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Heading Toward Christmas
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. Heading Toward Christmas
Contributed on Dec 13, 2009
Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.
INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more
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2. Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving
Contributed on Dec 13, 2009
Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man
INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more
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3. Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts
Contributed on Dec 13, 2009
Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.
INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more
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4. Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Christ
Contributed on Dec 13, 2009
Let’s consider Christ since He is what Christmas is all about: 1- Who He is 2- What He did 3- What we owe Him
INTRO.- Do you believe in Jesus? A better question is: Does the world believe in Jesus? And how much? Heroes & Icons (Time magazine’s top 10) Michelle Obama Chesley B. Sullenberger Richard Phillips Seth Berkley Michael Eavis Leonard Abess Hadizatou Mani Rick Warren Van Jones Somaly ...read more