Sermons on Variety Of Gifts:

The Gifts Of Jesus--Joy Series

Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 14, 2002

The third Sunday in Advent focuses our attention on the Joy that Jesus brings us. The Biblical subject of joy is examined in both the OT and NT and how we can have it today as a free gift from God.

The Gifts of Jesus—Joy First Preached at Broad Run Baptist Church 12/15/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. 2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas Peace

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 21, 2020

This message is written to help people distinguish the difference between Peace WITH God and the Peace OF God.

“Behold, church family, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10 –11). What good news! And don’t we need some good news for a change? The message today is about peace. I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Micah 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted (Part Eleven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 6, 2018

We've covered prophecy, serving, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy, the messages of wisdom and knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, discernment, tongues, apostle and evangelism. We finish the serieswith pastor and administration.

GIFTED (part eleven) We've come to the end of our spiritual gifts series. We've covered many gifts on our journey: prophecy, serving, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy, the message of wisdom and the message of knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, discerning between the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-21, 1 Corinthians 12:27-28, 1 Peter 5:1-4, John 21:15-17, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Marty Baker on Apr 22, 2024

The Holy Spirit is God's power and presence within you. When you receive His gifts, your life will be changed. Today I want to talk about spiritual gifts. A genuine sign of being a Christian is the strong desire to identify your spiritual gifts and to them to help others.

The Holy Spirit Series #3 Understanding Spiritual Gifts Dr. Marty Baker / April 21, 2024 / 1 Corinthians 12:7 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church. I am so glad that you are here today. I want to welcome all of you in our Grovetown Campus and in our South Campus and all of those watching online. ...read more

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

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Leadership And Adminstration Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

How are leadership and administration different, and how are they spiritual? Lessons from Nehemiah

The Gift of Leaership and The Gift of Administration At one time Andrew Carnegie was the wealthiest man in America. He came to America from his native Scotland when he was a small boy, did a variety of odd jobs, and eventually ended up as the largest steel manufacturer in the United States. At one ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Easter Gifts

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 13, 2017

In our passage Jesus passes out some wonderful Easter Gifts - 1. Peace 2. Assurance 3. Commission 4. Holy Spirit 5. Ability to Heal and Forgive

Scripture: John 20:19-29 (cf. 19-23); 1 Peter 1:3-9 and Call to Worship (Psalm 16) Theme: Jesus' Easter Gifts In our passage Jesus passes out some wonderful Easter Gifts - 1. Peace 2. Assurance 3. Commission 4. Holy Spirit 5. Ability to Heal and Forgive INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

Sexual purity is important, because It pleases God; sex itself is sacred; sexual immorality robs others; sex outside of marriage is not safe, and God gives you His Holy Spirit.

At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you crazy?” she said. “My parents will see ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Looking For The Mercy

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Viewing Mercy in a variety of situations

LOOKING FOR THE MERCY SCRIPTURE: Jude 1:21 “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” INTRODUCTION: 5083 tereo {tay-reh'-o} from teros (a watch, perhaps akin to 2334); TDNT- 8:140,1174; v AV- keep 57, reserve 8, observe 4, watch 2, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit - Part 6 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 5, 2017

Continuation of the ministries of the Holy Spirit in the functioning of the New Testament church; specifically the functions of apostles, prophets, and teachers.

This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:11, James 3:1, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Romans 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Perfect Gifts

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 23, 2000

Christmas comes every day of the year for those who will open their eyes to God’s gracious hand at work.

"God’s Perfect Gifts" James 1:16-17 As a child we make our Christmas lists and make sure that all of those who truly love us get copies for their shopping excursions before Christmas morning. I can still remember going through the catalog and marking the things that I wanted most, the things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 31, 2009

God has given everyone spiritual gifts. Our job is to discover and develop those gifts so that we can be a blessing to others.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS OPENING TEXT: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: *other

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2015

1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts(Eph. 4:8-10); and 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph.4:11)

Gift giving is a year round problem. When we are invited to an event we wonder what we should bring. Usually the bigger the event, the bigger the gift. A dinner party requires a different gift from a wedding. Problems arise when we try to out give the other invited guests, try to bribe our way with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 17, 2020

1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts (Eph.4:8-10); 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph. 4:11).

Ephesians 4:7-11 [7] But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. [8] Therefore it says, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." [9] (In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Encountering Jesus - Moving Naturally In The Anointing And Fire Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2023

God wants to give us a fresh anointing of Fire and impartation of His heart

I have some questions for you. - Are you discontent with your spiritual life? - Does just going to church not satisfy the yearning deep in your heart? - Do you feel that nothing seems to satisfy you anymore? - Are you desperate for more of Jesus? - Do you desire intimacy with Him but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-3, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Hebrews 13:8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Deuteronomy 4:24, Proverbs 3:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matters Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 32 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message explores another questions posed by the Corinthians regarding matters of the Spirit and the function of spiritual gifts.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 C. Concerning ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance