Sermons on Monetary Gifts:

Giving Is Receiving Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 22, 2018

Most today focus more on their personal desires than the needs of others. We are urged to gain all we can and put much of that away in reserve. Society teaches the pathway to success is through gain. The Bible teaches we must give if we are to receive.

Giving is Receiving Acts 20:35 There can be no doubt that we live in a selfish and inward focused world. The majority today have little concern for the needs of others, and few are willing to make any sacrifices to benefit someone else. Dr. Adrian Rogers described the mentality of many today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Response To Faithful Service Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 4.15-23.

God’s Response to Faithful Service Text: Phil 4. 15-23 Introduction: 1. A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. -Martin Luther. 2. When we are faithful to obey in giving, serving, praying, etc.; God responds to our faithfulness by … 3. I. His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Abusing Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

Spiritual gifts are holy and precious tools from God. When they are abused, they bring dishonour, judgment, and destruction.

THE DANGERS OF ABUSING SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:18-21 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Romans 11:29, Jude 1:11 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Directed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2019

Paul turns the thoughts of the Corinthians to the gift of God in Jesus Christ, a gift whose wonder can never be exhausted and whose story can never be fully told.

November 24, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.D: Faithfulness Directed. (9:6-15) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift: "Survey Of The Spiritual Gifts”

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

A survey of the Spiritual Gifts by Dr. Craig Price.

The Difference Between Talents & Spiritual Gifts Natural Talents Source: God through parents Possessed: From birth Process: Benefit mankind on natural level Function: To be dedicated by believers to God for His use and glory Spiritual Gifts Source: God through Holy Spirit independent of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

"The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2015

A sermon about loving Christ through loving others.

"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Love" Luke 2:15-20 On any given day in Chattanooga and surrounding areas such as East Ridge there are over 600 people living in tents in the woods or wherever they can set up camp. There are over 60 locations--called "tent cities" across our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Hashtag - "Some Gifts Are More Than Just A Gift” Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018

A Christmas sermon based on the John Lewis Advert 2018 (where Elton John plays the piano and flashes back through his memories)

................ Hashtag - “Some gifts are more than just a gift” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “In the beginning was the Word” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “And the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

A Great Gift To God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message demonstrating "Forgiveness" as a great gift to God.

A Great Gift to God Matthew 5:21-26 #Dennis had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. His father was an outstanding and compassionate attorney. Denis was supported with his father’s prayers and finances through law school. After graduation from law school Denis worked with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Gracious Gift

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005

A Christmas Eve Sermon, written in poetry.

Christmas Eve 2003 John 1: 1-14 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on this special night, we celebrate the birth of your dear Son, our Savior, Jesus the Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Eternal Gift!

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003

Christmas Message: God has a story to tell; it’s the story of His eternal gift. . . the gift is Jesus!

+ 1 John 5:11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. (NIV) 1. GOD’S STORY. “And this is the testimony.” What is a testimony? Our children did a super job in “The Not So Silent Night”showing us the testimony of the shepherds, the wise men, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Frightening Gift

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2003

Our moral universe raises several questions: 1. What does it mean to have free will? 2. Why is it frightening? 3. What are we to do with it?

God has a problem. His problem began when he created other living beings to live in the same universe as himself. Before the creation there was only one will — God’s will. But now there were other beings and other wills operating in the universe — millions of them. And because God wanted a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Gifts And Love

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

The primacy of love against the backdrop of Spiritual gifts, mutual interdependence and the common good.

BANKERS TRUST? Have you noticed what’s been happening in your bank? "The Banks" have been introducing change by stealth. It began over 10 years ago when the banks made some poor investment decisions during the buoyant 80’s. But with the Stock Market crash of 89, banks were struggling with extreme ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Vs. The Trespass Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

The contrasting relationship beween the sin of Adam and the Obedience of Christ.

The Gift vs. The Trespass Romans 5:12–21 INTRODUCTION When we look in Genesis One and Two at the creation of the universe, we are in awe at the wondrous power of an Almighty God. Think about Adam, the first man and how wonderful things were for him. He and his wife, Eve, living in the garden ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ