Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 15, 2007
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WIFE VS. HUSBAND
A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word.
An earlier discussion had led to an argument and
neither of them wanted to concede their position.
As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs,
the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 15, 2007
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MARRIAGE SEMINAR
While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication,
Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor,
"It is essential that husbands and wives know each other’s likes and dislikes."
He addressed the man,
"Can you name your wife’s favorite
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 15, 2007
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WOMEN’S REVENGE
"Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase.
As she fumbled for her wallet , I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse.
"So, do you always carry your TV remote?" I asked.
"No," she replied, "but my husband refused
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 16, 2007
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"Louis Pasteur’s theory of germs is ridiculous fiction." -- Pierre Pachet, Professor of Physiology at Toulouse, France, 1872.
"The abdomen, the chest, and the brain will forever be shut from the intrusion of the wise and humane surgeon." -- Sir John Eric Ericksen, Surgeon to Queen Victoria
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 17, 2007
"It is that kind of faith which would lead a man to take a bottle of medicine from his medicine cabinet. Looking at the instructions on it, he says, ’I’m sure they’re correct. I have all confidence in the source of the medicine. I know who wrote these directions. I believe everything about it. I
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 17, 2007
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In 1893, engineer George Ferris built a machine that bears his name--the Ferris wheel. When it was finished, he invited a newspaper reporter to accompany him and his wife for the inaugural ride. It was a windy July day, so a stiff breeze struck the wheel with great force as it slowly began its
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 21, 2007
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There was a small boy in Sunday School and the teacher told them that next Sunday was "bring a friend day." So the next Sunday this little one brought his little friend. All the kids were participating in the "old" activity where you put your hands together and interlock your fingers and build the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 1, 2007
Our community recently suffered a devastating flood. Area churches have partnered with the Salvation Army to pool donated goods for disater victims at a warehouse. I pastor one of the churches involved in the disaster relief. "I was told first-hand by a Salvation Army worker who helped a lady who
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 4, 2007
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When a whale comes to the surface to blow, that’s when it gets harpooned. Whales blow to clear their air passage of water in order to replenish their air supply. Man doesn’t blow to get air; he blows to get attention. So, beware, if we plan to rise to the top in order to blow our
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 4, 2007
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Three turtles went on a Sunday afternoon picnic. One carried the basket of food, one carried a jug of turtle-aid, and the third turtle didn’t carry anything. They got everything set up and then felt rain drops. The two turtles agreed that the one who carried nothing should go back and get the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 4, 2007
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Richard Daly was mayor of Chicago for 21 years. Mayor Daly was known as a rather difficult man to work for. One of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in and demanded a raise. Mayor Daly responded, “I’m not going to give you a raise. You are getting paid more than enough already. It should be
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 8, 2007
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[The Point: To get serious results to prayer, get serious about prayer.]
Acts 12:1-19 (Herod imprisons Peter; prayer releases him.)
Here are various translations of verse 5:
"Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him." (KJV)
"So Peter
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 8, 2007
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Since we are about to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, let’s see what the day is truly about.
Webster’s *New World Dictionary* says:
"Saint Patrick’s Day - March 17, observed by the Irish in honor of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland"
But Eavey’s *History of Christian Education*
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 8, 2007
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[The Point: to receive from God we must first trust Him.]
I discovered the chipmunks while stopping at a scenic over-look in Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado). They were amazing; bravely coming right up to people to take food out of their hands. These little creatures had willingly changed
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 8, 2007
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[The Point: Living for God is more than a one-time, verbal declaration, it is an on-going, intentional lifestyle.]
Once upon a time, in a country far, far away where Christianity was not allowed, there lived a very wise old man.
One day, a woman in terrible distress came to him to ask
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 21, 2007
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An undertaker ask a local new minister to preach a funeral for a person of no friends, money, or known relatives. The funeral director felt so bad already at the cheap coffin. The new minister responded gladly. The directions were vague and 8 miles into a wooded area and set for 2pm. Panically,
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