-7 TITLE: “JESUS – THE PRICELESS GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever desired a certain gift? Gone to great lengths to make sure that everyone knew what gift you wanted only to find that no one was really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Search For The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

Everyone is looking for the perfect gift for Christmas. Your search is now over. The gift you are looking for has been found.

The Search is On For the Perfect Christmas Gift This is that time of the year when the game begins. By the time we have cleaned up the messy wrapping paper that we tore to shreds to get to the gifts, we are now looking or “searching” for that perfect gift for the people in our lives. Out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of The Unopened Gift Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005

Everyone is given gifts and talents to use for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and we need to do our best to use those gifts and not waste them

“Tragedy of the Unopened Gift” Introduction: The Antiques Road Show is an interesting television show to watch. Every now and then on the show a person will come in with something they have had for many years, maybe a family heirloom that they thought was worthless, and a antique expert will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are All Gifted

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Everyone has something to offer

If you have ever been around little kids enough it isn’t long before you sense this feeling of invincibility, this idea that they can do anything. Yea, sometimes kids are shy and it takes time to come out but eventually you see it. The late founder of an organization called Youth Specialties, Mike ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational