Sermons on Speaking Gifts:

Bring Your Gift To Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

The wise men brought their gifts to baby Jesus. What do we bring Him?

Matthew 2:11 – And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Background: Herod was upset over all the talk about a new king being born. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Valentines Gift Ever!

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 14, 2009

This is about God’s love towards us and his gift which is freely given. How will we respond and what will we do with the greatest gift; love?

What’s special about this weekend? Slide 1 Valentines Cards Slide 2 Gifts we might buy or receive Relate history and myths about the meaning of Valentines Day Game Children run and find hidden hearts; written on them are scriptures relating to God’s love for us; 10 hearts, the one’s who find a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus: Our Indiscrible Gift

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2008

❶. Indiscernible in its Treasure ❷. Indiscernible in its Measure ❸. Indiscernible in its Pleasure

2 Corinthians 9:15KJV 15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Precious Gift "Immanuel" Series

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Dec 19, 2008

The Presence of God is manifested for man through His Son Jesus Christ "Immanuel" God with us.

THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT “IMMANUEL” Lighthouse Worship Center Dec. 21, 2008 My sermon this morning, this Sunday before Christmas is simple & not long. Yet, I feel it so profoundly in my spirit. It may be a little different than what you may be expecting but really it’s not different than what one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Ministry Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2009

The five fold ministry gifts are gifted to the church and do not equate to maturity. We need to fully understand that when anybody who has been called to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher, declares a "revelation truth", it is simply th

Opening illustration: There once was a carpenter who visited one of two brothers who had recently grown embittered with each other over a misunderstanding over the farm they had managed together for the past 40 years. The carpenter was in need of work; or so he said, and he asked the one brother if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavens Three Top Gifts.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2009

These are gifts that keep on giving.

HEAVENS THREE TOP GIFTS. Many times we get gifts we do not like so we return them to the store they came from to get a refund are something else we want. Christ gave us three gifts the greatest gifts in the world and so many want even pick them up. Its almost like we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Describing God's Indescribable Gift Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

The first message in a series looking at things we can and hould be thankful for. This first message deals with the thought of being thankful for the ability (by God’s grace) to give, and the hinderances we face in this area

DESCRIBING GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (NIV) INTRODUCTION: God’s indescribable gift is something we would not often; if ever define with the word indescribable. God’s indescribable gift is giving! For many of us, giving, finances, etc. are quite describable. We can describe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 13, 2010

A sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Series C

The Transfiguration of our Lord, February 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on the mount of Transfiguration, you enable your Son’s beloved disciples to gain a glimpse ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Protecting God's Gift Of Possessions Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 11, 2012

With the Seventh Commandment we show love to our neighbor and trust in God to provide.

Today’s Gospel Lesson (John 2:13-22) is jarring isn’t it? Instead of the meek and mild Jesus, we get one with whip in hand driving out cattle merchants and flipping over the moneychangers’ tables. But you can understand Jesus’ anger. After all, these crooked salesmen were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Spirit And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 16, 2012

A sermon on spiritual gifts, serving and meeting needs (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study", chapter 7)

HoHum: The former editor of Christianity Today, Kenneth Kantzer, commented once that he never knew what his gift was. He just served where he saw the need. If a man of this experience and caliber never knew what his gift was but just served where he saw a need, then this should serve as a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 18, 2010

God has given you spiritual gift(s) to build and bless others in the body of Christ.

Question: How many ministers does CWBC have? 1? 4? Everyone? Nowhere does the Bible teach the pastor is the only minister. The Bible teaches all Christians are ministers. READ 1 Peter 4:10-11. “Each one” received a gift. God is a giver. 1. GOD GAVE YOU GIFTS. THREE GIFTS GOD GIVES YOU THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Peace--2nd Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

A little boy and a little 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.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Grestest Gift Ever Given

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 6, 2006

Beyond description...Beyond deserving!

THE GREATEST GIFT EVER GIVEN 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. How poor and worthless are the gifts that we will give when compared to the greatest gift ever given. I. THE GIVER OF THE GIFT John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Above All Others

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 6, 2006

Receive the Christmas gift from God. Appreciate the heart of the Giver. Understand that the love of God is all we need. Cultivate a grateful heart. Be thankful to God for His blessings.

All of us receive gifts – at birthdays, Christmas or even lucky draws. • We have the experience of receiving a gift and knowing the joy of receiving a gift. • I believe we remember some, but not all the gifts we’ve received. • Can you remember all the gifts you’ve received last Christmas? Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unwrap The Gift Of Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or problems, we look to Jesus, He is our good news. In Christ we can face life with optimism and joy.

Un-wrap the Gift of Joy this Christmas Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 3:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist