In Sermon Illustrations: "Christmas"

What Are You Going To Remember From This ...  PRO

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

What are you going to remember from this Christmas? Chances are that it won’t be one of several presents, or of how good the turkey was, or how nicely decorated the tree was. If I go back 2 yrs, what Joanne and I remember was going for a bike ride Christmas day; last year it was a funny snowman ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

Submarine-Style Peace

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008

SUBMARINE-STYLE PEACE Several years ago a submarine was being tested and had to remain submerged for many hours. When it returned to the harbor, the captain was asked, "How did the terrible storm last night affect you?" The officer looked at him in surprise and exclaimed, "Storm? We didn't even ...read more

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Why Do We Say Merry Christmas But Happy Everything Else?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 23, 2019

Why Do We Say “Merry Christmas” but “Happy” Everything Else? by, Meghan Jones. "The word "merry" isn't one we use very often during the months of January through November. But as soon as Thanksgiving passes, you're bound to start hearing and seeing it everywhere—on ...read more

Scripture: Job 21:12, Ecclesiastes 10:19, Isaiah 24:7, Luke 12:19

Tags: Christmas, Merry

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In A Recent Issue Of Focus On The Family ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2000

In a recent issue of Focus On The Family Magazine, Dianne Matthews remembered when she was a young girl in 1st grade the little girl behind her had brought a beautiful tiny Christmas gift to school and placed it on her desk. It was wrapped in white glossy paper and tied up with a sliver of red ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can Any Good Thing Come From Nazareth? That ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 27, 2002

Can any good thing come from Nazareth? That back water, that hole in the earth? Nazareth was on the "wrong side of the tracks." Nazareth was Jesus’ hometown, but they had already rejected Jesus. Near where I live is the "town" where Johnny Cash was born. Looking at the town, you would never ...read more

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Have You Been Good?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 2, 2002

My pastor friend, Danny Moss, recent- ly told about the time he ’played Santa’ in a mall in Meridian, MS. Danny said he had children come through with up to thirty things on their ’want list.’ But one small boy really got his attention. Danny said, "I asked him if he’d been a good boy?" It’s a ...read more

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The Real St. Nick  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 9, 2002

THE REAL ST NICK A vast multitude was imprisoned in every place," wrote an eyewitness. "The prisons -- prepared for murders and robbers -- were filled with bishops, priests, and deacons ... so there was no longer room for those condemned of crimes."[1] You’d hardly expect to find old St. Nick ...read more

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Lee Eclov Tells The Story Of One Such Person. ...  PRO

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2002

Lee Eclov tells the story of one such person. “People came early one Christmas Eve for the 11:00 pm service at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, in New York City. Among them was a recovering alcoholic, six months sober, who slipped into the eleventh row. This was his first Christmas since having ...read more

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Denomination: Methodist

Two Babies In The Manger?  PRO

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 23, 2002

2 babies in the manger? In 1994, two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments and a large ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Nativity According To The ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

The message of the nativity according to the article is this: “An Enduring symbol. Christ’s birth has been a powerful story through-out the ages. The Nativity is a three dimensional depiction of that timeless story and an enduring symbol of faith, hope, and love for Christians around the world. The ...read more

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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Movie "Daylight" Starring Sylvester ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2003

From the movie "Daylight" starring Sylvester Stallone: After a car crash in an underwater tunnel the resulting explosion traps a group of people underground. Former emergency medical technicians, Kit Latura, (Stallone) happens to be on the scene and begins his rescue efforts. Making his way into ...read more

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Una Noche De Navidad

Contributed by David Lema on Nov 23, 2003

ILUSTRACION: Una noche de Navidad en el año 1944 en un campo de concentración alemán en Viena ocurrió algo verdaderamente extraño, misterioso. El autor de esta historia cuenta que en aquella noche jamás se había podido sentir tanto abatimiento de espíritu, tanta soledad, tanta impotencia como las ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

Some Children Were Asked What Love Is. The ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Dec 6, 2003

Some children were asked what love is. The responses were quite interesting and instructive for us adults. One said, "Love is when my mommy makes a cup of coffee for my daddy and takes a little taste before she gives it to him to make sure it tastes okay." Another said, "Love is when your puppy ...read more

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Denomination: Lutheran

Every Child Knows That "He Knows If You've Been ...  PRO

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

Every child knows that “He knows if you’ve been bad or good so be good for goodness sake.” The child knows there is a direct correlation between being good and getting presents. I love the commercial where the little boy is writing his letter to Santa… Dear Santa. I have been a very, very good ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

When I Was 10 Yrs. Old My School Class Had A Gift ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Shreve on Dec 23, 2003

When I was 10 yrs. old my school class had a gift exchange. We each came with a gift to give that cost no more than five dollars. I brought a good size gift to exchange and thought someone would be happy to receive my gift. When I entered the classroom my eyes were fixed on this huge candy cane and ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

Two Young Boys Were Spending The Night At Their ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents’ house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying at the top of his lungs: "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE..." "I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO..." His older brother ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

Mary Was Far From Home, Far From Her Family, And ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 12, 2004

Mary was far from home, far from her family, and far from what she expected that first birth to be. But the whole setting for the child’s birth was apart of an elaborate plan to provide access for lost humanity into God’s family. Why did God experience such a humble birth? He became poor so we ...read more

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Denomination: Pentecostal

In 1994, Two Americans Answered An Invitation ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 12, 2004

In 1994, two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments, and a large orphanage. About 100 boys and girls ...read more

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Denomination: Pentecostal

In An Article Entitled, "The Three Wise Women," ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

In an article entitled, “The Three Wise Women,” Christin Ditchfield noted this about Anna, “[she] had a lot of time on her hands. She could have spent that time living in the past and longing for the good old days. She could have become the proverbial busybody… sticking her nose into other people’s ...read more

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Denomination: Church Of God

Many Years Ago, A Day Was Dawning On A ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 6, 2004

Many years ago, a day was dawning on a battlefield in northern France, through a fog so thick that no one could see more than a few yards from the trenches. In the night the Germans had drawn back their lines a little and the French had gone forward. But between the two positions a lonely ...read more

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Denomination: Wesleyan