Sermons on The Greatest Gift:

How Much Does The Gift Cost?

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2003

This sermon looks at the cost of the real gift of Christmas.

How Much Does The Gift Cost? Matthew 1:18 - 20 Luke 4:16-29, Mark 3:21, Matthew 1:24 - 25, Matthew 2:13-15, Luke 2:43-46, Luke 22:44, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Luke, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:32, December 15, 2003 I. A lot of the time when we think about Christmas we think about the benefits, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-20, Acts 2:32

Denomination: Baptist

Charity -The Greatest Of These

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 18, 2018

Focuses on1 Corinthians chapter 13 on the Greek word for love which agape.

THE GREATEST OF THESE Scripture: I Corinthians 13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter of the Bible is recognized as one of the most beautiful literary pieces ever written. It is so spectacular that the preacher often hesitates to touch it lest he or she should impair its splendor by handling it. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Day Of Love

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023

Many say that Valentine's Day is the "Great Day of Love." This message reveals what the greatest day of love really is.

This sermon was preached at a Valentine's Banquet The Great Day of Love! Humor: Be honest, is there anyone here that doesn’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? February 14th Marriage Counseling A husband and wife came for counseling after 40 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Good For Something Get Wisdom!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004

Many want to be good at something in their life but the greatest way to be good for something is to attain wisdom. Wisdom is defined by the Bible as that which is true and right combined with good judgment.

“Be Good for Something, Get Wisdom!” Thesis: Many want to be good at something in their life but the greatest way to be good for something is to attain wisdom. Wisdom is defined by the Bible as that which is true and right combined with good judgment. On the Lighter side: The Wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Gifts: The Gift Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 9, 2002

Leviticus 3 would seem an odd Christmas text, but there is much to be found about a little known Old Testament sacrifice that can help us understand more about what God would want from us in this season of Christmas.

OPEN: Joe had ordered an expensive suit for a banquet, and the tailor finished alterations just in time. But as Joe left the shop, a sudden rainstorm doused the jacket & shrank one of the sleeves. "We can’t do anything about it today," the tailor told Joe when he returned to the shop. "Just ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Gift-My Gift

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (II Cor. 9:15).

A. WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN ME? “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (II Cor. 9:15). 1. Life. God has given us life, “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Gen. 2:7). Because we have this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift - My Gift

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15).

A. WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN ME? "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15). 1. Life. God has given us life, "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul" (Gen. 2:7). Because we have this gift, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Good Gift/Perfect Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 4, 2007

A REAL CHRSTMAS CELEBRATION.

GOOD GIFT/PERFECT GIFT INTRO: CHRISTMAS TIME 1: DO YOU HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS OR HAPPY HOLIDAYS? A) CHRISTMAS HAS BEEN UNDER ATTACK B) SECULAR SOCIETY SAYS IT IS WRONG TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. C) SOTRES DON’T HAVE CHRISTMAS SALES ANYMORE, THEY HAVE HOLIDAY SALES POINT: THERE ARE SOME THINGS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Other

Speaking Gifts & Serving Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

God’s power and presence is apparent when we use our gifts as stewards in total reliance upon Him.

1. Review and Overview a. Imagine this Christmas leaving your presents unopened under the Christmas tree and never opening them. You take the tree down and you leave the presents there. You look at them every once in a while and even go over and shake them, but you make no effort to open them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Manifestation Gifts - Gift Of Prophecy

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Gift of Prophecy 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Love Is Basic But The Greatest

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Mar 14, 2009

This sermon is about getting back to the basics of being a Christian and one area is love.

LOVE IS BASIC BUT THE GREATEST Last week we looked at getting back to the basics of Christianity. Staying with that theme in mind today, love must be included in getting back to those basics. Yes, I have spoke on love twice since 2007, but we will take al little different approach to the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of Them All Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul calls us back to the basics – love. This chapter is not so much a definition of love as it is a display of love. Love is an action.

THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL I CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Paul calls us back to the basics – love. This chapter is not so much a definition of love as it is a display of love. Love is an action. Consider this brief outline. I. Love Is Essential (v.1-3) A. Language without Love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love - The Greatest Of All Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 21, 2008

To really understand the "love chapter," a person has to read it in context. All the problems the Corinthians were facing in the church could be corrected by love.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. 1. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their face painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws. 2. A girl in line turned to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Commandment Of All

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 27, 2015

We are to love God with all our lives, including our work. Doing so restricts our activity to the straight and narrow path that God has created for us to walk on. It is the basis of our obedience to God.

A few years ago, Billy Graham answered a letter in his daily newspaper column from someone who was upset that churches and charities don’t pay a cent in taxes. The writer was upset that he had to “pay until it hurts”. In his reply, Dr. Graham said that if all the food banks, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Anglican

A Mother's Greatest Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 17, 2001

The Powerful legacy of a mother’s faith and the impact it has in the lives of her children.

A MOM’S GREATEST WORK - 2 Timothy 1:5-8 For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and I am sure that it is in you as well. For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-8