Sermons on The Ultimate Gift:

Get Your Gift In Gear Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

A true life of love is a life of interdependence. A life where we gladly know we need one another, where we give and receive love and help and guidance, and we do so in community.

Get Your Gift In Gear 1 Cor 12:1, 4-7, 12-27 Oct 1, 2006 Review: Being truly, completely, wholly, alive – having the life that Jesus promised would be “to the full”, begins by getting on Jesus’ “narrow road” which leads to life, then walking that road “in step with the Holy Spirit”, and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers - A Gift From God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Mother’s how special they are!

INTRO: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk in the lingerie department. “I want to buy a slip as a present for my mom, but I don’t know what size she wears.” “Is she tall or short, lit or skinny?” asked the clerk. “She ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Treasure - The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

THe need for forgiveness is paramount for all, Paul shows us how forgivenss is one of the great treasures god gives to us from the book of Romans

INTRODUCTION, Over a three-decade career in baseball, Pete Rose earned the nickname "Charlie Hustle" for his aggressive play and desire to win. He set dozens of records — including breaking Ty Cobb’s record for the most hits ever. That achievement, on Sept. 11, 1985, earned him a nine-minute ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace--2nd Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

A little boy and a little 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.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

"Love” -- The Third Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

3rd in Advent Series about Christmas Gifts

A little boy was coming into the world who was going to teach something to everyone about religion and what religion really is. You see, up until this little boy was born, religion was following hundreds of rigid laws, following a set guideline for living. But after He was born, religion was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Faith & Suffering; God's Gifts

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

sermon on suffering for Christ

FAITH & SUFFERING; GOD’S GIFTS PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 01/19/95 When you think of Christian persecution & suffering what do you think of. Do you think of suffering for Christ is when someone called you a religious fanatic. Do think of suffering for Christ is getting up to go to church? Or perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Holy Spirit, Precious Gift

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

The Holy Spirit to the Rescue.

JUNE 8, 2003 COME HOLY SPIRIT Text: Acts 1:4 & 8 Pentecost season is one of the most important event in the history of Christianity. The Holy Spirit played a very vital role in the Pentecostal event that happened in Acts 2. What we have heard last Sunday about the apostle’s gathering together, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Sharing The Gift Of Healing Series

Contributed by Philip Grose on Jan 9, 2006

Sermon#1 of a four part Series focusing on the gifts the children received while in Narina and how those gifts relate to the Gifts we recieve as Christians. This sermon focuses on the "Juice of the Fire-Flower" our calling to use God’s Gift of healing.

C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is now a major motion picture playing at theaters all over our area. Lewis wrote this series of children’s stories to provide chidren the opportunity to understand the truths of the Bible. Each book in the series, “The Chronicles of Narina” tells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

God's Great Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

A full understanding of God’s grace is the cure for our sometimes overwhelming guilt.

God’s Great Gift of Grace by Rick Labate In his book, My Tortured Conscience, Martin Weber writes, “He was a deeply committed Christian evangelist. Even in retirement he won many converts throughout the conference. Everyone spoke well of the gentle man. One cold and gray morning he put his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Adventist

God's Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

People like to give gifts to others during the holiday season. Have you considered, however, the gift that God has given you?

Introduction: 1. We have just passed the time of year where people are scurrying about trying to find just the right gift for someone else. a. That desire is often motivated by love, and other times it is driven by a duty. b. In some instances people are foolishly adding to their debt in order ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Open The Gift Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 21, 2007

God gives each of us gifts by His Holy Spirit. Some gifts are special blessings while others may be special talents. These gifts are different for each of us, but they all have one thing in common. They must be unwrapped and opened or they have no valu

My sermon today is the first of two sermons I’ve planned and entitled, “Serving Up God’s Miracles.” On the last day of school, children were bringing gifts to their teacher. The florist’s son brought the teacher a bouquet. The candy store-owner’s son brought the teacher a box of candy. Then the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2009

Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit of the Spirit’ with the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ and talents with giftings. Gifts of the Spirit are special abilities provided by the Holy Spirit to Christians for God’s glory and building up the

Opening illustration: You mail an expensive & wonderful gift to someone you love & adore but returns at your doorstep all soggy and wet ~ that’s what the contemporary church has been doing with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manifestation Of God's Power Gifts Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2009

Today, the power gifts remain available as a part of God’s plan for His church, and are increasingly being manifested within the ’Body of Christ’ around the world. They are given to the body of Christ as valuable helps to accomplish works of ministry.

Opening illustration: Reflect on my first experience at Nizwa of how hesitantly I discovered and used the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit in faith. It just blew me away. The secret was praying without ceasing, fasting, practicing holiness and being sensitive to heed and obey the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Ministry Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2009

The five fold ministry gifts are gifted to the church and do not equate to maturity. We need to fully understand that when anybody who has been called to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher, declares a "revelation truth", it is simply th

Opening illustration: There once was a carpenter who visited one of two brothers who had recently grown embittered with each other over a misunderstanding over the farm they had managed together for the past 40 years. The carpenter was in need of work; or so he said, and he asked the one brother if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011

Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?

I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church