Sermons on Spirtual Gifts:

Renew Us Our Days

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Feb 14, 2004

The opportunity to start over again is one of the greatest gifts that God gives to mankind...

Renew Our Days as of Old March 23, 2003 / Sunday a.m. Lamentations 5:19-22 19 Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation. 20 Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? 21 Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Invented The Christmas Present

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

A sermon on the wise men and the wisdom they showed in bringing their gifts to Jesus and worshipping Him.

Who Invented The Christmas Present The Wisdom Of The Wise Men Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction This week I heard the classic short story by O’Henry, "The Gift of the Magi" read over the radio. The story, which I hadn’t read since High School intrigued me so much that I went to the library and checked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Giving #2

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

This is the beautiful story of Mary and of the gift that Jesus said would be a memorial to the whole world.

Alabaster Giving #2 Mark 14:3-9 Introduction There is a beautiful story here. A story so important that it is found in three of the Gospels. A story that Jesus said would be told and remembered throughout history. In order to help us understand this event, I want to do it through a series of 5 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Through The Stable Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

Are you ready in attitude? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for the greatest gift?

A Journey Through the Stable IV Well, it’s getting close isn’t it? Only two more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace To You

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001

Paul records free gifts God gives to us through His grace.

GRACE TO YOU EPHESIANS 1:3-12 INTRODUCTION… Tenacious Grace, Cries from the Cross, Leighton Farrell 1994 A lot of what God had done throughout history hasn’t seemed fair to people. Why did God not denounce Jacob for his conniving ways? Why did God not disown David for his disgraceful actions? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12, Exodus 34:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Spirit Of Giving

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon is about the gift of God’s mercy upon the crippled lives of humanity

"The True Spirit of Giving" 2 Samuel 4:4,and chapter 9) -Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of The Cross of Life Lutheran Church “It’s the hard knock life for us. It’s the hard knock life for us. Steada treated, we get tricked. Steada kisses, we get kicked. It’s the hard knock life!” Those words ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 2 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Lutheran

"Penny Rich And Dollar Poor"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 7, 2004

Do you see your problem as a grief or ASA gift? (King Asa)

Text, Key Verse: 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him... Title of the message: “Penny Rich and Dollar Poor” 1. Asa was "Penny Rich." Asa dedicated himself to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Give Me Patience....now!"

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

Patience is a gift of the Spirit to be openned each day, not a form of self discipline to be mastered.

On Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m., I meet with a group of six men where we offer each other support, encouragement and accountability as each of us seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved. Last Tuesday one of the men in the group asked us all to pray for him to be more patient. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Not So Fast! Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 6, 2006

The gift of intimacy as described in Song of Solomon is wonderful, but its development comes with restraints.

Today is the first Sunday of February. Some of you will soon be shopping for valentines, trying to find one with just the right message to express your feelings of friendship or love and romance. • You might look for the biggest card you can find. I did that one year. It was so big I had to ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Ministry: You Are Shaped For Serving God

Contributed by C Reola on Mar 3, 2006

This is a tagalog sermon. Use your gifts for the ministry. You are for God’s service.

Purpose Driven Life Message MINISTRY: You Are Shaped for Serving God Sermon Manuscript A Blessed Mother’s Day sa lahat ng mga nanay. Lalo na sa aking pinakamamahal na ina na nasa Los Baños, Laguna ngayon. Mapagpalang umaga po sa ating lahat ganun din na sa mga bisita natin at sa mga kasama sa ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 20, 2005

3 points to remember after you have discovered your spiritual gifts.

Being Doers of the Word First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” PRAYER Only 1 obstacle stands between a complacent mediocre ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Bible Church

Training A Healthy Conscience

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Jul 23, 2005

Conscience is a gift of God to keep us morally safe, at peace, and connected to Him.

Text: topical Function: The listener will pay heightened attention to conscience, confessing where needed. You may know the feeling. You tell your parents you’re going one place, when really you’re going to another. You take cash to avoid taxes. You spread a story about someone. You break a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Mennonite

Loving Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Love is the catalyst that brings value to the believer’s God-given spiritual gifts.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 1 of 4) Loving Bankruptcy 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Feb. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Illustration 1 There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 29, 2006

Waiting - a spiritual Gift that the Psalms explain. Waiting is another way of trusting in God.

Waiting I have a question that I hope some one here can help me understand the answer. I freely admit that I don’t understand Marketing. I know nothing about being a major retailer and absolutely zip about making products. On Thanksgiving night I was @ my aunt in law’s home. Watching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Danger Of Neglect Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 9, 2004

Neglecting God’s gift of salvation is utter folly to the unsaved, but also to Christians.

The danger of Neglect Heb 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Last time we saw how great the salvation that the Bible talks about is. This time we consider a warning of the danger of neglecting so great a salvation. It is not talking about active opposition like resisting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist