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  • I Came Across Some Definitions Of Things We Use ...  PRO

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,881 views

    I came across some definitions of things we use in the church. MAGI: The most famous trio to attend a baby shower. MANGER: 1. Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph didn’t have private health cover. 2. The Biblical proof that holiday travel has always been rough. BULLETIN: Church ...read more

  • David Limbaugh Has Written A Book Called, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,808 views

    David Limbaugh has written a book called, Persecution: How Liberals Are Waging War Against Christianity, and in it he observed: "It’s one thing for Christophobes to be nervous about Easter and Christmas, given their obvious association with Jesus Christ, but surely holidays like Valentine’s Day ...read more

  • Trate Fact: In 1907 Ana Jarvis, From ...  PRO

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,406 views

    Illustrate Fact: In 1907 Ana Jarvis, from Philadelphia, began a campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia to celebrate Mother’s Day on the second anniversary of her mother’s death, the 2nd Sunday of May. By the next year ...read more

  • From "The Lion, The Witch And The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Randy Roberts on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,309 views

    Illustration from “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” Chapter 7, Mr. Beaver tells the children, “they say that Aslan is on the move – perhaps has already landed.” “And now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew who Aslan was any more than you do: but the moment the Beaver had ...read more

  • We Are Different!

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on May 8, 2011
     | 2,716 views

    WE ARE DIFFERENT! (Taken from Men are Like Waffles; Women are Like Spaghetti, by Bill and Pam Farrel). Because of the differences between men and women, we need God’s wisdom and help! IN THE BATHROOM: A man has six items in his bathroom: a toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving cream, a razor, a bar ...read more

  • Learning/Growth

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2019
     | 3,356 views

    LEARNING MORE? AM I GROWING? COME AND GO WITH ME: TO COCONUT GROVE, THE YEAR IS 1942, SATURDAY NIGHT THANKSGIVING WEEKEND… Doctor VINCENT SENNA was enjoying a meal at the MELODY LOUNGE. The basement lounge was so crowded with people celebrating the holidays. DOCTOR VINCENT SENNA received and urgent ...read more

  • According To ...

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2008
     | 1,009 views

    According to Wikipedia: "…Biblical references suggest that King David and the prophet Daniel prayed three times a day. In Psalms, David states: "Evening, morning and afternoon do I pray and cry, and He will hear my voice" (55:18). As in Daniel: "[...] his windows being open in his chamber toward ...read more

  • Christmas Celebrations Around The World  PRO

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,724 views

    CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD As Americans, we pride ourselves in "doing Christmas up right." Tons of gifts, big holiday feasts, huge trees, Lights on the houses. USA! Here are some of the other ways people prepare for the celebration of Christmas. * In Italy they have no Christmas ...read more

  • Afraid Of Christmas?" Luke 2: 8-14 Key Verse(S): ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,626 views

    “Afraid of Christmas?” Luke 2: 8-14 Key verse(s): 10: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” “If I hear one more person wish me a “Happy Holiday!” I think I will just burst!” How often have you heard that over the ...read more

  • Here Are The Results From A New Gallup Survey ...  PRO

    Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 263 ratings
     | 2,029 views

    Here are the results from a new Gallup survey called, The Unchurched American. Findings from the Gallup survey of 2,556 adults who were not church-goers: 1. The survey reports that 44% of U.S. adults are "unchurched", defined as neither belonging to a church nor visiting one within the last six ...read more

  • Hanukkah Vs. Christmas  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 11, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    HANUKKAH VS. CHRISTMAS In his book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey recounts an episode of the TV show Thirtysomething in which Hope, a Christian, argues with her husband Michael, a Jew, about the holidays. "Why do you even bother with Hanukkah?" she asks. "Do you really believe a handful of ...read more

  • According To The Associated Press,

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009
     | 1,344 views

    According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the steaming slopes of a lava-spilling volcano. Some farmers begged to stay to guard their livestock while their families spent Christmas Eve in a shelter. ...read more

  • In December 1903, After A Series Of Failed ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
     | 1,878 views

    In December 1903, after a series of failed attempts, the Wright brothers were finally successful in getting their "flying machine" off the ground. Thrilled by the feat, they sent this telegraph to their sister: "We have actually flown 120 feet. We'll be home for Christmas." Katherine hurried to ...read more

  • On Top Of The Fencepost  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,075 views

    ON TOP OF THE FENCEPOST 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 ...read more

  • The Big Turkey In The Freezer

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 574 views

    A Christian woman went into the local pet shop to buy a parrot for company. She selected a beautiful bird, but the pet store owner said he didn't think that she'd be happy with this particular parrot because he had belonged to a salty old sailor who used very bad language. She replied ...read more

  • The Significance Of Christmas To Americans  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,929 views

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTMAS TO AMERICANS The Barna Research Group poll, conducted for the Lutheran Hour Ministries found that: 37% of adults in the national survey (88% of whom identified themselves as Christian) said the birth of Jesus is the most important aspect of Christmas. More than ...read more

  • A Port In The Storm  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,363 views

    A PORT IN THE STORM My grandmother was the one who took me to church at a young age and introduced me to Jesus. She was the one who raised me during the early years after my parents divorced. She was the one who prayed for me as I grew up, going between parents and providing a port in the storm ...read more

  • A Substitute Kindergarten Teacher At Forest Hills ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,907 views

    A substitute kindergarten teacher at Forest Hills Elementary School in Coral Springs, Fla., is under fire after telling her class that there is no Santa Claus. By the time parent Melissa Shea complained to assistant principal Lisa George, Fabiola Mehu-Pelissier had already been spoken to, with ...read more

  • The City Of Boston Recently Renamed Its ...

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
     | 603 views

    * The city of Boston recently renamed its Christmas tree in Boston Commons a "holiday tree." * In their 260 pages of newspaper insert promotions, Target, Kroger, Office Max, Walgreens, Sears, Staples, Lowe’s, J.C. Penney, Dell and Best Buy failed to mention Christmas a single time, according to ...read more

  • Bruce L. Shelley Adds, "From The Year 312, He ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006
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     | 1,043 views

    Bruce L. Shelley adds, “From the year 312, he favored Christianity openly. He allowed Christian ministers to enjoy the same exemption from taxes as the pagan priests, he abolished executions by crucifixion; he called a halt to the battles of gladiators as a punishment for crimes; and in 321 he made ...read more

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