Sermons on Ministry Gifts:

God's Life Altering Gift

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 3, 2007

Thanks to the Sermont Central Contributor for the "G.I.F.T." format. God’s gift of faith is a life altering gift.

God’s Gift is Imputed I. When you open your gifts on Christmas morning, remember the word “Imputed.” II. Think of the word “Imputed” as meaning, A. Not given according to your own merits, but rather according to someone else’s. B. In other words, I’m not getting a gift I deserve, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Women God's Gift To The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 11, 2007

This sermon was used on Mother’s Day, but it challenges us to see women as the gift God created them to be which is on an equal level with men.

Women-God’s Gift To The World 5/13/2007 Genesis 1:26-28 2:15-25 Galatians 3:26-29 Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, in honor of all the women who have played an important role in our lives helping us to move beyond where we were to where we are today. We say thank God for the women who taught ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift That Never Stops Giving

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 5, 2003

One internet search engine listed over 200,000 items that included the phrase: “the gift that never stops giving”! No material or earthly gift that man can give will last forever.

The Gift That Never Stops Giving “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17 (NKJV) During the Christmas season most of us give a great deal of thought to the gifts we will give ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Putting A Gift Of Christmas To Work

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 13, 2003

This Sermon describes the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives and describes why many Chrisitians don experience more of the Holy Spirit.

Putting a Gift of Christmas to Work Acts 1:4, Psa 51:11, Isa 63:10-11, Exo 14:21, Gen 1:2, 8:1, Luke 1:15, 35, John 7:39, Luke 24:49, Acts: 1:8, Luke 12:12, Matt 10:20, John 14:26-28, Rom 8:26, John 16:8 December 8, 2003 I. Well, the Christmas season has begun, and there are several things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift I Never Asked For

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

Along with all the good things that abiding in Christ brings, it will bring trouble as well. Abiding will make you more of a threat to the world and to the devil.

Dec. 7, 2003 John 15:18 - 25 “The gift I never asked for” INTRODUCTION Over 2000 years ago, wise men made a long and treacherous journey from their home in the East to find the one who was born as the “king of the Jews.” It was anything but an easy journey. They expected some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

How does God decide who gets what gift?

Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NRSVA) What pictures enter your mind when the phrase “spiritual gifts” is spoken? For some it is the picture of a wild crowd that has been whipped into a frenzy of emotional outbursts…running the aisles…speaking in tongues…attempts to heal the sick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Purity, Unity, And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2006

In this final message in the series titled "Keys to Spiritual Growth" we examine three more keys that will help us grow spiritually. These keys are purity, unity, and spiritual gifts.

Scripture Today we conclude my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his book, By ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Gifts To Peter, And To Us.

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 4, 2003

God gave Peter position, power, passion, and perseverance. He wants to give us the same gifts.

Strength, Wisdom, Strategy, Endurance, Focus, Courage, Toughness... These sound like the description of someone on the television show “Survivor.” But actually they pretty well describe a man we read about in the New Testament. Peter. God worked in Peter’s life in powerful ways. The great news is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006

Wouldn’t it be great to sit in on one of the first conversations of the early church? We can. Check it out...

Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Acts 1:1-7 Jesus died, buried, rose again, and for 40 days appeared to his disciples. Wouldn’t it be intriguing to sit in on those conversations of the early church? We can! However . . . Like the disciples, we often focus on the details of Christ return ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace, Thelord's Gift

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

What Grace truely means

INTRO: In Max Lucado’s book In The Grip of Grace he writes: You know what disturbs me most about Jeffrey Dahmer? What disturbs me most are not his acts, though they are disgusting. Dahmer was convicted of seventeen murders. Eleven corpses were found in his apartment. He cut off arms. He ate body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 14, 2006

Every believer within the body of Christ has been given a spiritual gift(s) to aid in the growth of the church. This series is designed to help you discover your gift.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT, PART II I CORINTHIANS 12:1-7 JOURNEY . . . C.PETER WAGNER’S BOOK . . . FOUNDATION AVAILABLE (NOAH, MARY, PETER) ACCEPT (MARY/MARTHA) ACKNOWLEDGE WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS? WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL? ANSWER IS: 1. IF YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN . . . 2. C. PETER ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gift To Your City!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004

How to win over your city for Jesus!

*Jonah 4:11 To be God’s gift to our city we must do away with our notion about the people that God has sent us to. God’s gift to the city is not the Historical part od the city (Ybor City) - It’s not the big buildings or skyscrapers (the attractions like BUSH GARDENS OR SEA WORLD) - It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Gifts For A Great King

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004

Reflections on the gifts the Wise Men brought to to Jesus after His birth.

“WISE GIFTS FOR A GREAT KING” Readings: Matthew 2:1-12 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church – January 5th 1997 A favorite seasonal hymn for many folk is "We three Kings". Did you ever stop to think about how the gifts the Wise men bought to Jesus were related to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Wonderful Gift Of Creation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2004

This is the first of a three part series looking at 3 gifts. the first is the gift of Creation, the second will be man’s "gift" of rejection, and then Christ’s gift of Redemption.

GOD’S WONDERFUL GIFT OF CREATION Genesis 1:1;Psalm 19:1-6;Col 1:16 GIFTS ARE NOT MOTIVATED BY NEED BUT BY CHOICE GIFTS ARE AN EXPRESSION OF LOVE I GOD HAD US IN MIND WHEN HE CREATED WHAT HE CREATED Isaiah 45:18 For this is what the LORD says-- he who created the heavens, he is God; he who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Woeful Gift Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 10, 2004

This message looks at man’s rejection of God, and how God sought to restore man. this is part two of a Christmas series

MAN’S WOEFUL GIFT OF REJECTION: GENESIS 3:1-6; ROMANS 5:12-17; EXODUS 34:7 When we are flat on our backs there is no way to look but up. Roger W. Babson ILLUSTRATION: One year, WTOP asked "What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received?" Here are some of your answers. My ex-wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist