Sermons on Hidden Gifts:

Protecting God's Gift Of Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 26, 2012

Seeing what a blessing the Fifth Commandment is for us.

How protective are you of your computer files like digital pictures? I have an external hard drive at home that instantly backs up everything I do as I work on my computer. In addition to that, my Saturday routine is to backup all my computer files on another external hard drive which I then bring ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Protecting God's Gift Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 4, 2012

Sermon on Sixth Commandment: "You shall not commit adultery."

What would you do if I told you that I have a bag of Hershey Chocolate Kisses to hand out? Would you be among the first to bound up here for one…or two? I think you would change your mind pretty quickly, however, if you saw that before I gave away a chocolate I unwrapped it, popped it into my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Protecting God's Gift Of Possessions Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 11, 2012

With the Seventh Commandment we show love to our neighbor and trust in God to provide.

Today’s Gospel Lesson (John 2:13-22) is jarring isn’t it? Instead of the meek and mild Jesus, we get one with whip in hand driving out cattle merchants and flipping over the moneychangers’ tables. But you can understand Jesus’ anger. After all, these crooked salesmen were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 18, 2010

God has given you spiritual gift(s) to build and bless others in the body of Christ.

Question: How many ministers does CWBC have? 1? 4? Everyone? Nowhere does the Bible teach the pastor is the only minister. The Bible teaches all Christians are ministers. READ 1 Peter 4:10-11. “Each one” received a gift. God is a giver. 1. GOD GAVE YOU GIFTS. THREE GIFTS GOD GIVES YOU THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

It�s Not About The Gifts

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 14, 2009

Gifts, even good gifts such as family and Christmas traditions, are only a shadow of the Giver.

Christmas � It�s Not About the Gifts TCF Sermon December 13, 2009 When we think of Christmas, it brings to mind many different things perhaps different things for each of us. Of course, the good, Christian answer to the question, what do you think of when you think of Christmas, is that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Gift To Mankind

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 1, 2010

God gave to us a special Christmas gift, but it is up to us to accept it.

Text: “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing another” (John 1:15). The season of Christmas for 2009 is now past. The past year leaves us with many memories. Some things we care to remember and other things we would like to forget. The Christmas decorations are coming ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Essential Character Of Gift In Relationships Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2010

Whether in a family or in society, there must be room for gracious gift, not just equal value exchange, even for the sake of justice.

January 10, 2010 Caritas in Veritate We can only imagine the look that poor Hannah gave Elkanah after he said “why are you crying. Am I not worth more to you than ten sons?” In Israel, as in many cultures today, having a son is economic security in old age. The sons had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Identifying Your Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 10, 2010

This sermon looks at identifying your spritual gift by using the whole book of ephesians. It reminds us the Holy Spirit starts the work, we need to trust in Jesus Christ and rest in the presence of the father, so that we can stand against evil and use our

Spiritual Gifts part 2 Identifying your spiritual gift In the last couple of weeks we have been looking at the issue of spiritual gifts. Last week we looked at ‘Using your gifts to serve others’, this week we are looking at ‘identifying your spiritual gift’. It can be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Different Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2010

This sermon looks at the different spiritual gifts outlined in Romans 12. It encourages a biblical responce to 1) Prophesy 2) Serving 3) Teaching 4) Encouraging 5) Contributing to others 6) Leading and 7) Mercy

Spiritual gifts part 3 What are the different spiritual gifts? Sometimes we put people on pedestals and we say, "Wow, I wish I was like that! I wish I had his brains! I wish I had his money! I wish I had his car!" And even Christians can get envious of other people. We might say, "Oh, I wish I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gifts To Us

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 24, 2010

A Wednesday night devotional calling for us to remember the Children Of Israel’s exodus from Egypt and learn 4 principles.

God’s Gifts to Us Exodus 13:17-22 • In just a few weeks, we will hear a message from James 1:17 which say in part, “Every generous act and perfect gifts comes down from above, from our heavenly Father.” God does give us ‘good’ gifts. Yet we don’t always understand His gifts as ‘good.’ The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 13, 2010

A sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Series C

The Transfiguration of our Lord, February 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on the mount of Transfiguration, you enable your Son’s beloved disciples to gain a glimpse ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

The Gift 0f Christmas

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

There is a gift that we can share this Christmas that is greater than any other gift anyone could give, and that GIFT is the true gift of Christmas.

Ephesians 2:6-9 The Gift of Christmas #1 Well as we all know Christmas time is here on us again, and for many folks, mostly the ladies it hassles time as they are busily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

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