Sermons on Use Your Gifts:

Your Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emmanuel: God With Us SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Help my congregation to know and understand the Jesus of Christmas

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the midst of the joyous season of Christmas, a season that is filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of hope, and the magic of miracles. It's a time when our hearts are filled with joy, our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-20

Topics: Who Is This Christ Of Christmas

The Easter Gift - Beyond 28,798 Days

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 30, 2021

This is an Easter sermon and how the resurrection provides us with the gift of eternal life that continues on for believers after the average earthly lifespan.

OUTLINE 1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION - 28,798 DAYS 2. CONNECTION BETWEEN EASTER AND YOUR MORTALITY 3. DEATH IS THE DESTINY OF ALL 4. RESURRECTION – THE ANTI-AGING GIFT 5. THE STORY OF LAZARUS 6. GOD HAS PLACED ENTERNITY IN OUR HEARTS (THE DESIRE TO LIVE FOREVER) 7. YET WE SQUANDER LIFE BECAUSE ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Brethren, Pray For Us

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008

Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 9, 2005

We are constantly in need of the inner stirrings of the Holy Spirit. This sermon reassures US that God is always there to revive our spirit amid the tough times of life.

This should be the cry of every child of God. The need for revival presupposes that a period of decline exist. It suggest that the candle of faith is burning low. Spiritual passion has become lackluster. First love has become left love. Worship has become moderate to light. The pews are filled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Legacy? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Knowing God personally gives us strength to persevere faithfully through weariness and opposition, trusting His grace to sustain and complete the work in us.

Some of us walked in today with tired feet and a tender heart. You’ve been faithful in the little things. You’ve shown up when the scoreboard didn’t seem to change. Maybe you’ve been praying for a prodigal, cheering on a spouse, or steadying a weary mind in the middle of the night. You’re here. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Topics: Legacy, Life's Impact

Show Us The Father

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

The disciples asked questions of doubt, but they would 'get it' later

“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.” 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Orthodox

"Christmas Without Santa"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 17, 2018

A sermon for a Christmas in July worship service.

“Christmas without Santa” Luke 2:1-20 In my 20 years as a pastor I have preached on this passage once every year. But it’s always the same time of year; I have never preached on the birth of Jesus in July!!! But why not? After-all, as far as the exact time of year Jesus was born--we really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Revive Us Again! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2011

The passage is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God had always provided a plan to bring them back to Himself. And with this thought in mind, his heart cries out to God, “Wilt

REVIVALS OF THE BIBLE SERIES: PSALMS 85: (1-7) REVIVE US AGAIN! [Numbers 16] The passage that we have just read is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is thinking back upon the spiritual history of Israel. He is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Facts Concerning Our First Fruits

Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 15, 2002

Are you giving God your very best? Let’s consider the facts concerning our first fruits.

FACTS CONCERNING OUR FIRSTFRUITS Proverbs 3:7-10 As you study your Bible you’ll find that the book of Proverbs is in a section of the Bible knows as, “Wisdom Literature”. The other books that would be included in the section would be the book of Job, the Psalms, the book of Ecclesiastes as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 Of Our Advent Series Looking At The Belief That God Is With Us. Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 17, 2021

Leading to Christmas Eve, we continue to see how God is with us.

God With Us Matthew 1:23 December 19, 2021 I want to talk about something I believe is a cornerstone belief for those who claim Jesus as their Lord and Savior. I want to talk about what theologians call the incarnation. I’ve really been talking all around it for the past few weeks. What do we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 4:14-16, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Usable

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 26, 2014

To be used of God is my desire. Is that your desire today? Paul speaking to Timothy about the issue of Christians who were caught up in false teaching and Christians caught up in worldliness, instructs us as believers as to how we can be used of God.

Usable 2 Timothy 2:19-26 Audrey Mieir wrote in her song, "To Be Used of God": "I've a yearning in my heart that cannot be denied, It's a longing that has never yet been satisfied. I want the world to know the One who loves them so. Like a flame it's burning deep inside. To be used of God, to sing, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Used By God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 12, 2018

How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018

How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018 Intro Last Sunday… was the start of launching into a new season. Launching into the Gospel of Luke…. Encountering Jesus Launching into Advent season…Luke offers us what we could call the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2008

God is not the author of evil. God does not induce anyone to participate in that which is sinful and destructive. When God places some burden upon us, he does so to bring out the good rather than the bad. When Satan places some burden on us or some obs

Let us Not into Temptation Matthew 6:13 Intro To even begin to understand this particular petition the Lord included in the model prayer, we must recognize that there is a difference between the temptation that is initiated by Satan and the test to which God puts us. God is not the author of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel: God With Us Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 31, 2016

The Importance of the Incarnation

During President Ronald Reagan’s 1979 presidential campaign, a woman of about 80 spoke out from the audience at the end of one of his campaign speeches. "Mr. Reagan, everything you’ve said sounds just fine. But what about the old folks? Haven’t you forgotten us?" The man who was to become the ...read more

Denomination: Other