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  • There Was Once A Young Boy Who Went To Spend The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008
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    There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little lad said, "They ain't got it." Next he saw a colt in the field playing and kicking up its heels to which he ...read more

  • Lewis Ran From God

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009
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    LEWIS RAN FROM GOD C. S. Lewis, the author of Prince Caspian, did not rejoice to find Jesus. He had been running from Him for his entire life. After a long search into what Christianity was and whether it could be trusted as truth, he said of himself: "The fox had been dislodged from Hegelian ...read more

  • Our Topic Today Is Worship And Service. I'd Like ...

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 29, 2009
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    Our topic today is worship and service. I’d like to begin by telling a true story that happened to Reverend Forrest I. Sears. He writes: Wilma had been a member of our church for many, many years. In her later years she needed the assistance of a cane to help in walking. As she was talking ...read more

  • Gary Richmond, A Former Zookeeper, Had This To ...

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009
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    Gary Richmond, a former zookeeper, had this to say: Raccoons go through a glandular change at about 24 months. After that they often attack their owners. Since a 30-pound raccoon can be equal to a 100-pound dog in a scrap, I felt compelled to mention the change coming to a pet raccoon owned by a ...read more

  • Napoleon Bonaparte Is Quoted As Having Said, "It ...

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009
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    Napoleon Bonaparte is quoted as having said, “It is the cause, not the death, which makes the martyr.” So, I ask you, what is the difference between the martyrdom in the early church and these would-be martyrs to false causes? First of all, the early Christians were not deliberately seeking their ...read more

  • There Was A Welsh Woman Who Lived In A Valley Far ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 23, 2009
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    There was a Welsh woman who lived in a valley far away from any town or city. She was s simple minded, hard working person who knew little about the ways of the world. At a great sacrifice to herself, she had electricity installed in her little cottage. "You use the electric lights so little, I ...read more

  • He Went To Hell For Me

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009
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    HE WENT TO HELL FOR ME Kay Arthur, well-known Christian author and speaker, has influenced tens of thousands. As a young girl, she went to church. She wrote, "I would listen to the messages, and go to Sunday School, but I never really committed my life to Jesus." She grew up and got married, ...read more

  • Africaner' Was The Nickname Given To A Local ...

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Apr 2, 2009
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    ‘Africaner’ was the nickname given to a local desperado of Namaqualand in the 1800’s. He was such a hardened character that the governor at Cape Town offered five hundred pounds as a reward to anyone that could deliver him, dead or alive. He and his men were the terror of that part of South Africa, ...read more

  • Scripture Says,

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 16, 2009
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    Scripture says, “…they shall become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24) “One” (eḥāḏ) “stresses unity while recognizing diversity within that oneness.” “It has the idea of unity or integrity as when it designates one justice for all.” I especially appreciate an illustration from the book ...read more

  • John Wesley Grew Up In A Poor Pastors House... So ...

    Contributed by Josh Cougle on Apr 22, 2009
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    John Wesley grew up in a poor pastors house... so he didn’t expect any different... but because of his writings... he became one of the richest men in England. He knew that as people were coming to Jesus that they would stop wasting their money at bars… gambling… with drugs… with prostitutes... and ...read more

  • Evangelism Is Just The Beginning

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2009
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    EVANGELISM IS JUST THE BEGINNING Many feel that the mission of the church is to merely be witnesses to a lost world. It is true that we are to bear witness of the risen Christ and His transforming power. We are told in Acts 1:8 that we are to be His witnesses to the ends of the world. Again we are ...read more

  • To Know God's Will, Follow The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2009
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    To Know God’s Will, Follow the Guide In A Slow and Certain Light, Elizabeth Elliot tells of 2 adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rainforest East of the Andes. It was the first time they are trekking the forest but they sought no advice, just a few phrases to ...read more

  • Samson Confused With ...

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
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    Samson confused with He-man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snufwP5SO-Y&NR=1 He-Man is a heroic fictional character in the Masters of the Universe franchise. He is the alter ego of Prince Adam and also the twin brother of She-Ra. He-Man and his friends defend Eternia and the secrets of Castle ...read more

  • No One Would Take Him

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010
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    NO ONE WOULD TAKE HIM In 1952 a probation officer in New York City tried to find an organization that would assist in the adoption of a twelve-year-old boy. Although the child had a religious background, none of the major denominations would assist in his adoption. Said the officer later, "His ...read more

  • It Was Approaching Thanksgiving And Dave's Family ...

    Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 7, 2010
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    It was approaching Thanksgiving and Dave's family was together. He was in the construction supply business and business was good. In response to hearing about how well things were going, Dave's daughter said "We sure have a lot to be thankful for!" But instead of agreeing, Dave snapped "I worked ...read more

  • Mark Hooper Was My Professor Of World Religions ...

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 22, 2010
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    Mark Hooper was my professor of World Religions in college. He once told the class about a missionary trip he took to India. While he was there he met and befriended a local fellow who was a Buddhist. This man took Dr. Hooper around; showing him the sites and helping him get acquainted with the ...read more

  • The Judge In The Criminal Case Of The State Vs. ...

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010
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    The judge in the criminal case of the state vs. Bob Jones said, “The defendant will rise as the charges are read.” Mr. Jones’s attorney stood and motioned for Mr. Jones to stand, but he remained seated. The judge then asked, "Mr. Jones, are you the defendant in this case?" "No sir, your honor, ...read more

  • The Master Is There; That's Enough

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2010
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    THE MASTER IS THERE; THAT'S ENOUGH A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side." Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know." "You don't know? You, a Christian man, do not know ...read more

  • Switching Off The Message  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2010
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    SWITCHING OFF THE MESSAGE The Word will protect us. No soldier is going to go to battle without his armor and his weapons. Yet many Christians today rarely even pick up their bible. A former park ranger at Yellowstone National Park tells the story of a ranger leading a group of hikers to a fire ...read more

  • When Evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) Was ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 10, 2010
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    When evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) was returning home from a service one night, he was robbed. The thief, however, found his victim to have only a little money and some Christian literature. As the bandit was leaving, Wesley called out, “Stop! I have something more to give you.” The surprised ...read more