Sermons about The Unopened Gift

The Tragedy Of The Unopened Gift Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005

based on 49 ratings

| 29,417 views

Everyone is given gifts and talents to use for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and we need to do our best to use those gifts and not waste them

“Tragedy of the Unopened Gift” Introduction: The Antiques Road Show is an interesting television show to watch. Every now and then on the show a person will come in with something they have had for many years, maybe a family heirloom that they thought was worthless, and a antique expert will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Un-Opened Gift

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

based on 174 ratings

| 12,784 views

Christmas Message.. Unpredictable package!

Your Un-Opened Gift (John 1:43-51 and Romans 6:23-24) A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your speech myself; I’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open The Gift Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

based on 1 rating

| 2,515 views

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This passage of Scripture offers the greatest gift anyone could receive.

Open the Gift John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This passage of Scripture offers the greatest gift anyone could receive. God sent His Son to invade the dominion of sin upon ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Or The Wrapping?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 23, 2014

based on 2 ratings

| 4,091 views

Have you opened God's gift or just intrigued with the wrapping?

Baruch ata Adonai Eloheinu melech ha-olam asher kidshanu b'mitz-vo-tav v'tzi-va-nu l'hadlik ner shel Chanukah. We praise You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, who hallows us with mitzvot and commands us to kindle the Chanukah lights. Maoz Tzur Ma'oz tzur yeshu'ati ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 9, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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The greatest gift of all is something that we can receive from God!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is the greatest gift you have ever received? Who gave it to you? FROM A MATERIAL STANDPOINT. • I remember when I was young, the excitement of coming into the living room on Christmas morning and seeing all of the gifts under the tree. • I remember how the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Christmas Gift To You Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 28, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 6,846 views

Four gifts that God desires for you to discover this Christmas

Show video “The Living Nativity” Romans 5:6-8 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gift Of Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 14, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 11,437 views

This sermon emphasizes the angels’ announcement to the shephards of good news of great joy by looking at why we need the good news, what is the good news, and how can we enjoy this joy this Christmas.

This past Thanksgiving my family and I headed North to spend the holiday with my family in Kentucky. As we were there, on the day after Thanksgiving, my wife and my sister went to do the usual holiday routine of shopping at the various stores. Now I’ve never been shopping on the day after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

"Welcome The Gift Of Gifts” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jul 13, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 5,410 views

From an inspiration I just read in: Jamieson-Fausset-Brown BibleCommentary Luke11:13. the Holy Spirit—...the Gift of gifts descending on the Church through Christ And so, the title of this sermon.

Title: “The Gift of gifts” Text: Luke11:13; John14:13-17 28thSunday2018 Introduction: From an inspiration I just read in: Jamieson-Fausset-Brown BibleCommentary Luke11:13. the Holy Spirit—...the Gift of gifts descending on the Church through Christ And so, the title of this sermon. Luke11:13 “If ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gifts

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010

based on 1 rating

| 3,471 views

A sermon based on 1 Corinthians 12 about various gifts to offer to the mission of the church

Leslie Griffiths, the well known Methodist minister and former President of Conference, tells of the time when he was invited to Easter People where thousands of people of all ages used to gather at a seaside resort for a Christian festival of worship, seminars, fellowship and fun. He was ushered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 4,177 views

God created both rich and poor for His reasons, not ours.

GOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Proverbs 22:2 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:2

Denomination: Baptist

Going For More In 2004

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 30, 2003

based on 33 ratings

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This sermon addresses the costs and potential of investing more in the Kingdom for the new year. It is not year specific and addresses basic costs of powerful investment.

Going For More in 2004 Colossians 1: 1-14 Let me ask you a question. How many of you believe today that Hughesville Friends Church has maxed out. We are just doing everything that can be done to fulfill the great commission of Christ. We have accomplished our mission and vision ¡V and now it¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Boat Potatoes

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

based on 1 rating

| 5,563 views

Taking risks.

BOAT POTATOES Matthew 14:28-34, Matthew 25:14-30 John Ortberg – (book, If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat) Story of grandmother I. ANYTIME A GIFT IS GIVEN The recipient must choose to respond in one of two ways A. THIS GIFT IS SO VALUABLE IT CAN'T BE RISKED. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Gifts & Serving Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 7,833 views

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 Perfect Gift

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 13,064 views

Simple Christmas message

The Perfect Gift The perfect gift: Some of you will spend many hours this Christmas season searching for the perfect gift. You will browse through store after store or web site after web site. If you are the giver you want it to be just right. Based on what the person you are giving the gift to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: *other

Faith Is The Gift Of Gifts.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 4,164 views

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Hebrew 11: 1-3, 8-16 Title: “Faith is the gift of gifts.”

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Hebrew 11: 1-3, 8-16 Title: “Faith is the gift of gifts.” The author has maintained and demonstrated the superiority of Jesus’ priesthood over that of the old covenant and of his sacrifice over that of the old animal sacrifices. Beginning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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