THE PRICELESS GIFT Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” (KJV) INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul, while teaching about generosity, pauses and breaks into thanksgiving. He could not find words strong enough to describe what God has given to humanity, so he called it “unspeakable”—a gift beyond human language, value, or comparison. This priceless gift is not money, not silver or gold, not material prosperity. The priceless gift is Jesus Christ Himself—God’s greatest expression of love to mankind. 1. THE PRICELESS GIFT IS GOD’S INITIATIVE, NOT MAN’S EFFORT Salvation was not earned, negotiated, or deserved. It was freely given. Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” A gift is not a reward. It is an expression of grace. Jesus came because God loved, not because man qualified. John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son…” 2. THE PRICELESS GIFT B...
Do I Need To Be Silent in the Face of Adversity? Texts: Matthew 11:12, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Exodus 14:13–15, Psalm 18:37 INTRODUCTION Adversity is a universal experience. Every believer will face moments where pressure tries to silence their faith, intimidate their identity, and shrink their confidence. The devil’s strategy is simple: silence their voice, paralyze their actions, and weaken their persistence. But Scripture never teaches believers to bow in adversity. Instead, it calls them to speak, to stand, to move, and to fight spiritual battles with holy aggression. This message examines why silence is dangerous and how spiritual violence becomes the believer’s posture for victory. OUTLINE 1: Silence in Adversity Is Dangerous Adversity always carries a message. It speaks fear, defeat, delay, confusion, and discouragement. If a believer stays silent in that moment, their silence becomes agreement. David understood this. When surrounded by threats, he didn’t thin...