Sermons on proper use of gifts: showing 916-930 of 209,178

Who Do We Strive After? - Sermon For Proper 22 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 1, 2020

Paul teaches us about being Christlike, whilst the Gospel teach us about the corruption in Israel. Where do we stand in our faith when we consider the two scriptures?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I wonder if you have ever set out to do something and whatever distractions and obstacles has been thrown into your path, you have not been dissuaded, and have carried on with an absolute belief that you could accomplish whatever needed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift From Hell

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

How do we get rid of a critical attitude toward others? God commands us to love each other. Which means, I can "will" to love you, and you in turn can "will" to love me. This is our Christian responsibility

The Gift from Hell Intro.: A critical spirit will show itself against those we are closest to. The danger of a critical spirit is that it spreads to others, and the criticism does not have to be warranted. I don’t care how spiritual we think we are, we may battle a critical spirit all of our life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Gifts - Overview Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 12, 2011

The passage we are about to read can revolutionize your Spiritual life! We will talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word used in this passage is “charisma” wish can be translated as “gift” or “manifestation”.

The passage we are about to read can revolutionize your Spiritual life! We will talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word used in this passage is “charisma” wish can be translated as “gift” or “manifestation”. The word just means “a gift from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

Gift of the Holy Spirit differs from spiritual gifts. God's Word and God's Spirit work in tandem in our lives. The Spirit touches the heart - the inner life. The same Spirit that indwelt 3,000 on Pentecost is the same Spirt that indwells us today.

THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Just about everyone knows just how important the signs are that are placed along our highways are. These official highways signs give us direction and warn us of certain dangers. These signs are easily read in the daytime and also at night because they reflect headlamp ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stirring Up The Gifts Of God

Contributed by David E. Watters on May 11, 2012

A Mother's Day sermon on the great influence that they...and all of us, have in touching eternity.

Scripture: 2nd Timothy 1: 5-7; 3: 14-15 1: 5-7 - 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. 6 For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God's Gift—hope! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 3) Someone has said, “Christmas is not about presents but presence—His presence.” Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Christmas makes it possible for God’s presence to fill our hearts and lives, and with His

INTRODUCTION: In the classic Dr. Seuss story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch comes upon a sinister plan to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville. Once the last Who in Whoville had gone to sleep on Christmas Eve the Grinch disguised as Saint Nick sneaks into every house in the village ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gifts Of Ministry And Mercy

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 16, 2011

Our lack of progress is not due to the absence of certain sign gifts but our failure to utilize the gifts we have. Churches are struggling to make a mark in our communities because God’s people will not engage and put to use the gifts God has given to Hi

The Gift of Mercy and Ministry Acts 9:36-43 God has given gifts to each of His children. In Acts 9:36-43, we are introduced to an ordinary lady with an extraordinary life. Tabitha is an example of one who had a combination of gifts. I want to speak to you on the topic of, “The Gift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got What It Takes Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007

Investigating the use of Spiritual Gifts

I’ve Got What It Takes 7-22-07 New Series: The New Me – Pt. 3 1 Cor. 12:7 Intro. How do you think you’d react if you found out this morning that you have super powers? Maybe you could fly, or one of you could become invisible or somebody else was super strong. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Metaphor For Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2022

Such outpouring of ourselves, painful perseverance, tenacity in prayer - will cause us also to prevail. Thus, like Jacob, we will procure the blessing

A METAPHOR FOR PRAYER. Genesis 32:22-31. “The ford Jabbok” (Genesis 32:22) is significant, first, in that it was the border of the land of promise (cf. Numbers 21:24). Second, it was here that Jacob had a lifechanging encounter with God, and had his name changed from Jacob to Israel (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Women God's Gift To The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 11, 2007

This sermon was used on Mother’s Day, but it challenges us to see women as the gift God created them to be which is on an equal level with men.

Women-God’s Gift To The World 5/13/2007 Genesis 1:26-28 2:15-25 Galatians 3:26-29 Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, in honor of all the women who have played an important role in our lives helping us to move beyond where we were to where we are today. We say thank God for the women who taught ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Gift Gone Bad Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005

Lust craves to use people for our "needs" and desires. It is the exact opposite of the love and focus on the needs of others that Jesus calls us to.

II Samuel 11:1-5, Matthew 5:27-30 “A Good Gift Gone Bad” (Lust) INTRODUCTION We live in a society that panders to lust. Everywhere we look—billboards, magazines, movies and television—we view provocative pictures. The goal of modern clothing fashion is to be alluring. The idea of turning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Protecting God's Gift Of Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 26, 2012

Seeing what a blessing the Fifth Commandment is for us.

How protective are you of your computer files like digital pictures? I have an external hard drive at home that instantly backs up everything I do as I work on my computer. In addition to that, my Saturday routine is to backup all my computer files on another external hard drive which I then bring ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Treasure - The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

THe need for forgiveness is paramount for all, Paul shows us how forgivenss is one of the great treasures god gives to us from the book of Romans

INTRODUCTION, Over a three-decade career in baseball, Pete Rose earned the nickname "Charlie Hustle" for his aggressive play and desire to win. He set dozens of records — including breaking Ty Cobb’s record for the most hits ever. That achievement, on Sept. 11, 1985, earned him a nine-minute ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Requires From Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 10, 2019

We are pointing out in this outline 5 ways to help bring the good gifts and needed things in our lives and families from God.

What God Requires From Us! Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (KJV). 12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13 To keep the commandments of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13, James 1:17, 1 John 5:3

Choice: A Gift And A Curse.

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Mar 8, 2005

We make roughly 10,000 decisions in a day. At any given time, anyone of those choices can make your life heaven or complete hell. We need to know that God gave us free will so we can make our own choices, these choices will show the passion of our heart

Choices: A Gift and a Curse. Genesis 13 Question: Is choosing to go where God wants really worth it? I. Take an inventory of what you have. (V.2) a. Stop worrying about what you don’t have. i. Instead, thank God for all that you have left. · You can’t lose what you don’t have. (So what you DO ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational