Sermons on Value Of A Gift:

The Gift Of Silence

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Apr 2, 2020

The world doesn't value silence, but making time to be silent is crucial for psychological and spiritual health.

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life. For instance, since God is omnipotent, we'd expect that he'd speak to Elijah through a strong driving wind or an earthquake as found in our first reading (1 Kg 18, 15-45). Instead, we find that Elijah comes out of hiding from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

The Widow's Gift

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

TWO CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE WIDOW'S GIFT 1.

TWO CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE WIDOW'S GIFT 1. The First Consideration -- The Value of Her Gift a. Measured with respect to the Giver b. Measured with respect to the Action c. Measured by comparison 2. The Second Consideration -- The Sacrifice involved in Her Gift a. The Uniqueness of her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:43-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Value Judgments Or Judging With Value Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005

Each judgment we make, though, says far more about us than it does about the issue under judgment. Paul brings this into clarity for the believer, as judgments were being made over the significance of eating meat that had been offered to idols. The resp

VALUE JUDGMENTS OR JUDGING WITH VALUE 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines a value judgment as, ¡§an assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed.¡¨ In reality, we all make judgments all the time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gift Was Already Given

Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on Mar 23, 2013

This Sermon refers to the Christmas holiday.

I. The Best Gift Already Was Given God gave His Son for us (John 1:14). There is no greater gift. A mansion, diamond ring or foreign car cannot compare to having Jesus. Jesus can take away pain and heal your body. He is better than Oxycodone, Percocet or miracle marijuana. He is the real medicine ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: *other

The Best Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 11, 2001

This sermon deals with why Jesus is the best gift of all and revisits our value systems

S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Valuing The Giver Rather Than The Gift / Dependence Day

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 13, 2015

The things in this world, even the things that we pray earnestly for, often end up distracting us from the Giver of the Gift.

Dependence Day This morning we look at dependence on God, and identifying the difference between loving gifts, and loving and worshiping the Giver of All Good Gifts. Our Gospel lesson for this morning is a great lesson, in fact, for Thanksgiving Day services. As we examine it, we can see a nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

Unwrapping The Very Best Gift

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2012

The very best gift has indescribable value

- McDonalds’ Espresso cup “Unwrap a Little JoY’ - At what moment does Christmas comes into focus? - The pinnacle point of your Christmas? • Is it shopping? • Is it the lights? • Is it the music? • Is it seeing children in the Christmas program? • Is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Gifts Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 10, 2017

The Old and New Testament Scriptures hold truths about the birth of Jesus Christ. The truths regarding the gifts offered by the Magi are worthy of consideration if we desire to give Christ the honor He deserves.

The Significance of the Gifts Ingredients For Christmas Worship Matthew 2:8-11 says, "He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 'Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.' After they had heard the king, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bought And Paid For

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Our Value to God

BOUGHT AND PAID FOR 1PETER 1VS 18-25 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 20 He indeed was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Spiritual gifts are divine abilities given to believers by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:7-13, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine abilities given to believers by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church and the advancement ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Values Of A Christian

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 24, 2023

What does God value for Christians? That needs to be our values!

At times, we have a problem staying centered in the things of God. Easy to become side-tracked, on a dead-end road. Another word we could use would be “balanced”. Easy to become over balanced in some area. Christmas is a good example. Side-tracked as to the value of Christmas. 1. To the children ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A Man

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

The value of a man from God's perspective. Preached on Father's Day.

The Value of a Man Genesis 18:19 Albert Einstein said, “The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving.” Today, I want to talk to you about the value of a man. That includes Father’s of course. And I’m going to refer to the value ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Value Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 15, 2016

A rich man is called to sell all he has and to follow Jesus

“Mark 10:17-31 “True Value” INTRODUCTION Mark continues to explain to us what Jesus meant when he said, “The time is fulfilled. The kingdom of God is here. Repent and believe.” Mark has helped us understand what Jesus meant by telling us stories and parables of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 6, 2001

This sermon challenges our value assingment by looking through the eyes of Bible characters who really missed it.

S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Rest

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2002

Rest is important. Here are four reasons why.

By and large, Americans don’t value rest and relaxation. On the contrary, we’ve made a virtue of unceasing labor; we brag about how busy we are, as if the hectic pace of our lives is proof that we’re important and significant. We feel guilty when we’re not working, and we’re suspicious of anyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist