Sermons on Value Of A Gift:

Count The Cost Of Discipleship Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of discipleship, emphasizing that while salvation is a free gift, it requires total commitment and surrender of one's life to Jesus.

Welcome church! How many of you here today have ever been students before? Probably most, if not all of us have been students at some point in our lives and so we have some understanding of what it takes from our time in elementary, middle, and/or high school. Whatever type of student you were in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Topics: Cost Of Discipleship, Eternal Life, Faith Growth

"How To Leave A Godly Legacy"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2016

Simply put, a legacy is what we pass along to the next generation. Our legacy is what we will be remembered for in the years to come. It is our gift to the future of this church.

PASSING THE BATON “How to leave a Godly Legacy” Deuteronomy 30:11-30 All of the children and parents in this video, all of the adults who helped Monday night….. all of you here today... Will be a part of the legacy of this church in the years to come. These children will become the future of this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring A Passion For The Christ

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 19, 2011

To restore a passion for the Christ, we need to remember the great privilege of being called to follow Jesus. This message is to help Christ followers renew a passion for Jesus by calling them back value God's favor over his blessings.

When I come home from work and see my family for the first time during after a long day of work, my kids come running to give me a big hug and welcome me home. I love those times. Not long ago, I remember coming home from work one day and Josiah came running up to me to give me a big hug as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Other

Envisioning A Dream For Your Joshua

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 30, 2010

1988. We may be at a point in our lives where we know we will never fully realize our dreams, but we can find fulfillment if we can identify and encourage others to embody our values.

Several years ago a rather childish and tasteless movie, but nevertheless one good for escape purposes, made the rounds. The movie was called National Lampoon’s Vacation. It starred Chevy Chase, a batch of kids, fleeting glimpses of seductive models, and a monster station wagon that developed a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

But I Don't Know About You I'm Not Crying Anymore

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 28, 2013

Making sense of bereavement in God's love.

But I Don't Know About You I'm Not Crying Anymore! By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (8/28/2013) “This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah” (Psalms 24:6, King James Version, KJV [The confidence in God's grace])...”When thou saidst, ...read more

Denomination: Friends

5 Ways To Bless Your Children! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

The position of fatherhood comes with a grave responsibility from God and with the gift of fatherhood also comes the power to shape, guide and transform the lives of their children for success, for purpose and for the fulfillment of their children’s divine destiny.

How to Bless your Children! Question: How many here want to bless your children? Your Grandchildren – your spiritual children? Main Scripture Text: Proverbs 20:7: “The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.” (NIV) New Living Translation The godly walk with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7, Proverbs 18:21, Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Blessed Are Those Who Mature In The Lord

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was prepared for and given to residents of a senior living community, and, lifts up reasons for thankfulness for the gift of old age which provides new opportunities to grow in grace.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Matthew 5:1-12 contains a list of blessings known as the Beatitudes, each beginning with “blessed are”. The English word, "blessed" is a translation from the ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Children's Day

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

Children are a precious gift from the Lord and a vital part of God’s plan for families, the church, and the future. They are not just tomorrow’s leaders—they are today’s treasures.

CELEBRATING GOD’S HERITAGE: CHILDREN IN HIS PLAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 127:3 Supporting Texts: Matthew 19:14, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6–7, Ephesians 6:1–4, Mark 10:13–16 INTRODUCTION: Children are a precious gift from the Lord and a vital part of God’s plan for families, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3, Matthew 19:14, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Heartbeat From Eternity? Prescription?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 24, 2015

We could be one heartbeat from eternity? Life is a TEST? We come to seasons of testing and we must learn to thrive and grow in those seasons. Have we defined our priority system and what we value the most?

DID YOU FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTION? YOU COULD BE ONE HEARTBEAT FROM ETERNITY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SEASONS OF TESTING? How can your attitude and thinking process effect//affect how you do when tested? **TRAIN: to teach skills that are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wisdom Of The Mystery Revealed To Angelic Beings Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2018

Paul felt he was called into the ministry in order that all people might understand that salvation was free, a truth that had been concealed for ages. The impact of this great truth is that he felt that he had a message of incalculable value for mankind.

The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 6/8/17 Lesson 13: The Wisdom of the Mystery Revealed to Angelic Beings (3:8-13) Ephesians 3:8-13 (KJV) 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

A View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2001

Giving to God can get Heaven’s attention and have benefits that only the faithful can realize.

Open: A preacher died and found himself waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addresses him, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you into Heaven?" The guy replies, "I’m Joe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 10, 2011

In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, He wants to baptize us with the Spirit so we can transform people’s lives today.

VISITATION #10: JESUS IS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT (March 2011 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: *other

Vital Facts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Facts, definition and analysis of the Holy Spirit

"Holy Spirit’s Vital Facts" (3) Times Spirit clothed with men O.T. (8) Times Spirit in men O.T. (27) Times Spirit upon men O.T. (4) Times before Pentecost in N.T. /Filled with Spirit: John/Baptist, Elizabeth, Zacharias (Luke 1); Jesus (Luke 4) (9) of (10) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Stars In Their Ears"

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 15, 2011

How wise lessons from the Wise Men can help us listen to God.

There were once two men, Pete and Joe out sailing in a boat. A fierce storm blew up. Torrents of rain splashed down. The waves were rocking them. They desperately the rigging this way and that trying to keep the boat up right. "It's at times like this" shouted Pete above the noise the storm, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Empowered To Impact

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 29, 2007

This message will teach your people that the Holy Spirit was given to empower people with the supernatural.

Empowered To Impact by Pastor Donny Granberry Text: Acts 3:1-10 (read later) Introduction "One day a large male lion decided to make sure that all the other animals knew he was the master of the jungle so he went to the gazelle and roared, ’Who is the king of the jungle?’ Trembling, the gazelle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God