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  • Busyness  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    BUSYNESS Busyness is no sign of spirituality or any kind of a full life. In fact, it’s more likely the sign of an empty life. Tim Kreider, in an article he wrote for The New York Times called The Busy Trap put it this way: “If you live in America in the 21st century, you’ve probably had to listen ...read more

  • Since '72, Americans Expressing No Religious ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006
     | 1,916 views

    Since ’72, Americans expressing no religious preference has doubled from 7% to 14%. (Foster Letter ...read more

  • A Leader Is…  PRO

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,785 views

    A Leader Is… Peter Drucker, perhaps the most noted authority on leadership in the 20th century, says: A leader is one who has followers. An effective leader is not someone who is loved or admired. He is someone whose followers do the right thing. Popularity is not leadership, results are. Leaders ...read more

  • Enablement For Uncommon Things

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 2, 2004
     | 1,713 views

    Enablement for Uncommon Things Peter F. Drucker: No organization can depend on genius; the supply is always scarce and unreliable. It is the test of an organization to make ordinary human beings perform better than they seem capable of, to bring out whatever strength there is in its members, and ...read more

  • In Regards To "Blessing Those Who Persecute ...  PRO

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,424 views

    IN REGARDS TO "BLESSING THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU," D.L. MOODY, IN ONE OF HIS SERMONS, PORTRAYS THE LORD JESUS GIVING DIRECTION TO PETER AFTER HIS RESURRECTION ON THIS VERY CONCEPT. MOODY SAID, "GO, FIND THE MAN WHO THRUST HIS SPEAR INTO MY SIDE AND TELL HIM THERE IS A MUCH QUICKER WAY TO MY ...read more

  • Intermittent Light Are On And Off Lights. They ...

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 4, 2008
     | 6,705 views

    Intermittent light are on and off lights. They are seasonal light.Christmas lights are intended for decorations,it is good for the eyes to entertain.But you cant light a highway by being on and off, Christmas light are only for a season. Highway light intended to guide were made for all seasons. ...read more

  • A Leader ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 1, 2010
     | 2,222 views

    A Leader Is… Peter Drucker, perhaps the most noted authority on leadership in the 20th century, says: A leader is one who has followers. An effective leader is not someone who is loved or admired. He is someone whose followers do the right thing. Popularity is not leadership, results are. Leaders ...read more

  • Akiane: The Gift Of God

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
     | 3,755 views

    AKIANE: THE GIFT OF GOD Akiane Kramarik is only 12-years-old, but she has abilities far beyond her years. Her mother chose to give birth to her underwater at the family home on July 9, 1994 in Mount Morris, Illinois. The family now lives in Idaho. Akiane speaks four languages, writes poetry, plays ...read more

  • The Average Coupon User Spends About 20 Minutes ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006
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    The average coupon user spends about 20 minutes of clipping and planning and saves about $12 a week. That’s 10-12 percent off the average shopping ...read more

  • State Of The Unchurched: Since ‘91, The U.s. ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006
     | 1,502 views

    State Of The Unchurched: Since ‘91, the U.S. adult population has grown by 15%. During that same period the number of unchurched adults has nearly doubled, rising from 39 million to 75 million–a 92% increase! The latest Barna Group study shows that the percentage of unchurched adults has risen from ...read more

  • Timer: In The Last 30 Minutes…

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007
     | 878 views

    Hands on illustration: Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for many others. It made him think about eternity and where he was ...read more

  • Giving Up Cussing  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 15, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,160 views

    GIVING UP CUSSING A little boy was sitting sadly on the curb beside his lawn mower, when along came a minister riding a bicycle. The minister noticed that the boy appeared discouraged, so he thought he would try to help. "Hello there!" said the minister. "How would you like to trade your lawn ...read more

  • Prayer-Spiritual Defiance

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 19, 2018
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     | 3,963 views

    Richard Foster in his book "Prayer: Finding the Hearts True Home" describes an aspect of radical prayer as spiritual defiance. He states, "We are subversives in a world of injustice, oppression, and violence. Like Amos of old, we demand that "Justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ...read more

  • The Story Of Roger Bannister Is Legendary In The ...

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008
     | 3,010 views

    The story of Roger Bannister is legendary in the annals of sports history. (Author's suggestion: Google, "Roger Bannister picture" and capture the Sports Illustrated cover there for your PowerPoint show.) On May 6, 1954, Bannister broke the four-minute mile barrier. People said it was humanly ...read more

  • I Want To Read You A Page From The U.s. ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,258 views

    I want to read you a page from the U.S. Government Peace Corps Manual for its volunteers who work in the Amazon Jungle. The page I’m going to read concerns what to do in case you’re attacked by an Anaconda. The Anaconda is the largest snake in the world. It grows to 35 feet in length and weighs ...read more

  • We Never Know Who Will Respond To The Love Of ...

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 17, 2007
     | 1,722 views

    We never know who will respond to the love of God and Good News of Jesus Christ, and it is not our job to figure it out, only to keep reaching out to others and sharing the Good News. Mark Early tells the story of Gracia Burnham’s ordeal. She and her husband Martin were missionaries in the ...read more

  • Praying The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Garris Hudson on Aug 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,427 views

    PRAYING THE ARMOR OF GOD This is a prayer I shared with our congregation after teaching a series on Spiritual Warfare based upon an exposition of Ephesians 6:10-18. "Good morning, Lord. It’s going to be a great day because I am preparing to win spiritual battles for Your glory and ...read more

  • We Need Models

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2011
     | 3,588 views

    WE NEED MODELS Peter tells us not only that Jesus Christ is the model but what are the tools and pieces to put together so that this model is complete and working for God's glory and our security in our lives. I remember getting a model car for a birthday present when I was about 12. It was a ...read more

  • On January 29, 2003, Athina Roussel Became The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    On January 29, 2003, Athina Roussel became the richest teenager on the planet, inheriting a fortune estimated at that time to be between $800 million to $1 billion, and it all came from her grandfather, Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis through her mother. In 1988, when Athina was 3, her ...read more

  • Sue Herzog Was 18 When She Was Killed On New ...  PRO

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,416 views

    Sue Herzog was 18 when she was KILLED on New Year's Day 1982. Kevin Tunell was 17, so his case went to JUVENILE COURT, where he was CONVICTED of MANSLAUGHTER and DRUNKEN DRIVING. Louis and Patricia Herzog filed a $1.5 million suit against Tunell, but settled for $936.00, to be paid $1.00 at a ...read more