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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "The Gift Of Life"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 2, 2011
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     | 5,655 views

    This message is about what God desires to give us for Christmas and that is life.

    The Gift of Life Psalm 85 1. God restore us so we might have Life A. The People in today’s reading remember a better past and so they remind God we want our old life back. B. Look at verses 1-3 1You showed favor to your land, O LORD; you restored . 2You forgave the iniquity of your people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Appreciate Your Gift!

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2011
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     | 6,325 views

    God has given us the gift of eternal life. We need to pay close attention to the gift!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in December! Christmas is right around the corner. What is one thing that in reality seems to take center-stage during the Christmas season? • GIFTS! • We all know it is supposed to be about Jesus, BUT? • Really, how many of us are willing to stay up all night to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Gift Of Faith” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 6, 2011
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    Through the Advent of Christ, we have been given the gift of faith.

    Something that consumes us at Christmas is giving and receiving gifts. The tradition of giving gifts is tied to the wise men who came bearing gifts for the Christ child. So we exchange gifts at Christmas. But often, the gifts we exchange do not meet our expectations. A woman was asked by her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Gift Of All

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 9, 2011
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     | 7,802 views

    The greatest gift of all is something that we can receive from God!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is the greatest gift you have ever received? Who gave it to you? FROM A MATERIAL STANDPOINT. • I remember when I was young, the excitement of coming into the living room on Christmas morning and seeing all of the gifts under the tree. • I remember how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing To Receive The Gift

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Dec 10, 2011
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    Preparing to be a witness and a voice in the world for the coming of Christ. Practical things to do while we wait for the promise of His coming again.

    Preparing to Receive the Gift Most of us are preparing for Christmas right now and possibly the coming of family members to share the celebration. We are in the midst of decorating, shopping, cooking and cleaning. Somewhere in the background there is this nagging feeling that we have forgotten to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "God's Gift Of Mercy”

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
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    Matt 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”

    “God’s Gift of Mercy” 4/29/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Matt 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” “Bienaventurados los misericordiosos: porque ellos alcanzarán misericordia.” We live in a society of self. All revolves around self. Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Choosing The Right Gift Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
     | 3,962 views

    2nd in a series on James for summer 2009

    During my undergrad years at Cal State Hayward I read about an experiment to determine if rats would seek out new places of safety when faced with danger. It involved random low-level shocks to the cage and a random "shock free" zone. After a while, instead of seeking a place that was free from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thanksgiving - A Gift To Enjoy

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2009
     | 5,583 views

    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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    "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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    A Gift Worth Giving Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
     | 5,503 views

    Changing Our View of Gift Giving at Christmas to Gifts of Grace

    The Gift A Gift Worth Giving Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Please turn with me to Matthew, Chapter 2 for the reading of the story. It’s one that we’ve read and heard hundreds of time. And yet, true to the, not only to the story of the spirit of Christmas, but to the tradition that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Son’s Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2010
     | 4,976 views

    Christ gives every believer the Holy Spirit who delivers us from the penalty and power of sin, dwells within us to give us a different attitude and destiny, and directs us to intimacy with our Heavenly Father. This is the true Spirit of Christmas.

    Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Gifts Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    What gifts are ours because God gave the gift of His son?

    From the beginning, giving gifts has been a part of the celebration of Christmas. In the first Christmas, the wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Christ child. Today, as we approach yet another Christmas holiday season, no doubt many of us are already thinking in terms of ...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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,269 views

    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

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    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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    God's Gift Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,252 views

    Christmas is the ultimate family celebration because Jesus’ coming among us is the means by which we’re now able to become part of God’s family. Jesus is born as our saviour, to save us from our sins, to send us his Holy Spirit to renew and cleanse us so

    here’s a certain irony in the timing of the failed Copenhagen climate conference isn’t there? Just a week or so before Christmas but there was little in the way of Christmas spirit in evidence with the leaders of the nations involved in the conference wheeling and dealing to get their ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican