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  • Robert Coats avatar

    Exchanging Gifts

    Contributed by Robert Coats on Dec 21, 2007
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    We exchange gifts at Christmas time...what gifts do we exchange with God!

    Exchanging Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 At this time of the year, we all get to exchange gifts. Families all come together from all over to enjoy each others company, food and gifts. This Tuesday we celebrate Christmas and last Sunday evening the youth presented a play about our Savior’s birth. Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Ultimate Gift

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 1, 2008
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    This sermon looks at the gifts of Christmas and also the importance of giving.

    Title: “The ultimate Gift” Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Date: 12/28/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Wednesday night, while visiting with my family in Calvert City we watched a movie starring James Garner entitled, “The Ultimate Gift.” In the movie Garner plays the part of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emmanuel - The Gift

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 24, 2007
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    A pre Christmas preparation, and encouragement to see ’The Gift’ rather than the gifts!

    EMMANUEL - The Gift Christmas will soon be with us, and that thought can fill you with dread; or with excitement! The thought of all the wrappings that are now added on to the real Christmas is enough to make anyone feel a little dejected! The original idea of giving gifts to celebrate is still a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of Time Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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    Part 2 in stewardship series

    THE GIFT OF TIME Giving with a Purpose-Part 2 Sunday, January 14, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The paradox of our time in history is that.... We have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less. We buy more, but enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gift Of Music

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Dec 8, 2007
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    Music is one of God’s greatest gifts to His people. It has the power to touch our hearts, lift our spirit, bring us closer together and closer to God’s glorious presence. A Christmas sermon.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, can you imagine what life would be like without music? Think about it for a moment: No song humming through your head after hearing it at church. No M-TV. No CDs. No bands, no concerts. Radio? Limited only to stations airing the news, weather and road conditions ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gift Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2007
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    We are given the gift of relationships. What steps need to be taken to restore fractured, broken relationships, restoring them to where God intends them to be?

    - Sibling rivalries as children! Somewhat funny looking back - Healthy rivalries – hockey! (Toronto and Montreal) - Tragic when sibling rivalries end up with broken homes and families. They can live within miles of each other but behave as if there is a continent between them. - Deeper lesson of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Rejoicing In The Gift

    Contributed by Sue Richard on Dec 15, 2007
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    Mary is a model of how to find joy

    LUKE 1: 46-50 REJOICING IN THE GIFT- 12/16/07 I’m sure you’re well aware that the theme for today is JOY. “Rejoicing in the Gift.” The banner announces the theme, the songs we sang, the story for the children. Yet, I know Christmas is not a season of joy for many people. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 22, 2007
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    What is the perfect gift?

    The Perfect Gift James 1:17 Introduction As many know, today is my birthday and thinking back, I have gotten some good gifts, some not so good gifts, and some gifts that I wish were never invented. But, give yourself a second to think of the gifts you have received in your life. What have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gifts Of Creativity Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Oct 16, 2007
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     | 10,114 views

    An exploration of creative gifts, especially artistry, artisanship and music.

    Where do you rate on the creativity scale? Do you look at a stripe of paint on a piece on a canvas and go, "Wow! That’s really profound." Or do you just sort of stare at it in puzzled disbelief. "How much is this thing going for?" Creativity is one of those wonderful gifts God has imparted into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2007
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    Before his ascension, Jesus address the disciples and gives them parting words that will enable them to carry out the ministry to which he is calling them

    John 14:23-29 “The Gift of Peace” INTRODUCTION During this time between the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his ascension into heaven, the church has used the gospel of John to focus on Jesus’ personal teachings to his disciples. A few Sundays ago we talked about the final exams that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Vision And The Gift Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
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    David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

    Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,326 views

    Spiritual Gifts Series - 13 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF MERCY Romans 12:8 INTRO: A Sunday School teacher asked the boys and girls if they ever showed kindness to dumb animals. One little boy finally spoke up, AWell, I kicked my brother one time for kicking his dog! Maybe the little boy had a lot to learn about mercy but at least he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Indescribable Gift

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
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    We should be thankful for God’s indescribable gift.

    Indescribable! 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” (NIV) How do you describe the indescribable? How can you tell someone about an indescribable gift? How do you describe to someone the gift that God has given us? First let’s realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of Serenity Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 4, 2005
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    The second part of an Advent series. As we follow Joseph’s example, we can unwrap God’s gift of peace.

    Matthew 1:18-25 December 4, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...Serenity Introduction: - ILLUSTRATION: A little boy and girl were singing their favourite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Gift Of A Sign Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 11, 2005
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    The Third sermon in the Advent series,

    December 11, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...The Gift Of A Sign Introduction: - Everyday we see signs all around us - to give us direction; instruction; information; even warnings. - Sometimes those signs are clear, maybe too clear: On a helmet mounted mirror used by US cyclists - REMEMBER, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness