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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Gifts And Worship Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,960 views

    Worship requires order. If the Spirit is to be enabled to work, then decency and order are needed to allow that work to happen.

    Corinth must really have been a "happening" place. we sometimes have people complaining that St Theodore’s is too noisy on a Sunday morning at 10 before the service begins or after it’s over for them to be able to pray. Some people complain about the noise the kids make during the service. But by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Gift Of Time

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,990 views

    Death will eventually come to each one. The question is: How can we face death with courage?

    November 6, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Condolences to the Pistola family and friends B. Reasons for our gathering: 1) To pay our tribute to our friend Rebecca 2) To share our memories about her 3) To learn valuable lessons from her life and how we can apply them in our daily life 4) To comfort one ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 284 ratings
     | 100,859 views

    God’s perfect gift to us in the life of His only begotten Son.

    Dec. 25, 1999 Introduction: Now that the holiday season is here, it seems that finding the right gift for the right person seems to be at the top of the list for many people. If you went to the shopping malls these past few days, you will find that people are buying things that they usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Our Gifts

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,347 views

    A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 A sermon about using our gifts for God

    20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Matthew 21:33-46 Our Gifts  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 country. 34* When the season ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gift Of Disillusionment

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    Even amidst life’s harships, confusion, and pain, we can discover a new and clearer vision of Christ Jesus as the Messiah.

    THE PERSON WHO HAS NEVER TAKEN THE RISK OF HAVING TO TASTE WHAT IS BITTER HAS NEVER REALLY KNOWN THAT WHICH TASTES SWEET. THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ENORMOUS DISCOMFORT, INCLUDING THE PROSPECT OF DEATH, IF THE CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE SENSE. MANY MARTYRS, POLITICAL PRISONERS, AND WAR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Vision And The Gift Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,121 views

    David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

    Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Unwrapped Gift

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    Christmas

    For most of us this week will be time to put away the Christmas stuff. We will take down trees and lights, repack decorations and put away manger scenes. Some of us will and have already returned things. We unwrapped the gift and then realized it didn’t fit wasn’t the right thing or we just plain ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Worshipper's Gift

    Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    giving

    Text. Lk 7:36-38 Intro: WAS SHE A WORSHIPPER, WHAT WAS HER GIFT AND HOW DID SHE PRESENT IT? a gift is worth more when it is given with the right attitude, and proper actions that follow.. WHY IS IT NECCESSARY TO GIVE? settles 4 issues within our lives 1. The Position Issue (who is going to be # ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of Presence Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    Building relationships means spending time together, and this means more than just once a week. A sermon to encourage personal and corporate growth among the church - with God and each other.

    This is the fourth sermon in a series entitled “Loving others…and letting them know it.” The purpose of this series has been to understand what true Christian love is, as well as specific ways in which we can express that love to others so that they will actually know without a doubt that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Gifts & Service Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    Loving others means giving of ourselves for the benefit of another. What we choose to give is a reflection of how much we really love them, & ultimately reflects how much we love God.

    This is the last sermon in our series, “Loving others…and letting them know it.” Throughout this series, we have seen the importance of unconditional love, and we have learned practical yet meaningful ways of expressing this love – from a handshake, to a kind word, to time spent together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Gift Giving Series

    Contributed by Casey Casal on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    This sermon is a deeper look at the gifts given to Jesus for his birth

    Words of Affirmation: Gift Giving Text: Matthew 2:11 Subject: Giving to God Context: At this time of year...seeing as how it is Christmas I figured this would be the perfect time to talk about the gifts that were given to Jesus so we are going to read the scripture tonight and look at this in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gift Of A Star Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,302 views

    This is the fourth and final sermon in the Advent series,

    Matthew 2:1-12 December 18, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS ~ The Gift Of A Star Introduction: ILLUSTRATION: I remember one Christmas under the tree was a large, brightly coloured gift-wrapped box. It had my mother’s name on it. So, she proceeded with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,059 views

    Simple Christmas message

    The Perfect Gift The perfect gift: Some of you will spend many hours this Christmas season searching for the perfect gift. You will browse through store after store or web site after web site. If you are the giver you want it to be just right. Based on what the person you are giving the gift to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gift Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,217 views

    In order to experience the joy of giving: 1. We must recognize God’s ownership of everything. 2. We must live a life of stewardship. 3. We must want to bless more than we want to be blessed.

    The church service ended at the Lutheran Church in New Sweden, Maine as everyone “passed the peace.” It was the first Sunday after Easter, and the 50 people in attendance headed to the fellowship hour to have some coffee. Some of the people complained that the coffee was bitter, but people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,103 views

    Learn where your giftings fit in

    Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:3-6 I like how Paul starts out in verse 3. Paul says, “Don’t think of yourself more highly than you need to, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” He said, “There are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal