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The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017

The birth of Jesus gives us hope that extends to every aspect of my life - past, present, and future.

Advent This morning is the first Sunday of Advent. Most of us are probably familiar with that concept, but for some of us our familiarity may be limited to those calendars with little windows that open up revealing a gift or treat for each day of the month leading up to Christmas. The word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017

God's gift of love in the person of His Son is an example of how we are to love others.

This morning we are going to begin by playing a little game called “Name That Christmas Song.” I’ll read a phrase from a well-known holiday song, and you try to “name that tune”: • We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. (“Sleigh Ride”) • When we finally kiss goodnight, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017

To have real joy I must stay connected to Jesus.

I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but how many of you feel like this this morning. [Show “Keep Calm. It’s only Christmas” meme] The truth is that in spite of the words of the famous Andy Williams song that tells us that Christmas is the “the most wonderful time of the year”, the reality ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017

If I want to know peace, I need to know Jesus.

When you see these symbols, what do you think of? [Show circle peace symbol, two fingers V peace sign, and an image of a dove with an olive branch.] These three images are very different, but they all are very recognizable as signs of peace. But what all three bear in common is that they were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 2, 2016

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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2017

The second in a series on the Epistle to the Ephesians, this message introduces the book of Ephesians in general and looks at the gift of redemption through the suffering and death of Jesus

Tom carried his new toy boat to the edge of the river. He carefully placed it in the water and slowly let out the string. He was amazed how smoothly the boat sailed! Tom sat in the warm sunshine, admiring the little boat that he had built. Suddenly a strong current caught the boat. Tom tried to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit's Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2017

Don’t overestimate yourself and don’t underestimate yourself either. Just use your God-given gifts to serve.

Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Son's Gift

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2017

Receive Christ’s gift of His Spirit, who delivers you, who dwells within, and who directs you to know God intimately.

Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2017

God's gift of His Son is an indescribable gift because of its costliness, because of who the recipients of the gift are, and because it's the gift we needed most desperately. This is a Christmas sermon ready to preach!

THE INDESCRIBABLE GIFT 2 Cor. 9:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Ruby Popp told about a friend of hers who took her son Danny on trip to see Santa Claus. 2. Then he climbed up onto St. Nick’s lap and shared his wish list. Later that day, in another store, there was Santa again. 3. Santa asked, "And ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Significance Of The Gifts Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 10, 2017

The Old and New Testament Scriptures hold truths about the birth of Jesus Christ. The truths regarding the gifts offered by the Magi are worthy of consideration if we desire to give Christ the honor He deserves.

The Significance of the Gifts Ingredients For Christmas Worship Matthew 2:8-11 says, "He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 'Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.' After they had heard the king, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father's Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2017

Welcome Christ into your life and accept life instead of death; accept justification instead of judgment; accept power instead of bondage; and accept righteousness instead of sin.

Matt Woodly, a father of four, talks about buying his children a swing set, several years ago, as an early Christmas present. It was an extra long metal set with two swings, a two-seater swinging bench, a slide, monkey bars, and a series of hanging rings. He thought the time invested in putting it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 27, 2017

Tomorrow's the big day! We'll be diving into the mountain of presents and experiencing our moments of glee. The idea of giving gifts on Christmas originated with the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus. Today we'll look at what those gifts represented.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS Tomorrow's the big day! We'll be diving into the mountain of presents and ripping and tearing and experiencing our moments of glee. The idea of giving gifts on Christmas originated with the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus. Today we'll look at what those gifts were and what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sacramental Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 27, 2018

Every denomination has its own take on sacrament, and some deny that there are any sacraments, even Baptism, that are normally required for salvation. But Scripture helps us solve the problem.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The forty years that King David ruled over Israel were looked upon in later centuries as a kind of golden age, one that extended into the early years of his son, Solomon. David was chosen by God through the prophet Samuel because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Good Gift

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 29, 2018

Solomon asks for the gift of wisdom so that he can rule justly and righteously over his people.

INTRODUCTION Today is Reformation Sunday. This is a Sunday when we celebrate the work and lives of Martin Luther and other reformers—saints of the Church. It is also a time when we celebrate the reforming work of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in our lives. The Holy Spirit is constantly moving. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 7, 2018

Today we will open the awesome gift of love! This message comes from a series from Sermon Central, I want to acknowledge them for their help on this series

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What would Christmas be without Christmas music? • Let’s do a little participation exercise. • I will read a phrase from a Christmas song, and you TRY to guess the song. • We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. (“Sleigh Ride”) • When we finally ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ