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    The Gift Of Christmas PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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    This sermon encourages Christians to live as missionaries, harnessing their divine gifts to spread God's love and truth, as inspired by Matthew 2:1-9.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy, and a message burning with divine truth. We gather here, not as strangers, not as mere attendees, but as a family united by our love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we stand at the threshold of an ...read more

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    Perfect Gift PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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    This sermon explores the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing God's perfect gift of eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ, and our response to this gift.

    Good morning, dear church family. It is always a joy to gather together, to lift our voices in praise, to offer our hearts in worship, and to open our minds to the wisdom of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of the Christmas season, a time of joy and celebration, a time of ...read more

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    The Perfect Gift PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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    This sermon explores God's love manifested in Jesus' birth, the redemption it signifies, and our understanding of this divine gift, leading us to awe and worship.

    Greetings, beloved congregation. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in a grand narrative of love, redemption, and understanding. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the second chapter of Luke. In this passage, we find a story that is so familiar, yet so profound, ...read more

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    The Gift Of A Star PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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    This sermon explores the wisdom of the Magi in seeking Jesus, encouraging us to similarly seek the Savior, understand spiritual symbolism, and offer sacrificial gifts.

    Beloved congregation, welcome. It's a joy to gather once more in the house of our Lord, where His grace abounds and His love enfolds us. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the second chapter of Matthew's Gospel, a passage that invites us to witness the extraordinary event of the Magi's visit to the ...read more

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    The Gift Of Now PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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    This sermon explores the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, emphasizing the importance of understanding life's seasons and trusting in God's perfect timing.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to gather here in the house of the Lord, united in faith, love, and hope. We stand on the threshold of a new day, a new week, a new opportunity to experience the unfathomable richness of God's grace. And in this sacred space, we are invited to ...read more

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    Motivational Gifts / Why Am I Here Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Aug 7, 2005
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    Why am I here ? Why do I act and react the way that I do ? Why do I think and reason the way that I do ? Romans 12:1-8 answers these questions and more. Read on !!!

    First I want to thank God for loving me. Next I want to thank Lyril for mentoring me. Lastly I want to thank Dr. Vick for teaching me. The Motivational Gifts. Why am I here ? Why do I act and react the way that I do ? Why do I think and reason the way that I do ? Romans 12:1-8 answers these ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Few Christian Buzzwords - Calling, Gifting And Unity Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
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    What is unity? In this passage, we learn what true biblical unity in the church is.

    Buzzwords. Who likes buzzwords? Paradigm shift. Synergy. Empowerment. Exit strategy. Wellness. Offshoring. Downsizing. Benchmarking. Mission Critical. Fuzzy logic. We love our buzzwords. But do we always know what we mean when we use a buzzword? Do other people know what we mean? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Gifts Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 24, 2010
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    What is a Grace Giver? A Grace-Giver is someone who owes you nothing, yet steps in, and gives you everything! Are you one?

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Gifts of Grace 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 12:4-6 4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2015
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    The gift of "giving" is perhaps closest to God's heart. What is it about this gift that makes it so special, and how can we know if we have this particular gift?

    OPEN: One preacher told of the time he found himself in a situation where he truly needed to announce publicly what he was giving to a special church offering. “This wasn’t for the purpose of boastfulness, for I was only giving $25, although, at that time, that was significant to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life And Simple Acts Of Kindness

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011
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    Our role in taking on the burdens of others and living a Christian life.

    2nd Pentecost 11 Life and simple acts of kindness. Mathew 10: 40-42 This morning’s gospel is one of the shortest in the lectionary only being 2 verses long so I wanted to back up and take in two more verses so that this will make more sense to you the hearer. 38* and he who does not take his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Healing Rain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008
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    When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain washes over the wounds of sin and make us

    Healing Rain! Opening Video Illustration: Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Significance Of A Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 5, 2009
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    This message looks at the significance of the shepherd and how it is essential to understanding God’s plan for church leadership.

    The image of the shepherd seems somewhat irrelevant to modern Americans. Without a doubt this makes it quite difficult to communicate God’s plan for church leadership. The picture of the shepherd fails to connect with us in the modern church. Shepherds would have been as common to the original ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extreme Giving Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2009
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    Mary’s Giving is a model to us.

    John 12 – Jesus anointed at Bethany March 1, 2009 Three stories of Mary, sister to Martha and Lazarus, and friend of Jesus. 1. from Luke’s Gospel Chapter 10 – Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet – tell the story 2. from John’s Gospel – Lazarus’ death and resurrection John 11 - tell the story 3. The ...read more

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    What Can We Offer?

    Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
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    What can we offer to God

    I’m not allowed to eat at Mc Donald’s, except on very special occasions, once a year. When you go into McDonald’s you usually find that those who serve behind the counter are spotty kids who can only just bring themselves to mumble words asking you what you want. But they always manage to ask if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Godly Zip And You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2011
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    A grouchy, closed-minded, stingy mentality works against you. A cheerful, open-minded, generous mentality will bring you many blessings in this life and in eternity.

    Godly Zip and You (Proverbs 18:14-16) 1. Jean Paul, a Cajun, moved to Texas and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, but I got some bad news. The donkey died.” “Well then, just give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible