Sermons on Many Gifts:

Clunked Over The Head By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 20, 2018

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday (preached the day after the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle) unpacking the gifts of prophecy, healing and tongues

............................................................ Yesterday Bishop Michael Curry stole the show at the Royal Wedding - with the power of his sermon. Apparently according to the BBC there was an ipad in front of him but to the BBC’s astonishment he didn’t even refer to it. A friend ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14, Acts 2:1-47, Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Anglican

The Eighth Commandment: You Shall Not Steal Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 1, 2022

"Thou shall not steal" is God's bill of rights for all property owners. How many of you own property? You have a debt to the Bible and a debt to God Himself. Everything you own is a gift from God.

"Thou shall not steal" is God's bill of rights for all property owners. How many of you own property? You have a debt to the Bible and a debt to God Himself. Everything you own is a gift from God. Stop to think about it. James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift comes from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Name Fame And Game Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2024

Life is a gift, life is a game. How do we treat it matters a lot. The given name and earn name differs at many occasions. Let’s strive for a great and good name which comes from the life lived with the fear of God and humility.

Text: Proverbs 22:1-8 Theme: Debt free Life   Text: Proverbs 22:1. “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,    and favour is better than silver or gold. … 4. The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honour and life. … 6. Train up a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Through Salvation In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Samuel Shamaun on Jan 20, 2026

The world today is filled with fear, pain, and uncertainty. Many people are searching for hope, but often in the wrong places. This sermon reminds us that true and lasting hope is found only through salvation in Jesus Christ, who is God’s gift to a broken world.

Introduction Hope is essential for life. Without hope, people lose peace, purpose, and direction. Sin has separated humanity from God, leaving many hearts broken and uncertain. But God, in His great love, has provided a way of hope through salvation in Jesus Christ. The Need for Hope Because of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7a Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 15, 2018

Part 7A - Introduction to the functions in the first-century church and how the earliest Christians were empowered to perform them.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, John 16:12-14, Ephesians 1:18-23, Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's About Time Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 23, 2016

The sermon is based on 1 Peter 4.1-11. In addition to receiving the gifts of salvation and the Spirit, God has given us the gift of TIME. As all of His gifts, we are to be good stewards and correctly use the time we have been given.

1. The Gift of Time See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 David Jeremiah observed: Almost everything in life is "stoppable." Even gravity can be suspended temporarily. But one part of life cannot be stopped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Samson: A Life Wasted

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jul 2, 2012

A study of waste and wasted potential. Samson had such potential to be a great man of God. Instead of treasuring the gifts he'd been given, he wasted his strength on his own desires.

What a Waste Seeds: some background notes from a Steve Malone message/outline. 1. I’m aggravated by waste. 2. Waste: wasted time (waiting in line, or at the doctor, or to get your driver’s license), wasted food (seeing food thrown away, or left on the plate), wasted money (government ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Come To Church And Receive Blessings

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 20, 2019

The psalmist finds many many blessing in Gods house.

Psalm 122 “ Come to Church to receive a blessing” 1. The psalmist, why is he so glad to go to the house of the Lord? Because in Gods house he finds blessings. • I was glad when they said to me Let us go to the house of the Lord!’ • This sounds genuine. He really was truly ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Thanks, But Not For Politics

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018

We may be tempted to look only at the secular gifts we might consider gracious benefits of God. But they pale by comparison to God's spiritual gifts.

Thanksgiving Day 2018 “Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things as done, in whom His world rejoices.” These words from the great hymn written in German by the Protestant pastor Martin Rinkart, and translated into English by the Protestant Catherine Winkworth, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 146:3-5

Denomination: Catholic

Who Do You Edify?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013

Are the gifts given you all about you or Him?

1 Cor 14:1-12 14:1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easy Chair Faith

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2002

John emphasizes the personal experience of salvation

Arm Chair Faith Text: 1 John 1:1-7 Introduction ILLUSTRATION (Have two people play catch with a football--when the ball is thrown to you let it fall to the ground). There’s a difference between observation and participation. I remember as I was growing up hearing my parents say to me on more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simply Christmas ... According To The Epistles Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 18, 2007

How do we steer through the madness of the holiday season? We can do this by recapturing a focus on the message of Christmas… to help us focus on Simply Christmas! Today, we’ll discover from Galatians 4:4-7 God’s two gifts to us at Christmas.

I. IN CHRISTMAS, THE GIFT OF GOD IS … HIS SON. (4:4-5). We find out so much as we take the time to unwrap this present… A The Timing of the One Was Given (4:4a) B The Identity of the One Given (4:4b) 1. The Son is fully GOD (4:4a; cf. Micah 5:2; Colossians 1:15, 2:9) 2. The Son is fully HUMAN ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Swaddling Clothes

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Dec 13, 2007

A Christmas Message. Jesus Came wrapped in a plain Wrapper. But he Is The best Gift

INTRODUCTION:   A. HOW DO YOU EXPECT YOUR GIFTS TO BE WRAPPED?     1. Do you expect them to be wrapped in shiny paper and ribbons?     2. What if you got one wrapped in newspapers?     3. What if you got one wrapped in old rags?   B. WHICH IS THE BEST GIFT?     1. Is the gift with the best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal