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Unwrapping The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 14, 2015

When we share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others, we are unwrapping the gift of Christmas to share with others.

Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas Christmas is almost here and there’s presents ready to be opened. Just as quick as the gifts are unwrapped it seems to be over as well. For most of us, it’s hard to remember what we got for Christmas last year. The real Gift of Christmas is one we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Christmas 2015

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

Christmas is more than the buying of presents. It is celebrating the birth of Christ and what His birth means for us.

The gift of Christmas 2015 Luke 2:8-15 Introduction- We are 5 days away from Christmas! I hope that you have a good handle on present buying, have at least bought the food, and you have a game plan on how you will get to see or talk to those that are important to you. I said last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gift Is Jesus Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2015

To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Gift here on this life on earth and on to eternal life.

Romans 6:23 (Amplified Bible) For the wages which sin pays is death, but the [bountiful] free gift of God is eternal life through (in union with) Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 (King James Version) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternal Life Is A Gift

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2015

To show that sin pays and has consequences and it's ultimate consequence is death, but Grace is a gift, a gift of eternal life through our relationship (union) with the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Yes. I have eternal life II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/Unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that sin pays and has consequences and it's ultimate consequence is death, but Grace is a gift, a gift of eternal life through our relationship (union) with the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2015

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

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gift Of Discerning Of Spirits

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Oct 6, 2015

The Lord’s coming is getting closer with each passing day. Even as the end time prophecies of the Bible are unfolding themselves, earnestly seek the gift of discerning of spirits so that we will not fall into the wiles of the enemy.

We are living in the last days. The Lord’s coming is getting closer with each passing day. Even as the end time prophecies of the Bible are unfolding themselves, it is essential to remember the caution that Jesus gave us. “Watch out that no one deceives you” (Matthew 24:4) and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Ultimate Valentine's Gift Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2015

Jesus showed us the greatest gift of love when he died on the cross for us.

The Ultimate Valentine's Gift Text: Rom. 5:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: If yesterday is like Valentine's Days of the past, over $1 billion was spent on chocolate, $1 billion on cards, and 218 million roses were sold in the pursuit of or in an attempt to demonstrate love. The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"I Am Gifted" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 5, 2014

What is Christ’s gift? Well it’s the spoils of his victory over sin and death. We know that he has all authority in heaven and on earth, he has inherited all of creation. So the measure of his gift is unlimited.

“I Am Gifted” (Eph 4:1-16) One of my best friends when I was growing up played hockey with me. We did everything together. Played army at construction sites, floor hockey in his huge basement, tobogganed on the hill behind his house, rode dirtbikes, went to the same school. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

The Unwanted Christmas Gift

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 8, 2020

We’re heading into the Christmas season, and in a few weeks we’ll be looking at gifts under the Christmas tree. What was the best or worst Christmas gift that you remember?

How many of you can remember a Christmas gift that you wanted, oh, so badly? Illustration: For me, one of the best gifts ever came to me way back in 1967 when I was in grade school. There was a toy truck called the “Johnny Express (TM) that I wanted so bad, I could taste it (a figure of speech we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, James 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

He Gave Gifts Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 26, 2020

God through the Holy Spirit has gifts which glorify Christ and empowers the church to edify the Body of Christ and minister to all mankind. This message is an introduction to those gifts.

He Gave Gifts Introductions to Holy Spirit Gifts Charles Swindall gave an illustration of what it may look like to the Lord as He looks upon His church in regard to Holy Spirit given gifts to the body of Christ. Think how you would feel if this happened to you. Let us say you have a friend who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Gift For Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 12, 2020

I want to tell you about a Christmas gift that will never disappoint. I can go so far as to say it is the perfect gift. Do I have your attention?

Introduction In 1989, a movie was released by the name of “Christmas Vacation”. In this movie, a guy named Clark was expecting a big Christmas bonus from his boss. He had plans for the money to buy a pool for his family. When he opened the boss’ Christmas envelope presented to him, instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12, Lamentations 3:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of Christmas: Salvation

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 16, 2020

THREAD: What if Jesus had never been born? #1) No salvation from sin. #2) No victory over death. #3) No relationship with God.

GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: SALVATION Matthew 1:18-25 #giftsofChristmas INTRODUCTION… It’s A Wonderful Life (from wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Wonderful_Life) On Christmas Eve 1945, in Bedford Falls, New York, 38-year-old George Bailey contemplates suicide. The prayers of his family and friends reach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - A Gift Of Love

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2020

This message explains that the gift God gave us was based on His love for us and therefore the best gifts that we can give and/or receive in this life is love.

Christmas: A Gift of Love Scripture: John 3:16; First Corinthians 13 John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” On Friday we will celebrate Christmas, that day of the year when ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 18, 2020

we reflect on Gabriel's announcement to Mary, what a great gift Jesus is, and how we respond.

12.20.20 Luke 1:26–38 26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Exchanging Gifts With God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 21, 2020

We can never pay God back for the gift of His Son, but we can gift ourselves to Him out of love and appreciation.

Exchanging Gifts with God (2 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 12:1-2) 1. A little five year old girl took a sheet of brown construction paper and cut out the letter “E” with her safety scissors. She wrapped it and gave it to her dad for Christmas. When dad opened the present, he looked at it with a smile ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible