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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Heart Of Christmas Is Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 22, 2022
     | 4,030 views

    This is an adaptation to the Sermon Series pack from Sermon Central

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org ? Let’s be honest. As we celebrate Christmas day with friends and family, there will most assuredly be a gift that you have to figure out how to respond to without hurting someone’s feelings. Your brain may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Be Yourself Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 6, 2011
     | 12,931 views

    Talk 7 in a series of 8. This talk owes a great deal to Bill Hybels book Becoming a Contagious Christian. Don’t try to be anyone else, just be youself. Find out how God wants YOU to share Jesus with others.

    [Note to the Reader: This sermon owes a great deal to the excellent book by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg entitled Becoming a Contagious Christian] St. Paul writes, ‘There are different gifts, but the same spirit’ (1 Cor. 12:4); and later in his letter to the Corinthians he writes these things: ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Moved By Mercy To Be Merciful

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    The spiritual gift of being merciful is far more than a feeling or an emotion: it reflects the mercy of God.

    “Moved by Mercy to Be Merciful” Romans 12:8d “He who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.” Today we look at the seventh spiritual gift mentioned in Romans 12, namely, that of being showing mercy to others. The gifts (prophecy, serving, teaching, exhortation, giving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ignoring The Offer

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 22, 2013
     | 3,966 views

    What we say and do shows what is important to us. It shows whether or not we are serving the LORD. I trust you will receive his gifts and instruction with gladness instead of ignoring his offer.

    Children’s Sermon Ignoring the Offer Prop used: Play money -- $1000.00 bills. I have a gift for all of you today. It is a $1,000.00 bill! Now, just so you know, its play money but it is always fun to receive a gift. Let me give you each one. Did you like receiving a gift from me today? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jay Bunting avatar

    The High Priestly Prayer

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,885 views

    Jesus' prayer for us and using our spiritual gifts.

    John 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Don't Get Caught In The Return Line

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    S many people will return the gifts they get for Christmas, don;t be one that returns the greatest gift of ALL, Jesus.

    DON’T GET CAUGHT IN THE RETURN LINE (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Wow, it is Christmas time already! I know that I have waited until now to preach about Christmas, but this year I will only be doing 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Abundance

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,300 views

    ur God is a God of abundance. Here Jesus is using a metaphor of Himself being a shepherd over sheep. Moreover, the sheep that listen, follow and stay in His presence will always have pasture. (Abundance) Here Jesus is speaking about a good shepherd in con

    Abundance John 10: 9-11 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Influence

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,152 views

    God, through His Holy Spirit, has given to each believer spiritual gifts. These gifts are given to men so they can be used to bless others.

    Christmas season- invokes- many thoughts/emotions- as well as advertisements … (show picture- American Humanist Association) No God? … No Problem! Be good for goodness’ sake. Humanism is the idea that you can be good without a belief in God. This ad poses an interesting question- can people truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Allen James avatar

    Go Farther Together Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    This message is a challenge for the New Year for the church to be devoted to connecting, serving, and loving one another in Jesus’ Name.

    Go Farther Together • 1 Peter 4:7-11 • JAN 3, 2010 OPENING: Recount work of God in our midst as a church throughout 2009. INTRODUCTION: This year we must STRETCH both personally and collectively as a church to CONNECT, SERVE, and LOVE others in the name of Jesus. WORSE-CASE SCENARIO: What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission Possible: Remote Controlled Bmw's And Other Cool Stuff (2 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Second in a series: It is the TOOLS that make our action heroes believable. This message encourages people to use God’s gifts to accomplish great things!

    Intro to the Series And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (NKJV) In this series, we are illustrating some life principles with scenes from our favorite stories. We are possibly the most entertained culture in history. If we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Many Parts - One Body Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2012
     | 6,366 views

    Are you using your talents and gifts as God intends... for His glory? Your position in Christ is ALL because of His Grace and not because of anything we have done.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 1, 2012 Date Preached: September 30, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Many Parts – One Body Text: Romans 12:3-8 ETS: Paul knew unity was crucial and all believers have a part to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cramer avatar

    The Greatest Gift Is God's Love In Action. John 3:16

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 798 views

    The greatest gift we can give or receive in any season is from the Lord our God.

    The Greatest Gift. God's love in action. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the same. I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    You've Got Talent

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 24, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,499 views

    We tend to think of our spiritual gifts as unique units when they are all fruits or manifestation of the Holy Spirit within us. We have what I call "persistent" gifts but there are times when the Holy Spirit gives us other gifts for a season.

    Gift of the Holy Spirit Preached: May 24, 2018 Canal Point Thursday Nite Live Service Scripture: 1 Corinthian 12:7-11 Some people just seem to be born with talent. I had a friend growing up that had a natural pitching arm. When we’d horse around and challenge each other to see who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Cheng avatar

    God's Purpose For My Life (Living With An Eternal Perspective)

    Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jul 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,849 views

    God has a specific purpose for your life. It is that you come to know Him intimately and enjoy His presence in a relationship that is deeply personal and satisfying. This glorifies Him when you know Him in such a way!

    God’s Purpose for my Life (Gaining an Eternal Perspective) Col. 1:15-16 (NIV) The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Throw Away Your Gift

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,484 views

    How can we throw away our gift of salvation? By doing nothing at all.

    INTRODUCTION • As we get closer to the Christmas holiday, what is one thing that seems to take center-stage with this holiday? • It is gifts. I mean how many of us get up at 5:00 am to pray or read the word compared to going shopping? How many of us would max out the credit cards to help with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ