Sermons on Perfect Gift:

The Ultimate Gift

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009

In this story, the Magi come with gifts. I wonder why they came giving gifts? Have you thought about why we give gifts to each other? Receiving the Gift, Opening the Gift, Sharing the Gift

The Ultimate Gift You know I have often wondered what a visitor, say from outer space, would say about Christmas. Perhaps if they saw all of our decorations; like Christmas trees decorated with lights and ornaments, and Christmas cards, and Christmas dinner with family and gifts under the tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Final Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 26, 2009

This message looks at the gift of the Marys on the morning of the resurrection. This is the third part of a stewardship series.

They came in the dark. In the cold of early morning. They had come to give. The others had taken, but they only wanted to give. There would be no reward. No recognition. No return. They were giving out of love. After all what could Jesus give back? He was dead. What could a dead man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wiseman's Gift

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Now we look at the Christmas story through the eyes of the wisemen. We need to come as the wis men - excited, responsive, and bearing gifts.

The Wiseman’s Gifts Text: Matthew 2:11 Introduction: WISE MEN - We know very little about the wise men, magi - The wise men were astronomers, they studied the stars - The must have known the OT - you don’t just wake up one day and decide to travel hundreds of miles following a star. - Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifting Of Grace

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Communion message the second Sunday of Advent. Gifting doesn’t come from stores but from our Lord in the incarnation of the Eternal Son, Jesus Christ

Gift-wrap has either been tossed out or neatly put away and saved for another time. Boxes may have been recycled and hopefully the toys aren’t all broken yet. CD’s have been played, DVD’s watched and those new clothes worn. Christmas is officially over. So what’s the good news? It is a mixed bag. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 20, 2009

An intoduction to the gifts of the Spirit.

The Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12 & 14 part 1 Introduction to the work and gifts of the Spirit PowerPoint Slide 1 1 Cor 12:1-=11 One of the greatest ignorance’s today is in the area of spiritual gifts, and their operation within the church The power of the Church is the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Gold Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 1 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the first gift given to Jesus by the Magi was gold – a gift given to a king. But what kind of king is he?

The Gift of Gold The Three Gifts, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 29, 2008 Have you ever had Christmas or Easter sneak up on you? I mean, you’re doing your thing, right? Going to church, and hopefully reading your Bible and getting familiar with God’s Word, and all that ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gift Of Frankincense Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 2 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the second gift given to Jesus by the Magi was frankincense – a gift given to a priest. In what way(s) is Jesus a priest?

The Gift of Frankincense The Three Gifts, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 6, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gift Of Myrrh Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gift Goes On Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 11

THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Music

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011

We are to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. When we worship we should sing praises to God, glorifying Him and honoring His Name. Music is a channel of divine blessing, comfort and strength. Even in the depths of suffering, we can turn our hearts and v

We are a church that loves to sing. I know there are those of you who have trouble participating when we sing, because you feel your voice isn’t worthy. I once read of a man who approached his Pastor and said; “you haven’t heard how poorly I sing. I know the Bible says ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 27, 2011

When a person trusts in Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit comes and indwells them and gives them spiritual gifts. Many people do not completely understand the spiritual gifts, what they are and what they are to be used for. This morning we will seek to under

Gifts of the Spirit Romans 12:4-8 This morning we are continuing to talk about the Holy Spirit and the things He produces and provides in our life. For the last 2 weeks we have talked about the fruit that the Lord grows in us through His Spirit. Slide This week we are transitioning to the Gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2011

The Corinthian believers had powerful and impressive spiritual gifts, but Paul is essentially telling them those gifts don’t really impress God as much as three others that they seemed to have forgotten. What were those 3 gifts, and why were they better?

Kids learn quickly. But they see life and love from their own point of view. Asked what the thought about “falling in love” several children gave these answers: · Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. · Glenn, 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving The Gift Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Part 3 in the series Eternal Christmas, this message looks at Mary as the archetype for how we are to receive and cherish the Christmas gift of God’s presence.

Receiving the Gift Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church December 19, 2010 David Flowers Luke 1:26-38 (MSG) 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth 27 to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gift Of Innocence Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“The Gift of Innocence” Romans 3:23-24 October 26, 2008 Said Martin Luther, “The doctrine of justification by faith alone is master, prince, lord, ruler, and judge over all kinds of doctrine.” In other words, get this one right, and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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