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  • Being Self

    Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,577 views

    A little boy named Adam wanted to be like his friend Bobby. Adam loved the way Bobby walked and talked. Bobby, however, wanted to be like Charlie. Something about Charlie’s stride and accent intrigued him. Charlie, on the other hand, was impressed with Danny. Charlie wanted to look and sound like ...read more

  • Prayer

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 13, 2020
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     | 4,929 views

    This statement is many times use as a stand alone statement without regards to the actual meaning. When the context has to be considered and an understanding of who God is and his teachings are most important. A famous Bible scholar John Gill puts it this way: For whatever is asked in faith, ...read more

  • What Those Oats Can Do

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,329 views

    What Those Oats Can Do Henry Crowell, founder of the Quaker Oats Company and a significant contributor to the work of Moody Bible Institute knew how to use money wisely. As a young man, he received Christ as his Savior. When he began his business career in a little Ohio factory, he promised God ...read more

  • Spurgeon In His Commentary On Ps. 126 Said, "The ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 1,241 views

    Spurgeon in his commentary on Ps. 126 said, “The church must not only keep this seed in the storehouse, for such as come to inquire for it, but must also send her sowers forth to cast it among those who are ignorant of its value, or too indifferent to ask for it. “The church must not sit weeping ...read more

  • Arthur John Gossip Was A Great Preacher In The ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007
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    Arthur John Gossip was a great preacher in the Church of Scotland. When he was pastor at Beechgrove Church in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1927 he suddenly lost his beloved wife. The following Sunday he preached perhaps the greatest sermon of the Twentieth Century “When Life Tumbles In, What Then?” ...read more

  • The Greatest English Poet Of The Eighteenth ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 2, 2007
     | 1,728 views

    . The greatest English poet of the eighteenth century Alexander Pope penned these immortal words in his An Essay on Man: Hope springs eternal in the human breast; Man never IS, but always TO be blest: The soul, uneasy and confined from home, Rests and expatiates in a life to come. [SOURCE: ...read more

  • When Birds Worry

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    When Birds Worry When the birds begin to worry And the lilies toil and spin, And God’s creatures all are anxious, Then I also may begin. For my Father sets their table, Decks them out in garments fine, And if He supplies their living, Will He not provide for mine? Just as noisy, common ...read more

  • In Coming

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008
     | 2,396 views

    IN COMING In coming into the world He confirmed God's promises. In coming into the world He revealed the Father to us. In coming into the world He was able to become our faithful High Priest. In coming into the world He was able to put away sin. In coming into the world He destroyed the works of ...read more

  • Why Study The Book Of Esther?

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 21, 2023
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     | 851 views

    WHY STUDY THIS BOOK? • To learn important lessons about the Providence of God – especially His ability to preserve His people, despite the severity of threats from formidable adversaries. • To encourage us to continue to trust in God and His Providence when circumstances around us seem darkest ...read more

  • The Bamboo Servant  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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     | 5,405 views

    THE BAMBOO SERVANT Once upon a time, in the heart of an ancient Kingdom, there was a beautiful garden. And there, in the cool of the day, the Master of the garden would walk. Of all the plants of the garden, the most beautiful and beloved was a gracious and noble bamboo. Year after year, Bamboo ...read more

  • If Anyone Here Ever Watches The Tv Show Seinfeld, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
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    If anyone here ever watches the TV show Seinfeld, you know that Jerry’s next door neighbor, Kramer, is very much at home in Jerry’s apartment. He probably spends more time there than in his own apartment. He has his own set of keys, and lets himself in whenever he wants. He eats whatever is in the ...read more

  • London Businessman Lindsay Clegg Told The Story ...  PRO

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
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    London businessman Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and strewn trash around the interior. As he showed a prospective buyer the property, Clegg took ...read more

  • The Horrid Description  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,244 views

    THE HORRID DESCRIPTION Jesus was tied to a post and beaten at least thirty-nine times – and probably more – with a whip that had jagged bones and balls of lead woven into it. Again and again the whip was brought down with full force on his bare shoulders, back, and legs … At first the heavy ...read more

  • Several Years Ago, The Wall Street Journal ...

    Contributed by Michael Gibney on Aug 9, 2002
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    Several years ago, the Wall Street Journal carried a story about Sally, an overly conscientious youngster who made herself miserable over the smallest failures and setbacks. Early one fall, while the leaves were still on the trees, there was an exceptionally heavy snowstorm. Sally’s grandfather ...read more

  • The Top 10 Issues Facing Today's Family (1) ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007
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     | 1,949 views

    The Top 10 Issues Facing Today’s Family (1) Anti-Christian Culture: Stripping away of Christian heritage and traditional values. (2) Divorce: The ongoing wave of broken marriages and families both in and out of the church. (3) Busyness: Participation in numerous activities crowding out quality ...read more

  • Spurgeon On Trusting God  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009
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    SPURGEON ON TRUSTING GOD Charles Spurgeon writes: "There is One who cares for you. His eye is fixed on you, His heart beats with pity for your woe, and His omnipotent hand shall bring you the needed help. The darkest cloud shall scatter itself in showers of mercy. He, if you are one of His ...read more

  • Now Simon Has A Point. This Woman Although Not ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 21, 2009
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    Now Simon has a point. This woman although not specifically pointed out as a prostitute very likely was one. She was kissing Jesus’ feet at the dinner table, no less. Ritual purity especially with meals was a huge issue for Pharisees. Her hair was down, which could indicate a woman of questionable ...read more

  • Bride-To-Be Hosts A Banquet For ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 10, 2009
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    Bride-to-Be Hosts a Banquet for Homeless Philip Yancey told the story of the woman who was getting married and planned a huge wedding banquet. It was going to held at the Hyatt Hotel and cost $13,000. After everything had been planned and paid for the groom dumped her. When she tried to cancel she ...read more

  • Breaking In Anger

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 10, 2010
     | 2,883 views

    Breaking in Anger I don't know much about my family tree but I know my grandfather was a tough man who broke horses and had a team of about 40 Clydesdale horses which he used to haul logs. My Dad once drove a team right through a fence. It's not all that easy to manage a huge team of horses like ...read more

  • Holding On

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010
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     | 7,639 views

    HOLDING ON Let me share a story from Chuck Swindoll. "Four guys decided to go mountain climbing one weekend. In the middle of the climb, one fella slipped over a cliff, dropped about 60 feet and landed with a thud on the ledge below. The other three hoping to rescue him yelled, 'Joe, are you ...read more