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  • Top 10 Reasons Why There Was No Room For Joseph ...  PRO

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,611 views

    Top 10 Reasons why there was no room for Joseph and Mary in the Inn. 10. The Roman Government’s “Buy one night, get a second free” promotion was a bit too successful. 9. The only room left was by the ice machine. 8. The Nazareth Shriners tore up the place the night before. 7. The innkeeper didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A Group Of First Graders Decided That They Were ...  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,659 views

    ‘A group of first graders decided that they were going to produce their very own Christmas program and so they produced their own updated nativity story. All the major characters were there – Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men from afar… but where was Mary? Shortly after the production began, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Praise Him

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
     | 4,670 views

    Praise Him for the incarnation, for the word made flesh. I will not sing of shepherds watching flocks on frosty nights, or angel choristers. I will not sing of a stable bare in Bethlehem, or lowing oxen, wise men trailing star with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Tonight I will sing praise ...read more

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  • Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,558 views

    Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. My heart for very joy doth leap, My lips no more can silence keep, I too must sing, with joyful tongue, That sweetest ancient cradle song, Glory to God in highest ...read more

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  • G. K. Chesterton: The Christ-Child

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
     | 2,852 views

    The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap, His hair was like a light. (O weary, weary is the world, But here is all aright.) The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast, His hair was like a star. (O stern and cunning are the kings, But here the true hearts are.) The Christ-child lay on Mary’s heart, ...read more

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  • Let Me Share Astory About The Folded Up Cloth ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,309 views

    Let me share astory about the folded up cloth that was e-mailed to me this week: Why did Jesus fold the napkin? An unusual approach to a biblical story. Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I used to ask this question and other Bible Scholars did not know the answer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • The Red Glove

    Contributed by Chester Harris on Dec 4, 2008
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     | 3,176 views

    THE RED GLOVE It was one of those rare wintry days on the campus of Asbury Seminary with snow drifting over the sidewalks and students slipping and sliding, intentionally and without serious intent! I needed to mail a letter and decided to trek the extra distance to the Wilmore post office, rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Attempt Great Great Things For God; Expect Great ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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     | 3,653 views

    Attempt great great things for God; expect ...read more

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  • Always Be In A State Of Expectancy, And See ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,181 views

    "Always be in a state of expectancy, and see that you leave room for ...read more

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  • When We Are Rightly Related To God, Life Is ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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     | 3,414 views

    "When we are rightly related to God, life is full of spontaneous, joyful ...read more

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  • The Ode To The Innkeeper  PRO

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    THE ODE TO THE INNKEEPER The Innkeeper stands, he is guarding the door He's got all he wants, he has room for no more 'O yes, there's a stable, not fit for a king Have that if you like, it don't mean a thing. But don't come inside, I've so much to do I haven't the time to listen to you.' A night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Margaret Waage Wrote Of An Especially Important ...

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 26, 2009
     | 1,780 views

    "Margaret Waage wrote of an especially important Christmas eve in her life. She got off her job at noon and stood dejectedly in the crowd waiting for the subway train. She had worked by herself all morning since her fellow workers had been given the day off. Now many people around her were talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Peale: A Simple Christmas In Africa

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 3,074 views

    PEALE: A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS IN AFRICA Norman Vincent Peale writes of spending Christmas in Africa with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was hesitant but his wife told him he would love every minute of it. And yet, as Christmas day approached he was troubled because everything Christmas was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • The Christmas Scout

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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     | 5,562 views

    THE CHRISTMAS SCOUT In spite of the fun and laughter, 13 yr. old Frank Wilson was not happy. It was true, he had received all the presents he wanted, and he enjoyed the traditional Christmas Eve reunions with relatives for the purpose of exchanging gifts and good wishes but Frank was not happy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Born In A Barn

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
     | 1,983 views

    BORN IN A BARN Have you ever heard it said to you: "Were you born in a barn?" Or maybe this variation -- "You weren't born in a barn -- shut the door!" I tell ya what; I use to hear that said a lot growing up -- either referring to that I had left the door open, or that my room was becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,333 views

    WHAT IF THERE WAS NO CHRISTMAS? Lets ponder the what if - say- the antichrist powers would have defeated Christ at birth and therefore eliminated Christianity? what would have been lost? i. There would be no Christmas joy ii. There would be no kids smiles iii. There would be no Merry Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A Mother's Christmas Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 2,454 views

    A MOTHER'S CHRISTMAS PRAYER On Christmas Day, Mike Nicholas, a tall and slim young man with dark hair was making his way south on I-85 just below High Point, NC trying to hitch a ride. For two years, he hadn't been home. His family had heard nothing from him. He and his mother had a disagreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • There Is Good In All

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 2,206 views

    THERE IS GOOD IN ALL Norman Vincent Peale tells the story of one Christmas when he was 15 and his father, a physician turned minister, received a call from a brothel in the red light district. The madam had a girl who was dying and was calling for a minister. Quietly, his father explained to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • At Christmas All Roads Lead Home

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,697 views

    AT CHRISTMAS ALL ROADS LEAD HOME Marjorie Holmes writes, "At Christmas, all roads lead home. The filled planes, the packed trains and overflowing buses all speak eloquently of a single destination: home. Despite the crowding and the crushing, the delays, the confusion, we clutch our bright ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • The Fourth Gift Of The Magi  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,337 views

    THE FOURTH GIFT OF THE MAGI David Dewitt states, "Though there are still many questions about the Magi that may be left unanswered, we can determine that they brought a fourth gift that is often forgotten by many. After they laid their treasures down before Mary and Joseph, they worshipped Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational