Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 8, 2002
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There was a family with one little daughter. Mother and daughter were very faithful in church and Sunday School attendance…The father wasn’t interested and he made it plain it was okay for his wife and daughter, but not for him. He worked in a steel mill, a huge hulk of a man who had been a
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 14, 2002
based on 5 ratings
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Rent-a-Kid" starring Leslie Nielson. The opening segment shows a dream sequence. Little Molly is an orphan who just gets adopted. Her new family is extremely wealthy and has everything a child could want materialistically speaking. They even have their own merry-go-round in the house. The new
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2003
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An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel said, and then disappeared into a cloud of smoke. All of the
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Independent/Bible
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It’s Sunday. Sundays are always busy days for me. Sundays are always early days for me. Today promised to be no exception.
With a full slate of activities planned, I got up early and drove to church. There was not much traffic at 6:00 A.M. I had the roads to myself. The orange of dawn had yet to
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 30, 2001
based on 108 ratings
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Warren Wiersbe writes, "Our values determine our evaluations. If we value comfort more than character, then trials will upset us. If we value the material and physical more than the spiritual, we will not be able to count it all joy! If we live only
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Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 25, 2001
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Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the temptation to unkindness. Arguing over who should change the baby this time - the temptation to selfishness. Starting work 10 minutes late - the
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by John Edmerson on Sep 12, 2001
based on 218 ratings
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The Oyster
There once was an oyster whose story I tell,
Who found that sand had got under his shell;
Just one little grain, but it gave him much pain,
For oysters have feelings although they’re so plain.
Now, did he berate the working of Fate
Which had led him to such a deplorable state?
Did
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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LOOK CAREFULLY
In the Greek original of the New Testament the word often translated sincere means `judged in the sunlight’; and the English word is derived from the Latin--- `sine cera’, which means `without wax’.
In the days when art flourished in ancient Greece, it was the common
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United Methodist
Contributed by Lisa Delay on Aug 9, 2005
based on 3 ratings
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It seems as though the devastating water of the Asian tsunami uncovered an ancient city 45 miles south of Madras, India. Apparently, according to old British travel writings, the area was once a 7th century port city with seven pagodas, six of which were submerged by the sea. The location was part
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 5, 2004
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THE SHOCK OF SIN
In a book called All Thumbs Guide to VCR’s which is a repair guide for amateurs, author Gene Williams begins with a warning. He writes: “Getting a jolt form the incoming 120 volts ac (120 Vac) is more that just unpleasant; it can be fatal. Studies have shown that it takes very
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 17, 2007
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Crowns have always been the sign of authority and Kingship.
Charlemagne, whom historians say should deserve to be called "great" above all others, wore an octagonal crown. Each of the eight sides was a plaque of gold, and each plaque was studded with emeralds, sapphires, and pearls. The cost was
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Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 9, 2009
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"WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT..."
The story is told of an old man whose grandson rode a donkey while they were traveling from one city to another. The old man heard some people mumbling, "Would you look at that old man walking, suffering on his feet, while that strong young boy is totally capable of
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Baptist
Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 27, 2021
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How is it that the sunlight gives us such joy? Why does this radiance when it falls on the earth fill us with the joy of living? The whole sky is blue, the fields are green, the houses all white, and our enchanted eyes drink in those bright colors which bring delight to our souls. And then there
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 27, 2021
Here is part of a story by Gabrielle Moss?
I've been known to waste massive amounts of time using mirrors to do respectable, adult things, like trying to straighten my bangs.
Surely you've had the pleasure of breaking a mirror and having some helpful person inform you that you have now
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 6, 2014
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MAN IN A HURRY
On the Andy Griffith Show episode "Man in a Hurry"- Malcolm tucker is a wealthy businessman from Charlotte. One Sunday he happens to have car trouble a couple of miles outside of Mayberry. Malcolm walks the rest of the way to town and meets Andy coming out of Sunday morning
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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THREE TRUTHS ABOUT TRIALS
There is a difference between TEMPTATIONS and TRIALS. Temptations come from the Enemy on the outside to make us weaker. Trials come from the Father to make us stronger.
Scripture reminds us of three truths we must remember when we face a trial:
1. Trials come to
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Dec 26, 2014
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“Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.” - Doug Larson
The house looked like a fairy tale come true. Though my friend had a nagging feeling about the owners, she ignored it and went to inspect the house. It was spacious and full of sunshine with a big
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Charismatic
Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 1, 2010
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A STINGING BLOW FOR GOOD
Always remember that God knows what he is doing with us, even if we don’t know.
Many years ago there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the world’s history. It was presented to the King of England to wear in his crown. The king sent it to
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Presbyterian/Reformed