Podcasts about good gifts

Main point: In 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Paul explains the two gifts of marriage and singleness so that you may embrace and enjoy God's design for your life.

June 06, 2025 Daily Devotion: "Good Gifts from Above"James 1:17 (New Living Translation)  17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. [a] He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. Do you ever begin to feel sorry for yourself? We've all been guilty of throwing a pity party or two in our day. What we often discover is that, when it happens, it's because we'vebegun overlooking or taking for granted the blessings of the Lord. It doesn't matter if it's a leather-bound journal or a piece of scratch paper, there's a lot to be said for literally counting your blessings by recording them. If you've never done thisexercise or if it's been a while, you might struggle at first. But you'll be amazed at how God will open your eyes once you've made gratitude a habit. You'll begin to find joy in freshly washed linens, the smell of a new candle, or a piece of pumpkin pie. (Anything pumpkin should always make the blessings list!) When Satan tries to steal your joy-and he will try-you can go to your journal or notebook and remind yourself of how much you have been given. 

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Pastor John Aldridge continues teaching on The Giver of All Good Gifts

Located in the heart of downtown Maryville, Coram Deo Baptist Church (formerly Pleasant Grove at College Street) was founded as a church plant of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in 2017.

Pastor John Aldridge continues teaching on the Giver of All Good Gifts

In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis lays the groundwork for a biblical view of work, showing that labor is not a curse but a good gift from God. Drawing from Genesis 1 and 2, he explains how work and money are part of God's original design and highlights their redemptive purpose. The biblical view of work helps believers reframe their understanding of vocation and provision. ★ Support this podcast ★

April 20, 2025 was Easter -- Resurrection Day!1 Corinthians 15:50-58 shows us why the resurrection is important and how it can give us hope.As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "Why is the resurrection important?""How should the truth of the resurrection give me hope?"

In this sermon we talk about greeting/welcoming others to church. With Easter next week (and higher church attendance), we want to be prepared to welcome believers and unbelievers who join us that day...even those who maybe different from us. Beyond Easter, we should think about what our church will look like in the future. How can we serve others and not just do what makes us most comfortable? Passages like Romans 15:1-7 and James 2:1-9 will help us.As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "What can I do to help others feel welcome at our church?"

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” (Matthew 7:11) The Lord took for granted that parents know how to give good gifts to their children. We must make sure that is what we are doing. Do we give them what the Lord says we should?

In this sermon, Pastor John talks about God's Good Gift of Growth. God expects us to grow spiritually and His Holy Spirit produces that growth in our lives. But it is not automatic; growth happens when we specifically apply God's Word to our lives.As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself,"Is growing spiritually important to me?""How do I specifically apply God's Word to my life?"

1 Timothy 4:1-5 Beware of the danger of departing from the Gospel through the twisting of the truth.

In this sermon we will talk about what the Bible says about gender. God created gender, specifically two genders. Both men and women have equal value, but God has given them different roles. So, we will celebrate gender and discuss how both men and women are needed in the church today.As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself "Do I consider my male-ness or female-ness to be a gift of God?""How does my gender enable me to uniquely serve the Lord?"

In today’s devotional, we explore Matthew 7:11, which reminds us of God’s incredible generosity. We reflect on personal experiences of growing up with a mindset of earning everything and how that can shape our understanding of God’s gifts. We discuss the importance of accepting God’s good gifts without feeling the need to earn them, recognizing that He delights in blessing us simply because we are His children. Learn to increase your faith and trust that God wants to shower you with blessings! Join the Conversation:We want to hear from you! Do you try to earn good gifts from God? How can you accept God’s good gifts without feeling like you need to work for them? Share your thoughts and experiences with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email. Let’s support one another in embracing God’s generosity!

1 Peter 4:10-11

1 Peter 4:10-11

In this sermon we will be starting a new sermon series about the good gifts that God gives us and the way we should use them to honor Him. We'll look at how God entrusts us to be good stewards of the resources that He gives us. With the rapid rise of online gambling, we need to commit to use what God has given to us in a way that glorifies Him.As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself,"What resources has God given to me?""How do I make decisions about how to use those resources?"

March 23rd, 2025 David ComstockHave you ever felt torn between the need to be productive and the desire for rest, as if leisure were either a luxury or a distraction? Join us as we continue our MAKE ROOM series and rediscover how the simple joys of life—creativity, play, and beauty—are more than a way to escape but rather an invitation to experience God's delight, presence, and abundant grace.

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James has already told us that God cannot be tempted by evil nor does he tempt us.  God is never the giver of evil and always a giver of God. This is where James goes next in his field manual of authentic faith.  As we look at James 1:16-18 we will see that every good gift comes from an unchangingly good God whose goodness is most powerfully seen in the good news of the gospel.  These three verses have massive implications in how we understand who we are in Christ and how this understanding impacts the way we live out our life in Christ. 

For the text to this week's passage, please click Luke 20:41-21:4; For more information about Maranatha, please visit www.mbccolumbus.org

As Valentine's Day approaches, and some of us start sweating thoughtful gifts for our…

If you are a follower of Jesus you have been given special ____________. [2 Timothy 1:6] This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. A spiritual gift is a supernatural ________________ given to all Christians to do God's work on earth. [1 Corinthians 12:7, 11] A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. [11] It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have. All gifts are useful, but they often go _____________. [Romans 12:6-8] In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. [7] If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. [8] If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. These gifts are given to you to be used in the Church to minister to _______________ and the _______________. [1 Corinthians 12:8-10] To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge. [9] The same Spirit gives great faith to another, and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing. [10] He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy. He gives someone else the ability to discern whether a message is from the Spirit of God or from another spirit. Still another person is given the ability to speak in unknown languages, while another is given the ability to interpret what is being said. How do you find out what gifts you have? 1. _______________ what the Bible says about gifts. 2. Ask God to _______________ you your gifts. 3. _______________ what you enjoy and do well. 4. Take a spiritual gifts __________. (http://thrive.church/shape/) 5. ________ what the Holy Spirit leads you to ________. The church is ___________________ without your gift. [1 Peter 4:10-11] God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. [11] Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. Use your gift as though God was doing it ________________ you.

Good Gifts / John 2:1-11Get the episode here.                                                                     

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This is January 5th's exhortation by Brian McLain calling us to pursue wisdom through heeding the wisdom of others. Brian and his lovely wife Denise were born and raised in Florida. They have been blessed with six beautiful daughters who fill their home with boundless joy and entertainment. Brian has degrees in Theology and Electrical Engineering and spent 20 years in the Power Industry. The McLains love to sing, dance, read, cook and play games, and they cherish the opportunities they get to serve and host others in their home. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

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It's easy to point fingers when things go wrong in our life: We think, "It's their fault," or sometimes we dare to think, "It's God's fault." But James cuts sharply through these excuses, showing us another way to look at our situations. Welcome to the Daily Devo. [Get ready for a chapter study on the Vince Miller Show] If you are new here, we are excited to have you. Get your James Scripture Journal now so you can take notes as we study this letter together. Our text today is James 1:13-18: Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.  — James 1:13-18 In this section of chapter one, James turns inward. He is no longer talking about external trials but internal temptations. The challenges that derive from our devious desires. And I think James' sexual-fishing metaphor is spot-on. We get lured and enticed by our own desires. We get hooked and then commit adulterous affairs in our hearts. Then, these adulterous expeditions result in sin that we birth. We are on the hook for them, and they kill us and others. God is not on the hook for temptation. We are. God is good, and every gift he gives is good. You can't blame the hook when you're the one chasing the bait. Today, James is challenging us to take responsibility for our temptations. Instead of pointing fingers at others or God, we need to own our desires, hook, line, and sinker. The correct response is not to blame God for our desires but to surrender our desires to Him. So, what desire has been hooking you lately? Don't skip past this question. Think about it. Identify it. Confess it. Share it [in the comments below]. Surrender it. Pray about it [like we talked about yesterday]. Then, take intentional steps to replace it with God's desires. Remember, the Father of Lights fills your life with good gifts—so ask him for a heart that desires his very best. #OwnYourChoices, #GodIsGood, #GuardYourHeart Ask This: What desires have been hooking you lately and leading you into temptation? How can you surrender your desires to God today? What good gifts has God already provided in your life? How can you replace tempting thoughts with God's truth and promises? Do This: Stop blaming God. Pray This: Father of Lights, thank You for every good and perfect gift You provide. Help me surrender my desires to You and pursue Your best for my life. Amen. Play This: Hooked On A Feeling.

Scott Hultstrand

In the 9th message of our "Unveiling Yahweh" series, we will be looking at God as a giver.  Our fallen nature makes us quick to malign God's character. When life doesn't give us what we want, we call God a killjoy. If providence steals a cherished person or possession from us, we see Him a taker.

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December 22, 2024Three gifts you can give to God this Christmas.

Jeremy started one of the most intense sock debates you can imagine! Tempers are flaring as we tackle the big question: Are you in favor of giving socks as gifts, or do you stand firmly against it? Let's settle this once and for all!

A new MP3 sermon from Servants For Christ is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Blessings of God’s Good Gifts Subtitle: Wisdom for Life's Journey Speaker: Pastor Darrell Bailey Broadcaster: Servants For Christ Event: Devotional Date: 12/5/2024 Bible: Ecclesiastes 5:16-20 Length: 23 min.

Sometimes the holidays can be so special especially when it comes to gift giving. What do you get when you don't know what to get?? Raina and Addie sit down with Tim and Russ to help us all prepare for this year. Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.oh Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/theX_church Helping people get on the path to God. This is the vision of X Church, led by Pastor Tim Moore and based in South East Columbus, OH _ Stay Connected Website: www.thex.church #theXchurch

A new MP3 sermon from Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Diverted from Sin by God's Good Gifts Subtitle: Family Worship Speaker: James Hakim Broadcaster: Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian Event: Devotional Date: 11/16/2024 Bible: Proverbs 5:15-23 Length: 19 min.

Sarah Morris teaches us that we don't give good gifts just to be nice but to provide an opportunity to develop a relationship. For more info on RCC visit us at https://rcc4me.com You can download the sermon notes at https://bit.ly/rccsundays

"God says He thinks of us MORE than there are grains of sand. Always on the mind and heart of the Lord? Good gracious. It's too much to take in.Even deeper than the wonder of someone who gives the perfect gift just because we were on their mind, God was thinking of us yesterday, today, and forever onward. You are always on His mind. He was thinking of us when He sent the gift of Christmas over 2,000 years ago, and we can receive that gift at any time of year, on any day, at any hour."Leave a comment for Anna: https://incourage.me/?p=249147Get a head start with thoughtful, meaningful, beautiful gifts from DaySpring. Find the gift guides here: https://www.dayspring.com/seasons/christmas/gift-giving--The new DaySpring Illustrating Bibles invite you to linger longer in the Bible. Spend time with God as you enjoy coloring or journaling through the letters of Paul, the first five books of the Old Testament, and the full CSB Bible. Get your Illustrating Bible today at dayspring.com – and use code PODCAST10 to save $10 on your purchase!The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

Today's Promise: Matthew 7:11 Jesus described God as our Heavenly Father. When we pray, it's like talking to our daddy. Like a good earthly father, your Heavenly Father gives good gifts to His children. In this promise, we look at four things God does for His children. 1. He likes to give good gifts to His children. 2. He doesn't always give you what you want. 3. He wants the best for His children. 4. He is always ready to help.

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