Sermons on hidden gifts: showing 2,401-2,415 of 81,068

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts (Full Version) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 20, 2020

Nothing is in God’s Word by accident. The gifts given to Jesus by the Magi tell us some important things about this baby in a manger.

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts (Full Version) Chuck Sligh December 20, 2020 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 – “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Core Value 5 - Strengthening Individual Gifts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of Strengthen Individual Gifts where we seek “To grow each person’s enduring and unique talents recognising that the greatest room for growth is in the areas of our greatest strengths.”

Note that I preached on our Core Values in 2010. Some of the sermons are very different so new ones have been uploaded - but this one was so similar I have just updated it. The old one in the series has been removed. Message Strengthening Individual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 There is a saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Content With God's Good Gifts Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

Many of the trials that we face come from outside of us. Some of those trials come from within as temptations. James urges us to be content in our station, because our station and the trials that accompany it are good gifts from God.

In 2016, Rosario Butterfield was speaking at university. After her talk, she met a young woman who was struggling. To Rosario and this lady went to visit the campus chaplain, who was also a counselor over the course of their conversation they found out that this young woman had been listening to a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Ephesians 1:13, James 1:9-18, Luke 10:20, Revelation 2:10, Matthew 6:24, Psalm 16:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – Pastor’s Appreciation, An Extravagant Gift

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 10, 2024

Many pastors and church leaders are in this great work not to be rewarded or celebrated, yet those who value their work and see their sacrifice should seek ways to bless their lives and encourage them on their way.

Sermon – Pastor’s Appreciation, An Extravagant Gift Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:6-16 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16, Mark 14:9, Luke 10:38-42, Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Methodist

Title: Honoring The Sabbath: A Sacred Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023

Remember the Sabbath day to Keep it Holy

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today I invite you to explore the significance of keeping the Sabbath holy. In a world filled with busyness and constant demands, the Sabbath provides us with a precious opportunity to pause, rest, and reconnect with our Creator. Together, let us delve into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27, Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith To Use Spiritual Gifts Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

The Bible commands us to do all ministries. God wouldn’t give us a responsibility without the ability.

“But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:31 “For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that.” 1 Corinthians 7:7 A. MANY PURPOSES FOR FAITH 1. Get more faith. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Gift Of God’s Favor (Mary) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 28, 2023

Finding the Gift of God’s Favor (Mary) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – Dec. 24, 2023

Finding the Gift of God’s Favor (Mary) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – Dec. 24, 2023 Intro Tonight... we join millions and millions of lives around this planet... engaging the birth of Christ. [1] It is my favorite gathering of the year... because it still fills me with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:19, Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared To Prophecy God’s Christmas Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores encountering God's presence, the importance of repentance as demonstrated by Isaiah, and the prophetic promise of salvation through Christ.

Greetings, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in His name, to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His Word. Today, we find ourselves in the prophetic pages of Isaiah, chapters 6 and 7, a text that reveals to us a God who is ever-present, a God who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 7:14

Topics: December, God's Gift

Revival: Stronger Than Ever - The Gift Of Wisdom Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore lessons from the Book of Chronicles on restarting life after a crisis, focusing on the wisdom of ancient scribe Ezra and the teachings from the lives of kings.

Good morning everybody! We are learning lessons these days about how to restart our lives after being shut down by a national crisis. Our teacher during this series is an ancient scribe named Ezra. Ezra described himself as “a scribe skilled in the law of Moses.” After 70 years of exile in Babylon, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Topics: Wisdom, Repentance, Life Restart

Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

Living Your Calling: Recognizing Connections Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 1 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

"Living Your Calling" Part 1 - Recognizing Connections NewSong Church - 07/13/08 This series will help us understand 3 truths about your life: • You are undeniably called by God to create change in the lives of the people you are connected to • You are spiritually and naturally gifted by God to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: *other

Jesus Christ Came To Seek And Save The Lost

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 9, 2021

The purpose of the Lord's coming was to make sure that no one perishes.

The love that God as for man kind is an unconditional love and this love of God is unchangeable. God loves every race, for He created us all in His own image and likeness - Genesis 1: 26 - 27. God is who He says, He is and can never lie to us His children. God did not want any of us to be without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lamp Under A Basket: How To Be A Light-Shining Kingdom Agent Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

A candle can't be hidden under a bed. Let your light shine brightly

While I was on vacation in Cancun we were swimming in the ocean everyday and it was simply wonderful and beautiful and really fun. The first few days the waves were very low, you could just sit out there in the waters and it was so calm and peaceful. But then slowly a hurricane began forming south ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

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Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 18, 2014

Why have I given this sermon this title? And could God have given you more gifts, skills and abilities than you realise?

So - I am in my car sitting at the traffic lights, I rev the engine,the traffic lights are red, orange, GREEN. I take the break off, foot on the accelerator… and go no where. Can you guess why? [take answers] The car is not in gear. You can have a perfect car that can do 0 to 60 in 5 seconds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

Poverty Or Prosperity-Which Is Biblically Correct? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

When looking at financial matters, being either wealthy or poor is not necessarily the right thing. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "Poverty or Prosperity-Which is Biblically Correct?" 2 of 4 January 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

"Teamwork Needed"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 26, 2003

Teamwork enables us to become more effective in building the kingdom of God than individual efforts alone.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 26, 2003 Teamwork Needed I Corinthians 3:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like to work as a part of a team? How many of you like to work on a project by yourself? How many like to sometimes be on a team and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-10

Denomination: Methodist