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    The Perfect Gifts For God This Christmas SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 641 views

    The prophet Micah poses a question, 'What does God truly desire from us? What offerings should we present to Him?' This sermon explores the ideal gifts we should be offering to God this Christmas.

    The prophet Micah asks, "What does God really want from us? What should we offer to God?" I wonder, what gifts should we give to God this Christmas? Micah 6:6-8 says, "With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with ...read more

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    When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,132 views

    Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

    Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Poor Little Rich Man

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 24, 2013
     | 3,896 views

    A Thanksgiving message on materialism and contentment/simplicity.

    Here’s a question for you: The Bible says that “money is the root of all evil”…true or false?…False! It’s the love of money. Thanksgiving is upon us, and as soon as it’s over, and we’ve thanked God for what we’ve got, we enter that season ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Has Your Christmas Lost Its Merry? Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 8, 2015
     | 4,206 views

    Maybe Christmas hasn't been a merry time for you in the past. The good news is this: if your Christmas has lost its merry, you can do something about it.

    Has Your Christmas Lost Its Merry? Luke 12:15-21 Introduction: 1. Do we have any Christmas scrooges in here today? Many people are scrooges because Christmas has become so associated with material possessions, money, shopping, debt, the economy, etc. Many businesses make it or break it based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Which Jesus?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    Who do you follow?

    Matt 24:4-5 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. KJV Especially in the last fifty years we have seen this prophecy come to pass. We have seen many cult leaders stand up to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,249 views

    In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus looks at materialism-particularly in regard to luxuries-from the three perspectives of 1) Treasure, 2) Vision, and 3) Master.

    There is a new problem reported this week that you may not be familiar with. In one situation, farmer Lawrence Penner. Mr. Penner ran short of storage space and loaded his canary seed, due to be delivered to a buyer the following week, into his truck ahead of time. He and his partners left it there ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Our Forefathers' Legacy Of Abundance

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 16, 2025
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    Abundance is not always material.

    1. Some years ago, a radio station invited people to call in and tell them the first thing they had said in the morning, and the third caller would win a cash prize. One guy said, "Do I smell coffee burning?" Another one said, "Oh no, I'm late for work." The winner that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Worry, [part 1] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 31, 2022
     | 1,737 views

    Jesus, having talked about money and our need not to serve money, now tells us not to be anxious. One great source of anxiety is material anxiety, anxiety over possessions, and provision. However, if we serve God, we have no cause to worry.

    Sermon on the Mount - (Don't Worry, Part 1) Matthew 6:25-30 (NIV) 25 Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water Is Thicker Than Blood

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021
     | 2,172 views

    Water is what brings Christians together. Our baptism by water makes us all family. The bonds of the branches to the vine should be stronger than blood bonds.

    The old saying that “blood is thicker than water” was being upended in this narrative. In this case, one can say that water is thicker than blood. Water is referring to the initiation rite of baptism. At that ceremony, the person being baptized with water becomes a member of the Christian family. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Tithing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,207 views

    Discuss the importance of tithing in our faith, emphasizing that it's not just about giving money, but about trust, faith, and acknowledging God as the provider of all we have.

    Good morning, family. I hope you've all had a blessed week. Today we're going to dive into an issue that isn't always the most comfortable to talk about. It's about money. Yeah, I said it, money. But don't worry, it's not about what you think. We're going to talk about tithing. If you're wondering ...read more

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    Wise Discipleship

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    It is obvious that Jesus is not commending this man for being underhanded or dishonest. But the shrewd manager is an example to us in that he saw clearly what the issues were, he cared about the outcome and he did something about it. Tonight I want us to

    Wise Discipleship Wed. Night October 14th 2009 Luke 16:1-15 Introduction A middle-aged man is in trouble with his boss. He has helped himself to his employer funds one time too many and now he is facing the music. In fact, he has been told to clean out his desk. He is given a few days to clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truly Living Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
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     | 3,732 views

    Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." The message explores what it means to have Jesus as your life, and to live abundantly.

    (Preached Easter Sunday 2006) As the children are going out, I’m reminded of the story of a Sunday School teacher who was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at her class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seek Not Prosperity Or Poverty, But The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017
     | 25,055 views

    Part 20 (Final) of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can The Lord Help Us Have The Right Attitudes About Possessions And Money?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    Jim Elliott, a famous missionary once wrote, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

    The following are guidelines for developing the kinds of attitudes the Lord wants us to have about possessions and money: 1. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven by giving to Christ’s cause rather than accumulating things on earth. Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship - More Than Tithing

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 3, 2012
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     | 6,478 views

    Stewardship suggests to most people simply tithing-- tithing is just the beginning of stewardship.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 310-591-2968 Pastor David Wilson CELL: 310-213-4586 Pastor David Wilson email abimilech@ca.rr.com For the first month of 2012 we will place a heavy emphasis on Stewardship. We have designated January as stewardship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist