Sermons About Gift
Kingdom of God
"Then they said to the woman, 'Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.'" John 4:42
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The Wonder of Joy- #3 (12-21-08)
Stan shares how the wonder of JOY at Christmas is a gift to us, it is NOT dependent on our happenings, and it is for ALL people.
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The Gift (Pt. 1 - Receive Grace)
When Jesus set foot on earth, he completely turned people's expectations of what God was like upside down. Beginning with that first Christmas, Jesus' entire life demonstrated the limitless grace and forgiveness of God, coupled with a message of truth that transformed everyone that received it. Grace AND truth? Jesus offers us the gift of both!
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Finding Care: Our Everlasting Father
Fully known. Fully loved. You already have everything you need in Christ.
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God's Gifts at Christmas Part 2: God's Gift Exchange
God’s Gifts at Christmas Part 2: God’s Gift Exchange . . . he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. Isaiah 61:3 (NLT) I. When we give God our WORRY, God gives us his PEACE “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.†Matthew 6:34 (NIV) “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.†1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) “I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.†John 14:27 (TLB) How? Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) II. When we give God our HURTS, God gives us his HEALING “From a sea of troubles I call out to You, Lord.†Psalm 130:1 (CEV) “He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted.†Isaiah 61:1 (NKJV) “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.†Nahum 1:7 (NIV) (Mary said) “He cares for me, His humble servant.†Luke 1:48 (CEV) How? “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.†2 Corinthians 1:4 (NIV) III. When we give God our GRIEF, God gives us his JOY “You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy.†Psalm 30:11 (NLT) “. . . weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning..†Psalm 30:5 (NIV) “You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.†John 16:20b (NIV) How? “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.’†Luke 2:10-11 (NIV) “. . . he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.†Isaiah 61:3 (NLT)
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