Sermons on Sacred Gifts:

Discerning The Conflict

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009

Wisdom and discernment are great gifts of God.

Discerning the Conflict Aug. 30, 2009 (PM) FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.6 There are varieties of effects, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2007

This is just to say, a special gift is on the way!

All I Want for Christmas Is…Joy Luke 2:10 Rev. Brian Bill 12/2/07 I like reading letters that children write at Christmas. Here are two new ones I came across this week. “Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is Jeffrey; he is two. There is David; he is four. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Magic

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2007

Is it the gifts? Is it the giving? What is the magic of Christmas?

Dakota Community Church December 16, 2007 Christmas Magic There is a commercial on the radio right now that talks about growing older, becoming more mature and finding out what Christmas is all about. From the beginning it says, it’s all about the gifts, “What are you wishing for, what’s on your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Five Finger Discount

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007

Thanking God for the gift of eternal life.

Five Finger Discount gregg barbour. the Point. 6/2/03 When I was a junior in high school, I worked at a grocery store called Publix. My brother, and my best friend also worked there. We had some what of a commaradery while we were there, and anytime there was a rejection of authority, we were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: *other

Love Deeper Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 18, 2008

Love is a gift God gives to be given.

Title: Love Deeper Text: John 12:1-8 Thesis: Love is a gift God gives…to be given. Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a fatal disease and what he ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time- If–then–else: "Blessed Are You"

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

Shalom is not an indiscriminate gift of Yahweh. It is conditional.

In computer programing languages there is a standard code that states: If–then (–else) which means: “IF” YOU DO THIS “THEN” THIS WILL FOLLOW OR ELSE THIS HAPPENS. It works the same way for some of the conditional blessings that God wants to give us that we hear in our Gospel today: IF you do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Catholic

The L.i.f.e Of Mothers

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 10, 2019

Today we celebrate the gift of Mothers

The L.I.F.E. of Mothers Proverbs 31:10-31 (AMP) Intro – Read Article from NY Times 1. Laborious (read vs. 13-17; 27) Defined: requiring long, hard work; perseverance From the beginning – when a mother has a child – she goes into what is called LABOR This labor is just the beginning – it is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Man And His Wife

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 13, 2018

A good wife is a gift from God.

A MAN AND HIS WIFE “Valuing And Keeping A Good Thing” Used in Men Of Integrity Meetings by Luther Sexton SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 18:22 “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the LORD.” INTRODUCTION: A good wife is a great blessing to a man. I. FINDETH A WIFE A. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look At What God Has Given Us

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 18, 2020

The world's greatest gift

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. My Brother and Sisters, can I tell you that Christmas has never been about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Adversity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2009

This messages focuses on the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Handling Adversity Part 3 Scripture: John 14:16-18; Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:8; 2:1-8 Introduction This is part three of my series “Handling Adversity.” In the first two parts, I focused on how Jesus handled His adversity upon His last entry into Jerusalem and how the disciples handled theirs ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laying The Foundations Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 27, 2022

Teaching on the 5-fold ministry gifts

Laying the Foundations CCCAG, April 24, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14 There was a man who knew nothing about cars. He brought his car to the mechanic because it was shaking. It was a busy day in the garage, so he was told to sit in the waiting room until one of the mechanics was available. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Education Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Wisdom is the ability to make right choices in life. Folly is the making of wrong choices. The goal of education in both the secular and sacred realm is to give to people the knowledge and awareness they need to make wise choices.

The Jews loved to tell stories about the importance of choices. Nathan Ausubel tells one of the wealthy Jewish merchant who took his slave on a long journey leaving his only son behind. On the journey the merchant became very ill, and at the point of death he made a will leaving all this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-24

The Magnetic Power Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2022

Jesus Christ attracts all humans to Himself because of His unparalleled love shown at the Cross, because He's the Gift of God, because He's the Desire of the Nations, because He alone possesses Eternal Life, and because He's the Treasure of Heaven.

THE MAGNETIC POWER OF JESUS Jn. 12:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Here’s Exercises you don’t have to move a muscle for: 1. Beating around the bush; Jumping to conclusions; 2. Climbing the walls; Swallowing your pride; 3. Passing the buck. Throwing your weight around; 4. Dragging your ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, Matthew 13:44-46, Haggai 2:7, John 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Kingdom Works: Part 2 – Spiritual Gifts (Mythbusters Version) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

What does it take to make the Kingdom of God work? it takes you, and me.

How The Kingdom Works: Part 2 – Spiritual Gifts (MythBusters Version) 1 Pet 4:8-11 Feb 11, 2007 Intro: What does it take to make a Kingdom work? Let me sum up last week’s sermon in one sentence: God’s Kingdom really does work! I believe it, I’ve seen it very recently. It really works, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Gifts: What Do You Get For The God Who Has Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2002

What do you get for the person who has everything? It is the nagging question everyone faces when buying gifts. But, God has told us what kind of gifts He would be pleased with.

OPEN: Tom and Joe had been high school buddies, but when they grew up, Joe left town to find his fortune. He became a very successful salesman, but never married. One day, he returned to his hometown and met Joe in a local restaurant. They exchanged stories of how their lives had changed over the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ