Sermons on Indescribable Gift:

This Gift Of A Child Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 20, 2010

A Christmas Day meditation, the gift of the child Jesus who continues to be a gift to those who will recieve him still.

Well eh Christmas day! Who here received a gift? I remember when I was 8 years old I received what I had always wanted, I got a brand new Raleigh single speed bike, and it was blue with a white trim where the pipes were welded into the brackets, a black seat and chrome handles and painted blue ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Rewrapping Gifts"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2010

A sermon about the kindness, grace and love of God.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “Rewrapping Gifts” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com Several years ago, before GPS systems were the norm, I was driving across the country, and among the people I wanted to meet up with was an old high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Reasons For Gifts Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 27, 2010

We are to imitate God and follow the example of the Wise Men from the East and give gifts for the right reasons.

What does our society call the Friday after Thanksgiving?? We think about giving gifts at least one month ahead of when we plan to give the gifts on Christmas Day. Some think of Christmas gifts one year ahead; have you seen the newspaper for today? Do we really think about the people to give gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

If we would keep our freedom, we must hear the Lord God say that you cannot exercise a line-item veto on any of the Ten Commandments.

In Exodus 20, God's people are free for the first time in four hundred years. They're now free for three weeks, and Moses has done as God commanded. He brought them to Mount Sinai, close to the place where God first spoke to Moses in the burning bush. This is the place where God intended to speak ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2009

Advent message. Jesus being the ultimate gift, based from John 3:16. It comes down to our expression of what we think of of His gift.

12/13/2009 The perfect Gift John 3:16-21 Introduction This morning, how do you follow last week’s service? People coming to Christ, several dedicating their lives back to the Lord. You can’t top that - that is my prayer every week. What you can ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

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 Ultimate Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2009

The gift of the Christ child, is the Ultimate gift from God--the ultimate cost, the ultimate impact that ultimate expanse.

Luke 2:1-14 “The Ultimate Gift” INTRODUCTION Besides the story of Jesus’ birth, one of the most cherished Christmas stories was written by the author O Henry and entitled, “The Gift of the Magi.” Perhaps many of you have read this story and have been moved by its timeless message. James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Goes On

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010

Since we are adopted we have a responsibility to promote adoption.

“The Gift Goes On” Several years ago the Kalamazoo Public Schools made the national news with the announcement of The Kalamazoo Promise. As you may know, some generous anonymous donors gifted large sums of money to establish a fund that would provide students educated in the Kalamazoo Public ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010

God tells us 3 things at Christmas: (1) He is WITH us, (2) He LOVES us, and (3) He is FOR us.

The Bible says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17) God tells us 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Innocence Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“The Gift of Innocence” Romans 3:23-24 October 26, 2008 Said Martin Luther, “The doctrine of justification by faith alone is master, prince, lord, ruler, and judge over all kinds of doctrine.” In other words, get this one right, and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Are Gifted!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 1, 2010

All believers have at least one gift that can be put into service for Christ and his Church.

Traditionally they have been called “child prodigies.” Although educators often label them as “gifted and talented.” They are young people blessed with unbelievable intelligence, or amazing artistic talents, or seemingly unnatural physical abilities. We have all heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Boldness Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring."

THE GIFT OF BOLDNESS ACTS 4:1 8 An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring." In the midst of human weakness and the timid nature of religion, the great need is for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-8

A Father's Gifts

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

2009 Father’s Day Sermon

(Slide 1) As I begin, I have to ask if anyone watched the end of last week’s NASCAR race. I think that there is a life illustration in that spectacular finish! For those who did not watch the race, it became a race to see who would not run out of gas first. But with around 2 laps to go, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Church Of God

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 Gift Of Intimacy

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 3, 2010

The advances that there have been in the scientific realm have sparked numerous debates and arguments over the Bible and whether or not science has well and truly killed God. As we have searched into biology, physics, and chemistry have we unlocked truths

Intimacy is defined in the dictionary as a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group, a close association with or detailed knowledge or deep understanding. In this prayer that Jesus offers to God in John, before he is arrested, He goes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-22