Sermons on Speaking Gifts:

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.

INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outfitting For Ministry Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ.

July 16 Outfitting for Ministry The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ. Four important truths from this verse: 1. These gifts are from the Spirit “A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Band-Aid Or A Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores how God's transformative love turns our burdens into blessings, leading to true healing and growth in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It is a joy to be gathered here today, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word. It’s a beautiful day to seek wisdom, to find solace, and to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Topics: Greatest Gift, All

Immanuel: The Greatest Gift We Never Asked For

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 17, 2004

Isaiah predicted the coming of Christ to a hard hearted king - even without his asking.

Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts (Full Version) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 20, 2020

Nothing is in God’s Word by accident. The gifts given to Jesus by the Magi tell us some important things about this baby in a manger.

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts (Full Version) Chuck Sligh December 20, 2020 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 – “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"dead Or Alive?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2023

A sermon about salvation by grace through faith alone.

“Dead or Alive?” Ephesians 2:1-10 Several years ago, a Los Angeles County parking control officer found a brown El Dorado Cadillac illegally parked next to the curb on a street-sweeping day. The officer wrote out a ticket. Ignoring the man seated in the driver's seat, the officer reached ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Deal With Your Anger

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Elisha replied, “Listen to this message from the LORD. This is what the LORD says: By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six quarts of choice flour will cost only one piece of silver, and twelve quarts of barley grain will cost only one piece of silver.

“Elisha replied, “Listen to this message from the LORD. This is what the LORD says: By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six quarts of choice flour will cost only one piece of silver, and twelve quarts of barley grain will cost only one piece of silver. ” 2 The officer assisting the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing The Whisper Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 2 – Pursuing the Whisper So in the way of review, I told you last week that in order for us to find our individual destiny we must first find our corporate destiny. Therefore, I referred you to David’s ragtag, unqualified, overlooked men. These men would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 2:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empowered To Engage Part 8 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 15, 2008

Flame on!

Someone said that at the end of our lives, we will regret the things we didn’t do more than the things we did. But when that time comes I think we would like to sing the line of a famous song, “Regrets I’ve had a few. But, then again, too few to mention.”[1] One of my fears in life is that I would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Guarantee.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 17, 2024

D. L. Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, "Why do we need this ’Mr. Moody’? He’s uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?"

A Guarantee. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 As a child, I was taught not to question authority. The battle cry in that day was, mine is not to reason why, mine is to do or die. Patriotism was based on my country, right or wrong. Such is the basis for fanaticism and blind loyalty. Then came to Vietnam ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Equipped: In God's Workshop Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 14, 2025

In the shop of a blacksmith, there are three types of tools....

EQUIPPED For The Workshop Introduction “In the shop of a blacksmith, there are three types of tools. There are tools on the junk pile: outdated, broken, dull, rusty. They sit in the cobwebbed corner, useless to their master, oblivious to their calling. There are tools on the anvil: melted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Few Christian Buzzwords - Calling, Gifting And Unity Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

What is unity? In this passage, we learn what true biblical unity in the church is.

Buzzwords. Who likes buzzwords? Paradigm shift. Synergy. Empowerment. Exit strategy. Wellness. Offshoring. Downsizing. Benchmarking. Mission Critical. Fuzzy logic. We love our buzzwords. But do we always know what we mean when we use a buzzword? Do other people know what we mean? How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 28, 2020

There are simply far too many Christians out there who have this mistaken belief that church is just something that you go to for an hour or an hour and a half on Sunday morning. The truth is — you don’t go to church; you are the church!

TITLE: BE THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 16:1-2 I want to continue with Part-iii of our series entitled “THE CHURCH SERIES.” • First message of this series was entitled “The Church” • Last Sunday message entitled “The Church Has Left the Building” • This morning I want to tag this message “Be the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues Are A Sign For Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2012

In today's lesson we learn that tongues are a sign for unblievers.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Tongues Are a Sign ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Misfits Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

“What Are You Good For?” Part 1 - The Misfits So this morning I am beginning a new series that I have entitled “What Are YOU Good For?” This will speak to the very heart of becoming equipped. Over the next few weeks we are going to get very practical on how to find your place and to prepare ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2

Denomination: Pentecostal