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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    The Gift Or The Wrapping?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 23, 2014
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    Have you opened God's gift or just intrigued with the wrapping?

    Baruch ata Adonai Eloheinu melech ha-olam asher kidshanu b'mitz-vo-tav v'tzi-va-nu l'hadlik ner shel Chanukah. We praise You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, who hallows us with mitzvot and commands us to kindle the Chanukah lights. Maoz Tzur Ma'oz tzur yeshu'ati ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Strickland avatar

    The Perfect Gift Series

    Contributed by Tim Strickland on Nov 27, 2014
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    Calling Gods people to a true relationship with Jesus this Christmas. Feel free to use any and all parts of this sermon.

    11/27/2014 Pastor Tim J Strickland Friendly Center Baptist Church The Perfect Gift It is that time of year again. Most people are in rush mode trying to find the perfect gift to give their love ones for Christmas. There will be a sense of panic in the air, as request are made and Black Friday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 29, 2014
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    Luke presents this "Gift of Hope" in Christ through: 1) The Divine Messenger (Luke 1:26), 2) The Divine Choice (Luke 1:27), 3)The Divine Blessing (Luke 1:28–30), and 4) The Divine Child (Luke 1:31-33).

    Through the Advent season, the celebration of Christmas is arguably the most widely celebrated of all the world’s holidays, involving more people and nations than any other. But at the same time, it is perhaps the most misunderstood of all the major holidays. Other holidays honor famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 6, 2014
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    1) Peace from the Person of God (Isaiah 2:1-2), and 2) Peace through the saving Purpose of God (Isaiah 2:3-5)

    (VIDEO INTRO: "Christmas Truce". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtkeaj-ubuQ) As the soldiers enjoyed a "Peace at Christmas" during WW I, the threat of the Assyrian army disrupted any notice of peace for the Israelis. Isaiah spoke out to Judah during the critical years of Assyrian expansion, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Ramona Oliver on Dec 11, 2014
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    Receiving the perfect gift this Christmas

    The Perfect Gift Acts 3:1-8 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 28, 2016
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    The Apostle Peter learns that God plays no favorites, that everyone matters to God! The Easter message is good news, that all our sins can be forgiven, that we can have hope of a new tomorrow. (Can be modified for other than Easter.)

    Acts 10:34-43 The Greatest Gift When my wife and I started a family, we formed our own family traditions, including for Easter. When the kids awoke on Easter Sunday morning, each child would find a colorful basket just for him or her, a basket full of Easter candy, small toys, and that wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Greater Gifts Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 8, 2016
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    Do you desire more of the power of God in your life?

    April 10, 2016 Morning Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 31 Subject: the Holy Spirit Title: The Greater Gifts – Holy Spirit part 1 I picked up one of our pamphlets on the 16 fundamental doctrines just to read over it and refresh myself with it. Do you know that sometimes we need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Good Gift Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 10, 2016
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     | 6,622 views

    Peter doesn't have any money to give to the beggar, but Peter does heal him and the man is able to walk.

    Acts 3:1-10 “The Good Gift” INTRODUCTION The writer of the Gospel of Mark understood that the life, death and resurrection of Jesus was, “The Beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ the Son of God.” Jesus’ walk on earth was the first chapter. Following this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Service Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 16, 2012
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    A study of the service gifts with which God equips His Church.

    Text: Rom 12:7-8, Title: Hands and Feet, Date/Place: NRBC, 12.4.11, AM Opening illustration: heard of the church that gave new members 9 weeks to find a “ministry” or they told them that they would probably fit better at another church where they could do nothing…Or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012
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    Begin a series on Holding unto Christmas. Not letting Crhistmas be just a holiday, but truely taking time to remember what we celebrate for. Thanking God for His indescribable gift of love.

    The greatest gift 2 Corinthians 9:15 Some thoughts and illustrations came from contributors from Sermoncentral. Introduction- This morning I say Merry Christmas! I don’t say happy holidays. Like people that put Jesus in the same category as Santa Clause, great grandma’s fruitcake, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Gift Of Intercession

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 87 ratings
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    The important place of prayer in the Christian's life.

    The Scripture this morning contains two entirely different stories which seem unrelated, but, in fact, have much the same message. The first is an early meeting of Jesus with Peter, James and John before they became disciples. They had worked all night with all the skill of professional ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Gifted For Growth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012
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    If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

    Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    The Gift Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
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    To invite people to accept Christ's gift of joy this Christmas.

    [Title S] The other night I was watching tv when I saw it. One of the best buys of the Christmas season. For only $19.95 I could get a noodle strainer, a vegetable steamer, chopper, slicer and dicer, 4 air tight plastic bowls, one large plastic spoon, two knives, a birth stone, and a shammy and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 6,413 views

    To extend the gift of peace to people during a busy time of year.

    [S] In just a few more days we will celebrate the most spectacular event in all of human history. The general population calls it Christmas or Winter Break or Happy Holidays, but we know it as the birth of the Messiah. We tend to celebrate the event with the giving and receiving of gifts as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Of Light Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 5,950 views

    To invite people walking in spiritual darkness to follow the light of Christ.

    [S] I want to tell you a story that occurred around Christmas around 1980 give or take a year. It was Christmas break in Fort Lupton, Colorado and me and two of my friends had gone duck hunting on the Holton farm which included the North Platte River. A fresh coat of powder snow had fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist