Sermons on Hidden Gifts:

God's Enduring Gift Of Love

Contributed by Arthur Mavrode on Sep 18, 2009

This is a sermon given at a memorial service for a Christian man.

God’s Enduring Gift of Love 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 (New Living Translation) 1 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavens Three Top Gifts.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2009

These are gifts that keep on giving.

HEAVENS THREE TOP GIFTS. Many times we get gifts we do not like so we return them to the store they came from to get a refund are something else we want. Christ gave us three gifts the greatest gifts in the world and so many want even pick them up. Its almost like we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

How Suffering Can Be A Gift Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 4, 2010

God stacks up treasures for his people through our suffering for his sake.

Scripture Introduction Jesus calls us blessed when reviled and persecuted on his account. We hear that and probably grit our teeth and determine to bear it should the need arise. The possibility of suffering frightens, and the culture of comfort surrounding us suggests we avoid situations where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2009

Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit of the Spirit’ with the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ and talents with giftings. Gifts of the Spirit are special abilities provided by the Holy Spirit to Christians for God’s glory and building up the

Opening illustration: You mail an expensive & wonderful gift to someone you love & adore but returns at your doorstep all soggy and wet ~ that’s what the contemporary church has been doing with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Ministry Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2009

The five fold ministry gifts are gifted to the church and do not equate to maturity. We need to fully understand that when anybody who has been called to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher, declares a "revelation truth", it is simply th

Opening illustration: There once was a carpenter who visited one of two brothers who had recently grown embittered with each other over a misunderstanding over the farm they had managed together for the past 40 years. The carpenter was in need of work; or so he said, and he asked the one brother if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism And Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010

Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I have come to realise that this is an unchanging truth but as God has led me to a deeper knowledge and experience my understanding

“Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22 Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010

Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Peace--2nd Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

"Love” -- The Third Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

3rd in Advent Series about Christmas Gifts

A little boy was coming into the world who was going to teach something to everyone about religion and what religion really is. You see, up until this little boy was born, religion was following hundreds of rigid laws, following a set guideline for living. But after He was born, religion was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift That Takes A Lifetime To Unwrap

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 1, 2007

Looks at the real gift of Christmas and how wonderful it is to unwrap it every day of our lives.

THE GIFT THAT TAKES A LIFETIME TO UNWRAP Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION This is one of the most wonderful times of the year…today it’s Christmas Eve and many are waiting with anticipation to see what gifts we get Many are wrapped in beautiful wrapping paper, and then decorated with bows, and tensil, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Luke 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift And Infilling Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by James May on Nov 4, 2007

There is the gift of the Holy Ghost that is eternall life and resurrection power, and there is the infilling of the Holy Ghost to have the power to live a victorious life in Christ.

The Gift and Infilling of the Holy Ghost By Pastor Jim May I want to begin this morning by asking two questions: First, Have you received the gift of the Holy Ghost? And secondly, have you been filled with the Holy Ghost? There is a difference between receiving the Holy Ghost and being filled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Treasure - The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

THe need for forgiveness is paramount for all, Paul shows us how forgivenss is one of the great treasures god gives to us from the book of Romans

INTRODUCTION, Over a three-decade career in baseball, Pete Rose earned the nickname "Charlie Hustle" for his aggressive play and desire to win. He set dozens of records — including breaking Ty Cobb’s record for the most hits ever. That achievement, on Sept. 11, 1985, earned him a nine-minute ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women God's Gift To The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 11, 2007

This sermon was used on Mother’s Day, but it challenges us to see women as the gift God created them to be which is on an equal level with men.

Women-God’s Gift To The World 5/13/2007 Genesis 1:26-28 2:15-25 Galatians 3:26-29 Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, in honor of all the women who have played an important role in our lives helping us to move beyond where we were to where we are today. We say thank God for the women who taught ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Your Gift In Gear Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A true life of love is a life of interdependence. A life where we gladly know we need one another, where we give and receive love and help and guidance, and we do so in community.

Get Your Gift In Gear 1 Cor 12:1, 4-7, 12-27 Oct 1, 2006 Review: Being truly, completely, wholly, alive – having the life that Jesus promised would be “to the full”, begins by getting on Jesus’ “narrow road” which leads to life, then walking that road “in step with the Holy Spirit”, and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Long Walk Part Of The Gift

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Nov 8, 2007

Christ’s long walk to redeem people

An African boy listened carefully as his teacher explained why Christians were such giving people. The teacher said, “Jesus taught us that giving gifts is an expression of our love and friendship for Him and each other.” Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive’" (Acts 20:35). A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ