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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
     | 13,469 views

    I used a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate how spiritual gifts operate in the body of Christ.

    Most of you know that Mary and I really enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. It’s a fun activity that we can do together and we can actually talk with each other while we’re working on the puzzle. And if any of you are interested, we’ve even brought a bunch of our old puzzles to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Gift Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 2, 2016
     | 9,140 views

    Enjoyment of what we hold is the gift of God.

    ECCLESIASTES 5:18-20 THE GIFT OF GOD “Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Everyone also to whom God has given wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Gifts In A Manger

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 19, 2014
     | 5,142 views

    In the manger with Jesus we can discover 6 gifts just waiting to be opened.

    Can I say I am thankful this morning that all my children are grown? Christmas is here and I don’t have the worry of 10 Christmas gifts for each, trying to make sure that all three felt happy and fulfilled with their expectations. I don’t have the worry about credit card debts ran up ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 20, 2014
     | 6,583 views

    In verses 1-4 we can see love from (1) The Coming Lord (Malachi 3:1-2)and from (2) The Purifying Lord (Malachi 3:3–4)

    As much as people love seeing Christmas movies and Norman Rockwell-esque nostalgia, we tend to find out that the life that we have now never seems to live up to that ideal. For those who have lived long enough, they tend to say that life has always been hard, and those depictions were always just ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Owens avatar

    The Indescribable Gift

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 22, 2014
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    Jesus is God's indescribable gift and we must learn to appreciate that gift and receive it for ourselves.

    Introduction: A. For many of us, Christmas time is a time of giving and receiving gifts. B. I like the story told of the uncle who gave his nephew, Chris, an electric guitar for Christmas. 1. The first time Chris saw his uncle after Christmas he said, “Thanks for the electric guitar you gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roger Whipp avatar

    The Gift Of Faith

    Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 30, 2014
     | 2,030 views

    I believe we should be seeking to have a faith equal to that of Job. Do we believe the immpossible can become possible? I hope so! Includes an inspirational true story about a man siimilar to Job whose faith bought him through so much.

    Gift of Faith: Job Ch. 23 v1-12 How many of us over the past week have gone to a square box normally situated in a corner of a room pressed a button and as a result been either entertained or received information . Mind you with all the soaps I hope you see through all the bubbles! I shall ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Gifted For A Purpose

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2015
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     | 11,190 views

    In Paul's opening remarks to the Corinthian Christians, he reminds them that they have been given spiritual gifts for a purpose.

    Gifted For A Purpose 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 Intro: During the depression there was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ranch. With little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Indispensible Gift

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 42,000 views

    As children of God there is only really one thing we can't live without

    as we look in Ezekiel 37: 1-10 it begins with the prophet of God standing in the valley of dry bones. A man of God surrounded by death, hopelessness, and despair. As far as the eye can see there is only brokenness emptiness, death. This is the valley of death. Dreams have died here, hope for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Best Gift

    Contributed by Brian Undlin on Dec 24, 2015
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     | 3,404 views

    A paraphrasing of Jesus & the woman at the well. I used it as a Christmas Eve story explaining the real gift.

    We all know the Christmas story and the reason we give gifts at Christmas is because of Jesus coming AS God’s GIFT to us but there’s only one Bible story where Jesus himself describes this gift he brought us and he actually uses the word gift. The story begins with Jesus sitting alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    A Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016
     | 9,173 views

    The most precious gift ever given is Jesus. And, It's a life changing experience.

    A Christmas Gift A little girl is sitting on her grandpa’s lap rattling off her long Christmas list. The grandfather recognized that this was “a teachable moment,” and so he said, “Honey, it’s more blessed to give than it is to receive.” To which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    God's Gift

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016
     | 6,148 views

    There are two gifts this Christmas waiting to be given—the gift of Jesus packaged for you that you must receive and the gift of yourself that God is waiting for you to give.

    God's Gift Luke 1:26-38 26. Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27. to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28. And coming in, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Gift Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,334 views

    Though more precious than gold, wisdom is not hidden like gold is. Wisdom is all around us and is easily accessible for all who seek it.

    Proverbs 8:1-11, 22-26 “The Gift of Wisdom” INTRODUCTION Normally we think that wisdom comes with age, but not always. Sometimes it comes from the mouths of children. · Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” · Michael, 14, said, “When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Zoltowski avatar

    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 24, 2016
     | 9,036 views

    This message discusses the purpose of the gifts of the Spirit and the plan that God has for His people to use them to serve others. In 2 Peter 4, each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace

    I would like to talk to you today about the Gifts of the Spirit. If the last three sermons have hit home with you then you are likely encouraged, even excited, to serve the Lord as Christ's ambassadors. You realize that you are a new creation and cannot live the way you used to. Not that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Gift Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 9, 2016
     | 8,145 views

    Our God is a giving God who provides the GIFT of salvation.

    1. Who and Where The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Gift Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 16, 2016
     | 4,304 views

    The Holy Spirit is a mysterious part of the Christian's walk with God. We are blessed to have his presence in our hearts and lives.

    1. Too Complicated Several years back, when having a computer was a fairly new experience for most people... a lot of folks got flustered over little things: * One customer called in to customer service department to complain that he kept getting an "Access Denied" message every time he tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ