Sermons about The Greatest Gift

Gift Empowered Ministry, The Danger Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

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This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship.

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Danger of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship. Let me remind you that worship is all about God. Every part of worship is all about God. No part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving For Living A Supernatural Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 21, 2019

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When a person chooses to give their life to Jesus and receive Him as their personal Lord and Savior, they are re-born and become alive to another realm that is supernatural.

Jesus is the greatest gift ever given. Through the gift of the Savior, every person on this planet has the freedom of choice to receive God’s gift of salvation. Salvation makes a person “complete” in Christ (Colossians 2:10). All that the Father is, Jesus is. "All the fullness of the Godhead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 14:1-3, Romans 11:29, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Peter 3:18, James 4:4, Matthew 25:34-40, John 1:9, 2 Timothy 1:6, John 17:21-22, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Colossians 2:9-10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Active Participants Through Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002

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We are meant to be active participants in the Body of Christ, and God has assigned each one of us a function in the Body.

At conversion - God incorporates us into the Body. He puts us in a community relationship w\all believers, and we share a common life in Christ. We are not meant to be passive participants - eg. "silent partners" God intends all Christians to be active participants and has assigned each one of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

Mary Wrapped A Present To The World

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 6, 2016

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Shows Mary taking care of God's Gift

“MARY WRAPPED A PRESENT TO THE WORLD” Luke 2:1-12 David P. Nolte Christmas is a time for loving, for including, for remembering, and for giving. Christmas is a time when we can truly discover that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Christmas is a time for joy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Greatest Ability? Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

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Let the Creator of the universe work through you and always find you faithful and available. “And have a fervent love for one another."

In church lately we have devoted a lot of time talking and learning about David, the man after God’s own heart. We have discussed how David prepared for the many opportunities and challenges he would face. Throughout his entire life, David spent time in prayer, seeking God’s guidance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 21, 2011

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There is a great deal of controversy today about the use of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. Many more charismatic denominations feature 1st Corinthians 14 as a way of encouraging the use of spiritual gifts, but a close reading of the passage doesn’

Chapters 12, 13, and 14 address a problem Paul had with how the Corinthians were acting in their church services. They had fallen in love with the spiritual gift of Speaking in Tongues. In Chapter 12, Paul talks about how there are a variety of gifts, not just Speaking in Tongues, and that the gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Is

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003

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Love is the greatest of all gifts and it is the one that will never cease.

Love is (1 Cor. 13) Illustration: (Dressing with old clothes on the inside, but nice clothes on the outside.) There was once a church that was having a guest speaker. This speaker was well known throughout the Christian community, yet was virtually unknown to this particular congregation, except ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating My Greatest Enemies! Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 8, 2007

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How Christ’s humanity provides for my success over the devil, fear of death, and temptation.

Defeating My Greatest Enemies! How Christ’s Humanity Provides Dominion Over the Devil, Death, and Temptation. Part 2 of 5 in the series, Finding Calm in the Chaos, How Christmas Brings Peace We’re in our Christmas series but we’re not reading from the traditional Christmas story. Our scripture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Men's Greatest Act

Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 29, 2000

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Worship was the Wise Men’s greatest act

What was the wise men’s greatest act? Was it their diligent study of the heavens, which resulted in the discovery of the Christmas Star? The Wise Men, also known as the Magi, were probably not kings, but a priestly band of scholars and stargazers. We don’t know what brilliant star these Magi saw. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Methodist

Mercy: God's Greatest Blessing

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Mar 12, 2002

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Let us build a bridge of mercy and extend the mercy we have received to the guilty.

Mercy. The gift given to the guilty. Mercy is a word you will hear used in the legal system. After the conviction has been made, the jury has unanimously declared your guilt, and the sentence is about to be handed down, MERCY is begged for. Your advocate may say, “We would like to throw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002

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We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With The Greatest Part 8 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014

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Love brings benefits

The benefits to walking in Love 1 Cor 12:31 NLT 31 So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all. 1 Cor 12:31 31 But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31

Denomination: *other

Walking With The Greatest Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014

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This is a series about walking in Love towards others. It is the greatest thing we can do as Christians

I want to start a series today about the most important thing that Christians need to work on in their life with God. In your relationship with Christ, which is the most important of all, there is 1 thing that we as the church need to do a much better job getting an understanding of. That is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: *other

Are You Ready?

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 14, 2001

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So many people in Church (and life) have talents and skills that they are wasting. This sermon encourages people to used their God given gifts for His glory and suggests that their life will be more fruitful if they do so.

As I start my sermon this morning I want to ask if anyone here today likes to receive presents. Does anyone have with them today a present that they received from someone? [ask around room and get people to tell about the special present and who gave them] There’s something special about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

Love God: The First Great Command

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

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The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is.

In Light of the Gospels The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is. According to Mark 12:29 (ESV) “Jesus answered, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29

Denomination: Salvation Army

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