Sermons on Spirtual Gifts:

Can You Have God's Gifts Without God's Blessing Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2008

Samson demonstrated that it is possible to experience the gifts and power of God without the blessing of God. God gives people abilities to accomplish His purposes, but that in no way guarantees that they will seek to know Him or follow His ways.

When we look in the book of Hebrews Chapter 11 which is called "The Heroes of the Faith" we see where the Bible lists Samson as a hero of the faith the unknown writer of Hebrews say’s in (Heb. 11:32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Best Gift - Part One Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007

Firstfruits is intended to be about giving, real giving, not God taking it from you, but learning why God wants you to give, how He designed us to be givers….And perhaps the most important teaching about giving is the one we miss the most. Is that God wa

Imagine the following two scenarios (act out) Scenario 1 - I know Christmas is about 2 months away, but I just couldn’t wait…you know I love you, you are so good to me, you treat me so much better than I deserve, and there is no gift that can repay you for all you have done for me, I wanted to give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When God Gives A Gift You Didn't Ask For Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Understanding demanding changes in life in light of God’s plans helps us to handle them with unlimited resources, greater encouragement, and a view to eternity

It’s December! And in our continuing effort to provide really practical, helpful information, I found a top 10 list that you may need over the next 3 weeks. Here it is, Top Ten Things To Say About the Gifts You Don’t Really Like. 10. "Well, well, well, now, there’s a gift!" 9. "No, with all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2003

The first part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores two "uses" -- telling someone about the gift, and personally using the gift.

Please note: I am tremendously thankful for Woodrow Krolls book -- "The Home Front Handbook" for the inspiration it gave me for this series! THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT 2 Corinthians 9:15 2 Cor. 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Introduction: As I was preparing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 7, 2003

The second part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores two more "uses" -- liberally applying the gift, and regularly updating the gift

Please note: I am tremendously thankful for Woodrow Krolls book -- "The Home Front Handbook" for the inspiration it gave me for this series! THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT Part 2 Acts 5:29 Acts 5:29 Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, Acts 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2003

The third part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores another two "uses" -- duplicating the gift and sharing our "insights" about the gift

THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT Part 3 Acts 13:1-3 Acts 13:1-3 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Has Some Last-Minute Gift Ideas For You. Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 21, 2003

Looking for some last-minute gifts to give in these last days before Christmas? The Lord has some gift ideas for you: The Perfect Body, and the Perfect Vacation.

Advent 4 Hebrews 10:5-10 It’s crunch time now. Once church gets out, you will have three and a half days to finish your Christmas shopping. Maybe all of your shopping is done. But I’m willing to guess there are a few of you out there who have some names on your list that are still present-less. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unwanted Gift: When God Messes Up Your Plans Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 15, 2005

Chrismtas Realities - Part 4. What happens when God interrupts your plans and your world gets turned upside down?

AN UNWANTED GIFT: WHEN GOD MESSES UP YOUR PLANS Christmas Realities – Part 4 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2005 Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: As the Baby Boomers begin to move into retirement age starting next year we are no longer talking about a baby boom, but about a baby bust. In fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Thanks Be Unto God For His Unspeakable Gift. ( Part 6) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 25, 2011

God became the JUST and the JUSTIFIER- God"s real reason behind Christmas

The "real" meaning of Christmas (part 6) God's desire-The "real"reason for Christmas Look at the cross... God Died there! So we wouldn't have to. So that God could be the JUST and the Justifier of us all! The Reading of Psalm 23 There was once a Shakespearean actor who was known everywhere ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Gifts You Won't Find Under The Tree Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

In this message we get an overview of the gifts that God can give us that we won't find anywhere else in the world.

INTRODUCTION * Introductory message to Christmas series * Explain excitement about gifts on Christmas morning * The best gift-giver is God, but his gifts aren’t found under a tree; we can experience them because of events that took place on the cross and because of the empty tomb * Overview ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Sunday - Amazing Grace A Gift That Needs To Be Opened Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 12, 2007

Amazing Grace a message of salvation being built around the acronym of GRACE. Gift, Received, Accepted, Changed, Enriched.

AMAZING GRACE a gift that needs to be opened – William Akehurst 1/12/07 Harford Senior Worship Center – Non-denominational Bel Air, MD 50+ Amazing Grace a message of salvation built around the acronym of GRACE. Gift, Received, Accepted, Changed, Enriched. Scriptures Referenced Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

‘jesus – The Gift From The Heart Of God’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas Part 3, A Strange Way To Save The World Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 17, 2017

part 3 of our 2017 Christmas series

The gift of Christmas Part 2 “What a strange way to save the world” Matthew 1:18:25 Last week in the first of the gift of Christmas series We took a look at what Mary did not know And saw how with just a small piece of the plan She willingly accepted the plan Rejoiced in the plan And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas Part 5 " Remembering The Reason After The Season" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 2, 2018

part 5 of our 2017 Christmas series

The Gift of Christmas Part 4 “Remembering the Reason after the Season” Luke 2:21-38 Today we are going to wrap up our Christmas series with a final sermon from the gift of Christmas We started this series a few weeks before Christmas With a sermon called What Mary did not know And saw in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit And You, Part 3: The Key To Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 23, 2014

One of the works of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers is to impart a spiritual gift. Spiritual gifts is fraught with confusion and misunderstanding. This sermon seeks to sort out what the Bible teaches about the different types of spiritual gifts.

Holy Spirit and You, Part 3: The Key to Spiritual Gifts Series: Acts, #3 Chuck Sligh February 23, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 1:8; then please turn 1 Corinthians 12. INTRODUCTION In our series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist