In Sermon Illustrations: "Christmas humor" showing 181-200 of 1,790

Have You Discovered Christmas?  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Have You Discovered Christmas? "But the angel said unto 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) One of the most beloved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:1-15

Tags: Christmas, Creation, New, Visionary

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is Not About Presents But His ...

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 6, 2008

Christmas is not about presents but His ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Congregational

Lighting Candles On Christmas Eve

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 24, 2008

LIGHTING CANDLES ON CHRISTMAS EVE Every time on Christmas Eve that I light my candle, I catch myself staring into the flame – I can’t seem to help it. There, I hold one small ordinary candle with a small flickering light. In of itself, my little flame doesn’t cast much light, but I don’t know, ...read more

Tags: Christmas Eve

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Scale - Joy To The World

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 10, 2022

The Christmas Scale is a message to the song, Joy to the World, and our need to take pause during the Christmas season to understand the Greatest Gift to the World. THE CHRISTMAS SCALE can be found on youtube by searching the name, or using ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Christmas Scale

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Traditions Around The World

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 19, 2022

As Americans, we pride ourselves in "doing Christmas up big." Tons of gifts, big holiday feasts, huge trees, Lights on the houses. Here are some of the other ways people prepare for the celebration of Christmas: * In Italy they have no Christmas trees, instead they decorate small ...read more

Tags: Traditions, Birth Of Christ, Christmas, Customs

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Christmas Story To Use!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 28, 2023

Pastor Clifford S. Stewart of Louisville, Kentucky, sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas when microwaves were a new thing for many Americans. Here's how he recalls the interesting experience: "They were excited that now they, too, could be a part of the instant generation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12, John 1:1-12

Tags: Witnessing, Missions, Son Of God, Salvation, Evangelism, Gospel, Jesus, Birth Of Christ, Christmas  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Nots Of The Christmas Story

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 28, 2023

The "fear nots" used in the biblical narratives of the birth of Christ: The "fear not" of SALVATION: "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings...which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Birth Of Christ, Savior, Messiah, Mary, Virgin Birth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Part Of Christmas

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 8, 2023

What is the most important part of Christmas? What do we celebrate each year? Is it the change of heart we notice in people? Is it the spreading of Christmas cheer? Is it wishing for falling snow flakes? Is it picking out a Christmas tree? Is it the laughter of little children? Is it people singing ...read more

Tags: Poetry About Christ's Birth, Poems, Reason For The Season, Birth Of Christ, Christmas, Christmas Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Alex Haley, The Author Of "Roots," Had An ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are wonderful, ...read more

Tags: Humor

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Were 4 Christians, Everybody, Somebody, ...  PRO

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jul 15, 2007

There were 4 Christians, Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was a special job to do. Preach the Gospel. Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Tags: Humorous

Denomination: Baptist

Imagination Was Given To Man To Compensate Him ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor ...read more

Tags: Humor

The Great Humorist Forgets Himself In His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The great humorist forgets himself in his delighted ...read more

Tags: Humor

Our Heavenly Father Has An Amazing Sense Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Our Heavenly Father has an amazing sense of humour; He will bring across your path the kind of people who ...read more

Tags: Humor

For Health And The Constant Enjoyment Of Life, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"For health and the constant enjoyment of life, give me a keen and ever present sense of humor; it is the next best ...read more

Tags: Humor

I Think The Next Best Thing To Solving A Problem ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I think the next best thing to solving a problem is to ...read more

Tags: Humor

Men Will Confess To Treason, Murder, Arson, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them ...read more

Tags: Humor

No Mind Is Thoroughly Well Organized That Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No mind is thoroughly well organized that is deficient ...read more

Tags: Humor

Humour Is An Affirmation Of Dignity, A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Humour is an affirmation of dignity, a declaration of man's superiority ...read more

Tags: Humor

Whom The Gods Would Make Bigots, They First ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Whom the gods would make bigots, they first ...read more

Tags: Humor

There Is Of Course Something Wrong With A Man ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is of course something wrong with a man who is only partly humorous, or is only humorous at times, for humor ought to be a yeast, ...read more

Tags: Humor