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  • Sin Breaks Fellowship With God. A Little Girl ...  PRO

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,711 views

    "Sin breaks fellowship with God. A little girl committed a certain offense, and when her mother discovered it she began to question her daughter. Immediately the child lost her smile and a cloud darkened her face as she said, "Mother, I do not feel like talking." So it is when our fellowship ...read more

  • Before Calfed Bank Turned Into Citibank, There ...

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,315 views

    Before CalFed Bank turned into Citibank, there was an advertisement that showed a toddler driving a parent crazy, and then words that suggest that while CalFed cannot help you take control of your child, it can at least help you take control of your finances. Children have ways of bringing ...read more

  • They Need A Father  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    THEY NEED A FATHER ... “almost 75 percent of American children living in fatherless households will experience poverty before the age of eleven, compared to only 20 percent of those raised by two parents. Children living in homes where fathers are absent are far more likely to be expelled from or ...read more

  • The Bread Of Comfort  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,880 views

    THE BREAD OF COMFORT In his book entitled God’s Psychiatry, Charles Allen tells this story: As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous ...read more

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

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,792 views

    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

  • Total Sacrifice  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,539 views

    Total Sacrifice Bryan Chapell tells this story that happened in his hometown: Two brothers were playing on the sandbanks by the river. One ran after another up a large mound of sand. Unfortunately, the mound was not solid, and their weight caused them to sink in quickly. When the boys did not ...read more

  • I Have Several Pocketknives At Home. I've Come To ...

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 1, 2007
     | 1,547 views

    I have several pocketknives at home. I’ve come to find that there are certain ways to handle a knife, especially when it’s open. Closed, I can toss it, stick it in my pocket, or squeeze it in my hand. It does very little harm. But open, it becomes a fierce weapon with the ability to injure or even ...read more

  • Michael Griffiths Once Wrote A Book With The ...

    Contributed by John Cuddeford on Nov 1, 2007
     | 1,686 views

    Michael Griffiths once wrote a book with the intriguing title “Cinderella With Amnesia. ” The cover shows a picture of Cinderella sitting in rags by the fireplace. She is gazing at a glass slipper in her hand, and her face reveals utter bewilderment. She obviously has no idea what it is. Nor ...read more

  • Man Praying At Wife's 1st Husband's Grave

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008
     | 2,704 views

    MAN PRAYING AT WIFE’S 1ST HUSBAND’S GRAVE A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly departed mother and started back toward his car when his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, "Why did you ...read more

  • Finishing The Race Together

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,084 views

    FINISHING THE RACE TOGETHER Several years ago, five handicapped finalists gathered at the starting line for the Special Olympics. They had all trained hard for this day. Hearts were pounding. And each one wanted to win. The starter’s gun discharged and the athletes exploded from their crouched ...read more

  • Elf

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 1, 2009
     | 2,607 views

    ELF Story of a child who stows away. He is raised as an elf. They dress him like an elf and treat him like an elf. They teach him to make toys like an elf. As time passes it becomes clear that he is not an elf. One major clue is that he grows six feet tall. Anther is how slowly he makes toys. ...read more

  • Well, In The Bible, Names Are Very Significant ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 2, 2009
     | 1,960 views

    Well, in the Bible, names are very significant and they are significant in other cultures as well. Talking about the Mexican Indians, and somehow or another something of their culture comes up, and the face is very important to an Indian, just as it is in the Orient, we know of course that face is ...read more

  • The Use Of God's Gifts

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009
     | 2,667 views

    THE USE OF GOD'S GIFTS How much did Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys spend on the New Texas Stadium? 1.15 billion dollars. They joke that there is a hole in the top of the stadium so that God can watch his favorite team play. I’m not so sure Mr. Jones doesn’t believe that. We look at ...read more

  • Why Women Choose Abortions From National Right To ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010
     | 803 views

    Why women choose abortions from National Right to Life: Ē Social Reasons (given as primary reason) Ē 25% - Feels unready for child/responsibility Ē 23% - Feels she can't afford baby Ē 19% - Has all the children she wants Ē 8% - Relationship problems/Single Ē 7% - Feels she isn't mature ...read more

  • Minnesota Crime ...

    Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 12, 2010
     | 2,660 views

    Minnesota Crime Commission… "Every baby starts life as a little savage. He is completely selfish and self-centered. He wants what he wants when he wants it: his bottle, his mother's attention, his playmate's toys, his uncle's watch, or whatever. Deny him these and he seethes with rage and ...read more

  • Is This The Right Road ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 26, 2010
     | 3,528 views

    “Is This the Right Road Home?" Is this the right road home, O Lord? The clouds are dark and still, The stony path is hard to tread, Each step brings some fresh ill. I thought the way would brighter grow, And that the sun with warmth would glow, And joyous songs from free hearts flow. Is this the ...read more

  • Ok Here, Banned Overseas

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,238 views

    OK HERE, BANNED OVERSEAS When I was a child, this advertisement would not have had a dog's show of making it onto the tele. It's a picture of this young lady on an Australian beach, saying "We've saved a spot on the beach," and I think there's a bit that says, "We've had the camels shampooed." We ...read more

  • The Master's Touch

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010
     | 3,592 views

    Poet Roxie Lusk Smith wrote: “The Masters Touch” Deep beyond my mind I know of God’s unfailing skill; He makes the scope of time to bow to his all-mighty will. I cannot doubt the master’s art remolding such as I, An erring child, with willful heart; remade by Him on high. My weakened soul was ...read more

  • The Cure We Need

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,118 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

  • Phobias Into Faith

    Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 5, 2011
     | 1,884 views

    PHOBIAS INTO FAITH As most of you have read in my past e mails I hate to camp. I hate the dark. I hate spiders and you show me a snake I am finished. But the Lord has used all these phobias for me to put my faith into practice. If we had everything we ever needed we wouldn’t need God. Left to ...read more