Sermons on Responding To Gifts:

Throw Open The Windows Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2004

God has promised that we could be blessed. Wheat do we have to do and what will he do?

I was in McKay, a community just off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia when it happened. We were there on holidays, which was to include a diving trip on the reef and a trip to a Alligator reserve and also a visit with Kevin Hudson, a pastor friend of mine. Kev and I hadn’t seen each other for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002

We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is Christ's Gift To The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 29, 2005

“He who has my commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him” Jn. 14:21.

Theme: The Holy Spirit is Christ’s gift to the Church Text: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pet. 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 The word Church does not refer to a physical building composed of wood and stone. It refers to the building of God composed of believers as living stones. It is the Holy Spirit who makes ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Gifts On Valentine’s Day

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2021

Instead of giving flowers, cards, jewelry, candy, perfume, or massages, why don't you give four things God would want you to --rekindle your passion, build up your spouse, improve your communication, and be more forgiving!

THE BEST GIFTS ON VALENTINE’S DAY Eph. 5:25-28,33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR It's interesting to find out what kids think about marriage. When asked, "How do you decide WHO to marry," 1. Kristin, age 10, answered; "No person really decides before they grow up who they're going ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Really Want To Follow Jesus?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2007

We need to distinguish between needs and wants. Poverty can help us decide what we truly need; then we become eager to make happen what we truly want. Our relationship to God determines our priorities. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Some things I need, it is true. But many of the things I think I need I do not truly need. I only want them, but persuade myself I need them. They are not needs; they are wants. And, deeper than that, many of the things I think I want I do not truly want. I just hope they will make me feel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose: Urging Each Member To Serve Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

3rd in 5-part series on casting vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

“OUR PURPOSE: URGING EACH MEMBER TO SERVE THE LORD WITHIN THE CHURCH” Ephesians 4:11-16 INTRODUCTION: The story is told of a very large woman who attended a banquet and absolutely gorged herself on the buffet and afterwards felt very, very guilty. She said to her husband, "I shouldn’t of done ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Sacrificial Service Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 16, 2007

The foundation of ministering under the anointing of the Holy Spirit is understanding how to exercise our Spiritual gifts through sacrificial love.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7 Title: Sacrificial Service Theme: Influential Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7, “…And now I will show you the most excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping The Gifts God Has Given You

Contributed by Gene Barron on Mar 1, 2001

Second in a series on Spiritual Gifts

“Understanding and Unwrapping God’s Gifts to You” (Part 2 of 3) Romans 12:1-16 INTRODUCTION A few years ago, the World Press Review carried a quotation from the National Concord of Lagos, Nigeria. That paper reported that twenty-six lakes have been found beneath the Sahara desert. The American ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving One Master Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 20, 2008

How we invest our money and our minutes reveals who our Master is.

Serving One Master Matthew 6:19-24 Rev. Brian Bill 4/20/08 According to a survey of over 4,000 people, Americans are more cynical than ever before. One book says that we are “discontent and disillusioned.” We don’t trust politicians or the economy and many are suspicious of the church as well. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Christmas Gift - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Tom Maines on Dec 18, 2001

God gave the world the indescribable gift of His Son - Jesus Christ

Sermon: December 9, 2001 Title: The Gift Of God – Part III Text: Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 4:10 Jesus answered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, John 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Gift? Part Two

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 24, 2002

Why spiritual gifts are important, and how they should be used to honor and bless God.

June 23, 2002 How valuable are spiritual gifts in the Christian family? Let’s see if we can make a comparison with a contemporary setting. Step on the airplane with me a moment. Hook up your seat belt; settle back for a flight. The pilot turns on the intercom: "This is your captain speaking. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Proclaiming The Best Gift Ever Given

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 17, 2022

This sermon is going to examine how Jesus told His home town about the Good News in the hope that it might spur you onto proclaiming to your friends and family the best gift ever given!

Proclaiming the Best Gift Luke 4:14-22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Once again Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas is the time of year when in trying to express our love for others we seek high and low for the very best gifts to give them! We go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Vision 2016: Spurring A Prophetic Culture

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

I will not hesitate to declare with the turn of 2016: "These are the beginning of the days of a great harvest!" It is time for us to grab it and run. God still speaks today! Are you listening? Are you willing to take action for 2016.

Are you listening? God still speaks today! Are you listening? What are you hearing? Deuteronomy 8:3 states, "He humbled you and let you suffer hunger, and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man does not live by bread alone; but ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Your S.h.a.p.e. For Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009

This sermon examines how you discover your S.H.A.P.E. for ministry.

Scripture For the past two Sundays we have been looking at Romans 12:3-8, in which the Apostle Paul has been teaching us how Christians are to serve in the body of Christ. The first Sunday I gave you a general overview of the text. Last Sunday we looked at what the Bible has to say about ministry. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Gift For The Lowliest Servants (Shepherds)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 26, 2000

The story of the faithful shepherds on the night of Jesus’ birth shows us how God in grace can give the greatest blessings to the humblest of servants.

THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible