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  • Demonstrate The Gospel  PRO

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 22, 2008
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     | 3,996 views

    Demonstrate the Gospel R.W. Shambach told the story of a meeting he was in with T.L. Osborn. A young man who was a boxer and had been blinded by severe blows was also in the meeting. Shambach knew the man personally and knew that he was not a believer. Osborn called the man forward and prayed ...read more

  • The Properties Of Healing Are Not Found Just ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008
     | 3,199 views

    "The properties of healing are not found just within our bodies. They are also present in our minds and souls. God provided us with the ability to heal from emotional trauma and tragedy. When we lose someone we love, we are devastated; we mourn and grieve while wondering if our days will ever be ...read more

  • The Story Of John ...

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,000 views

    The Story of John Wesley A page from John Wesley’s Diary reads as follows: Sunday morning, May 5, preached in St. Ann’s, was asked not to come back anymore. Sunday p.m., May 5, preached at St. John’s, deacons said, "Get out and stay out." Sunday a.m., May 12, preached at St. Jude’s, ...read more

  • Last Week's I Talked About The Need For The ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 21, 2008
     | 1,064 views

    Last week’s I talked about the need for the church to give up some of their rights for the sake of the weaker ones in Christ. Today no one wants to be held responsible for their actions. I looked up the word “Responsible” and discovered this: The state of being responsible, accountable, or ...read more

  • I See It But I Can't Get There

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2008
     | 2,122 views

    I SEE IT BUT I CAN'T GET THERE A man named Floyd Collins, in 1925, was exploring near Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and got stuck fifty-five feet from the surface. Icy water was dripping in his face. The rescuers came in and diverted the water, and they talked with him, they calmed him down, but they ...read more

  • Playing Church

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 10, 2008
     | 3,603 views

    PLAYING CHURCH Some years ago I met Johnny Moore. Johnny is the lead singer for "His Glory". He tells his story of how he was on his way home one night before he got serious with the Lord. He’d been kinda "playing church." He was on his way home from a Wednesday night prayer meeting, and he ...read more

  • Triumph  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,912 views

    TRIUMPH (By Jim L. Davey) It was a dark & sullen morn, as several women approached the tomb, With breaking hearts and deepest gloom, The furthest thing from their minds.....was triumph Why did He have to die they asked, each other on the road that morn, It made no sense, their hearts were ...read more

  • Phil Vischer's Fresh ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009
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    PHIL VISCHER’S FRESH START Phil Vischer is the creator of Veggie Tales. He is the voice of Bob the Tomato and other various characters. In 2004, Phil was one of the guest speakers at my minister’s convention that I attend each year. Phil told about his dream coming to an end. He told about Big ...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

  • There Were Two Brothers Named John And Charles. ...

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
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    There were two brothers named John and Charles. They grew up in a religious home. They believed there was a God. They had religious training. One even became a minister. But it was not until their 30’s or so, did they truly have their hearts, as one of them put it, ‘strangely warmed.’ That heart ...read more

  • Go Get Your Own

    Contributed by Louis Pantelis on May 21, 2009
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     | 3,910 views

    GO GET YOUR OWN One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come along way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said "God, we’ve decided that we no longer need you; We’re ...read more

  • Some Time Ago, I Met With A Woman In My Office ...

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on May 24, 2009
     | 1,861 views

    Some time ago, I met with a woman in my office who came to me for marriage counseling. She came alone because she wanted to improve her marriage and save it. We only had one session together. I’m the kind of counselor that sends people home with homework. I encouraged her to look for ways to ...read more

  • Stories Vs. Life

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jun 16, 2009
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    STORIES VS. LIFE In 1962 I was given a trip to the Holy Land. Our tour began in Egypt, then continued through Jordan, Syria and Lebanon before ending in Israel. Morning and afternoon tours in Jerusalem took us to various holy sites. One day our bus stopped before a bunch of huge stones in a ...read more

  • One Of My All-Time Favorite Teachers Was Don ...

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2009
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    One of my all-time favorite teachers was Don Wilton. One day in class, Dr. Wilton told us about getting to serve on Billy Graham’s team for a crusade in Korea. Dr. Wilton told about sitting on the platform one night during the invitation, -- right next to Billy Graham. Dr. Wilton couldn’t help ...read more

  • A Fasting Story

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2009
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    A FASTING STORY Barbara Gordon tells about her first time fasting. (I don’t want to lose my reward) She fasted one day a week for 9 weeks. She was lead to pray for 9 individuals that had requested prayer. At the end she said, "God moved in many ways during that time. While most of the answers ...read more

  • Two Days After The 9/11 Attacks On Our Nation, ...

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 13, 2009
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    * Two days after the 9/11 attacks on our nation, Anne Graham Lotz was being interviewed by Jane Clayson on the CBS early show and was asked, "I’ve heard people say, those who are religious, those who are not, if God is good, how could God let this happen? To that, you say?" Lotz replied, "I say God ...read more

  • Little Girl Doesn't Understand Cleansing ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2009
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    Little Girl Doesn’t Understand Cleansing Symbolism of Baptism Pastor Bob Beasley shares a true story told by a father in his church: “Our three-year-old daughter, Rena, sat with us during the baptismal service…which was a new experience for her. She exclaimed in surprise, ‘Why did he push that guy ...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

  • Graham Stuart Staines (1941-January 1999) Was An ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009
     | 1,647 views

    Graham Stuart Staines (1941-January 1999) was an Australian missionary who was burnt to death along with his two sons Philip (aged 9) and Timothy (aged 7) while sleeping in his station wagon at Manoharpur village in Keonjhar district in Orissa, India in January 1999. On the night of 22 January ...read more