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  • A Beginners Guide To Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 723 views

    You would think giving thanks would come easily and naturally but, for me and I suppose others, it often times doesn’t. So, with the season of Thanksgiving upon us I thought I’d write this little guide for my benefit and hopefully for yours. Give thanks for the good things This is the easy one. ...read more

  • Unsung Heroes-Claudius Lysias

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 22, 2023
     | 529 views

    Introduction: He was a high-ranking officer in the Roman army, mentioned only a couple of times in Scripture. We don’t know if he ever became a Christian, but we do know that he saved the life of Paul the apostle at least twice! Text: Acts 24:22-23, KJV: 22 And when Felix heard these things, ...read more

  • For The Longest Time

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 10, 2020
     | 1,634 views

    For the Longest Time Chorus Oh, oh, oh For the longest time Oh, oh, oh For the longest Verse 1 When you said goodbye to me in March There was still more worship left to bring What else could I do? I'm so inspired by you Church hasn't happened for the longest time verse 2 Once I thought ...read more

  • In The Years Of Communist Domination Of East ...  PRO

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    In the years of Communist domination of East Germany there was a symbol which brought hope and comfort to believers in Jesus. A huge TV tower had been erected to broadcast atheistic propaganda. Near the top of the building was a globe-shaped structure housing a restaurant. The remarkable thing ...read more

  • In The Middle Of A Forest, There Was A Hunter Who ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 123 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    In the middle of a forest, there was a hunter who was suddenly confronted with a huge, mean bear. In all his fears, his attempt to shoot the bear was unsuccessful. He turned away and started to run as fast as he could. Finally, he ended up at the edge of a very steep cliff. His hopes were dim. But, ...read more

  • When Nikita Khrushchev Died, A Humorous Story ...  PRO

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 3,600 views

    When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called the President of the United States, Richard Nixon, asking if the U.S. would take ...read more

  • I Remember When I Was A Young Child Having A ...

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 5, 2002
     | 1,680 views

    I remember when I was a young child having a conversation with my grandmother while we walked down the street one day. I asked her if she was going to heaven when she died, and she replied that she hoped so. Now here is a lady who had probably been in church all her life, held many offices and has ...read more

  • My Father  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    My Father is very patient and kind. My Father is not envious, never boastful. My Father is not arrogant. My Father is never rude, nor is He self-seeking. My Father is not quick to take offense. My Father keeps no score of wrongs. My Father does not gloat over my sins but is always glad when truth ...read more

  • I Was In Line At Mcdonalds With My Family The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Greg Buchner on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,183 views

    I was in line at McDonalds with my family the other day when it hit me. We often come to Christ with our requests as if we’re ordering a super-value meal. “Yes, I’ll have a reassurance sandwich, with a side of prosperity, and a large, refreshing dose of hope to wash it all down. And super-size ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Newcomer To Alaska Who ...  PRO

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,037 views

    The story is told of a newcomer to Alaska who started to cross a frozen river. As he walked along, he thought he heard a cracking sound and became frightened that the ice might break under him. He carefully lowered himself to distribute his weight more fully across the ice in hopes that it wouldn’t ...read more

  • In Prison With Three Books

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 1, 2005
     | 1,751 views

    Illus.: “In Prison With Three Books” The editor of a well-known London newspaper sent a letter of inquiry to 100 professors, authors, merchants, and other professional people. The inquiry was, “Suppose you were sent to prison for 3 years and you could only take 3 books with you. Which 3 would you ...read more

  • A Group Of Elderly, Cultured Gentlemen Met Often ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
     | 1,242 views

    A group of elderly, cultured gentlemen met often to exchange wisdom and drink tea. Each host tried to find the finest and most costly varieties, to create exotic blends that would arouse the admiration of his guests. When the most venerable and respected of the group entertained, he served his tea ...read more

  • Billy Graham Shared This In His Book, ‘the Secret ...

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006
     | 831 views

    Billy Graham shared this in his book, ‘The Secret of Happiness’: (pp. 74-75) A man and his wife visited an orphanage where they hoped to adopt a child. In an interview with the boy they wanted, they told him in glowing terms about the many things they could give him. To their amazement, the ...read more

  • A Christian Man And His Wife Lost Their Young Son ...  PRO

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,592 views

    A Christian man and his wife lost their young SON in a TRAGIC ACCIDENT on Good Friday in 1996. The boy’s funeral was on Easter Sunday. During the MEMORIAL service the father got up and shared with his family and friends that Easter had taken on a new importance. "Until you stare death ...read more

  • Character  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    Illustration- Character There is a story told among the Cherokee Indians… One evening an old Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between 2 wolves. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, ...read more

  • Psychologist William Marston Asked Three ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,557 views

    Psychologist William Marston asked three thousand people, "What have you to live for?" He was shocked to discover that ninety-four percent were simply enduring the present while they waited for the future, waited for something to happen, waited for "next year," waited for a "better time," waited ...read more

  • An English Preacher Named Watkinson Was Out On A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,610 views

    An English preacher named Watkinson was out on a beach with his little grandson. An elderly man came along. They spoke and the elderly man began to lash out at the preacher ... using terrible language. It frightened the little boy. Another man came along behind the disgruntled older man and said, ...read more

  • Night Driving With Pouring Rain Is Difficult ...

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007
     | 1,248 views

    Night driving with pouring rain is difficult driving. The water can create slippery surfaces and oncoming traffic¡¦s lights are reflected off the water with blinding effects. If you remove the image of oncoming traffic and place yourself on a deserted road with heavy rain, the experience becomes ...read more

  • Timothy J. Keller, Pastor Of Redeemer ...

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 3, 2008
     | 2,401 views

    Timothy J. Keller, Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC, remarks: "...when Jesus weeps, we see that he doesn't believe that the ministry of truth (telling people how they should believe and turn to God) or the ministry of fixing things is enough, does he? He also is a proponent of the ...read more

  • Harmonic Convergence

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008
     | 1,538 views

    HARMONIC CONVERGENCE On August 16, 1987, a group of people tried to apply this concept (karma) with what they called the Harmonic Convergence. Thousands of people gathered at Mount Tamalpais just north of San Francisco and other designated religious hot spots around the world, such as Stonehenge, ...read more

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