Sermons about Proper Use Of Gifts

Ministerial Gifts Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007

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Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Indescribable Gift Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 3, 2022

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He emphasizes giving generously, giving bountifully, and giving the indescribable gift. The true Christian life is connected with giving the self, the sources, and giving the priceless gift of salvation to all.

AMC, 04.09.2022 Theme: Indescribable Gift Text: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy Teachers’ Day! St. Paul Having discussed in chapter 8, the principles of Christian giving, Now, he shares the promises that we can claim if we are faithful in our giving to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Explanation Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 29, 2024

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Session 3: This upload, which is a supplement to Session 2, contains an explanation of all the spiritual gifts, along with examples of where each gift can be used in the life of the church.

The Gift of Administration (Exodus 18:20-22) The Holy Spirit enables some of us to motivate, direct and inspire God's people in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to do the Church's work effectively. To exercise the gift of administration is to assume oversight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2018

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We have 2 advantages over non-Christians. Because of God's blessings in our lives, we are better off than many in this world, but we must be careful not to see ourselves as being "better" than others.

For the next few weeks we’re going to be focusing on what can we learn from Scripture as it applies to a popular new TV series (now entering its 3rd season) called “This Is Us”. It’s been nominated for 8 Emmys because of the power of its writing and its acting, and it has literally brought many of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father's Gift

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Jun 18, 2004

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A Father’s Day Message

“A Father’s Gift” (A Father’s Day Message) 1. Introduction Today is a special day, a day we pay tribute to our father’s. This is a special day for me, for one, I have a great father that has joined us this morning. Secondly, I am a father-to-be a second time. This day is a reflection for us all. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18, John 3:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Maundy Thursday And What God Wants Us To Be

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2015

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What are the washings that God has as gift for us?

Maundy Thursday 2015 With what are we washed, followers of Christ? The first physical sign of an impending birth is a rushing of waters from the mother’s womb, as the sac that encloses the infant ruptures. That is one reason that water is connected with birth, and why it is most fitting ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift From The Name

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2007

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Understanding the name Jesus helps us understand Christmas and why He came. We can see this in: 1) THE GIVER OF THE NAME 2) THE MEANING OF THE NAME 3) THE FOCUS OF THE NAME

There is a lot you can know about someone from their name. In the news this week, because of the high birth rate among Muslim families, the name Mohammed is on track to become the most popular boy’s name in England and Wales by next year. Muhammad is regularly cited as the most common name in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Other

The Simple Gifts Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 9, 2009

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6th in a series from Ecclesiastes. when viewed from God’s perpsective, even the simple gifts in life can give us joy.

I can still remember when we had a birthday party for Pam. Mary and I had bought her a small plastic slide, which we just knew that she and all her friends were going to love. So imagine our surprise when after we had taken the slide out of the box, all the kids had more fun playing with the empty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts For The Christ Child

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002

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The journey of the magi and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child still inspire us today.

GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Matthew 2: 1-12 The birth of our Lord Jesus was announced in three magnificent ways: the annunciation by the angel to Mary (Luke 1: 26-33); the angelic choir (Luke 2: 8-14) and the star in the east (Matthew 2:2). It is the visit of the wise men that we will consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Worth Giving

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 7, 2001

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This sermon encourages us to re-think what Christmas should really be.

A Gift Worth Giving Matthew 2:1-11 December 2, 2001 Intro: A. [A Giving Opportunity] A mother was sick and tired of hearing her children always telling her what they wanted to get from Santa. On one such occasion she reminded them of the real meaning of Christmas—Christmas is a time of giving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of The Father's Love Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

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God is absolutely crazy about us as any Father would be for His child.

WHEN I STOP AND THINK ABOUT IT, I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT THERE ARE MANY REASONS GOD CHOOSES TO SAVES ALL OF US: TO BRING GLORY TO HIMSELF, TO APPEASE HIS JUSTICE, AND TO DEMONSTRATE HIS SOVEREIGNTY. BUT ONE OF THE SWEETEST AND MOST POWERFUL REASONS THAT GOD WORKS TO SAVE US IS SIMPLY BECAUSE HE IS SO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Christmas Gift Of Detachment

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Dec 17, 2011

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The gift of detachment will benefit us much more than any material gift.

The Christmas Gift of Detachment “What did you get for Christmas?” people often ask after the long-awaited day arrives on Dec. 25. They wait for the coming of Jesus as they do the coming of St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus. I read a story this week about a superior who received gifts from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

Understanding Your Gifts Series

Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Aug 13, 2015

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Understanding the gifts that Jesus has given us, empowers you in ministry and life

INTRODUCTION Paul who is still on his 2nd missionary journey leaves Athens and moves to Corinth Corinth was a large wealthy city with lots of trade and business happening It was a key city where businesses thrived But in the midst of this wealthiness, was the sin that was in this city Paul arrives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Dec 4, 2002

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What are your gifts?

I’d like to share with you how this sermon came about. A few of us had been talking about the Gifts of The Spirit. What they were and how were they to be used and we thought that this might be the basis for a sermon. When it comes to writing sermons, some of us need all the ideas we can get! So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Luke 17:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of The Mediator Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 27, 2021

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Scripture says that Jesus is our "mediator." What is a mediator and what did Jesus do to fill that need in our lives?

OPEN: Humorist Dave Barry once wrote about gifts that were given to Jesus by the Wise Men. He suggested that if you carefully analyzed what the Bible tells us, you’d find there was an overlooked theological fact in the story. There is no mention of wrapping paper. Now why would the wisemen not use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Hebrews 9:15, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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