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  • In Addition We Have The Record Of Josephus, A ...

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 22, 2005
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     | 3,396 views

    In addition we have the record of Josephus, a Jewish writer who was not a Christian either, who records the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth. He wrote this: Now there was about this time Jesus a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of ...read more

  • Stress Reduction Salons

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005
     | 1,705 views

    Stress Reduction Salons About a dozen new “stress-reduction salons” have opened in the U.S. and also in Japan. Members of these Synchro Energize salons slip off their shoes, climb into beds and lie with eyes closed for the next 45 minutes. Spinning patterns of intense colors appear before their ...read more

  • In The Anatomy Of An Illness: As Perceived By The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005
     | 1,670 views

    In The Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient, Norman Cousins tells of being hospitalized with a rare, crippling disease. When he was diagnosed as incurable, Cousins checked out of the hospital. Aware of the harmful effects that negative emotions can have on the body, Cousins reasoned ...read more

  • An Extremely Proud Young Man Walked Into A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Dascoli on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,943 views

    An extremely proud young man walked into a restaurant looking for his friend. Immediately he noticed two beautiful young ladies near the door who appeared to be checking him out. Just then they both looked at each other and at the same time said, “NINE”! and began to giggle. The prideful young ...read more

  • Marathoner Loses By A Mustache." So Read The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005
     | 1,753 views

    “Marathoner Loses by a Mustache.” So read the headline of a recent Associated Press story. It appeared that Abbes Tehami of Algeria was an easy winner of the Brussels Marathon—until someone wondered where his mustache had gone! Checking eyewitness accounts, it quickly became evident that the ...read more

  • There Is A Tale Told Of That Great English Actor ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,839 views

    There is a tale told of that great English actor Macready. An eminent preacher once said to him: “I wish you would explain to me something.” “Well, what is it? I don’t know that I can explain anything to a preacher.” “What is the reason for the difference between you and me? You are appearing ...read more

  • Marathoner Loses By A Mustache." So Read The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
     | 2,722 views

    "Marathoner Loses by a Mustache." So read the headline of a recent Associated Press story. It appeared that Abbes Tehami of Algeria was an easy winner of the Brussels Marathon--until someone wondered where his mustache had gone! Checking eyewitness accounts, it quickly became evident that the ...read more

  • A Little Boy Wanted $100 Very Badly. He Prayed ...  PRO

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    A little boy wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the postal authorities received the letter to "God, USA", they decided to send it to the President. The President was so amused that he instructed his ...read more

  • Introduction: Gregory Elder Tells Of Growing Up ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,903 views

    Introduction: Gregory Elder tells of growing up on the Atlantic Coast, where he spent long hours working on intricate sand castles. One year, for several days in a row, he was confronted by bullies who smashed his creations. Finally he tried an experiment: He placed cinder blocks, rocks, and chunks ...read more

  • Hours Behind The Runner In Front Of Him, The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Joo-Ching Chng on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,750 views

    "Hours behind the runner in front of him, the last marathoner finally entered the Olympic stadium. By that time, the drama of the day’s events was almost over and most of the spectators had gone home. This athlete’s story, however, was still being played out. Limping into the arena, the ...read more

  • Terry Fisher, Of San Mateo, California, Speaks ...

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 21, 2008
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    Terry Fisher, of San Mateo, California, speaks about reading Marilyn J. Abraham’s book, First We Quit Our Jobs. She writes: "We signed up for a hike with a ranger, who told us a remarkable thing: when a tree’s life is threatened, stressed by the elements of fire, drought, or other calamity, it ...read more

  • I Was ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 9, 2008
     | 1,127 views

    I was hungry and you formed a humanities club and you discussed my hunger. Thank you. I was imprisoned and you crept off quietly to your chapel in the cellar to pray for my release. I was naked and in your mind you debated the morality of my appearance. I was sick and you knelt and ...read more

  • While Grace Is Getting What You Don't Deserve, ...

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,343 views

    While grace is getting what you don’t deserve, mercy is not getting what you deserve. A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death "But I don’t ask for justice," the mother ...read more

  • My Wife And I Have Invested In Some Exercise ...

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 12, 2008
     | 2,071 views

    My wife and I have invested in some exercise equipment through the years. We’ve bought a stationary bike, an exercise ball, a weight set and even an Abs-machine. But, most of these items never met their intended goal. Our tone didn’t improve like we intended and we didn’t get stronger. Why? ...read more

  • Many Years Ago, Thomas K. Beecher Once ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
     | 1,313 views

    Many years ago, Thomas K. Beecher once substituted for his famous brother, Henry Ward Beecher, at the Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, New York. Many curiosity seekers had come to hear the renowned Henry Ward Beecher speak. But when Thomas Beecher appeared in the pulpit instead, some people got up and ...read more

  • William Carey [1761 – 1834] ~ God Asked Him To Go ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 22, 2009
     | 1,515 views

    William Carey [1761 – 1834] ~ God asked him to go to India. He went even though he had 3 small children but his dad was annoyed with this decision of his. How was Carey obedient to the words of Jesus? He preferred Jesus above his own dad. Sometimes a profession of faith in Christ leads to being ...read more

  • During The Construction Of One Of The East River ...

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009
     | 1,587 views

    During the construction of one of the East River Bridges in New York City, the engineers encountered the sunken hull of an old barge which would not yield to removal. It had become so securely embedded in the river mud that engines, cables, and derricks were powerless to remove it. ...read more

  • Sandy Sheppard- One Of The Funniest Parties I ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2010
     | 3,420 views

    Sandy Sheppard- One of the funniest parties I ever attended was to “roast” Walt, a good friend and mentor, who was celebrating his 50th birthday. Each guest told a humorous story about Walt and presented him with a gag gift. Then Carol got up to speak. “My mother told me if I can’t say something ...read more

  • Power Of Prayer Story: From Preachers ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010
     | 2,569 views

    Power of Prayer Story: From Preachers Stories A. T. Pierson relates the following story: "Some years ago in the great State of Minnesota, the Granary of the West, there came a scourge of grasshoppers that threatened to destroy the whole wheat crop. The Governor, who was a very devout Christian, ...read more

  • The Cure We Need

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,691 views

    THE CURE WE NEED A man limps into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed and is asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appears and hands the man a large pill. As he’s handed the pill, a mother with a small child in need of immediate attention enters and the orderly disappears with ...read more

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