Sermons on the gift of faith: showing 376-390 of 168,547

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020

This Christmas, don’t get so caught up in the wrappings that we miss the gift. The Gift is JESUS, our Emmanuel, GOD with US.

2019.12.24 Christmas Eve William Akehurst, HSWC The GREATEST GIFT This Christmas, don’t get so caught up in the wrappings that we miss the gift. The Gift is JESUS, our Emmanuel, GOD with US. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16-18, John 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifted For Ministry

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2007

We are a gifted church, with diversely gifted members, and we need to turn that into creative expressions of love for our community.

I don’t get to watch the Miss America pageant any more. Used to be, every September I would hunker down in front of a TV set and prepare to ogle. Gorgeous gals, we called them, in those Neanderthal days, before our language had to become politically correct. Beauty contest, we called it, before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 16, 2002

Here is an informatal message on the Spiritual Gifts, their funtions, and their purpose. This message is a great Postmodern (decontructive) approach to discovering Spiritual Gifts.

(Before we started, I geve everyone a simply Spiritual Gifts test that had about 50 short questions on them and we reviewed them together) So, we’re talking about Spiritual Gifts. What they are. What they’re not. We’re going to talk about the point of these gifts. I mean, what is the point? I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 6, 2014

1) Peace from the Person of God (Isaiah 2:1-2), and 2) Peace through the saving Purpose of God (Isaiah 2:3-5)

(VIDEO INTRO: "Christmas Truce". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtkeaj-ubuQ) As the soldiers enjoyed a "Peace at Christmas" during WW I, the threat of the Assyrian army disrupted any notice of peace for the Israelis. Isaiah spoke out to Judah during the critical years of Assyrian expansion, when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on May 10, 2002

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 2:1, 4

Theme: The gifts of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; I Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 The “coming” of the Holy Spirit is a key event at the beginning of the Book of Acts and sets the stage for what is to follow. Just as the ministry of Jesus in the Book of Luke begins with His birth, so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

Simple Christmas message

The Perfect Gift The perfect gift: Some of you will spend many hours this Christmas season searching for the perfect gift. You will browse through store after store or web site after web site. If you are the giver you want it to be just right. Based on what the person you are giving the gift to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: *other

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

The Real Meaning of Christmas

The Greatest Gift Hebrews 11: 6c Revelation 22: 12 ·Prayer ·Acknowledgements (God, Pastor, Associate Ministers, Wife, Congregation) Scripture Hebrews 11:6c “But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Christ

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Nov 7, 2020

In John 3 and John 4, John's writings show us how Jesus' gifts were widespread and not limited to who we are; what we are; how much we have; or what we believe our value us. To our Lord, we are all the same and He offers, freely, to us all

The Apostle John (also known as Saint John) was one of Jesus Christ’s 12 disciples, and a prominent leader in the early Christian church. Along with James and Peter, John was one of Jesus’ closest confidants, so he appears in more biblical accounts than the other disciples. John is traditionally ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parting Gifts

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 1, 2019

In an effort to give us the perfect gift, God did not send a general or a politician or a preacher. He took on flesh and gave us Himself. In the words of the late great preacher Wallace Hamilton: “God came walking down the stairway of Heaven with a baby in His arms.”

Mary prepares dinner while her son, Jesus, plays at her feet. Joseph is putting away his tools as he wraps up his day. Suddenly there’s a knock on the door. When Joseph opens the door, he and Mary and Jesus are confronted with a strange and interesting sight … a group of oddly dressed men who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Free Gift

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

Our "SHALOM" was "PAID IN FULL". Hebrew, "SHALOM" (COMPLETENESS, WHOLENESS, NOTHING missing/NOTHING broken). ---BLESSED ---PROSPEROUS ---ABUNDANT ---VICTORIOUS ---SUCCESSFUL ---COURAGEOUS ---STRONG ---PEACEFUL ---JOYFUL ---PROGRESSIVE ---FRU

Our "SHALOM" was "PAID IN FULL". Hebrew, "SHALOM" (COMPLETENESS, WHOLENESS, NOTHING missing/NOTHING broken). ---BLESSED ---PROSPEROUS ---ABUNDANT ---VICTORIOUS ---SUCCESSFUL ---COURAGEOUS ---STRONG ---PEACEFUL ---JOYFUL ---PROGRESSIVE ---FRUITFUL ---INCREASING ---GROWING ---FREE of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:21

Denomination: *other

God's Gifts

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

On Christmas Eve, our family has a tradition of opening 1 gift. God also has some gifts for us to "open". 1. The gift of His Son 2. The Gift of God’s Care. 3. The gift of God’s Grace. 4. The Gift of Eternal Life

December 24, 2003 Title: God’s Gift Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Many families have Christmas Traditions... drinking egg nog around the fire place, singing Christmas Carols around the piano, Doing an act of kindness for a needy family, and many others... 2. One of the traditions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Free Gift

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011

God has given us his very best, and it didn't cost you a thing, So why don't you try doing the same thing, and give your very best when it's time to.

“The FREE Gift” John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Introduction: We’re living in a day and time when one frequently receives a card in the mail, or hear a message ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Gift Wrapped

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 22, 2012

Finding something new wrapped this Christmas in the Christmas story!

Chris: I’m God’s gift to you. Bernadette: I don’t think God does Gag gifts! Luke 2:7-And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 2 Cor. 9:15-Thanks be to God for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Go On

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

We will explore what Paul teaches about spiritual gifts. I think a great deal of controversy could have been avoided on this topic if people would have simply studied this a little more closely.

Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Go On

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Taking a look at spiritual gifts

Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist