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176. Compassion Is a Gift from God

Matthew 14:13-21

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King Duncan

... save him so that today he can tell others his story and the story of millions of unfortunate people who were executed by the Nazis. What would the world be without compassionate people, people who are willing to feel the pain of those less fortunate than themselves? Compassion is a gift from God.

177. A Free Gift

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Robert Farrar Capon

You're worried about permissiveness in the way the preaching of grace seems to say it's okay to do all kinds of terrible things as long as you just walk in afterward and take the free gift of God's forgiveness. While you and I may be worried about seeming to give permission, Jesus apparently wasn't. He wasn't afraid of giving the prodigal son a kiss instead of a lecture, a party instead of probation; and he proved that by bringing in the elder brother ...

178. A Personal Gift for God

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... put in plastic buttons, some placed coinage equal to our pennies. However, one particular woman who owned nothing but the one dress on her back, stared at the plate. After a moment, she stood up and stepped right into the offering basket. She offered herself. This is still the best gift and response you can ever make in response to the Christmas story.

179. Developing Your Gifts

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Editor James S. Hewett

One of Ripley's "Believe It or Not" items pictured a plain bar of iron worth $5. The same bar of iron if made into horse shoes would be worth $50. If it were made into needles, it would be worth $5,000. If it were made into balance springs for fine Swiss watches, it would be worth $500,000. The raw material is not as important as how it's developed. God says we have spiritual gifts, but their worth to Him will be dependent on how we develop them.

180. The Gift Is In Your Hand

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Editor James S. Hewett

... have the resources necessary to complete this mission project right here within this room," he continued. "It would be inappropriate to ask for God's blessing, when God has already blessed you with abundance and the means to achieve this goal. The necessary gifts are in your hands. As soon as we take the offering and underwrite this mission project, we will thank God for freeing us to be the generous, responsible and accountable stewards that we are called to be as Christian disciples." When the offering ...

181. The Gift of Standing By

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Editor James S. Hewett

... the fact that at the cross of Jesus Christ the ground is level." Barnhouse commented: "Mr. Hughes behaved like a true Christian. He took his place beside the laundryman, and by his act he prevented embarrassment to the humble Chinese; he showed, too, the love of Christ—he had this gift of standing by."

182. Gold, Frankincense and Gift Certificates

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The old man got up and stomped out of the annual Christmas play at the church. The pastor hurried after him. He caught up with the old man in the parking lot and asked what was wrong. “I’ve gone along with a lot of changes through the years, but this thing tonight is too much—where the Three Wise Men walked up to baby Jesus’ manger carrying . . . gift certificates.”

183. A Dangerous Gift

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Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen

... truth?’ Startled we looked around. The words had come from a young man in a tweed jacket with untidy hair and angry eyes. He might have been a college student, poet, Peace Corps worker, almost anything. ‘Why don’t you tell them that freedom is the most dangerous gift anyone can receive? Why don’t you tell them that it’s a two-edged sword that will destroy us unless we learn how to use it and soon. Why don’t you make them see that we face a greater challenge than our ancestors ever did? They ...

184. A Gift You Can't Afford

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Erwin W. Lutzer

Erwin Lutzer tells a story about a missionary who became a good friend of an Indian pearl diver. They had discussed salvation for many hours, but the Hindu could not believe that it could be a free gift. He believed that salvation could come by walking the nine hundred miles to Delhi on his knees. But the missionary said that salvation was so costly that Jesus had to buy it for us. Before he left on his pilgrimage, the Indian gave the missionary the largest and most perfect ...

185. Gifts That Keep Giving

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Charles Swindoll

Some gifts you can give this Christmas are beyond monetary value: Mend a quarrel, dismiss suspicion, tell someone, "I love you." Give something away anonymously. Forgive someone who has treated you wrong. Turn away wrath with a soft answer. Visit someone in a nursing home. Apologize if you were wrong. Be especially kind to someone with whom you work. Give as God gave to you in Christ, without obligation, or announcement, or reservation, or hypocrisy.

186. A Gift from God

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G. W. Knight

... receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high achievements, that is an award. But when a person is not capable of earning a wage, can win no prize, and deserves no award yet receives such a gift anyway that is a good picture of God's unmerited favor. This is what we mean when we talk about the grace of God.

187. The Gift Of — Darn It! — Waiting

Hebrews 10:5-10

Sermon

Mary Austin

... where we have to wait, any activity that’s difficult for us, and let it become our teacher. It might be “cell phone delay meditation” or “waiting for school pick-up meditation” or “watching soccer practice mediation.” It could even be “paying bills meditation” or “gift wrapping meditation.” Rubin adds another suggestion, “Dig in. As they say, if you can’t get out of it, get into it.” We can’t get out of it Advent…so we might as well get into it, embrace it, savor it, even up ...

188. The Gracious Gift

John 2:1-11

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... drank and feasted that day on the lifeblood of Jesus would be the first recipients of God’s miraculous promise of joy, abundance, hope, and promise! Cause when God throws a party –only the best of the best will do! That’s why he sent us Jesus! Still our greatest gift! Lift your glasses and toast to God –the greatest, most magnificent, amazing God who turns water into wine, wine into blood, blood into promise, and death into life!

189. A Gift That Won 't Wear Out

2 Corinthians 4:18

Children's Sermon

Object: a warranty or guarantee. Good morning, boys and girls. I want to see how good your memory is today. How many of you can remember a toy you received way back at Christmas time? (Let them raise their hands if they can remember.) Can some of you tell me one thing you received? (Let them tell you.) Now let me ask you a different kind of question. How many of you received something for Christmas that is already broken? (Let them answer.) Sometimes it doesn't even take six months for something new to ...

190. It's A Gift

Romans 4:25, Romans 5:6

Children's Sermon

Object: a "get out of jail free" card from a Monopoly game. Good morning, boys and girls. Have any of you ever played Monopoly? It can be a lot of fun building a lot of houses and hotels on your property and collecting a lot of money, can't it! But something terrible can happen to you while you're playing Monopoly. Can anybody think of what it is? (Let them tell you.) Right. You can end up going to jail. And if you are in jail, you can't buy and sell any more property or houses or hotels. You can't move ...

191. Special Gifts

Mark 8:31--9:1

Children's Sermon

SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME IN SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL Teachers: Today you can encourage and nurture the true spirit of giving within your students. In preparation, you should obtain the names of some patients of a resident health care center in your area. Get one name for each child in your class, and perhaps a brief biography of that person. You should ask specifically for the names of patients who have few or no visitors and who seem especially lonely or unhappy. You should also provide some paper, ...

192. Gifts for God

Mark 12:41-44

Children's Sermon

Object: A Sunday offering envelope. Lesson: This poor widow put more in the offering box than all the others Good morning, boys and girls. Today let's talk about offerings. Some of our parents bring their offerings to church in an envelope like this one. You see, you can write your name on it. And there is a place to write down how much money you are putting in. And there is a number on the envelope, which only belongs to the person who was given these envelopes. That way the church treasurer can tell who ...

193. Christ Is the Gift of Love

Luke 1:26-38

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: Rejoice, for the day of the Lord is at hand! People: Praise be to God who has heard our cries and sent our Messiah! Leader: Soon to a virgin a child shall be born and He shall be called Jesus. People: The Son of the Almighty God! The King of kings! Leader: And all the world will join us in singing praise to our Messiah. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and merciful God, through the life of Christ You showed us how genuine love lives and behaves, even when ...

194. Preparing For God's Great Gift

Matthew 24:36-51

Sermon

King Duncan

CBS News Anchor Dan Rather writes about watching the Flying Valentis while growing up. He writes, "Walking past a vacant lot on our way to school early in the morning, we would come across the Flying Valentis practicing in their long tights and tank tops." The Flying Valentis were a troupe of circus acrobats who traveled and performed throughout the United States. "Although we were used to their art," Rather recalls, "the Flying Valentis never ceased being the wonder of the neighborhood. Every morning it ...

195. The Gift Of Freedom

1 Peter 1:18

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: various items with their price tags still on. I will use as an example a football, a sweater, and a candy bar. Good morning, boys and girls: This morning, we're going to play a little guessing game. I brought in a few things, and I want you to guess the price of them. Here's the first item, it's a candy bar. How much do you think it costs? (Wait for 2 or 3 guesses) Those are all good guesses, but this actually costs 50 cents.(Ask the children to guess the prices of two or three more items). Now if ...

196. Reconciliation: Our Gift And Our Ministry

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

Now will you hear the word of the Lord as you find it in the 5th chapter of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. The 5th chapter of the second letter to the Corinthians, beginning with the 14th and continuing through the 21st verses, the end of the chapter. This is the word of the Lord. “For the love of Christ controls us, because we are convinced that one has died for all, therefore, all have died. And he died for all that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who, for their ...

197. Unconventional Mother’s Day Gifts

2 Timothy 1:5

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This Mother's Day take a moment to think of all the mothers in the world who are in need. There are millions of women in the world living on less than a dollar a day. There are women in this country who are wondering how they are going to feed or diaper their children from day to day. There are children who need medical attention that their parents may not be able to afford. Anyone who has ever had to worry about such things can deeply sympathize. For those of us who have escaped such worries, we can only ...

198. A Precious Gift

Matthew 13:44-46

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Brett Blair

There is an ancient legend about the monk who found a precious stone, a precious jewel. A short time later, the monk met a traveler, who said he was hungry and asked the monk if he would share some of his provisions. When the monk opened his bag, the traveler saw the precious stone and, on an impulse, asked the monk if he could have it. Amazingly, the monk gave the traveler the stone. The traveler departed quickly overjoyed with his new possession. However, a few days later, he came back, searching for the ...

199. A Gift of Marbles

John 14:15-31

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O. Garfield Beckstrand, II

A minister on vacation went to visit a boyhood friend who operated a candy and novelty store. While they were reminiscing, a little boy about six years old came in and asked if the man sold marbles. The owner showed him where the marbles were. The boy asked, "How much, mister?" "Ten cents a dozen," answered the owner. The boy stood there scratching his head for awhile. Finally the owner asked, "What's the matter, son, don't you have ten cents?" "Yes," replied the boy, "but that is all I got." Then the ...

200. The Rabbi's Gift

Luke 2:21-40

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Arley K. Fadness

Theme: Jesus among you Characters: Sexton Monk 1 Monk 2 Rabbi Abbot Tone: Thoughtful Setting/Props: CD or tape of “Chant” by Benedictine monks Door Table Chairs Large Bible Monks habits (optional) Approximate time: 10-12 minutes Sexton: Good day. My name is Abelard. I am the sexton here at St. Dominic’s monastery. My job is to take care of things. What things, you ask? Why, things like tolling the tower bell, tending to the candlewicks in the chapel, and caring for the details of the cemetery like the ...

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176. Compassion Is a Gift from God

Matthew 14:13-21

Illustration

King Duncan

177. A Free Gift

Illustration

Robert Farrar Capon

178. A Personal Gift for God

Illustration

179. Developing Your Gifts

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Editor James S. Hewett

180. The Gift Is In Your Hand

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Editor James S. Hewett

181. The Gift of Standing By

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Editor James S. Hewett

182. Gold, Frankincense and Gift Certificates

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183. A Dangerous Gift

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Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen

184. A Gift You Can't Afford

Illustration

Erwin W. Lutzer

185. Gifts That Keep Giving

Illustration

Charles Swindoll

186. A Gift from God

Illustration

G. W. Knight

187. The Gift Of — Darn It! — Waiting

Hebrews 10:5-10

Sermon

Mary Austin

188. The Gracious Gift

John 2:1-11

Sermon

Lori Wagner

189. A Gift That Won 't Wear Out

2 Corinthians 4:18

Children's Sermon

190. It's A Gift

Romans 4:25, Romans 5:6

Children's Sermon

191. Special Gifts

Mark 8:31--9:1

Children's Sermon

192. Gifts for God

Mark 12:41-44

Children's Sermon

193. Christ Is the Gift of Love

Luke 1:26-38

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

194. Preparing For God's Great Gift

Matthew 24:36-51

Sermon

King Duncan

195. The Gift Of Freedom

1 Peter 1:18

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

196. Reconciliation: Our Gift And Our Ministry

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

197. Unconventional Mother’s Day Gifts

2 Timothy 1:5

Illustration

198. A Precious Gift

Matthew 13:44-46

Illustration

Brett Blair

199. A Gift of Marbles

John 14:15-31

Illustration

O. Garfield Beckstrand, II

200. The Rabbi's Gift

Luke 2:21-40

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

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