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KJV Sermon Outlines
The Gift of Life
Text: Eph. 2:1-10
Introduction: Headlines – JFK had all of the gifts of life except the
Gift of life. Fame, money, possessions, popularity, everything anyone
could want. Except for life. What a shame. What a tragedy. He was so
young. Yes life is a gift. A gift from God, weather it is acknowledged
or not.
I. The Gift of Life
A. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh
down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither
shadow of turning. (James 1:17)
B. From God
C. Freely Given
1. Can’t be bought
2. Can’t be earned
II. The Gift of Eternal Life – v. 8
A. By Grace - unmerited
B. Trough Faith - believing
C. Greatest of all gifts
III. The Gift of Abundant Life
A. The thief (Satan) cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to
destroy: I (Jesus) am come that they might have life, and that they
might have it more abundantly. 11I am the good shepherd: the good
shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. (John 10:10,11)
B. Fulfilling
1. Happy, joyful
2. Content
C. Fruitful
1. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall
doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
(Psalms 126:6)
Conclusion: The greatest gift of all is Eternal Life. Won’t you accept
the gift this morning before it’s too late.
Illustration: Christmas and Birthday Gifts
During the Christmas season a little three years old girl was caught
up in the spirit and excitement of gifts and giving as only
three-year-olds can be, one morning she was picking up, examining,
shaking, and guessing what was inside of every package. Then, in a
burst of inspiration, she picked up a big red bow that had fallen off
one present and held it on top of her head. She looked up at her dad
with twinkling eyes and beamed a smile as bright as the Star as she
said, "Look at me, Daddy! I'm a present!"
Her words were more true than she realized! Our children are indeed
the most wonderful gifts God gives us, at Christmas or any time. We
may appreciate the gifts of talents and skills, either God-given or
acquired; but do we consider our children as divine gifts--presents
from God? What is more unique and special than our children? To help
us understand the kind of God we have, the Lord went so far as to send
us God's own Son--the most remarkable present of all!
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