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  • Steps Of Faith  PRO

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,925 views

    STEPS OF FAITH When my oldest daughter was about 5 years old, we went to spend an afternoon at a river. Some of the adults decided to walk out to an island in the middle of the river. My daughter wanted to come out with me. I returned to shore and took her hand. She stepped into the water but held ...read more

  • In April 1865, The Civil War Was Coming To A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,053 views

    In April 1865, the Civil War was coming to a close. Robert E Lee had surrendered to US Grant. Lee later begged the southern states to join the Union and be one nation again. Johnson finally surrendered to Sherman, leaving only one major Confederate general to surrender, which he eventually did. ...read more

  • In April 1865, The Civil War Was Coming To A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 1,509 views

    In April 1865, the Civil War was coming to a close. Robert E Lee had surrendered to US Grant. He later begged the southern states to join the Union and be one nation again. Johnson finally surrendered to Sherman, leaving only one major Confederate general to surrender, which he eventually did. ...read more

  • How You Finish

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 23, 2009
     | 2,829 views

    HOW YOU FINISH James was excited as he turned the two hundred mark heading towards home. Two and three-quarter laps had gone and he was still in the lead. His one and only goal was to win this race and he was full of confidence that he could do it. His thoughts race ahead to the podium, the ...read more

  • Remember The Three ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,453 views

    REMEMBER THE THREE RULES Do you remember learning to ride a bicycle? Did your bike have training wheels? Did someone run along beside you to get you going? One of the great challenges of youth, after learning to walk, is learning to ride a bicycle. It requires balance and a sense of self ...read more

  • When You Go Through The Fire You Will Develop ...

    Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Dec 11, 2006
     | 1,846 views

    When you go through the fire you will develop godly character, patience, understanding how God works and knowing his timing, trust, confidence in God and his ability to keep you in any circumstance, a deeper relationship with God!!! You see, God is the God of Purpose and he intends to bring you ...read more

  • This Too Shall Pass

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,786 views

    THIS TOO SHALL PASS "Walking on Water" Sermonspice video about Bethany Hamilton (Soul Surfer), also quote from Pastor TL Lewis Bethel Baptist Missionary Church, Pratt City Alabama who quoted the following after his church was destroyed from Tornado: "I can't tell you that I don't hurt over this, ...read more

  • The Cross Of Victory

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012
     | 5,827 views

    THE CROSS OF VICTORY John Stott is his book The Cross of Christ, wrote, "It is impossible to read the New Testament with being impressed by the atmosphere of joyful confidence which pervades it, and which stands out in relief against the rather jejune (superficial) religion that often passes for ...read more

  • Author Bobb Biehl Said He Decided About Twenty ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,593 views

    Author Bobb Biehl said he decided about twenty years ago to make a hobby of asking questions. Questions help us to focus. He began collecting them, and included an entire chapter of questions in his book, Increasing Your Leadership Confidence. Six that would help us are those Rudyard Kipling ...read more

  • A Peanuts Cartoon Pictured Lucy And Linus Looking ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,526 views

    A Peanuts cartoon pictured Lucy and Linus looking out the window at a steady downour of rain. “Boy,” said Lucy, “look at it rain. What if it floods the whole world? “It will never do that,” Linus replied confidently. “In the ninth chapter of Genesis, God promised Noah that would never happen again, ...read more

  • He'll Always Catch You

    Contributed by Bryce Thorpe on May 17, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    HE'LL ALWAYS CATCH YOU I love to play with my kids. Even as they have gotten older, they bring me a great deal of joy. But, I confess, it was easier when they were young. Especially my daughter, now 21, used to love it when I threw her in the air. But, as you might guess, that wasn't always ...read more

  • Once, When A Stubborn Disputer Seemed ...  PRO

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 2,440 views

    Once, when a stubborn disputer seemed unconvinced, Abraham Lincoln said, "Well, let’s see, how many legs has a cow?" "Four, of course," came the reply disgustedly. "That’s right," agreed Lincoln. "Now suppose you call the cow’s tail a leg; how many legs would the cow have?" "Why, five, of ...read more

  • Birthdays ...

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 10, 2018
     | 8,779 views

    While talking to one of the little ones that came forward during children's hour, I was trying to determine if they were old enough for Vacation Bible School (they were four). So I said, "You are four now, when will you be five?" He looked up with complete confidence and seemed amazed I would ...read more

  • Individual Workers, Not It Organizations, Are ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008
     | 2,115 views

    Individual workers, not IT organizations, are driving the next wave of technology adoption, notes a Forrester Research report. There is a movement toward user control and individual empowerment in the workplace. Once an isolated minority, these unhappy consumers have entered the mainstream of work ...read more

  • The Marks Of A Witness  PRO

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    The Marks of a Witness 1. A witness must have a first-hand experience of Christ. Hearsay is not acceptable in a court of law, nor in the court of this world?s opinion. People will listen only to what we have personally seen and heard. 2. A witness must be able to express himself verbally. We may ...read more

  • Lynn And I Recently Watched A Late September ...

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004
     | 1,152 views

    Lynn and I recently watched a late September program of Larry King Live. The topic for discussion was “God, Anger, War & Religion”, and his five guests were a Muslim, a Jew, a Christian, a Roman Catholic priest (and I thought it interesting that he saw Christian and Catholic as two separate ...read more

  • There Is A Book By Michael Lewis Entitled The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,707 views

    There is a book by Michael Lewis entitled The Blind Side. It is a true story based in Memphis which is my hometown. The central character is a black athlete named Michael Oher (pronounced ’oar’). Oher now plays left tackle for the University of Mississippi and is a pre-season All American and ...read more

  • Once, When A Stubborn Disputer Seemed ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,958 views

    Once, when a stubborn disputer seemed unconvinced, Lincoln said, “Well, let’s see how many legs has a cow?” “Four, of course,” came the reply disgustedly. “That’s right,” agreed Lincoln. “Now suppose you call the cow’s tail a leg; how many legs would the cow have?” “Why, five, of course,” was the ...read more

  • In Whom Do We Trust? Americans Say They Have A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006
     | 951 views

    In Whom Do We Trust? Americans say they have a great deal of confidence in these institutions: · The military (66%) · The church or organized religion (60%) · The police (57%) · The U.S. Supreme Court (50%) · The presidency (48%) · Banks (44%) · The medical system (40%) · The public schools ...read more

  • Calling A Cow's Tail A Leg

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 1, 2011
     | 2,482 views

    CALLING A COW'S TAIL A LEG There is a story told about Abraham Lincoln who had a very heated argument with a political opponent. Lincoln asked his political rival, "How many legs does a cow have?" "Four, of course," came the disgusted reply. "That's right," agreed Lincoln. "Now suppose you call ...read more

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