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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 Greatest Gift

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 20, 2018

I believe God loves me because I know only God can provide physical, relational and spiritual provision, among which Jesus Christ is the greatest provision God gave us. .

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (After listening the song "You were the reason") It was because of you and me that Jesus was born. We were the Reason that he gave ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 3:25

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Offered Himself As Both Gift And Sacrifice

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 15, 2014

To show JESUS as both gift and sacrifice.

I. EXORDIUM: If we are priests, then who is our gift and sacrifice? Who is our gift and sacrifice? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show JESUS as both gift and sacrifice. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:3 (Amplified Bible) 8:3 For every high priest is appointed to offer up gifts and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gifts Have Thorns

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Dec 18, 2017

When we look at Mary and the birth of Jesus we see a struggle of being pregnant and no one believing her. Why did the angel only tell her? Wouldn't a family meeting with all the parties be more appropriate? We will see that God's gifts have thorns!

God’s Gifts Have Thorns Matthew1:18-25 and Luke1:26-56 & 2:1-39 Today is Sunday, December 24, 2017. A day known around the world in many different languages as Christmas Eve. This is an exciting time of the year! There are those that love the holiday but hate what this day represents. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts Of Christmas: Salvation

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 16, 2020

THREAD: What if Jesus had never been born? #1) No salvation from sin. #2) No victory over death. #3) No relationship with God.

GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: SALVATION Matthew 1:18-25 #giftsofChristmas INTRODUCTION… It’s A Wonderful Life (from wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Wonderful_Life) On Christmas Eve 1945, in Bedford Falls, New York, 38-year-old George Bailey contemplates suicide. The prayers of his family and friends reach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts

Contributed by John Hires on Apr 25, 2006

Christmas gifts are not valuable unles they are opened

Gifts Christmas gifts are not valuable unless they are opened and used. Do you have that one person whose house you go to after Christmas and there are still presents under their tree either people didn’t come get them or they forgot them while they were there? Some gifts are never used some are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gifts

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2005

This sermon gives a better understanding of spiritual gifts. How and why are they given and to who. With God’s help we can discover, develop, and deploy our gifts.

GIFTS 1 Cor. 12 1-11 I. GIFTS ARE GIFTS, NOT REWARDS A. They are not the result of holiness B. The church at Corinth, notoriously unholy, but abounded in gifts (1 Cor.1:7) C. Gifts are dispensed by the Holy Spirit “as He wills” (1 Cor. 12:11b) II. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS GIFTS (Eph. 4:7; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Christmas

The Gift In our Sunday school party today we talked about how the wise men came from afar to worship the new born king. How they brought gifts for Jesus and worshipped Him. But who were these wise guys and why did they journey so far? - Magi, wise men, astrologers from east of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 13, 2022

Each person is given a "gift" from God to use to bring glory to God.

Gifts – I Corinthians 12: 1 - 11 Intro: This morning, I have a gift for everyone. Jacob is going to pass a bag among you. You are to take one and only one item from the bag. Once everyone has an item, each person will be asked to exchange their item with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

• Do the holidays break you out of your routine? • Do you go into a holiday traditional? • Lisa often says our tradition is that we have no tradition!

Recently I read a social media post about The Virgin Mary, and how her traditional sense of family was changed forever. She didn’t ask for this disruption in her life, but when she got the news from the angel, about the gift she was to receive, she responds by singing a song. Oftentimes, isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Luke 2:8-17

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 24, 2016

This message discusses the purpose of the gifts of the Spirit and the plan that God has for His people to use them to serve others. In 2 Peter 4, each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace

I would like to talk to you today about the Gifts of the Spirit. If the last three sermons have hit home with you then you are likely encouraged, even excited, to serve the Lord as Christ's ambassadors. You realize that you are a new creation and cannot live the way you used to. Not that you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Spiritually Gifted Ministry Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 19, 2006

A person’s place in the Body of Christ.

Every human being desires to feel needed and wanted. Feeling that we need to be in someone’s life or doing a certain job makes us feel important. It gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Sometimes just the fact that others rely on us can keep us going even when we want to quit. You may hate your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

The importance of spiritual gifts to the body of Christ.

THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: FELLOWSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEXT:ROMANS 12:1-8 Introduction I. PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN SERVICE VS 1,2 A. Our theology affects our practice. "Therefore" B. Foundation - a sacrificial life- offer yourself C. Building - transformation - remodeling D. Finishing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 12, 2016

A message focusing on the gift of God in Christ.

“The Gift that Keeps on Giving” Isaiah 9:6-7 Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Wiseman's Gift

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Now we look at the Christmas story through the eyes of the wisemen. We need to come as the wis men - excited, responsive, and bearing gifts.

The Wiseman’s Gifts Text: Matthew 2:11 Introduction: WISE MEN - We know very little about the wise men, magi - The wise men were astronomers, they studied the stars - The must have known the OT - you don’t just wake up one day and decide to travel hundreds of miles following a star. - Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal