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  • Over The Past Few Months Stephanie And I Have Had ...

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
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    Over the past few months Stephanie and I have had to do much planning for our wedding. We have picked out tuxedos, she has picked out her dress and the brides maids dresses, we had to determine who was going to be in the wedding and the list goes on and on. There are many things involved in ...read more

  • Black And White

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 21, 2012
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    BLACK AND WHITE A little girl was attending a wedding for the first time. She whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" Her mother replied: "Because white is the colour of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life." The ...read more

  • Not Encouraging

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 12, 2011
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     | 10,707 views

    NOT ENCOURAGING A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the preacher chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: "There is no fear in love. ...read more

  • Pricey Proms Almost 20 Million Students Attended ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006
     | 1,208 views

    Pricey Proms Almost 20 million students attended proms this year, with the average 17-year old spending $638, or more than $1,200 per couple, according to research by Conde Nast, which publishes Your Prom and Modern Bride ...read more

  • The Late W.e. Sanger, Noted British Methodist ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 18, 2003
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    The late W.E. Sanger, noted British Methodist clergyman, shared a personal experience concerning his attendance at a party held to celebrate a wedding. He arrived late, and did not know anyone except the friend who had invited him. Everyone was in high spirits. They danced. They talked with ...read more

  • The Resiliency Of Love Reveals Itself In The ...

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
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    the resiliency of love reveals itself in the story of two newlyweds. Now prior to the marriage the groom was apprehensive about his foot order problem. His father recommended frequent foot washing and wearing socks to bed. He thought that to be a wonderful idea and would do so. The bride-to-be was ...read more

  • Every House Is Different

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2008
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    Every House is Different Traditionally in the Philippines, family is regarded as the highest priority, which is why there are no overcrowded orphanages or homes for the elderly. Traditionally at a wedding reception in Denmark, it is normal for the groom to disappear during part of the ceremony so ...read more

  • In Sweden For Instance, A Royal Commission Some ...  PRO

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003
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     | 1,457 views

    In Sweden for instance, a royal commission some years ago heralded the arrival of the contraceptive society as though the achievement of free sex were a national, moral goal. The commission announced that ninety percent of all Swedish people have a permissive attitude toward pre-marital sex and ...read more

  • Guests At Weddings Are Seated By Taking The Right ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 14, 2008
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    Guests at weddings are seated by taking the right arm of the usher. However, the bride comes down the aisle on her father’s left arm. He stands between his daughter and the groom to protect her, until she finally says she does indeed want to go away with Big & Ugly. We begin the ceremony on the ...read more

  • We Were Having A Honeymoon Picnic On Lake ...

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008
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    We were having a honeymoon picnic on Lake Taneycomo in Branson, MO. After pulling to shore to eat, I put our blanket and food back into the boat. My bride Connie thought she should help, and she put the anchor into the boat & it began to drift away. Fortunately the current was slow enough that I ...read more

  • Love  PRO

    Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014
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     | 13,546 views

    Love is one of the most powerful emotions we have. The actress Joan Crawford once said “Love is a fire but whether it warms your heart or burns your house down, you can never tell!” Love can motivate, give pleasure, hurt even destroy. It can make us do bold, even stupid things. During the 17th ...read more

  • Last Week We Attended Our Niece's Wedding. Our ...

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
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    Last week we attended our niece’s wedding. Our little 2 year-old granddaughter Lydia was the Flower Girl and our 5-year-old grandson David was Ring-Bearer. Susan was talking to David after the wedding about what a great job he did coming up that aisle. She told him, “Charis said you were an ...read more

  • Bible Riddles

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 17, 2011
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    BIBLE RIDDLES Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married Ruth? A. Ruthless. Q. What do they call pastors in Germany? A. German Shepherds. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation. Q. Who was the greatest ...read more

  • Let Your Adorning Be Hidden

    Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 9, 2011
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    LET YOUR ADORNING BE HIDDEN Author Jennifer McBride wrote, "Ladies and gentlemen, I exhort you to dress in such a way that does not capture anyone’s gaze, but actually gives others something else, besides your attire, to think about. Discretion is a godly trait. At times, it is better to ...read more

  • It Is Safe To Die In Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 12, 2010
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    IT IS SAFE TO DIE IN JESUS Max Lucado in his book Fearless, says, "There are many rooms in my Father's home, and I am going to prepare a place for you." We Westerners might miss the wedding images, but you can bet your sweet chuppah that Jesus' listener's didn't. This was a groom-to-bride ...read more

  • Ordinary Joe – An Unsung Hero

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Dec 24, 2023
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     | 1,261 views

    Ordinary Joe – An Unsung Hero There are many characters in the cast of the Christmas story that have gripped the Church’s imagination but there’s one that has rarely had a place in the spotlight. Joseph. There’s the Magi, exotic and somehow still gleaming in their silks after the long, dusty road ...read more

  • Bridal Nerves  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,878 views

    I read about a bride who sought advise on how to deal with her nerves as she processed to the altar at the start of her wedding. The pastor suggested that she remember to keep her eyes first on the isle. Then, upon turning the corner, to focus on the altar. And. finially, as she drew ...read more

  • Love Then Is The Giving Of Self, And As Long As ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001
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     | 2,299 views

    Love then is the giving of self, and as long as we have a body and are working out our salvation, it will always be synonymous with sacrifice, in the Christian sense of the word. Love sacrifices naturally just as the eye sees and the ear hears. That is why we speak of "arrows" and "darts" of ...read more

  • Buddy Wasisname And The Other Fellers ...

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 16, 2010
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    Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers (Newfoundland comedy group) feature a song on one of their albums called “Only 19”. It is the story of a young man who married what he thought was his young bride until they got ready for their first night together. She removed her cork leg, make-up that’s ...read more

  • A Young Man And Woman Were Taking Off On Their ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2005
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     | 2,216 views

    A young man and woman were taking off on their honeymoon. After they landed at the airport, they rented a car and started heading off to enjoy a week in marital bliss. As they drove into the country, the man was unfamiliar with the area. He pulled out to pass a slower vehicle and hit a semi truck ...read more