Sermons on Law Of The Gift:

Christmas Eve Communion Service - The Perfect Time, The Perfect Gift - Galatians 4:4-5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2024

Christmas isn’t just a celebration of a baby’s birth—it’s the celebration of perfect timing. In Galatians 4:4-5, the Apostle Paul captures the significance of the coming of Christ. These verses show us that Jesus’ birth was no accident; it was God’s deliberate and perfect plan.

Christmas Eve Communion Service - The Perfect Time, The Perfect Gift - Galatians 4:4-5 Galatians 4:4-5 (NLT): “But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 6:23, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 8:15, Matthew 26:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What If I Give All I Have?" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011

Giving all we have to God through Jesus Christ. We should give everything because it all belongs to God. And we should give gladly.

I read an alarming statistic. Annually, Americans spend more on dog food than on church contributions. We may want to review some priorities. I also read, “It’s not how much of my money will I give to God, but how much of God’s money will I keep for myself.” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 6, 2018

Of the three gifts the Magi brought to Jesus, Frankincense represented worship

A friend sent me a note that I originally sent out to the church more than 7 years ago. It reminded me of some things that deal directly with worship, trust and discipleship. It centers around an old dog – Chewy Lately I have been learning some neat lessons from our dog Chewy, who many of you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11, Exodus 30:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speechless

Contributed by Peter Pharis on Nov 22, 2013

We hear the story of God's grace and repeat our favorite verses of His gift of salvation. How many times are you rendered speechless over the greatness of His gift?

Movie about 10 years ago called RADIO. About a man who learned that life is not about winning and power but true wealth and joy comes from goodness, forgiveness and love. A football coach takes a liking to a mentally handicapped young man and invites him to share in the practices and football ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel's Message To The Shepherds: He's For You!

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

YOUR Savior...YOUR King...YOUR Christ...YOUR gift. A short Christmas Eve devotion about the personal nature of God’s Christmas gift.

CHRISTMAS EVE 1999 INTRODUCTION The greeting on one certain Christmas card goes like this: “Christmas is just plain weird. What other time of year do you sit around staring at a dead tree in your living room and eat candy out of your socks.” There are some things about Christmas that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Positively

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

One of the ways that Christians live in a positive manner is to discover the ministry, and their gifts and serve God and those around them using their particular gifts in their unique style.

THE SEVEN SEVICE MAY 12, 2002 Romans 8:28-33 “Living Positively” INTRODUCTION We have a choice. We can either approach life as an optimist, or we can approach life as a pessimist. Both optimists and pessimists look to the future. However, one sees the positive possibilities, while the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unity In Love

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 7, 2002

I have nothing to against about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. But I saw too many problems because we are miss used our gifts...

THE UNITY INTRO: John 17:22 said, "that they may be one, as we are one." One day I asked to my self this question, "If I pray, then I believe God will answer my prayer. BUT IF God pray, then, who will answer His prayer?" Unity of His Kingdom, is God’s prayer. Who will answer His prayer? Unity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11-30, John 17:22

Denomination: Charismatic

God Pours Out His Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011

Pentecost - The Lord God Almighty pours out his Holy Spirit. This is God's gracious gift for all flesh. This is also God's glorious gift for salvation.

GOD POURS OUT HIS HOLY SPIRIT (Outline) June 12, 2011 - Pentecost - JOEL 2:28-32 INTRO: On the day of Pentecost the Lord poured out his Holy Spirit in a very special way. The Holy Spirit has always been involved with mankind since the very beginning of time. Without the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Sealed Believers In Their Personal Past

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 15, 2017

The “gift” of the Spirit is to be distinguished from the “gifts” of the Spirit. The latter are special endowments given to men by the Spirit; but the former is the Spirit himself, given by the Father through Christ.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/9/17 Title: The Spirit Sealed Believers in their Personal Past (1:13-14) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:13-14 (NIV) 13 And you also were included ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: The Spirit Sealed Believers In Their Personal Past Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2018

The “gift” of the Spirit is to be distinguished from the “gifts” of the Spirit. The latter are special endowments given to men by the Spirit; but the former is the Spirit himself, given by the Father through Christ.

Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/9/17 Lesson 4: The Spirit Sealed Believers in their Personal Past (1:13-14) Ephesians 1:13-14 (NIV) 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Baby Jesus Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

Today people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. For most people Christmas is all about baby Jesus. All go to church, worship, and are grateful to God for sending his son Jesus Christ into this world. Then they go back

INTRODUCTION: Today people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. For most people Christmas is all about baby Jesus. All go to church, worship, and are grateful to God for sending his son Jesus Christ into this world. Then they go back home and it is all about them. What does Jesus mean to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 3:23, Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On Christian Giving

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018

What is the purpose for giving?

On Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 One major themes of Paul’s second epistle to the Corinthian church, at least the second of which we have record and assuming that it is one letter and not several, deals with the topic of giving. The Old Testament prescribed several tithes that the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“saved, Delivered And Healed” I Believe, I Receive, I Am!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 7, 2012

Thousands upon thousands came to Him and received their healing and had their needs met. It didn’t matter, *where you were from,  *who you were,  *or who you knew. *there was no preferential treatment given, He treated everyone the same!

“Saved, Delivered and Healed” I believe, I receive, I am! Have you ever seen a child in a store that wanted a certain item or toy? Maybe some of you can even relate to this situation and have been the victim, or the recipient before of it. Anyways, we’ve all seen it a hundred ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Our Day! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 25, 2018

A series of messages looking at being a good steward with God's gifts

Day to Day Stewardship Ecclesiastes 3:9-12 October 28, 2018 Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that explains the reason you’re frustrated on the way to work in the morning? It’s because of this ~ I'm in no hurry, I'm on my way to work. You could buy that bumper sticker for $2.49 on the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-13, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Promises And Payback: The Christian Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2013

Jesus' Sermon on the Mount speaks about the extended requirements of the law upon Kingdom Kids, those who have been given new hearts that are opposite of the World's value system.

The Christian Righteousness: Promises and Payback Matt. 5:33-48 So far in Matthew we have seen that Jesus reveals the inadequacy of human behavior and religion to qualify to be a citizen of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist