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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Getting The Right Gift For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 35,884 views

    There’s power in making the decision to give the gift He really wants: to "follow Him." But in this story in Luke, 3 men tell Jesus that that is precisely what they want to do. So why isn’t Jesus content with their gift?

    OPEN: About three years ago, Dave Barry made this observation about Christmas: "Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable gift for his wife for last Christmas. He did give her something last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wisemen: Dissecting The Magi's Gifts Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,434 views

    The wise men gave Jesus something far more important than gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

    A Visit to Bethlehem Series Wisemen: Dissecting the Magi’s Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 Dec. 9, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Herod was opposing the King 1 Herod was all about keeping the throne at all costs. a Killed his favorite wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Christmas Eve: The Gift Of Love

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,091 views

    Christmas Eve. Focus: Jesus is the gift of Christmas.

    A professor of mine from seminary told us this story: When he was a young man, all of 23, he had the opportunity to take a summer tour of Europe as a graduation present, he was from a well to do family. He traveled about Europe by train, boat and sometimes by bicycle. Finally he ended up on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Gifts Round 1

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 31, 2011
     | 3,511 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 regarding 4 of the 5 non-miraculous gifts in this text. Saving prophecy for later, and going to deal with the miraculous gifts (tongues, miracles, and healing) in a different sermon.

    Text: 1 Cor 12:7-11, Title: Spiritual Gifts Round 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.29.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Slowly, the barber’s business began to dwindle. He just couldn’t compete. In a last ditch effort to save his business, he hired a business consultant. The consultant spent a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    What Gift Will You Bring?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,689 views

    The Wise Men presented their gifts from worshipping hearts, with generous spirits, and thoughtful minds. What gift will you bring?

    What Gift will You Bring? Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. THE GIFTS THE WISE MEN OFFERED Lessons from the Wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Christmas - When We Look At Jesus We See God

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Short all-age talk for 2009 Christmas Eve services. Many people come from our community. Talk uses an illustration of how I as an earthly Dad might write a book for my children to get to know me better. God has given us a book, but also given us Jesus.

    God couldn’t have made Himself bigger to impress us, so He made Himself smaller to attract us. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Wayne! Wayne who? A Wayne in a manger … Knock, knock! Who’s there? Hanna! Hanna who? Hanna partridge in a pear tree … Knock, knock! Who’s there? Doughnut! Doughnut who? Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Good Gift Gone Bad Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    Lust craves to use people for our "needs" and desires. It is the exact opposite of the love and focus on the needs of others that Jesus calls us to.

    II Samuel 11:1-5, Matthew 5:27-30 “A Good Gift Gone Bad” (Lust) INTRODUCTION We live in a society that panders to lust. Everywhere we look—billboards, magazines, movies and television—we view provocative pictures. The goal of modern clothing fashion is to be alluring. The idea of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strange Gifts For A Newborn King

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Dec 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,728 views

    This message is one which was delivered on Christmas morning 2016. It looks at how strange and peculiar were the gifts that the Magi gave to the baby Jesus, while having also a great prophetic message as to who He would be.

    STRANGE GIFTS FOR A NEWBORN KING Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today is that wonderful day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus into this world. A.) This morning we have exchanged and opened gifts. aa.) I’m sure that this morning has been a very hectic and exciting time for those with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Gifts - Pt. 1 - Gold Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,874 views

    No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

    The Gifts Pt. 1 - Gold I. Introduction ?Here it comes. Ready or not. Tree assembled or not. Christmas. With all of the hustle and bustle. The paper and bows. The lights and wreaths. Christmas. Christmas captures our attention, our heart and even our imagination. That is true even for those of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Heavens Three Top Gifts.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    These are gifts that keep on giving.

    HEAVENS THREE TOP GIFTS. Many times we get gifts we do not like so we return them to the store they came from to get a refund are something else we want. Christ gave us three gifts the greatest gifts in the world and so many want even pick them up. Its almost like we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Giver Of Gifts - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 6, 2024
     | 380 views

    Our faith rests on the settled issues. “I am sure” and “I am certain”.

    Church in the City – Chapter 12, Part 2 The Giver of Gifts November 3, 2024 1 Corinthians 12:7-10 NIV “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 189 views

    Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

    A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Gifts - Pt. 3 - Myrrh Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018
     | 5,470 views

    No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

    The Gifts Pt. 3- Myrrh I. Introduction ?Time is running out! Christmas is upon us! If you haven’t completed your shopping list I am sure you are nervous and frantic. There is nothing quite as stressful as needing to find that last second gift when the gift has to be perfect. The narrative has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Gifts Of The Holy Spirit I

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,560 views

    Study of gifts in N.T.

    GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Romans 12, I Corinthians 12 & Ephesians 4 I. Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:3-8) A. Attitude of the Spiritually Gifted (v.3) B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • ERIC OLSON avatar

    Give Me Five! Series

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    This sermon outlines some important life issues and why we should stand on a few spiritual facts. It was written to exort Christians to extend their hand and say "Hey God! Give me five" (Five spiritual Blessing)

    Attention Grabber: Write the word Blessings on sheets of paper-one large letter per sheet. Hide the letters in various parts of the room. As students arrive, invite them to figure out the subject of today’s lesson by finding the nine hidden letters and piecing the word together. Have Students ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational