The earthly gifts we receive during holidays and birthdays can be meaningful and exciting, but they pale in comparison to what God gives us. If you are in need of encouragement or just some time to focus on the most important blessings of life, look to this collection for examples of the unperishable gifts God bestows upon us.
Every Christian has a spiritual gift. In this chapter we will look at the gifts, examine their meaning, and explore some principles for putting those gifts to work. Covers 1 Corinthians 12:1-31.
All of us who live on this side of Acts chapter 2, if we’re Christians, have the Holy Spirit living within us. He does not visit us on occasion. He indwells us. He is part of our spiritual being. In this message, Dr. David Jeremiah dives deeper into what happened when the Holy Spirit came upon the Church, and what our response should be in light of knowing He lives within us. Covers Acts 2:1-13.
Many of us are not good at accepting gifts. We just don’t feel comfortable receiving something that we did not work for or earn. But if we can’t accept a simple gesture of kindness from a friend, how are we to then accept the gift of salvation from God Almighty? Jesus Christ is the greatest gift of all, because He in turn brings us freedom. But there is nothing we can do to earn it. We must simply accept it. Covers Galatians 5:1-11.
From the world’s perspective, joy and happiness in life are correlated with possessions and prestige. From the Bible’s perspective, joy is a result of living a life submitted to the lordship of Christ and the leading of the Spirit. Joy is a gift of God manifested in us as the fruit of the Spirit. In this message you will discover the source and the secret to continual joy in Christ.
Instead of great singing, some Christians claim just to be making a "joyful noise," unto the Lord. Since God is more concerned with the heart than the art, that's okay. But every believer should use the gift of melody and music to worship God. Ephesians 5:18-19; Colossians 3:16
No generation of children has ever needed more encouragement than today’s – especially children trying to follow Christ. Parents can insulate their children against the world’s pressures by affirming each child’s uniqueness as a gift from God, giving them hope for their future. Covers selected Scriptures. From the series Hopeful Parenting.
When was the last time you had an opportunity to share the Gospel - and failed to speak out? Being ashamed of the Gospel is a failure to understand its power. Speaking the Gospel by faith releases its power in you and another’s power to believe it. Covers Romans 1:16-17.
From the series Romans.
Perhaps no gift has been so overlooked by mankind, and so taken for granted by the church, than the availability of the Holy Scriptures - the thought, instruction, and promises of the God of the universe. Paul reminds us what a treasure we posses. Covers Romans 3: 1-2.
From the series Romans.
There is a 200 year-old song that in the last 40 years has become a sort of national anthem for the world: “Amazing Grace.” How ironic that God would put a hymn extolling His grace on the lips of the whole world. God’s grace is His gift to those who do not deserve his forgiveness and love. Covers selected Scriptures.
