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  • The Boy And D. L. Moody

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 4, 2012
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    THE BOY AND D. L. MOODY Many years ago, D. L. Moody was going to speak at a church. A nine year old boy heard about the engagement and went to hear Moody. He got there early and went in the Church. A man escorted him immediately out. "This is for adults. Besides, you are not properly dressed and ...read more

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  • Porn Stats

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2012
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    PORN STATS The Internet is a good tool but it can also be used to fuel heat of sexual lust. Statistics are truly staggering. This is from 2006 and worldwide statistics: According to compiled numbers from respected news and research organizations, every second $3,075.64 is being spent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • In One Day

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 29, 2012
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    IN ONE DAY Consider what happens in one day. IN a 24 hour period, if you're an adult of average weight, here is what you accomplish: Your heart beats 103,689 times Your blood travels 168,000,000 miles You breathe 23,040 times You inhale 438 cubic feet of air. You eat 3.25 pounds of food You ...read more

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  • In 1904 The Atlanta Newspapers Reported An ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 9, 2008
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    In 1904 the Atlanta newspapers reported an amazing revival of prayer sweeping the city. On November 2nd the Supreme Court of Georgia closed so people could attend prayer meetings. Stores, factories, offices and even saloons followed suit. "For two hours at midday all Denver was held in a spell . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kids Are Buying Books In Quantities We've Never ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
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    Kids Are Buying Books in quantities we've never seen before reports Booklist magazine. Credit a bulging teen population (30 million plus), a surge of global talent and perhaps a bit of Harry Potter afterglow. Teen book sales rose 25% between '99 and '05. Fantasy and graphic novels are especially ...read more

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  • Seven Ages Of Man

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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    SEVEN AGES OF MAN Someone described the seven ages of man in these ways: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Spills - Infancy. Drills - Childhood. We get drilled about doing this and that. Thrills - Teen years perhaps. I'm not sure they are all that thrilling, however. Bills - ...read more

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  • A Number Of Years Ago Jim Carry Stared In A Movie ...

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009
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    A number of years ago Jim Carry stared in a movie that considered this very idea. In the movie “Liar, Liar”, Jim Carry plays a lawyer who is particularly good at stretching the truth. After promising, and then breaking his promise, to show up at his five-year-old son’s birthday party, the son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Biblical Truth

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 3, 2009
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    BIBLICAL TRUTH Both George Gallup and George Barna, eminent pollsters and close church observers, have noted declining biblical literacy in the church. The majority of born-again Christian do not believe in absolute truth. 60% of Americans can’t name five of the Ten Commandments. 50% of high ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Of A Famous Person Being Filled And ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 8, 2012
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    Illustration of a famous person being filled and empowered with the Holy Spirit from Evangelist John Rice's book called, How Great Soul Winners Were Filled with the Holy Spirit published in 1949. He wrote this book to show how its the Holy Spirit's power which empowered the great men of faith of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anyone With Children Can Relate To Peter's Words. ...

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
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    Anyone with children can relate to Peter’s words. Leigh and I certainly can as we work on teaching Sydney the language of faith. She’s learning pretty well. She can recite her way through the Lord’s prayer, and knows “Jesus Loves Me.” I remember when she first tried to sing, “Amazing Grace,” she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • I Have A Friend Back Home Named Alison. I've ...

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004
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    I have a friend back home named Alison. I’ve known Alison for several years now, and I’ve noticed something. In fact its hard to help noticing if you’re around her a lot. She loves birthdays. You see, Alison will turn 16 this year. And though her birthday isn’t ‘til August, she’s been talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I Worry About...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 13, 2010
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    I WORRY ABOUT... Percentage of people who at least occasionally worry about: Having their car stolen or broken into: 42 Home burglarization when they are not at home: 45 Being the victim of terrorism: 38 Having a school-aged child physically harmed at school: 29 Your home being burglarized when ...read more

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  • Selfishness

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 12, 2024
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    A while back I was in store getting some groceries as I observed a mother battling with her child. He was screaming at the top of his lungs and lying on the floor kicking and lashing out at his mother. The mother was really embarrassed by the child’s behavior, and she seemed overwhelmed and shocked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Just How Bad Is It Out There? And What Really ...  PRO

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008
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    Just how bad is it out there? And what really are we up against? Well, let me share with you some of the information I gleaned from 17 pages of fairly up to date statistics. [SLIDE 4] I learned first of all that sex is the #1 topic searched on the internet. Now I wasn’t really surprised to ...read more

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fewer Than 1 Of Every 10 Born-Again Christians ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006
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    · Fewer than 1 of every 10 born-again Christians possesses a biblical worldview that impacts his/her decisions and behaviors. · The people who believe Christianity is losing its influence in our society outnumber those who say its gaining influence by more than 3 to 1. 50% of regular worship ...read more

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  • George Barna Claims "People's Faith Commitment ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006
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    George Barna claims "People’s faith commitment impacts their moral perspectives. There is a clear relationship between a deep Christian commitment and serious concern about the moral state of America. This is one of those moments in history when genuine, fervent leaders of righteous character and ...read more

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  • George Barna Claims "People's Faith Commitment ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006
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    George Barna claims "People’s faith commitment impacts their moral perspectives. There is a clear relationship between a deep Christian commitment and serious concern about the moral state of America. This is one of those moments in history when genuine, fervent leaders of righteous character and ...read more

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  • More Cars: There Are Now More Cars In American ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006
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    More Cars: There are now more cars in American house-holds than drivers, according to a Transportation Dept. report. The average household now has 1.75 drivers but 1.90 “personal vehicles.” By comparison, the average household has 0.86 adult-size bicycles. When people, not just drivers are counted, ...read more

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  • I Heard A Story About A Train Traveling Through ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2006
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    I heard a story about a train traveling through the night in a very violent rainstorm. The lightning flashes were almost blinding, the rain hitting the windows was deafening and the strong gust winds rocked the train from side to side. When the lightening flashed and lighted up the darkness, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • The Porn Facts Utah Family Counselor Jill Manning ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007
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    The Porn Facts Utah family counselor Jill Manning says, “I can unequivocally tell you pornography, especially Internet pornography with its violent, demeaning, or highly explicit messages, is damaging, not only for youths, but for many adults as well. Its affects on a person’s social and sexual ...read more