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    God’s Unusual Birth Announcement

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2025
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    One hour after Queen Elizabeth’s 3rd child was born,128 cables were sent to all parts of the world; Gov’t offices stayed open all night. It was a splash on International news. When God's Son born? A few minimum wage workers were notified.

    GOD’S UNUSUAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is ...read more

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    God’s Christmas Tree

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2025
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    In 1659 Christmas was banned. More recently, genuine Christmas has been supplanted by a commercial Christmas with the Christmas tree as its center. Yet strange to tell, long ago, God picked out a Christmas tree for His Son.

    GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

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    4 Christmas Gifts You Don’t Have To Wait To Open

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 13, 2025
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    There are many gifts we'll receive we really don't care for. But this Christmas, God offers you gifts of His love, healing, forgiveness, and inner joy. And these best gifts you don't have to wait until December 25 to open!

    4 CHRISTMAS GIFTS YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT TO OPEN Matthew 2:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN JOSEPH WENT ROGUE 1. The Director of the Christmas play was nervous when she cast Jimmy, the middle-school class clown, as Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. 2. Her fears were realized when Jimmy decided ...read more

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    The Shocking Family Background Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2025
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    The Genealogy of Jesus Christ establishes His identity as Messiah and shows God's prophecies being fulfilled. By them we see God's faithfulness, how God included people who were stigmatized, and how Jesus' life is grounded in historical reality.

    THE SHOCKING FAMILY BACKGROUND OF JESUS Matt. 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Why are Christmas trees bad at sewing? They always drop their needles! 2. What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? Cookie sheets. 3. How did the Jedi know what he was getting for Christmas? He could sense ...read more

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    The Significance Of The Swaddling Cloths

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2025
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    The Angel's mention of "swaddling cloths" was understood by the shepherds as referring to their practice of wrapping up the Temple-bound passover lambs so that they wouldn't be blemished, & highlighted the birth of the Lamb of God.

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SWADDLING CLOTHS Luke 2:3-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. What do you call a dog who works for Santa? Santa Paws! 2. Why does Santa go down the chimney on Christmas Eve? Because it "soots" him! 3. What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective? Santa ...read more

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    The Hidden Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 28, 2025
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    In the story of Cornelius is hidden a great truth about prayer: repeated prayers gain a weight of prayer which increase their potency. Persistent prayer becomes very visible before God, hastening His action.

    THE HIDDEN POWER OF PRAYER Acts 10:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUS: When the Actor’s Circumstances Changed 1. Jonathan Roumie is the actor who plays Jesus in the successful series The Chosen. Before landing the role of Jesus, Roumie had surrendered everything but his acting career to God. He had been ...read more

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2025
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    In Mal. 3:17 God calls us His jewels. All gemstones began as lumps of carbon & were worthless, but under great pressure and heat, they became extremely valuable. We must be cut, sanded, grinded, and tumbled.

    SANDPAPER CHRISTIANS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When President Cleveland's second child was born, the doctor asked Cleveland for a scale to determine the baby’s weight. Cleveland searched through the house without success. 2. Finally, he remembered that he had an old scale in the basement ...read more

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    Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 21, 2025
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    Nothing is more powerful than a temptation that perfectly appeals to our fallen nature. Satan knows exactly how to appeal to our weak spots. Here are seven of his most cunning suggestions.

    Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven Luke 14:16-22 I. Everybody Else Is Doing It. 1. God is a non-conformist. Every great man of God that was used of God was a non-conformist. The Bible tells us “to be not conformed to this world.” 2. Noah in his day was different. 3. Enoch did not ...read more

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    Enoch’s Amazing Walk

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 19, 2025
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    Today we’re looking at amazing aspects of Enoch’s walking with God and then look at 6 connections to walking that can be applied to our walk with God.

    ENOCH’S AMAZING WALK Genesis 5:21-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE RIDDLES 1. Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married Ruth? A. Ruthless. 2. Q. What do they call pastors in Germany? A. German Shepherds. 3. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah He was floating his ...read more

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    Delivered From All My Fears

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 14, 2025
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    Timothy and David struggled with fear. Irrational and overpowering fears are often spiritual in nature. Paul prescribed 3 things that would alleviate Timothy's fear: the power of the Spirit, the love of God, and a sound mind.

    DELIVERED FROM ALL MY FEARS 2 Tim 1:7; Ps. 34:4 INTRODUCTION A. GREAT OPPOSITES 1. The Wise..............the Foolish; 2. The Wicked..........the Righteous; 3. The Good..............the Evil 4. Life....................Death; 5. Truth.................Error; 6. ...read more

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    From Weepers To Warriors

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2025
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    God made a revival meeting look like a war party. Amazing -- that's just what it is to Satan! Satan is unmoved by our singing, our sermons, our Bible studies, etc., but when he hears groaning & fervent prayer – he trembles!

    FROM WEEPERS TO WARRIORS 1 Sam 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this 85-year-old woman. She went on a blind date with a 92-year-old man. She came home very frustrated and her daughter said, "Mom, what's wrong?" 2. She said, "I had to slap him three ...read more

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    Becoming Powerhouses For God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2025
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    In Acts chapter one, we see the church in a holding pattern. They don’t have the power to go out and affect their world. But in chap. 2 they received power to change the world. Do we want LOW power or HIGH power?

    BECOMING POWERHOUSES FOR GOD Acts 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen that writes in zero ...read more

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    Under The Shadow Of Your Wings

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 6, 2025
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    Looking at what “Under the shadow of God’s wings” means, and 5 things you’ll find under God’s wings.

    UNDER THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS Ps. 91:4; Lk. 13:34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOG DECEIVED 1. Two friends run into each other while walking their dogs. One suggests lunch. The other says, "They won't let us in a restaurant with pets." 2. Undeterred, the first guy and his German ...read more

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    Miraculous Mercy For Manasseh

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2025
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    Manasseh was the evil king who led Judah into total destruction. Yet the Bible records that after 55 years of evil, he turned to the Lord & God forgave him. This story is a picture of God's incredible grace! There's still hope!

    MIRACULOUS MERCY FOR MANASSEH 2 Kgs. 21:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUS: Conversion of ISIS Fighters 1. It sounds unbelievable. Like something out of a movie. But it’s true. 2. In recent years, organizations working in the Middle East have shared testimonies of former ISIS fighters—men who were ...read more

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    Any Old Bush Will Do

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 29, 2025
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    The bush God chose on Horeb was a worthless, fruitless bush that only stuck you with a thorn if you got close, yet God used it (by His holy presence) to deliver Israel and reveal His power to the world! If He can use that, He can use us!

    ANY OLD BUSH WILL DO Ex. 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. President Bush was going through an airport when he saw a man who looked like Moses. He asked him, "Are you Moses?" The man acted as if he didn't hear. 2. He asked him again, "Are you Moses?" The man refused to look ...read more

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