Sermons on Miraculous Gifts:

Not What She Wanted

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009

Sometimes the Best Gift is the Gift you didn’t want that is when it comes from God. This sets the stage for the Christmas Event. Christmas only truly happens when we receive his gift and use it.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for sportsmanship.” “Sportmanship?,” asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Grace And God’s Body Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 1, 2011

Our responsibility is to discover our gifts, use them effectively, and work in harmony with other believers.

Romans 12:3-8 Introduction: A. There is nothing like a well oiled machine. B. Take the car engine for example. Some of us know the intricate parts of it while others just know we’re glad it starts and lets our car take us where we want to go. We tend to take it for granted. C. But a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Talent Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

Being a part of the body of Christ means using our gifts to build God’s kingdom

Stewardship of Talent 1. I’ve learned that something said once can be important. It might be worth listening to. But I know that if someone says it twice, it’s even more important. If someone is willing to repeat themselves, than they feel that what they are saying is very important. But when ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 12:4-8, Obadiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Holiness

El Contentamiento Protege Tu Corazón Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 20, 2006

El contentamiento protege tu corazón del amor al dinero

El contentamiento protege tu corazón 1 Timoteo 6:6-10 Intro. El otro día estaba viendo un programa de televisión en el que le decían a la gente en la calle que hicieran cierta cosa ridícula públicamente por cierta cantidad de dólares. Ante la negativa de la gente iban subiendo la oferta, hasta ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Challenges Of Being A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Joseph Betz on Nov 22, 2006

Lay Sermon on Stewardship. The focus is on the historical and social responsibility of being a Christian and giving and does not mention biblical tithing.

"The Challenges of Being a Cheerful Giver" Sermon Preached by Joseph A. Betz Setauket Presbyterian Church, NY October 22, 2006 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 The Apostle Paul writes, "God loves a cheerful giver." The original Greek word he used was hilaron for cheerful, which translates into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For A Time Such As This Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2006

4 of 4 on the Treasure Principles. Based on 1 Timothy 6:17-19 this message empahasizes why we need to give to break the hold of things in our lives.

Treasure Principles For such a time as this November 19, 2006 Treasure Principles The tyranny of things Lets say that someone gives you a free TV... Now what? You have to get an antenna or subscribe to cable. You need a vcr, a dvd, a TIVO box, and surround sound speakers to make the experience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgeh 'bout It Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 13, 2007

Jesus said don’t worry about food and clothes. Don’t be consumed if you have them or not. If Jesus would have been Italian, he might have just said, "Forgeh ’Bout it!"

Jesus has been telling us about money and possessions. Be generous. Share the blessings that God has given you with others. Make giving your lifestyle. Tithing is one gift that God gives us to help keep our desires in check and to train us to live a lifestyle of giving. End of the month giving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Dirty Jobs

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 14, 2007

There are many people who work hard so that you and i can have the luxuries that we do. We never see these people but without them we would suffer. The same can be said in the church. Many of us don’t realize that if we don’t use our gifts for God even if

Dirty Jobs Pastor Ryan Akers Me- I Corinthians 12:12-26 Have you ever wondered how things were made? Have you ever walked up and down the aisle while your shopping and thought, “I wonder how many people this item went through before it ended up in my shopping cart?” We don’t think about things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ten Percent Is Not Enough

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 23, 2007

The Story of the widows mite shows us what it really means to give. It is not some percentage that we are required to give. Instead the widows meager offering shows how we are to give all to our Great God.

Intro: One Sunday in church a little boy took off his tie and put it into the offering plate. “What are you doing?” asked his mother. “The preacher told us to give our ties and offerings.” It is apparent that the young boy misunderstood what the preacher said. It is also apparent today in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Healing

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

Divine healing for the whole man as an important part of the gospel. It is part of the good news which Jesus commissioned His disciples to proclaim.

Divine Healing Intro.: Divine healing for the whole man as an important part of the gospel. It is part of the good news which Jesus commissioned His disciples to proclaim. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers.” I. Healing is an Integral ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:5-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Time To Look Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

Message 4 of 4 in send part of Hebrews Study. This study examines Melchizedek and appeals teaches the importance of tithing as a Godly principle.

3/2/08 – Look Up Melchizedek 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wind And Fire

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon was written to inspire our youth group to seek the baptism of the Holy Ghost and of fire with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

Wind and Fire Introduction... Praise God Church! God is Good Amen!?! (Praise reports- God is so good that...) God is so good that over 2000 years ago Jesus was born of a virgin into this world to be Emmanuel which is interpreted God With us. Amen? And He is so good that He gave his life on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Experiencing Generosity

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Apr 2, 2007

I attended a conference sponsored by the Generous Giving organization and our Baptist General Conference. This is the second message I delivered after that conference, this one based on 2 Corinthians 9. I borrowed the significantly from Jim Cunningham’s

Trinity Baptist Church April 1, 2007 Experiencing Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (the introduction and part of first segment was borrowed from Jim Cunningham’s message: "Not in Polite Company") In our culture, there are some things we just don’t discuss with others -- at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25-48

Denomination: Methodist

Seperated By Sin #2

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 3, 2008

TEACHING THE CHRISTIAN THAT UNTIL SIN IS DEALT WITH WE CANNOT BEGIN TO UN LOCK OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND TALENTS.

SEPERATED BY SIN INTRO: WHY DOESN’T EVERY CHRISTIAN GET INVOLVED IN THE WORK OF GOD’S KINGDOM? 1: IS IT LACK OF TALENT? A) MAYBE THEY AREN’T REALLY GOOD AT ANYTHING B) MAYBE THEIR TO SHY OR BASHFUL TO DO ANYTHING IN FRONT OF PEOPLE C) MAYBE THEY JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT THEIR SPIRTUAL GIFTS ARE. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Other