Sermons on The Ultimate Gift:

The Gifts Of Healings Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The gifts of healings are still functioning in and through the body of Christ today. God is still raising up His anointed ones for the purpose of bringing wholeness and healing to the body, soul and spirit of man.

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "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 the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, Acts 10:38

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2002

The most awesome Christian gift we will ever receive was wrapped by God 2,000 years ago.

“The Gift of Jesus” The Gifts of Christmas – part four Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. Sammy was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. NOW -he still went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2002

Knowing the hope of God With Us through every circumstance of life

The Gift of Hope Nov 30 / Dec 1; 2002 Intro: A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the effect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water and found that within an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Dec 4, 2002

What are your gifts?

I’d like to share with you how this sermon came about. A few of us had been talking about the Gifts of The Spirit. What they were and how were they to be used and we thought that this might be the basis for a sermon. When it comes to writing sermons, some of us need all the ideas we can get! So I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Luke 17:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Family

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 12, 2003

Three radical priorities for the family.

INTRODUCTION In the weeks ahead, in light of Memorial Day and Father’s Day, it is my intention to bring a series of messages that will challenge your faith and call you to choose sides in the spiritual warfare that is being waged in our lives. After those messages I’m going to be dealing with four ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 25, 2002

What did God give us and what does He expect in return. Bel Aire Baptist Church March 3, 2002

The Greatest Gift Have you ever had to give a gift to someone, who has everything? It is very hard to find that just right present for my wife, when all she wants is my undying devotion and love. I am very blessed because she also loves me unconditionally and supports God’s will in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Christ was given as the perfect Christmas gift. God’s preparation and timing was perfect.

The Perfect Gift Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:14-15 II Sam. 7:8, 12-14 Isaiah 7:14 Romans 5:12 Galatians 4:4 Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1-11 1. Introduction a. Discuss the anticipation of receiving an anticipated gift. EXPOUND (i.e., kids at Christmas) b. Discuss the preparation that goes into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Gifts And Worship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003

Worship requires order. If the Spirit is to be enabled to work, then decency and order are needed to allow that work to happen.

Corinth must really have been a "happening" place. we sometimes have people complaining that St Theodore’s is too noisy on a Sunday morning at 10 before the service begins or after it’s over for them to be able to pray. Some people complain about the noise the kids make during the service. But by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift Of Time

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Death will eventually come to each one. The question is: How can we face death with courage?

November 6, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Condolences to the Pistola family and friends B. Reasons for our gathering: 1) To pay our tribute to our friend Rebecca 2) To share our memories about her 3) To learn valuable lessons from her life and how we can apply them in our daily life 4) To comfort one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Adventist

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 5, 2003

God desires for man to be reconciled back to a right relationship with Him. He has provided the church with everything it needs to accomplish the mission of reconciliation and has given us “Spiritual Gifts” for this purpose.

“Spiritual Gifts” 1st Corinthians 12:1-11 God desires for man to be reconciled back to a right relationship with Him. He has provided the church with everything it needs to accomplish the mission of reconciliation and has given us “Spiritual Gifts” for this purpose. We has the body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

It Is A Gift To Give

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jul 18, 2003

What it means to excel in the grace of giving.

Imagine that a large church burned to the ground somewhere in north Wisconsin, and that all the congregations of our district were asked to help rebuild it by collecting an offering. Every congregation was asked, all but one. This tiny little congregation could hardly afford to keep going. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift And The Giver

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at gifts and their purpose in the Kingdom of God. To be "special" means to be "used".

The Gift And The Giver November 10, 2002 Introduction: How it feels to be the last person picked to play on a team -sense of emptiness, worthlessness -one who has no abilities Psalm 139:13-16 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Holiness

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 27, 2003

The body is made up of many members, all of which are vital if the body is to function correctly. But test the gifts to see whether they exalt Jesus as Lord. Second, check whether their exercise is building up the body of Christ. And thirdly make sure you

I was listening to Di talking to our son Paul about his holiday around Europe the other day trying to piece together the conversation from what I could hear Di saying, but of course without being able to hear what he had to say. I’m sure you’ve done that from time to time, these days probably in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Our Gifts

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2002

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 A sermon about using our gifts for God

20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Matthew 21:33-46 Our Gifts  33* ¶ "Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. 34* When the season ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Disillusionment

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2002

Even amidst life’s harships, confusion, and pain, we can discover a new and clearer vision of Christ Jesus as the Messiah.

THE PERSON WHO HAS NEVER TAKEN THE RISK OF HAVING TO TASTE WHAT IS BITTER HAS NEVER REALLY KNOWN THAT WHICH TASTES SWEET. THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ENORMOUS DISCOMFORT, INCLUDING THE PROSPECT OF DEATH, IF THE CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE SENSE. MANY MARTYRS, POLITICAL PRISONERS, AND WAR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist