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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    They Presented Gifts To Him

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,961 views

    The three different kinds of gifts have been suggested as representing various truths about the Lord Jesus. Every suggestion has it own special merit and message.

    THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,562 views

    We celebrate Christmas because of God’s gift..His only begotten Son

    This year I have experienced many firsts. Last week was my first Karaoke. It was fun! Some of my English students took me and we had a great time. We sang Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Carpenters, Elvis Presley songs of many years ago. My students also sang a couple of Enca songs. I liked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Joy - The Enduring Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,554 views

    The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas.

    (Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church,Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 TITLE: “JOY – THE ENDURING GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Virginia Brandt Berg: I was standing in the doorway of a department ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace - The Mysterious Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas

    (Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church, Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: MATTHEW 1:18-25 TITLE: “PEACE – THE MYSTERIOUS GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy and Charlie Brown are talking. Lucy says, “I hate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purpose - The Indispensable Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    The marvelous gifts God gave to us on that first Christmas

    (Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church, Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 TITLE: “PURPOSE – THE INDISPENSABLE GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. The head of an executive search firm in Chicago uses a simple question to disarm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    3 Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,268 views

    looking at the meaning behind the three gifts that were presented by the wise men for Christmas

    Intro: the story is told that some soldiers leaving an island at the end of World War 2 conveyed Christmas to the islanders with gifts and Christmas songs. Years later one of these men visited that island and was shocked to find a church there. He was invited to attend the service, which consisted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #3 “The Gift of the Holy Spirit” Acts Chapter 2:1-12 Vs. 1 - Pentecost is the Greek word for fifty. It was fifty days after the Passover Some Old Testament Feasts connected with the day of Pentecost. 1.) Feast of weeks Exodus 34:22 2.) Feast of harvest Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Lift Your Gift

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,877 views

    Many of us are trying to lift our situations when we only need to lift our gift

    Lift Your Gift Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 18:16 (KJV) Proverbs 18:16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Many of us are under the impression that we need to lift our way out of our situation but if we just lift our gift then our situation will become God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Giving The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    This message is a call to evangelism.

    “GIVING THE GREATEST GIFT” Isaiah 43:1-13 INTRO – (Craig’s "Operation Christmas Child" testimony) “Only one life twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” Is this how you are living your life? Are you living your life for Christ in such a way as to leave a lasting legacy? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Great Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,633 views

    The gift of Christ at Christmas is powerful, personal, and life-changing.

    For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Kids in particular become enthralled in the process of receiving gifts. And kid’s tear open gifts without any hesitation. “You never hear kids say, O no, you shouldn’t have. And yet the great gift of Christmas seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

    The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Unwrap The Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,910 views

    This Christmas unwrap the gift that Jesus brings into your heart and life.

    Unwrap the Gift of Christmas December 24, 2004 Luke 2:10-12 (New International Version) 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Gifts Of Wisdom And Knowledge

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,523 views

    A message about the spiritual gifts of Wisdom and Knowledge.

    THE GIFTS OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE 1 Corinthians 12:8 INTRO: Who Flew the Kite? “I did,” said the wind! “I did,” said the paper! “I did,” said the string! “I did,” said the boy! But in reality they ALL flew the kite! If the wind had lulled, if the paper had torn, if the sticks had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Gift Of Sleep And Rest

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,844 views

    Funeral for a believer that died in her sleep.

    THE GIFT OF SLEEP AND REST PSALM 127:1-2 “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise up early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat– for He grants sleep to those He loves.” We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    About Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    A teaching sermon on spiritual gifts; what they are, who has them, and what their purpose is. (audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

    The drama we presented this morning about spiritual gifts was a comedy, but it served one very important purpose: Bringing the subject of those gifts to the forefront so we can study and understand who has them and what their purpose is. Unfortunately, the area of spiritual gifts is just one ...read more

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