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  • The Best Gift

    Contributed by Brian Undlin on Dec 24, 2015
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     | 3,597 views

    A paraphrasing of Jesus & the woman at the well. I used it as a Christmas Eve story explaining the real gift.

    We all know the Christmas story and the reason we give gifts at Christmas is because of Jesus coming AS God’s GIFT to us but there’s only one Bible story where Jesus himself describes this gift he brought us and he actually uses the word gift. The story begins with Jesus sitting alone ...read more

  • A Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016
     | 9,553 views

    The most precious gift ever given is Jesus. And, It's a life changing experience.

    A Christmas Gift A little girl is sitting on her grandpa’s lap rattling off her long Christmas list. The grandfather recognized that this was “a teachable moment,” and so he said, “Honey, it’s more blessed to give than it is to receive.” To which the ...read more

  • God's Gift

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016
     | 6,382 views

    There are two gifts this Christmas waiting to be given—the gift of Jesus packaged for you that you must receive and the gift of yourself that God is waiting for you to give.

    God's Gift Luke 1:26-38 26. Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27. to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28. And coming in, he ...read more

  • The Gift Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 21, 2015
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     | 10,694 views

    Though more precious than gold, wisdom is not hidden like gold is. Wisdom is all around us and is easily accessible for all who seek it.

    Proverbs 8:1-11, 22-26 “The Gift of Wisdom” INTRODUCTION Normally we think that wisdom comes with age, but not always. Sometimes it comes from the mouths of children. · Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” · Michael, 14, said, “When ...read more

  • The Good Gift

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 29, 2018
     | 5,038 views

    Solomon asks for the gift of wisdom so that he can rule justly and righteously over his people.

    INTRODUCTION Today is Reformation Sunday. This is a Sunday when we celebrate the work and lives of Martin Luther and other reformers—saints of the Church. It is also a time when we celebrate the reforming work of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in our lives. The Holy Spirit is constantly moving. ...read more

  • A Gift For The Dogs?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 3, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    Jesus gave the dogs an amazing gift at Christmas, to learn what that gift was please read this sermon!

    A Gift for the Dogs Matthew 15:21-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Merry Christmas! O how this phrase rolls off our tongues this time of year! Just hearing the word “Christmas” can instill in our mind wonderful thoughts of turkey, ham, potato, dressing, cranberry, ...read more

  • The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 7, 2018
     | 6,708 views

    Today we will open the awesome gift of love! This message comes from a series from Sermon Central, I want to acknowledge them for their help on this series

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What would Christmas be without Christmas music? • Let’s do a little participation exercise. • I will read a phrase from a Christmas song, and you TRY to guess the song. • We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. (“Sleigh Ride”) • When we finally ...read more

  • The Gift Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017
     | 11,982 views

    The birth of Jesus gives us hope that extends to every aspect of my life - past, present, and future.

    Advent This morning is the first Sunday of Advent. Most of us are probably familiar with that concept, but for some of us our familiarity may be limited to those calendars with little windows that open up revealing a gift or treat for each day of the month leading up to Christmas. The word ...read more

  • The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017
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     | 20,619 views

    God's gift of love in the person of His Son is an example of how we are to love others.

    This morning we are going to begin by playing a little game called “Name That Christmas Song.” I’ll read a phrase from a well-known holiday song, and you try to “name that tune”: • We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. (“Sleigh Ride”) • When we finally kiss goodnight, ...read more

  • The Significance Of The Gifts Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 10, 2017
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     | 5,183 views

    The Old and New Testament Scriptures hold truths about the birth of Jesus Christ. The truths regarding the gifts offered by the Magi are worthy of consideration if we desire to give Christ the honor He deserves.

    The Significance of the Gifts Ingredients For Christmas Worship Matthew 2:8-11 says, "He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 'Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.' After they had heard the king, ...read more

  • The Father's Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2017
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     | 7,991 views

    Welcome Christ into your life and accept life instead of death; accept justification instead of judgment; accept power instead of bondage; and accept righteousness instead of sin.

    Matt Woodly, a father of four, talks about buying his children a swing set, several years ago, as an early Christmas present. It was an extra long metal set with two swings, a two-seater swinging bench, a slide, monkey bars, and a series of hanging rings. He thought the time invested in putting it ...read more

  • The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020
     | 2,625 views

    This Christmas, don’t get so caught up in the wrappings that we miss the gift. The Gift is JESUS, our Emmanuel, GOD with US.

    2019.12.24 Christmas Eve William Akehurst, HSWC The GREATEST GIFT This Christmas, don’t get so caught up in the wrappings that we miss the gift. The Gift is JESUS, our Emmanuel, GOD with US. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, ...read more

  • Gifted Imposters

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2021
     | 1,687 views

    Do you want a spirited and gifted man to fill a position or a Spirit filled man gifted for the position? Look for Davids not Sauls being sure you have not called a sower of tares or a false prophet into your ministry.

    1 Timothy 3:6  Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.  7  Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.  2 Timothy 2:2  And the things that thou hast ...read more

  • Gifts Of The Christ

    Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Nov 7, 2020
     | 2,746 views

    In John 3 and John 4, John's writings show us how Jesus' gifts were widespread and not limited to who we are; what we are; how much we have; or what we believe our value us. To our Lord, we are all the same and He offers, freely, to us all

    The Apostle John (also known as Saint John) was one of Jesus Christ’s 12 disciples, and a prominent leader in the early Christian church. Along with James and Peter, John was one of Jesus’ closest confidants, so he appears in more biblical accounts than the other disciples. John is traditionally ...read more

  • The Gift Of Joy

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 10, 2021
     | 2,491 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year B

    May 9, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 15:9-17 The Gift of Joy Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “So teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” So says Psalm 90. How many days are we ...read more