Sermons on Unknown Gift:

How Giving Works (Re:gift)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 15, 2019

Many people give out of guilt. The apostle Paul says we should give with joy! The only way we can do this is if we first realized just how joyfully generous God has been to us. When we see His joyful generosity, that encourages us to be joyfully generous ourselves.

Opening and Introduction In our lesson tonight, we hear about farmers that plant seeds. If a farmer doesn’t plant, there won’t be anything to harvest later in the year. His livelihood depends on generously planting as many seeds as he can. This passage uses a lot of farming imagery. But what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Gifts Of The Spirit In The Church: And Diagnostics Of The Lost

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

I can't help but notice certain patterns in the people and groups around me. Of course people are more complex than stereotypes, but there are certain observable patterns that do emerge, and tend to be at least somewhat accurate in describing people groups.

I can't help but notice certain patterns in the people and groups around me. Of course people are more complex than stereotypes, but there are certain observable patterns that do emerge, and tend to be at least somewhat accurate in describing people groups. What do people think about Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Identifying And Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jun 8, 2021

God gives each of you at least one Spiritual gift to use for His Glory.

Title: Identifying and using your Spiritual gifts Central idea: God gives each of you at least one Spiritual gift to use for His Glory. Specific purpose: to persuade the congregation that each has a Spiritual gift to use for the God's Glory. Scripture: I Corinthians 12:1-12 We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

Excel In Your Gift, Grace And Ministry

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 22, 2022

God wants us to recognize the grace He has bestowed on us, appreciate the gift He has blessed us with, and set out to diligently and faithfully carry out the work He has entrusted into our hands.

In Matthew 25: 14-30, Jesus told a parable of a man who gave talents to three of his servants. The first received 5 talents, the second servant 2 talents and the third was given 1 talent. The talents were not shared arbitrarily; haphazardly, blindly, aimlessly, by chance, by coincidence or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter Of Concern- Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 91st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 22nd sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#91] A LETTER OF CONCERN- YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Introduction: Brother Ray and I was talking about his great grand baby on the way. He was going to a baby shower, and he took gifts. When a child is born, we give gifts; and when a person is born again, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Use Of Spiritual Gifts, Focusing On Tongues

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 6, 2022

The practice of the gift of tongues is very controversial in evangelical circles. I Corinthians 12-14 was intended to save us from much of this controversy.

May 27, 2022 Hi Abby, Here are my concerns about some forms of practice among those who call themselves Charismatic, or especially Pentecostal. I might be called Charismatic by some, because I believe that “sign gifts” such as prophecy, tongues, healings, knowledge, miracles, etc. are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, 1 John 4:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Ephesians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2022

Through regular sex with your spouse, pay him or her what you owe, praise the Lord, and put yourself at ease.

Rita Fischer of Dexter, Michigan, recalls her wedding day, which was unseasonably warm. To make matters worse, the air conditioning in the church wasn't working. She became increasingly uncomfortable in her gown. She grumbled during the photo session, then endured the receiving line, cutting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Love Language Of Giving / Receiving Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 16, 2022

Looking at the 5 love languages and how we can demonstrate them and lead us toward God.

5 Love Languages - Gifts May 8, 2022 I think we all enjoy receiving gifts. Some though like it more, in fact, they live for those gifts. They don’t have to be super expensive, just something which says I was thinking about you. Of course, if you don’t know that someone craves receiving gifts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Ephesians 1:3-8, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Christmas Gift

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

Jesus Christ was God’s Christmas gift, and God never gives anything but the best.

Jesus Christ was God’s Christmas gift, and God never gives anything but the best. James 1:17. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” Christmas is that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to gifts and giving. Today, let’s look at the gift God has given ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, James 1:17, Romans 8:32, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2022

Paul corrects the Corinthians' preoccupation with the gifts and draws them back to God's intent, highlighting the nature, the Giver, the purpose and the diversity of the gifts.

1 Cor 12:1-11 God’s Gifts to the Church When the church comes together, God blesses us with gifts to serve Him. • It is however very easy for us to end up boasting about them as if they are our achievements. • On the flip side, some think that they do not have any gifts and so they sit on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-16, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enjoy The Gift Of Life In Jesus This Christmas

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 21, 2021

Jesus is revealed to us as God's gift of love and life.

12.24.21 1 John 4:9 This is how God’s love for us was revealed: God has sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we may live through him. Enjoy the Gift of Life in Jesus this Christmas Every Christmas we usually participate in a white elephant gift exchange of some sort, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Christmas Gift

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

Jesus Christ was God’s Christmas gift and God never gives anything but the best. James 1:17

Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” Christmas is that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to gifts and giving. I want to look at 6 things about God’s gifts today. I. It is an Unsolicited Gift. 1. Matthew 1:18-25 2. Many times, this Christmas ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, John 3:16, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Catholics Becoming Americans--Sharing The Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

We are Americans, and celebrate the wonderful gifts God has given to us as Americans. But we are first of all members of the Church that Jesus founded.

July 4, 2018 “Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.” The words of the prophet Isaiah. Nobody would willingly leave home and allow himself to be crammed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

On His Birthday Jesus Gave The Gifts

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 17, 2018

Most people get gifts on their birthday but Jesus reversed the role.

Birthdays. Everybody has them. Some miscount them – me for example. Last year I was telling people I was 77, but Marlene and Keri convinced me that, until December 24, I was only 76. Some make sure others remember their birthday. Some people have two birthdays: one at the time they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Wealth Or Enjoyment? Which Is Best? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 12, 2018

A rich life doesn’t come from riches, but from your ability to enjoy God’s blessings.

The Gift of Wealth or Enjoyment? Which is Best? (Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9) 1. Sam goes to the doctor for his yearly checkup. “Everything is fine”, said the doctor, “You’re doing OK for your age.” “For my age?” questioned Sam, “I’m only 75, do you think I’ll make it to 80? “Well” said the doctor, “do ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible