Sermons on Understanding Is A Gift:

Good Gifts From A Good God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 2, 2014

Good Gifts From A Good God - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The worship goes up (vs 1-4); • (2). The witness reaches out (vs 5-8); • (3). The wealth comes down (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, MBE (born 7th January 1985); • I am sure you are aware that he is a British ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Stir Up The Gift Of God In You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025

The gifts of God in you are not for decoration—they are tools for kingdom expansion and service to humanity. Just like Timothy, you must take responsibility to stir them up, overcome fear, and walk in the full expression of your calling.

STIR UP THE GIFT OF GOD IN YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 "I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exercising Prophetic Gifts In A Time Of Trouble Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2020

In every age the Holy Spirit does these wonders, and in our present difficulty that same Spirit is doing it again.

Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Course In our era we are experiencing a dislocation of everything we routinely counted on to anchor our existence, are we not? Many of us in the West define ourselves by our occupation, our plans, our religious practices, our social interactions. And for most of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of Christ's Freedom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 6, 2020

Though we're born into this world in bondage to sin, we have freedom in Christ Jesus our Lord.

July 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Romans 7:15-25a; Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30 The Gift of Christ’s Freedom Last week I came upon this prayer by Henri Nouwen. I share it now: O Lord, who else or what else can I desire but you? You are my Lord, Lord of my heart, mind, and soul. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Gift Worth Waiting For – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 26, 2020

Before Jesus Christ came on the scene, both Jew and Gentiles were in bondage to their ceremonies and rituals. “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son…” He was a Gift worth waiting for!

(Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiving Sins Is Also A Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 25, 2023

Our biggest problem can be fixed by repentance and confession. We can be healed through this charism of the Church.

Pentecost Sunday 2023 Today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles is so striking, with its description of the Holy Spirit’s descent in the form of fire, and the resulting prayer in tongues, that it tends to overwhelm the rest of the Scriptures. So let’s look at today’s psalm 104 to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

God's Gift To Nathanael

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2025

We think we examine Christ through the scriptures, but He inspects us!

1. One Christmas season, a 90-year-old lady decided buying presents was a bit much, so she chose to write checks for her family and friends and include them with her Christmas cards. She wrote out her Christmas cards and put "Buy your own present" after her name, then sent them off. But ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Embrace The Greatest Gift Of All Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2025

In a world filled with temporary pleasures, fleeting happiness, and countless promises that do not last, God offers us something eternal, unshakable, and life-transforming. And it is summed up in two of the most powerful verses in all of Scripture — John 3:16–17

Go! And Embrace the Greatest Gift of All Introduction – A Question That Demands an Answer If I were to ask you today, what is the greatest gift you have ever received? — what would you say? Perhaps it was something expensive, something sentimental, or something you desperately needed at the time. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 9:6, Acts 16:31, Luke 19:10, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gift, A Baby

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

How babies are gifts from God

GOD’S GIFT OF A BABY By: C. Mason Davis A couple were about to have their first baby. I was standing just inside the door next to her husband, hearing her scream, which made him unbelievably nervous. He kept saying to me, “Oh, she’s gonna kill me for this.” She started screaming again as she was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2

The Christmas Gifts Of Jesus Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

What can we learn from the Christmas gifts to Jesus?

A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO JESUS? 1. What were the gifts? “And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Timing Of God's Greatest Gift SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

God, in His perfect timing, sent His greatest gift to mankind. He always does everything at the right time.

Did you know that many people are unaware of the true origins of Christmas? It is important to remember that Christmas is about the birth of Christ, even though we often get caught up in the shopping, gift-giving, and family gatherings. Today, let's take a moment to reflect on what Christmas truly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Topics: Christmas, God's Timing

Meet The Real Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2008

Perhaps you think you understand the Holy Spirit. Maybe you think you’ve seen His work on Christian TV. To fully understand the Spirit’s role in the church and in your life you need to listen to this message.

Why is this significant? In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit came upon individuals for a prescribed period of time. Here the Spirit is being poured out on everyone who believes in Jesus permanently. The Spirit’s purpose is to bring truth to the world about Jesus Christ. To the believer He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Jesus Made Complex Problems Easy To Understand

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities.

One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities. The religious leaders thought, Jesus will probably misquote or show some point of weakness in His interpretation of the law and the prophet's teaching. The Sadducees and the Pharisees asked Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Need A God I Can't Understand

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 18, 2000

If you think you have God figured out, then your God is much too small.

I NEED A GOD I CAN’T UNDERSTAND A. Do you think you have God FIGURED OUT? ILLUSTRATION: In a heated discussion some years ago over a CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE, this individual arrogantly said, “I know what the TRUTH is on this matter, and God doesn’t ACCEPT anybody who believes DIFFERENTLY.” Doesn’t ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Understanding The Basic Values Of Beliefs And Behaviors Of Contrast

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES Several years ago Clyde and Florence Kluckhohn along with fellow anthropologist Frederick Strodtbeck, gave the world a unique tool for assessing values. They looked at how people analyze the answer to five ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational