Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 15, 2002
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In a survey, nearly a third of those questioned stated that, of all the persons mentioned in the Christmas story, they identified the most with the shepherds. They were your average, ordinary, everyday
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Congregational
Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2005
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*Christmas is a time when God came near. And God comes near today.
*Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel. Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle of the night, scared and crying. The only thing that would sooth her fears was crawling into bed with
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Baptist
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A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt.
The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Rockport shoes, Oakleys sunglasses, Rolex watch, and a Versace tie, gets out and asks the shepherd:
"If I can tell
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Anglican
Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 29, 2004
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IT’S HARD BEING...
Pastor Ben Patterson, tells the following story:
My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was going around the dressing room
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 29, 2004
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DO YOU BELIEVE?
Americans are three times as likely to believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus (83 percent) as in evolution (28 percent)
Not only do 91 percent of [American] Christians say they believe in the Virgin Birth, but so do an astonishing 47 percent of U.S.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 13, 2004
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“The fact of Jesus’ birth is the final and immeasurable proof that God
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Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 20, 2004
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“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
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Lutheran
Contributed by Hal Seed on Dec 3, 2007
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When the wise men come to Jesus, they bring three gifts: Gold, which is the gift for royalty, a gift for a king. Incense, which was for divinity, a gift you give a God. And myrrh, which is a funeral gift, a gift used for burial. Their gifts show amazing insight.
At first hearing, you might think
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Denomination:
Baptist
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A DISCIPLE KNOWS HIS FATHER
A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt.
The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Timberland shoes, Versace designer sunglasses, A Rolex watch, and a Pierre Cardin tie,
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Anglican
Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 25, 2013
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TIENE que agacharse
El anuncio fue primero a los pastores. Ellos no piden a Dios si estaba seguro de que sabía lo que estaba haciendo . El ángel había ido a los teólogos , tendrían que primero consultó sus comentarios. Si hubiera ido a la elite , habrían mirado alrededor para ver si alguien estaba
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Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 18, 2014
The Gold Wrapping Paper - An Inspirational Short Christmas Story
Once upon a time, there was a man who worked very hard just to keep food on the table for his family. This particular year a few days before Christmas, he was upset with his little five-year-old daughter after learning that she had
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2010
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A GIFT BEYOND DESCRIPTION
A few years ago, on "Good Morning, America," Joan Lunden
featured some extraordinary gifts that a person might want to
include on their Christmas gift list.
One of them was a Jaguar automobile, the Jaguar 220. To
purchase one, you first go to your Jaguar dealer and
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 25, 2011
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THE FACE OF GOD
I heard the story once of a great Cherokee wood carver. He took logs and sat them on a stump outside his back door and sat in front of that log sometimes for hours just staring at it. Finally, he would pick up his carving tools and start carving the most beautiful of things out of
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 25, 2011
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THE EMPTY GIFT
God offers us more than this world does, but most of us never take the time to see it. There was a 15-year old boy named Joey, whose mother died at birth. She was a severe alcoholic, and that had affected his pre-natal development. The result was that he was slightly
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Contributed by Paul Steen on Dec 8, 2017
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For many people, Christmas is a time of sadness. They don't have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish
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Calvary Chapel