Sermons on Unique Gifts:

Shaping Up Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 20, 2013

Pal teaches us how God is shpaing up His Church.

“Connected: Shaping Up” Romans 8:5-11; Eph. 4:1-16 Throughout this series we have been considering how we, as individuals, get and stay connected with God, each other, and the world in which we live. But thinking about connectedness would not be complete unless we also consider what it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is She Worth It?

Contributed by Aaron Brown on Jan 2, 2001

A unique way of retelling of the story of Hosea and Gomer.

The air was cool and crisp for it was still early on this bright spring morning. The sounds of a city beginning to stir broke through the silence. Shopkeepers opening up their shops, the bleating of the sheep and goats headed for the marketplace, and sellers shouting out trying to sell their ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Who You Believe: Who Is Gifted ? (Session 8) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2010

Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle Peter said: “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another” 1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV)

Four Truths about Spiritual Gifts Does everyone have spiritual gifts? “God has given different gifts to each of us.” 1 Corinthians. 7:7 (CEV) Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using What God Has Given Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

God gives each of special abilities and expects us to be faithful in using what we’ve been given. Instead of “hiding” our gifts we’re to invest them in kingdom service. There’s no getting around the fact that we are responsible for what we’ve been given

Using What God Has Given A man from out east had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” His buddy told him that he had a really hard time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible: Remote Controlled Bmw's And Other Cool Stuff (2 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

Second in a series: It is the TOOLS that make our action heroes believable. This message encourages people to use God’s gifts to accomplish great things!

Intro to the Series And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (NKJV) In this series, we are illustrating some life principles with scenes from our favorite stories. We are possibly the most entertained culture in history. If we are not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus' prayer for us and using our spiritual gifts.

John 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011

A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Graceful Generosity

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 21, 2013

The Spiritual Gift of GIVING is the gift of Graceful Generosity.

Graceful Generosity Romans 12 8b, 2 Cor. 8: 1-7 Today we look at another spiritual gift in Romans 12:8b: “He who gives, with liberality.” “A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson so she gave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Moved By Mercy To Be Merciful

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 3, 2013

The spiritual gift of being merciful is far more than a feeling or an emotion: it reflects the mercy of God.

“Moved by Mercy to Be Merciful” Romans 12:8d “He who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.” Today we look at the seventh spiritual gift mentioned in Romans 12, namely, that of being showing mercy to others. The gifts (prophecy, serving, teaching, exhortation, giving, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Abundance

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 5, 2011

ur God is a God of abundance. Here Jesus is using a metaphor of Himself being a shepherd over sheep. Moreover, the sheep that listen, follow and stay in His presence will always have pasture. (Abundance) Here Jesus is speaking about a good shepherd in con

Abundance John 10: 9-11 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 11 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Hallelujah Mission

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 23, 2009

One word, rightly understood, sums up our mission as Christians. Use the gifts the Spirit gives you to carry it out. Parts: A. What is the mission? B. How do we carry out the mission?

Text: Psalm 117 Theme: Our Hallelujah Mission A. What is the mission? B. How do we carry out the mission? Season: Mission Festival Date: October 18, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Our-Hallelujah-Mission-Psalm117.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcome Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

It’s time to overcome. As a believer you don’t have to live in defeat... learn to overcome. Breathe in the things of God, Breathe out ministry.

Get Back Up: Overcome life with Joy in Adversity John 16: 28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father." 29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, "Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things ...read more

Scripture: John 16:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Gifts, Our Calling But God’s Plan.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 27, 2014

We all have been given certain gifts by god. We are all giving a calling by him, but ultimately we use these to complete his plan for himself, but where we also find and develop ourselves, to his glory. Read on!

Word Count: 2048 Sermon, 2520 Total. This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th August 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We all have been given certain gifts by god. We are all giving a calling by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Our Gifts, Our Calling But God’s Plan.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014

We all have been given certain gifts by god. We are all giving a calling by him, but ultimately we use these to complete his plan for himself, but where we also find and develop ourselves, to his glory. Read on!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th August 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We all have been given certain gifts by god. We are all giving a calling by him, but ultimately we use these to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Christ Offered Himself As Both Gift And Sacrifice

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 15, 2014

To show JESUS as both gift and sacrifice.

I. EXORDIUM: If we are priests, then who is our gift and sacrifice? Who is our gift and sacrifice? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show JESUS as both gift and sacrifice. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:3 (Amplified Bible) 8:3 For every high priest is appointed to offer up gifts and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:3

Denomination: Pentecostal