Sermons on Motivational Gifts:

The Gift Of Music

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Dec 8, 2007

Music is one of God’s greatest gifts to His people. It has the power to touch our hearts, lift our spirit, bring us closer together and closer to God’s glorious presence. A Christmas sermon.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, can you imagine what life would be like without music? Think about it for a moment: No song humming through your head after hearing it at church. No M-TV. No CDs. No bands, no concerts. Radio? Limited only to stations airing the news, weather and road conditions ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 95:1-95

Denomination: Lutheran

The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by J John on Dec 10, 2007

I guess we’ve all been in a position when we have received that indescribable gift – then been lost for words when we opened it in front of a doting relative! As someone perceptively said, “Christmas is a season of emotional family ties – especially when

SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: *other

The Deceptive Gift Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 12, 2007

This is a seeker friendly Christmas sermon which looks at the gifts of the Wise men which unwrap the Christ child.

The gift can look deceptive… As a farewell present to thank you for your company with us this evening, I have a gift here for you to share, at first glance the gift won’t look much, as its wrapped up in news paper But as you take the trouble to unwrap it find a beautiful box of Terry’s all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In The Gift

Contributed by Sue Richard on Dec 15, 2007

Mary is a model of how to find joy

LUKE 1: 46-50 REJOICING IN THE GIFT- 12/16/07 I’m sure you’re well aware that the theme for today is JOY. “Rejoicing in the Gift.” The banner announces the theme, the songs we sang, the story for the children. Yet, I know Christmas is not a season of joy for many people. Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-50

Denomination: Brethren

The Unspeakable Gift!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 28, 2011

Why the gift of God is unspeakable and why we should without reservation worship Him and pay full allegiance to Him.

2Co 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. The word translated unspeakable (anekdiegetos) is used only here in the Bible. Thayer defines it as the unspeakable, indescribable James Swanson, Dictionary of Biblical Languages describes it as indescribable, beyond words (neb), unspeakable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012

Begin a series on Holding unto Christmas. Not letting Crhistmas be just a holiday, but truely taking time to remember what we celebrate for. Thanking God for His indescribable gift of love.

The greatest gift 2 Corinthians 9:15 Some thoughts and illustrations came from contributors from Sermoncentral. Introduction- This morning I say Merry Christmas! I don’t say happy holidays. Like people that put Jesus in the same category as Santa Clause, great grandma’s fruitcake, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gift Of Intercession

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 12, 2012

The important place of prayer in the Christian's life.

The Scripture this morning contains two entirely different stories which seem unrelated, but, in fact, have much the same message. The first is an early meeting of Jesus with Peter, James and John before they became disciples. They had worked all night with all the skill of professional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Gifted For Growth Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012

If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To invite people to accept Christ's gift of joy this Christmas.

[Title S] The other night I was watching tv when I saw it. One of the best buys of the Christmas season. For only $19.95 I could get a noodle strainer, a vegetable steamer, chopper, slicer and dicer, 4 air tight plastic bowls, one large plastic spoon, two knives, a birth stone, and a shammy and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To extend the gift of peace to people during a busy time of year.

[S] In just a few more days we will celebrate the most spectacular event in all of human history. The general population calls it Christmas or Winter Break or Happy Holidays, but we know it as the birth of the Messiah. We tend to celebrate the event with the giving and receiving of gifts as ...read more

Scripture: John 2:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Light Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To invite people walking in spiritual darkness to follow the light of Christ.

[S] I want to tell you a story that occurred around Christmas around 1980 give or take a year. It was Christmas break in Fort Lupton, Colorado and me and two of my friends had gone duck hunting on the Holton farm which included the North Platte River. A fresh coat of powder snow had fallen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

A Father's Gifts

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

2009 Father’s Day Sermon

(Slide 1) As I begin, I have to ask if anyone watched the end of last week’s NASCAR race. I think that there is a life illustration in that spectacular finish! For those who did not watch the race, it became a race to see who would not run out of gas first. But with around 2 laps to go, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Gifting God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

2009 Christmas Message

One of my favorite holiday experiences this year actually took place before Thanksgiving. It was the first of what I hope will be many East Noble Middle School Fall Plays. The play was called, “O, Little Town of Christmas” by Pat Cook. A series of one act plays; it was both a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Intimacy

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 3, 2010

The advances that there have been in the scientific realm have sparked numerous debates and arguments over the Bible and whether or not science has well and truly killed God. As we have searched into biology, physics, and chemistry have we unlocked truths

Intimacy is defined in the dictionary as a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group, a close association with or detailed knowledge or deep understanding. In this prayer that Jesus offers to God in John, before he is arrested, He goes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-22

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

“Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift.”

The Perfect Gift 12/21/08 PM Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Introduction: As I stated in our lesson this morning, the Christmas season is upon us, one cannot deny the evidence all around us. Since shortly after Thanksgiving Day the merchants broke out the Christmas decorations in every store, mall, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ