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Wayne Gretzky, Probably The Greatest Hockey ...
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007 (message contributor)
Wayne Gretzky, probably the greatest hockey player in history, was asked about his secret to leading the National Hockey League in goals scored year after year. Gretzky’s answer was a pretty significant one … He said, “I skate to where the puck is GOING TO BE … NOT WHERE IT HAS ALREADY BEEN.”
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The Answer To Death, Citation: Robert Russell, ... PRO
Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 1, 2003
[The Answer to Death, Citation: Robert Russell, "Resurrection Promises," Preaching Today, Tape No. 151.] Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. He wrote, "A genuine feeling of ...read more
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Three Mischievous Boys Went To The Zoo One Day ... PRO
Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 27, 2004
Three mischievous boys went to the zoo one day for an outing, since they had been at school all week. They decided to visit the elephant cage, but soon enough, they were picked up by a cop for causing a commotion. The officer hauled them off to security for questioning. The supervisor in charge ...read more
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A Custom Of The Natives In New Guinea Is Told. At ...
Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
A custom of the natives in New Guinea is told. At certain times they have rituals, songs, and dances. They work themselves up into a frenzy and the ritual culminates in what are called “the murder songs,” in which they shout before God the names of the people they wish to kill. When the natives ...read more
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One Sunday Evening Years Ago, I Left My Home To ... PRO
Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Aug 24, 2003
One Sunday evening years ago, I left my home to go to our evening services at the Church where I was then Pastor. Only myself, and my little eight year old son was there. No one showed up that Sunday evening, as the weather was quite stormy. We waited until about 7:20 and told my boy that we might ...read more
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As Vice President, George Bush Represented The ...
Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 7, 2003
As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, just as the soldiers touched the lid, ...read more
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