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The Story Has Been Told About Several Famous ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

The story has been told about several famous preachers, but it actually happened to Joseph Parker, minister of the City Temple in London. An old lady waited on Parker in his vestry after a service to thank him for the help she received from his sermons. “You do throw such wonderful light on the ...read more

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The New Minister Was Asked To Teach A Boys' Class ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

The new minister was asked to teach a boys’ class in the absence of the regular teacher. He decided to see what they knew, so he asked who knocked down the walls of Jericho. All the boys denied having done it, and the preacher was appalled by their ignorance. At the next deacons’ meeting he told ...read more

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When John G. Mitchell, Of Multnomah School Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

When John G. Mitchell, of Multnomah School of the Bible, was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Washington, he heard Dr. G. Campbell Morgan preach. The man knew his text, and young Mitchell was impressed. In fact, he asked the visiting Bible teacher how he understood Scripture so ...read more

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According To James Hamilton, There Are Two Kinds ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

According to James Hamilton, there are two kinds of Bible readers—those who skim the surface and those who dig deep. He describes them by comparing them to two common insects. He writes, “One is remarkable for its imposing plumage, which shows in the sunbeams like the dust of gems; as you watch ...read more

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There Are 6,528 Languages In The World, 4,565 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

There are 6,528 languages in the world, 4,565 with out Scripture. (Foster Letter ...read more

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Nearly 90 Million Americans Have Never Read The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Nearly 90 million Americans have never read the Bible. (Foster Letter ...read more

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Mark Twain, Not Exactly A ...

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006

ILLUSTRATION: Mark Twain, not exactly a die-hard Christian, wrote these words: “Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture they do not understand, but ...read more

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Denomination: Assembly Of God

National Center For Education Statistics, 75% Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

National Center for Education Statistics, 75% of 4th graders report reading for fun at least once a week. Of that group, 43% say they read every ...read more

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Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% think the Bible teaches that God helps those who help themselves. Other alarming beliefs are; that the Holy Spirit does not exist ...read more

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Niv Leads 40% Of Protestant Pastors Prefer The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

NIV Leads 40% of Protestant pastors prefer the NIV Bible says a recent Ellison Research survey. 24% prefer the KJV, 17% the NRSV, 10% the NKJV and 9% the NASB. Mainline pastors favor the NRSV, evangelical pastors, the ...read more

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Since '96, The Number Of U.s. Adults Who Read The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 13, 2006

Since ’96, the number of U.S. adults who read the Bible has increased from 34% to 40%. (Foster ...read more

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Only 1 In 7 Americans Reports An Involvement With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Only 1 in 7 Americans reports an involvement with the Bible beyond just reading it. (Foster Letter ...read more

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Remember! Here Are Some Things You Can Do To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Remember! Here are some things you can do to boost your memory from corporate productivity specialist Abby Marks-Beale: Ask, "Why am I reading this?" and "What do I need it for?" If you know the specific answers, you will read more intently keeping you more focused on what you need. Intend to ...read more

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80% Of Small Churches And 90% Of Medium To Large ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

80% of small churches and 90% of medium to large churches offer Bible studies and Sunday school for kids. (Foster ...read more

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President George W. Bush Regularly Reads The One ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

President George W. Bush regularly reads the One Year Bible published by Tyndale. (Foster Letter ...read more

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When The Preacher's Car Broke Down On A Country ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

When the preacher’s car broke down on a country road, he walked to a nearby roadhouse to use the phone. After calling for a tow truck, he spotted his old friend, Frank, drunk and shabbily dressed at the bar. "What happened to you, Frank?" asked the good reverend. "You used to be rich." Frank told a ...read more

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The Story Has Been Told About Several Famous ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

The story has been told about several famous preachers, but it actually happened to Joseph Parker, minister of the City Temple in London. An old lady waited on Parker in his vestry after a service to thank him for the help she received from his sermons. "You do throw such wonderful light on the ...read more

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Only Three Out Of Five Christians Could Recall ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Only three out of five Christians could recall the names of the first four books of the New Testament, and only half of the Christians interviewed correctly identified Jesus as the person who delivered the Sermon on the Mount. A full 42 percent of the Christians interviewed said that without the ...read more

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A Wealthy Woman Who Was Traveling Overseas Saw A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

A wealthy woman who was traveling overseas saw a bracelet she thought was irresistible, so she sent her husband this cable: "Have found wonderful bracelet. Price $75,000. May I buy it?" Her husband promptly wired back this response: "No, price too high." But the cable operator omitted the comma, so ...read more

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I Study My Bible Like I Gather Apples. First, I ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

I study my Bible like I gather apples. First, I shake the whole tree that the ripest may fall. Then I shake each limb, and when I have shaken each limb, I shake each branch and every twig. Then I look under every leaf. I search the Bible as a whole like shaking the whole tree. Then I shake every ...read more

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