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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Generous With Our Gifts Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017
     | 8,844 views

    Generosity is at the core of a disciple's life. Jesus calls us to generous living, and generosity begins with our money.

    Do we believe it’s possible to live a generous life? Do we believe it’s important to live a generous life? Do we believe it’s necessary to live a generous life? We’ve spent the last four weeks reflecting on how to live generously in every respect of discipleship as United Methodists—our prayers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Best Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 9,441 views

    The best gift is Jesus’ birth, the coming of the Messiah, the entry of God into the world. We learn three things from the gift of the Christ child

    The Best Gift of Christmas Titus 3:4-8 Kelvin Parks tells the story of talking with his neighbor about whether he had completed his shopping. He said he had bought a diamond ring. Kelvin said his wife had her heart set on a new car…. A Cadillac Escalade. So he asked his neighbor, “Didn’t your wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus' Easter Gifts

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 13, 2017
     | 7,173 views

    In our passage Jesus passes out some wonderful Easter Gifts - 1. Peace 2. Assurance 3. Commission 4. Holy Spirit 5. Ability to Heal and Forgive

    Scripture: John 20:19-29 (cf. 19-23); 1 Peter 1:3-9 and Call to Worship (Psalm 16) Theme: Jesus' Easter Gifts In our passage Jesus passes out some wonderful Easter Gifts - 1. Peace 2. Assurance 3. Commission 4. Holy Spirit 5. Ability to Heal and Forgive INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    - The Greatest Gift Of All

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017
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     | 13,791 views

    CHRISTMAS IS A TIME WHERE WE AS CHILDRENS OF GODS REFLECTS BACK AND THANK GOD FOR THE PRECIOUS GIFT HE GAVE MANKIND MANY YEARS AGO (AND YOU DO KNOW)THAT JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

    John 3:16 (KJV) 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. TOPIC- THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS CHRISTMAS TIME IS A TIME OF GIVING IT`S A TIME WHERE FAM ILY AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Wedding Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017
     | 6,876 views

    Sexual purity is important, because It pleases God; sex itself is sacred; sexual immorality robs others; sex outside of marriage is not safe, and God gives you His Holy Spirit.

    At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you crazy?” she said. “My parents will see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 4, 2014
     | 8,172 views

    This study examines the Scriptural identity of the Gift of the Holy Spirit and, also, how to receive the Gift and why we receive this precious Gift.

    When one obeys the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit. Paul asked the Galatian brethren (3:2): "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit from the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" The Spirit was not received through their observing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Anderson avatar

    Unwrapping The Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 14, 2015
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     | 3,927 views

    When we share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others, we are unwrapping the gift of Christmas to share with others.

    Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas Christmas is almost here and there’s presents ready to be opened. Just as quick as the gifts are unwrapped it seems to be over as well. For most of us, it’s hard to remember what we got for Christmas last year. The real Gift of Christmas is one we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of Christmas 2015

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016
     | 2,873 views

    Christmas is more than the buying of presents. It is celebrating the birth of Christ and what His birth means for us.

    The gift of Christmas 2015 Luke 2:8-15 Introduction- We are 5 days away from Christmas! I hope that you have a good handle on present buying, have at least bought the food, and you have a game plan on how you will get to see or talk to those that are important to you. I said last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016
     | 7,684 views

    Continuing to look at Excellence! through Spiritual Gifts

    Be Excellent: Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1ff February 7, 2016 Have you ever wished that you were something you weren’t? At one point or another most of us have. There are times I wish I was a professional athlete, playing a game and making millions. But I know I can’t — ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016
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     | 18,153 views

    A final look at Excellence through Spiritual Gifts

    Excellence - Spiritual Gifts February 21, 2016 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you fit in! We may have those issues at home . . . where and how do you fit into your family system. We have that at school — it happens at work. Really wherever you go and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Gift Of Enjoying Life

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2014
     | 7,541 views

    The ability to enjoy life’s blessings with intensity is a gift from God, yet, like eternal life, many will not receive that gift.

    The Gift of Enjoying Life Ecclesiastes 6:1-6 1. The Wildcat Creek here in Kokomo, IN begins building momentum on the east near the town of Phlox. According to Neil Laymon of the Wildcat Guardians, The Mud Creek, Turkey Creek and a third Creek (Grass Creek) are separate ground-fed streams that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Selecting A Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 6, 2014
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     | 4,560 views

    A short teaching on purchasing a Christmas gift that Glorifies the Lord.

    Selecting a Christmas Gift It is that time of the year when people really start to get serious about selecting Christmas gifts. When purchasing Christmas gifts one must first remember what is being celebrated. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Gift Of Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2014
     | 5,131 views

    A Christmas Sermon

    "The Gift of Love" Luke 2:1-20 One morning, when I was staying at my sister's house near Cincinnati, Ohio I heard strange noises outside. So, I opened up the door and looked out. It was garbage day, and overflowing trash cans and recycle bins were lined up and down the street in front of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Gift Of Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2014
     | 7,418 views

    A sermon about darkness and light.

    "The Gift of Light" John 1:1-5, 10-14 What is darkness? The Bible talks about darkness quite a bit. Let's look at a few examples. Proverbs 4:19 says: "The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble." In Ephesians 4:11 we are warned: "Have nothing to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Gift From Hell

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,045 views

    How do we get rid of a critical attitude toward others? God commands us to love each other. Which means, I can "will" to love you, and you in turn can "will" to love me. This is our Christian responsibility

    The Gift from Hell Intro.: A critical spirit will show itself against those we are closest to. The danger of a critical spirit is that it spreads to others, and the criticism does not have to be warranted. I don’t care how spiritual we think we are, we may battle a critical spirit all of our life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic