Sermons on Your Gifts:

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 7, 2003

The gift if Christmas, Jesus Christ, is appropriate for everyone, it does not matter who you are, boy or girl, man or woman, rich or poor, black or white, short or tall, fat or slim, this gift is for you.

December 7th, 2003 Let us pray. Welcome... Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and when we say Advent, we are talking about our Lord’s coming to earth in human form, coming as God incarnate; God in the flesh. This was the first Advent. Christ will come again, not as a baby, but he will come ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 27, 2011

When a person trusts in Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit comes and indwells them and gives them spiritual gifts. Many people do not completely understand the spiritual gifts, what they are and what they are to be used for. This morning we will seek to under

Gifts of the Spirit Romans 12:4-8 This morning we are continuing to talk about the Holy Spirit and the things He produces and provides in our life. For the last 2 weeks we have talked about the fruit that the Lord grows in us through His Spirit. Slide This week we are transitioning to the Gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ponder This In Your Heart

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Dec 16, 2014

Mary pondered - using four gifts to explore meaning of Christmas as we ponder it's meaning in our lives

Mary pondered all these words in her heart. That’s what I want to focus on tonight Ponder That’s what Christmas is about reflecting, thinking, contemplating the wonder of Christmas’ past and present and future Birth of Baby Jesus, Christmas programs, Christmas worship, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Add To Your Faith (God's Gift To Believers)

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 23, 2020

I believe everyone is born with a measure of faith, but that is not the end of things. "Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures" (Luke 24:45, HCSB).

We have it on proper authority that everyone is born with a measure of faith. "Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures" (Luke 24:45, HCSB). Wouldn't you love for someone to open your mind and give you a new understanding of what is and what will be? The Scriptures say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45, 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Other

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 27, 2003

The body is made up of many members, all of which are vital if the body is to function correctly. But test the gifts to see whether they exalt Jesus as Lord. Second, check whether their exercise is building up the body of Christ. And thirdly make sure you

I was listening to Di talking to our son Paul about his holiday around Europe the other day trying to piece together the conversation from what I could hear Di saying, but of course without being able to hear what he had to say. I’m sure you’ve done that from time to time, these days probably in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Giving God Your Talents Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007

Sermon #2 in a Stewardship series. Talks about givign back to God the gifts that He has blessed us with

Stewardship Series #2 “Giving God Your Talents” Romans 12:3-8 I had a grandmother that couldn’t carry as “tune in a pail.” Neither my mother or father ever preached a message. My sister cannot play any musical instruments. To my knowledge I have never had a relative that was a head of state, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Conscience - The Gift Of God

Contributed by Heman Sapogu on Sep 25, 2023

Scripture Says Your Sin Will Find You Out, No Matter How You Sin , Where You Sin, No Matter How Secretly You Have Sinned.

Conscience:- Proverbs 20:27 27 The Spirit[A] Of Man Is The Lamp Of The LORD, Searching All His Innermost Parts. Proverbs 15:3 3 The Eyes Of The LORD Are In Every Place, Keeping Watch On The Evil And The Good. Numbers 32:23 23 But If You Will Not Do So, Behold, You Have Sinned Against The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:27, Proverbs 15:3, Numbers 32:23

Stir Up The Gift Of God In You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025

The gifts of God in you are not for decoration—they are tools for kingdom expansion and service to humanity. Just like Timothy, you must take responsibility to stir them up, overcome fear, and walk in the full expression of your calling.

STIR UP THE GIFT OF GOD IN YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 "I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gift Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

The gift of God’s Son is our Christmas gift.

December 2 ,2007 Matthew 2:1-12 Gift Giving There are only 23 days left before Christmas, so I hope you have your Christmas list set. Normally it works this way in our house, Debbie asks me what I want for Christmas and I always give her the same answer, “You’re all I need baby.” Actually, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

It seems that somehow we have lost the focus as to whose birthday we are celebrating, and it seems the focus of Christmas has been lost in the giving and receiving of gifts.

Sunday Morning, December 12th, 2004 Let us pray. Welcome... Each day we are drawing closer home. Last Tuesday night one of our church sisters from Cleveland passed away, and on Thursday night another sister who had moved to Atlanta passed away. We just don’t know when it will be our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Gifts In A Manger

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 19, 2014

In the manger with Jesus we can discover 6 gifts just waiting to be opened.

Can I say I am thankful this morning that all my children are grown? Christmas is here and I don’t have the worry of 10 Christmas gifts for each, trying to make sure that all three felt happy and fulfilled with their expectations. I don’t have the worry about credit card debts ran up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gift Of Exhortation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Every Christian needs to be exposed to exhortation. The word covers a lot of territory. It includes comfort, consolation, counsel, and such words as entreat, beg, implore, and persuade. It covers about anything you can think of that motivates people to act, or to change their behavior.

Several years ago I went to hear J. Allen Peterson one of the nation's most dynamic leaders in ministering to families. He told this true but tragic story. One of the finest couples laboring in the field of marriage enrichment, who had written 5 books that were very helpful, and who had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

The Greatest Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2011

The Corinthian believers had powerful and impressive spiritual gifts, but Paul is essentially telling them those gifts don’t really impress God as much as three others that they seemed to have forgotten. What were those 3 gifts, and why were they better?

Kids learn quickly. But they see life and love from their own point of view. Asked what the thought about “falling in love” several children gave these answers: · Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. · Glenn, 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Gift/Perfect Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 4, 2007

A REAL CHRSTMAS CELEBRATION.

GOOD GIFT/PERFECT GIFT INTRO: CHRISTMAS TIME 1: DO YOU HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS OR HAPPY HOLIDAYS? A) CHRISTMAS HAS BEEN UNDER ATTACK B) SECULAR SOCIETY SAYS IT IS WRONG TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. C) SOTRES DON’T HAVE CHRISTMAS SALES ANYMORE, THEY HAVE HOLIDAY SALES POINT: THERE ARE SOME THINGS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Other

His Gift - Our Gift Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 18, 2019

God has given us the greatest gift imaginable in Jesus -- it compels us to want to give a gift to him. The ultimate gift we can give is ourselves which we show by doing justly; loving mercy; and walking humbly with Him.

1. I put a question on the church’s FB page: “What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?” Responses had to do with family and with gifts (Santa stories). 2. The coming of Jesus represents God’s ultimate gift to us (John 3:16-17) a. Response to receiving a gift is to give a gift in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ