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  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Gift Of Seeing Him Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    In this message we will unwrap the gift of seeing Him and as we do we will see the power of a relationship with God (part 3 of 4)

    “The Gift Of Relationship” The Gifts Of Christmas – part three Today is our 3rd week in a sermon series we are calling the gifts of Christmas. It is a four part series designed to make sure that Christmas 2001 is the most Christ-center Christmas any of us has ever had… In week one we talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,526 views

    Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

    AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    God's Gifts This Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,778 views

    A look at the various gifts that God gives to each of us.

    God’s Gifts to Us December 9, 2001 Here they are I know you’ve been waiting for them, the top 10 real Christmas wishes. 10) A new SUV that would fit in my stocking 9) Two words: Batteries Included 8) No Payments until 2050 7) To Get Christmas Cards out by Easter 6) To complete Christmas shopping ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The First Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    This message looks at gifts given that first Christmas.

    When I say Christmas, what do you think? The birth of Christ, Joy to the world, peace on earth and good will to men? Poppycock, when I say Christmas you think: presents, gifts, goodies. For all of the noble and pure motives that we claim we’d be awful disappointed if there wasn’t anything under ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Gifts For The Christ Child

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    The journey of the magi and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child still inspire us today.

    GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Matthew 2: 1-12 The birth of our Lord Jesus was announced in three magnificent ways: the annunciation by the angel to Mary (Luke 1: 26-33); the angelic choir (Luke 2: 8-14) and the star in the east (Matthew 2:2). It is the visit of the wise men that we will consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Gift That Last Forever Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,389 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This is also the 2nd sermon in this "Christmas Series". This sermon looks at the gift that last forever.

    Sunday Morning December 15, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ (#4)[Christmas #2] THE GIFT THAT LAST FOREVER 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Introduction: 1. According to the commercial what is, ¡§The gift that last forever¡¨? Diamonds. For those of you that are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry La Pere avatar

    The Gifts Of Jesus--Joy Series

    Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,486 views

    The third Sunday in Advent focuses our attention on the Joy that Jesus brings us. The Biblical subject of joy is examined in both the OT and NT and how we can have it today as a free gift from God.

    The Gifts of Jesus—Joy First Preached at Broad Run Baptist Church 12/15/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. 2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Gift We Owe

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

    The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Eternal Gift!

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    Christmas Message: God has a story to tell; it’s the story of His eternal gift. . . the gift is Jesus!

    + 1 John 5:11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. (NIV) 1. GOD’S STORY. “And this is the testimony.” What is a testimony? Our children did a super job in “The Not So Silent Night”showing us the testimony of the shepherds, the wise men, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Frightening Gift

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,900 views

    Our moral universe raises several questions: 1. What does it mean to have free will? 2. Why is it frightening? 3. What are we to do with it?

    God has a problem. His problem began when he created other living beings to live in the same universe as himself. Before the creation there was only one will — God’s will. But now there were other beings and other wills operating in the universe — millions of them. And because God wanted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    God's Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,287 views

    Understanding the John 3:16 story

    What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone? Hear about God’s greatest gift. Boy chasing skunk on the Grand Canyon Good news so incredible that we can’t believe it - eternal life so beyond us that we are like that boy. Nicodemus was at the top of the pyramid of the Israelite society. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    The Gift Of Discerning Of Spirits Series

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 40,014 views

    Discerning of spirits is such a vital gift to the body of Christ. The enemy has gotten away with a lot of demonic manifestations in our church services because the gift of discerning of spirits was not functioning in the leadership.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    God's Indescribable Gift

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,906 views

    How do you describe that which is indescribable? Any attempt will fall far short of comprehensiveness. Yet we will be blessed by merely "touching the hem of this garment".

    GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." II Corinthians 9:15. How do you describe that which is indescribable? Admittedly, any attempt will fall far short of a comprehensive portrayal. Yet we will be blessed by merely “touching the hem of this garment”! I. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    They Presented Gifts To Him

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,105 views

    The visit of the Magi to Bethlehem, the star that guided them, and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child testified to His Messiahship.

    THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they had come into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Moon avatar

    God's Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,411 views

    Part 2 of this new series that is looking into the true meaning of Christmas.

    “Christmas Beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 2 God’s Gift of Peace Brian A. Moon A number of years ago now I had the opportunity to go spend a week on a houseboat floating down the St. John’s River in north Central Florida. It was a busy week leading up to this trip and when we arrived I found ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed