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  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Gift Of Sleep And Rest

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2005
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    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

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    God's Gracious Gift

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    A Christmas Eve Sermon, written in poetry.

    Christmas Eve 2003 John 1: 1-14 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on this special night, we celebrate the birth of your dear Son, our Savior, Jesus the Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Gift For You

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,123 views

    The prophets of the Old Testament said: · This baby would come to save the world from sin. · This world of darkness would be given the Light that would shine forever. · This little baby would bring peace to a world in tumult, destruction and chaos.

    It is always a joy to watch children at Christmas time. Christmas morning never seems to come soon enough. Children (at any age) can become very anxious. Mankind has always looked forward to Christmas. Do you know who were the first to get excited about Christmas before it took place? Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of Giving Up

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 6, 2003
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    Abram’s faith and selflessness in dealing with Lot is an example to us when it comes to giving to God. This was Self-Denial Sunday for an offering given to missions.

    The Gift of Giving Up – Genesis 13:1-18 In August 1994, a Korean air jet skidded across a rain-soaked runway and rammed into a safety barricade in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped to safety, just moments before the plane exploded into flames. So what caused this near tragedy? According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    God's Gifts To Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 30, 2008
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     | 15,866 views

    A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22

    21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Lectionary 27 Matthew 21:33-46 God’s gifts to us 33* ¶ "Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thanksgiving - A Gift To Enjoy

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2009
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    Paul asks Christians to give Thanks "always and in everything". A deeper look into the subject reveals that this is an impossibility for mankind.

    Thanksgiving – A Gift to enjoy A man was pushing a pram with a child in the pram. The child was creating trouble and screaming and throwing tantrums. The man who was pushing the pram kept repeating at regular intervals “ Keep cool Andrew.. Keep cool Andrew” A passer by woman was impressed at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Gift To The World ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 3, 2010
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    This lesson purposes to lead those who are thinking on the subject of love to gain a better understanding of biblical love as the lesson answers the two basic questions: Question #1: Why would God show so much love for boys and girls and men and women? Qu

    INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to John 3:16. 2. This verse is very appropriate for today, Valentine’s Day. Most everyone is making an effort to give different ones something special today. (1) Valentine Cards with comments of love and appreciation are exchanged today! (2) Flowers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Gifts Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 3, 2010
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     | 3,733 views

    Gods Greatest gift to man.A gift that keeps on giving.

    THREE GIFTS OF CHRIST John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 1. He gave his LOVE (at the cross.) Gal.2:20 I am crucified with Christ: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Our Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
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    The 11th sermon in our series dealing with the Baptist Faith and Message

    Using Our Gifts (BFM #11 ) Text: Exodus 4:2; 1st Corinthians 12:1-11 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) St. Bernard of Clairvaux (the man the dog was named after) once said, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” As we continue on in our study of the BFM we’ve been looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Perfect Gift"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,446 views

    A sermon for the Christmas Season.

    Ephesians 2:1-10 “The Perfect Gift” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Have you ever just watched people as they shop during the Christmas season? I was out at the mall this past week and watched people as they shopped for gifts and bargains. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009
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     | 3,662 views

    As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

    May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Spiritual Gifts - Overview Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,743 views

    The passage we are about to read can revolutionize your Spiritual life! We will talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word used in this passage is “charisma” wish can be translated as “gift” or “manifestation”.

    The passage we are about to read can revolutionize your Spiritual life! We will talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word used in this passage is “charisma” wish can be translated as “gift” or “manifestation”. The word just means “a gift from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Fit For A King Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
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    God does not need us or anything we possess. So, what could we possibly give to Him? These verses teach us something about that matter. In fact, these verses talk about the only gifts that are worthy of our Savior. I want to take this episode from the lif

    GIFTS FIT FOR A KING Genesis 43:11-14 Introduction Joseph’s brothers have made one trip into Egypt to buy food. While they were there, they came face to face with their brother Joseph. He recognized them, but they did not recognize him. In an effort to awaken their dead consciences and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by John Visser on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    Who has God placed in your life with whom you can share his love? At the end of the day, that is one practical test of the gift of the Holy Spirit in your life.

    THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:38; Lev. 23:22 One of the institutions we have here in Belleville is the Gleaners Food Bank. It was started in 1986 by a number of city churches and is now run by an independent board out of its new location at 25 Wallbridge Crescent. Its mission statement is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    2 Cor 9:15

    GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT 2 COR 9:15 We all like gifts. We like to receive them from those that we love. And we also enjoy giving them. What Jesus said is certainly true: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35). I used to think that the greatest joy of Christmas belonged to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist