Sermons on Precious Gift:

God's Valentine

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 13, 2011

God's gift to man is the one necessary for man to spend eternity with Him in his kingdom.

Text: “We love Him because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Tomorrow is February 14 and is known as Valentine’s Day. This is a day when gifts of candy and flowers are exchanged between loved ones. This day is remembered and celebrated in the name of a mysterious saint named ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Beyond Baby Jesus Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

Today people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. For most people Christmas is all about baby Jesus. All go to church, worship, and are grateful to God for sending his son Jesus Christ into this world. Then they go back

INTRODUCTION: Today people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. For most people Christmas is all about baby Jesus. All go to church, worship, and are grateful to God for sending his son Jesus Christ into this world. Then they go back home and it is all about them. What does Jesus mean to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 3:23, Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advent Iii, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002

Paul exhorts us to "rejoice always." True joy and rejoicing is a gift recieved vis-a-vis our relationship with Christ.

Sermon for Advent III, Yr B Dec 15, 2002 Based on I Thess 5:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A woman was sitting on her living room couch one day when a black snake slithered past. The woman, who was deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To explore the profound truths about Jesus as the Bread of Life, the satisfaction found in Him, and the gift of eternal life He offers.

Good morning, Church family! Aren't we blessed to gather together again to delve into God's Word? Today, we're going to journey through a familiar passage in the Gospel of John, Chapter 6, verses 25-35. You may know it as Jesus' Bread of Life discourse. As we unwrap this passage, we'll explore the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Bible Year: 1 Peter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Explores living purposefully and productively, perceiving time as a divine gift to be used wisely in light of eternity.

Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred sanctuary, united by our common faith and the boundless love of our Heavenly Father. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His Word, and to encourage each other in our walk with Him. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Topics: Time, Stewardship

Have We Forgotten Whose Birtday It Is? (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2023

Can you imagine going to a birthday party and everyone their gave their gifts to each other but the person who was having a birthday no one gives them a gift.

Wouldn’t that be an odd birthday party!!! This is the way many celebrate the Lord’s Birthday. Have we forgotten whose birthday we are celebrating at Christmas? It is not: • Frosty the snowman • Rudolph the red nose reindeer • Santa Claus We are celebrating the birth of Christ. We will soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of God's love as demonstrated through His gift of Jesus, the grace of the cross, and the goodness derived from sacrifice.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering. It's truly a blessing to be here in the house of God, with each one of you, as we get ready to immerse ourselves in God's Word. Each time we come together, we are given this unique opportunity to grow, to learn, to be nourished by the holy scriptures, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Jesus, Cross

Hand-Me-Downs Series

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Apr 3, 2008

1st in a series of messages to call attention to the blessed gifts we have received from God and

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. (1 Peter 1:18) Fellow believers in the Risen Christ, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, There Purpose And Use

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Apr 27, 2021

One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His Church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. Discovering our Spiritual Gifts, there purpose and use.

Spiritual Gifts! What a fascinating subject! One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. As it says in Eph. 4:7-8: But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.. Wherefore he saith, When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13, Romans 12:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps For Exercising The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 27, 2009

Sometimes we are reluctant to know our gifts. Moses was pulling back from using the gifts God had given him not realizing that God had already given him all he needed. Are we obedient to God so that He can use us as a perfect vessel for His glory?

Opening illustration: Have you ever felt torn in two or more directions when considering how to serve in your church or what job to take? Since you probably can’t do everything you’re asked to do, how do you decide which opportunities for service are best suited for you? Many will be able to relate ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Members Of One Body -Understanding Our Spritual Gifts

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 10, 2011

The church at Corinth was one of the most gifted churches in the New Testament. Due to her misunderstanding of and misuse of those gifts, she was failing miserably in accomplishing the task God had given to her.

Members of One Body -Understanding Our Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 The city of Corinth was a beehive of activity. It was a major city in the Roman Empire that had not one, but two major ports. Corinth was built on a land bridge between two separate seas and as a result became an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Day - Gifts From The Father

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 21, 2021

THE Blessings of THE FATHER extend to HIS Children. GOD, our HEAVENLY FATHER has a storehouse of Good Gifts to those who ask.

2021.06.20 FATHER’S DAY – GIFTS from THE FATHER WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC Matthew 7:11; Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 6:8-13 Proverbs 20:7 Galatians 4:6 James 1:7 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 5:15-18; Romans 6:23 Ecclesiastes 3:13; Ecclesiastes 5:19 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 4:7 1 Corinthians 13 2 Timothy 1:6 FATHERS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 6:8-13, Proverbs 20:7, Galatians 4:6, James 1:7, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Ephesians 4:7, Romans 5:15-18, Romans 6:23, Ecclesiastes 3:13, Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 7:11, Psalm 23:5, Ecclesiastes 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Words For The Right Path Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2014

Childrens dedication service featuring 5 aspects that will assist in giving God a child truly dedicated to him.

1 Samuel1:1-28 There was a man named Elkanah who lived in Ramah in the region of Zuph in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, of Ephraim. Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah did not. Each year ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Living The Life Of Grace

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Feb 14, 2008

Having gratefully received the gift of God’s grace, we can’t repay it or hoard it, but pass it on to others.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is relatively easy to accept grace but it seems rather challenging to live a life of grace. I say it is relatively easy to accept grace, because we human beings have the tendency to earn it first. Do a trick – get a cookie! A doctor told a story about an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Time To Put God To The Test

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003

Everyone should tithe, but some in your audience won’t have reached that level of faith. This sermon is intended to give a way for Christians with young faith to begin a systematic method of giving.

SERMON BASIC THOUGHTS "IT’S TIME TO PUT GOD TO THE TEST... AND DISCOVER HIS LOVE!’ Dr. David L. Haun King David was called by a prophet Gad to build an altar to the honor and glory of God. When he approached the property’s owner, he was offered the land for free. David’s answer: "No, I will ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ