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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
     | 35,761 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

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    God's Christmas Gift For You

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,403 views

    From Isaiah 7:14 we discover four components of the Father’s Gift for us.

    THE CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM GOD Isaiah 7:14 * Well, here we are in December once again. It’s the time for giving and receiving gifts. I read something this week which I thought you would enjoy. (Read buying gifts for men) Yes, I thought these rules might assist some of our ladies in buying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisemen: Dissecting The Magi's Gifts Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,306 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

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    Christmas: God's Priceless Gift!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    A short talk given to 480 school children plus their parents most of whom are not yet Christians but love Christmas. A challenging message to give ourselves to God in response to his priceless gift to us.

    I had an email from my friend Frederic in Rwanda yesterday. He was telling me that the children at his Church will be gathering with their parents at 2 pm on Christmas Eve for singing, dancing, and drama. There won’t be any food on offer as the Church is not able to feed such a large number. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas Eve: The Gift Of Love

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,571 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

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Gift 0f Christmas

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
     | 2,749 views

    There is a gift that we can share this Christmas that is greater than any other gift anyone could give, and that GIFT is the true gift of Christmas.

    Ephesians 2:6-9 The Gift of Christmas #1 Well as we all know Christmas time is here on us again, and for many folks, mostly the ladies it hassles time as they are busily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift To An Ambitious World

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    What is our place in this world?

    God’s Gift To An Ambitious World Psalm 131 June 1, 2008 Spelling Be story, This week on National Public Radio, they told the story of the ever-increasing difficulty graduating seniors are having in getting into the college of their choosing. Despite high grade point averages. Despite involvement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2reassurance:god's Gift! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,125 views

    God knows that as we face big battles fear tries to hinder us, so our God will give us reassurance and encourage us to continue.

    #2 REASSURANCE... God’s gift! When fear tries to hinder, God will give us reassurance! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part#2 of a 2 part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. When my sons were growing up and we would travel, we would often sing. I had a Pinto station wagon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1assurance:god's Gift Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    We face trials, pain and disappointments --- God understands when fear tries to destroy FAITH. So God will give you REASSURANCE to trust Him!

    #1 REASSURANCE, GOD’S GIFT! WHEN FEAR TRIES TO HINDER, GOD WILL GIVE US REASSURANCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #1 of a #2 part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Often times life throws us some strange twists that we never expected. Our hopes can seem so far away. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christ ,s Three Gifts.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,155 views

    When we talk about the greatest gift man has ever known we can only at what God has done for us saved and sinner.

    We give gifts to each other for many different things. God gives us gifts for only one thing John 3:16 CHRIST THREE GIFTS TO US A. He gave his love at the cross (Gal:2-20) _____________________________________________ 1.Greater Love hath no man 2.Not just for one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,431 views

    Spiritual gifts allow us to serve one another better because we are no longer drawing on our own abilities and power but rather are using God’s abilities in us and drawing upon the power of God as we minister in the name of Jesus. Just as your passion ans

    Finding Your Spiritual Gifts

 1 Corinthians 12:1-11


 Hetty Green died in 1916 living like a pauper. She left an estate with an estimated value of $100 Million Dollars, which is the equivalent of more than 1 billion dollars today.
Hetty regularly ate cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God’s Gift Of Rest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    A look at the 4th commandment with an encouragement for God’s people to enjoy God’s gift of rest every week, resulting in a better perspective and greater productivity.

    God’s Gift of Rest (Exodus 20:8-11) Some time ago, a Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Feeling Entitled, Receiving A Gift

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,454 views

    Through history, men have felt "entitled" to His grace. But, condemnation is all we are truly worthy of. Only by the grace of God, and the sacrifice of His Son on our behalf, can we look foward to the pleasures of eternal life.

    Feeling entitled, receiving a gift Matthew 21:33-46 Introduction Many years ago I was enlisted in the Air Force and competed for promotion to Technical Sergeant. I was a Staff Sergeant that had been recognized as one of the best. I had fire wall 5 performance reports and had been Group NCO of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God’s Wedding Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    An examination of the 7th commandment against adultery, showing us how to fully enjoy God’s wedding gift of sex in the marriage relationship.

    God’s Wedding Gift Exodus 20:14 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    We All Have A Gift

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,317 views

    DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVEN GIFTS PAUL MENTIONS IN ROMANS 12.

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS ROMANS 12:4-8 INTRO: WE ALL HAVE A GIFT 1: MANY MEMBERS A) LOT A DIFFERENT PEOPLE MAKE UP THE BODY OF CHRIST B) PAUL USES A HUMAN BODY AS AN EXAMPLE C) OUR BODY HAS MANY DIFFERENT PARTS D) THEY DON’T ALL DO THE SAME THING POINT: ARMS AND LEGS DON’T HAVE THE SAME FUNCTION. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other