Sermons on Identify Your Gifts:

The Surprising Gift

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 4, 2016

details responses to God's gift

“The Surprising Gift” John 1:1-14 David P. Nolte Have you ever received a gift you could not understand at all? Maybe something obviously “re-gifted” or at least used. I Imagine a few fruitcakes have made a number of rounds. Maybe you received something that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Undeserved Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To emphasize the infinite love and mercy of Jesus Christ, and the gift of salvation through faith, not by our own works.

Good morning, Saints! There's a warmth in this room today that reminds me of a quote by Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "Nothing but the infinite can ever satisfy me; I am such a great sinner that I must have infinite merit to wash my sin away." Now, that's a sentiment I believe we all can relate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Topics: Salvation, Christ

Gifting God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

2009 Christmas Message

One of my favorite holiday experiences this year actually took place before Thanksgiving. It was the first of what I hope will be many East Noble Middle School Fall Plays. The play was called, “O, Little Town of Christmas” by Pat Cook. A series of one act plays; it was both a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023

Jesus is the greatest gift to mankind. Present or Presence

The greatest Gift/ your present or His Presence Sunday Morning John 1:1-1:14 Prayer- Introduction- As we gather for this special service… because I think it is special when Christmas falls on a Sunday. I know it is a inconvenience but I THINK THE INCONVENIENCE IS WORTH IT! This has been quite ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Father's Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2010

When we accept the Father's gift of His Son, we accept life instead of death, justification instead of judgment, power instead of bondage, and righteousness instead of sin.

Matt Woodly, a father of four, talks about buying his children a swing set, about 15 years ago, as an early Christmas present. It was an extra long metal set with two swings, a two-seater swinging bench, a slide, monkey bars, and a series of hanging rings. He thought the time invested in putting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Gift Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message on the gift of Faith (2 of 4)

THE GIFT OF FAITH 1 Corinthians 12:9 INTRO: All Christians have saving faith. This verse is talking about Mountain moving faith. The power to lay hold of God’s promises for results. ILLUS: There is a story about a fellow who fell off a cliff and plunged about seventy-five feet until he grabbed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts series - 2 of 13.

THE GIFT OF FAITH 1 Corinthians 12:9 INTRO: All Christians have saving faith. This verse is talking about Mountain moving faith. The power to lay hold of God’s promises for results. ILLUS: There is a story about a fellow who fell off a cliff and plunged about seventy-five feet until he grabbed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Healing Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

This is probably one of the highest abused gifts in Chritianity. However, we need this gift moreso than ever before. Jesus Christ is still our healer!

(A continuation from Gifts of Spirit Part 5) 1. The Gifts of Healings NOT FOR SHOW BUT FOR SERVICE!!! Dr. John R. W. Stott quoted: "Our motive must be concern for the glory of God, not the glory of the church or our own glory. Our message must be the gospel of God as given by Christ and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unwanted Gift

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

The birth of Jesus from Heaven’s view.

It’s almost that time of year; Christmas is only 8 days away and I know many of you, especially those with children, can hear the countdown each and every day. This is also the same time where we find those unseemly and unwanted gifts. You know the gifts I am talking about; a book about how to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2007

Before his ascension, Jesus address the disciples and gives them parting words that will enable them to carry out the ministry to which he is calling them

John 14:23-29 “The Gift of Peace” INTRODUCTION During this time between the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his ascension into heaven, the church has used the gospel of John to focus on Jesus’ personal teachings to his disciples. A few Sundays ago we talked about the final exams that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

Solomon tells us about the greatest gift

Three Gifts-5 18-20.docx Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 God uses Solomon to remind us that there are some gifts so valuable that they can’t be purchased with money The ability to enjoy life’s blessings is a “gift from God” Solomon will expand on this thought in chapter 6 He points out the unhappiness of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Gift Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

The gift of the Holy Spirit is available for all who will receive Him.

Receiving the Gift Acts 19:1-7 Intro: We like to talk about gifts around Christmas time. We think about what we will give to those special people in our lives, and sometimes we might even think about what someone is getting for us. As followers of Jesus, we remember that God sent Jesus as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To extend the gift of peace to people during a busy time of year.

[S] In just a few more days we will celebrate the most spectacular event in all of human history. The general population calls it Christmas or Winter Break or Happy Holidays, but we know it as the birth of the Messiah. We tend to celebrate the event with the giving and receiving of gifts as ...read more

Scripture: John 2:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 2, 2009

A sermon for Palm Sunday. We don’t have to worry in this life because we have received the gift of the Kingdom of God!

The Gift of the Kingdom! Luke 12:22-34 Introduction A certain man and his wife were taking their turn at what the man called “baby duty” in the church nursery. The man explains that “She does the diaper changes, I hold the babies when they are clean. It’s my idea of a fair division of labor. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

I used a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate how spiritual gifts operate in the body of Christ.

Most of you know that Mary and I really enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. It’s a fun activity that we can do together and we can actually talk with each other while we’re working on the puzzle. And if any of you are interested, we’ve even brought a bunch of our old puzzles to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist