Sermons on The Gift Of The Spirit:

An Alien Love: The Father's Gifts At Christmas

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 7, 2013

The Love of the Father is revealed at Christmas; It is a love that is foreign to this earth!

The Father’s Gift at Christmas: An Alien Love 1 John 3:1-3 In the Advent season of the year, once again the questions arise: Who is Jesus? What is the true meaning of Christmas? This is nothing new and the debates continue even today. Before the first century was completed, within decades ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001

There are really only two kinds of wisdom. Which kind do you have?

James 3:13-18 What Kind of Wisdom? ATTENTION: Charles Steinmetz designed the generators for Henry Ford’s automobile plants. One day those generators ground to a halt. Not one of Ford’s engineers could get them up and running again. Ford contacted Steinmetz, who came, tinkered ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Few Christians have EVER understood, much less participated in true sacrifical giving. This message examines the cost of sacrifical giving.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART SEVEN ‘THE WALK OF SACRIFICE’ 2 CHRONICLES 24:1-14 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON Introduction: We are taking our final steps in the Forward Walk as we approach our Forward by Faith Commitment Sunday on June 1st. In today’s Forward Walk we will discuss the WALK OF SACRIFICE and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2007

30th in a series from Ephesians. Every believer is to be a minister.

Last Saturday, Mary and I went to the U of A football game. And as we watched that game, it reminded me of how someone once described a football game: Eleven men down on the field, desperately in need of rest, and fifty thousand people in the stands desperately in need of exercise. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fourfold Mission Of Prophecy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 30, 2004

People get excited over prophecy but misundertsand its purpose or how to detect false prophets.

The Fourfold Mission of Prophecy Soon after the Fall, men became interested in the future. The same questions are usually asked of prophets, true and false over the centuries. Will I be rich? Will I defeat my enemies? Who will I marry and how many kids will we have? When and how will I die ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Unwrapping The Gifts God Has Given You

Contributed by Gene Barron on Mar 1, 2001

Part 3 of three part series on Spiritual Gifts

Understanding and Unwrapping God’s Gifts To You Romans 12:9-16 (Part 3 of 3) INTRODUCTION There is an old fable about some animals that started a school. The school had classes in swimming, flying, and running. The duck was a good swimmer -- but had to drop swimming in order to practice running, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming God's Prize/ Tithing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 29, 2003

In the USA we spend more on premium TV than we give to the church and missions. We focus on giving. You can give and not love, but you can’t love without giving.

MATURING IN THE FAITH ---- DO YOU WANT TO BE GOD’S PRIZE? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Corinthians 9:6 But I this I say, HE WHICH SOWETH SPARINGLY SHALL REAP SPARINGLY ... and he which soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposed in his heart, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There's A Thief In The Church

Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2007

This is a sermon teaching about tithes and offerings.

There’s a Thief in the Church By Pastor Jim May Today I want to speak to you about a matter that is not something that I have ever taught in this church since I have been pastor. I’ve never felt the need to do so and I really don’t feel the need right now, but I don’t know everything. I do know ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#3the Gifts That God Gives!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2008

This is part 3 of a 3 part lesson on the Gifts that God gives. Hope you will accept God’s gifts!

#3 THE GIFTS THAT GOD GIVES: By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Sometimes we don’t thank God as we should for His love and giving! God gives, so let us give. Today I make a choice to give you a blessing. I have a limited ability with words. Wisdom has always been one step farther than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2003

Our attitude in giving is more important than the amount. If we’re giving out of pride, to impress others, God isn’t impressed.

“Truth and Consequences” (Ananias & Sapphira) Acts 5:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Stewardship Sunday) Have you ever kept a gift that you intended to give away? You maybe had second thoughts and said to yourself, “Hey, this is pretty good; I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Three Secrets Of An Effective Church - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

The wonderful gifts God gives to the church

Three Secrets of an Effective Church - 2 BIRDS FLIGHT(all called flying): Flapping - Gliding - Soaring Isa 40:31 Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles(few birds with strong enough wings to soar), run and not get tired, walk and not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

6 Questions We Don't Ask Out Loud About Tithing Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 8, 2007

Questions 4-6 that often come up about tithing.

Taking the "Stew" Out of Stewardship (Part 4 of 4) 6 Questions We Don’t Ask Out Loud About Tithing, Pt. 2 Key points and thoughts from Pastor Leland Patrick Mal. 3:8-10 Jan. 28, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A (IL) B Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Generosity

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 11, 2006

In this season when many people and organizations are asking for donations, how can we be diligent and intelligent about our giving?

A Season of Generosity Philippians 1:3-11 December 10, 2006 It seems that everywhere we go at this time of year, we find people or organizations who are asking for donations for one cause or another. I think that I have told you this before. A number of years ago, Toni and I decided that we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Encouragement To Be An Encourager Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 30, 2007

Barnabas - is an encourager and we should learn from him

ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE AN ENCOURAGER ACTS 11.19-26 The Duke of Wellington, a famous military leader who defeated Napoleon was asked at the end of his life if he had any regrets. He said that if he had a regret it was that he did not give more praise. Someone once said “flatter me and I may not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican