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  • He Sent His Son  PRO

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Dec 10, 2001
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    HE SENT HIS SON Pastor Clifford S. Stewart of Louisville, Kentucky, sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here’s how he recalls the experience: “They were excited that now they, too, could be a part of the instant generation. When Dad unpacked the microwave and plugged it in, ...read more

  • There Was A Little Boy That Sat At His ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    There was a little boy that sat at his grandmother’s feet while she was doing some needlepoint. Stitch by stitch, grandma pushed the needle down through the cloth and back up again. The little boy sat there and looked up in amazement trying to figure out what grandma was doing. “What is it ...read more

  • A Man And His Dog Are Walking ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Illustration: A man and his dog are walking along the beach when they see a visitor to the beach. The owner of the dog is proud of his dog’s newly mastered feat - so he says to the visitor, "Watch this." He tosses a piece of driftwood far out into the sea and the dog immediately runs on top of the ...read more

  • In His Book, An Anthropologist On Mars, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    In his book, An Anthropologist on Mars, neurologist Oliver Sacks tells about Virgil, a man who had been blind from early childhood. When he was 50, Virgil underwent surgery and was given the gift of sight. But as he and Dr. Sacks found out, having the physical capacity for sight is not the same as ...read more

  • It Was Told That In One Of His Speeches To The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    It was told that in one of his speeches to the soldiers of the first World War, General John J. Pershing said: “I have known Jesus Christ now for forty-seven years, and I could not face life without Him. It is no small thing to know that all the past is forgiven, that help is available from God ...read more

  • The Shepherd In His Search For The Sheep, And ...

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
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    “The shepherd in his search for the sheep, and the woman in her search for the coin do not do anything out of the ordinary beyond what anyone in their place would do. But the actions the father takes in the third story are unique, marvelous, divine actions which have not been ...read more

  • His Forgiveness Won Him

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 9, 2007
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    “His Forgiveness Won Him” In the home of Dr.Goheen, a missionary in India, a native was dusting the furniture and carelessly upset a beautiful vase, which fell to the floor, breaking in many pieces. The frightened native dropped on his knees before Dr. Doheen, begging for mercy. The doctor ...read more

  • Someone Was Discussing With His Preacher The ...

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
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    Someone was discussing with his preacher the advisability of writing down the names of the bride and groom in his notes. He had heard about a priest who was too proud to do that, and ended up calling a groom by the wrong name. The preacher said, "You think that’s bad? I began a ceremony and ...read more

  • God Fulfills His Promise

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 2, 2008
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    ILUSTRATION God gave me a dream one night, I was on the platform preaching in a large church with a pie shaped auditorium, and there were people there I knew and people I didn’t know. The presence of the Lord had inhabited the place and the glory was falling. God told me, this was my pastorate. Go ...read more

  • According To Tertullian, In His "Apology For ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2008
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    According to Tertullian, in his “Apology for Christianity” the heathen said of the early Christians: Behold, how they love one ...read more

  • The Teacher Was Testing The Children In His ...

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 16, 2008
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    The teacher was testing the children in his Sunday school class to see if they understood the concept of getting to heaven. He asked them, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into Heaven?" "NO!" the children answered. "If I ...read more

  • Despised Because Of His Behavior

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    DESPISED BECAUSE OF HIS BEHAVIOR (Vv. 8-11) Joseph was despised not for doing evil but for doing good. Joseph typifies the Lord in many ways. Sidlow Baxter observes that he was the beloved son, that he was the rejected servant, and also the exalted Savior. The way that he was despised for doing ...read more

  • A Disciple Knows His Father  PRO

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2008
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    A DISCIPLE KNOWS HIS FATHER A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Timberland shoes, Versace designer sunglasses, A Rolex watch, and a Pierre Cardin tie, ...read more

  • President Reagan In His Proclamation Of ...

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2008
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    President Reagan in his proclamation of personhood in the womb, declared on January 14, 1988… “Our nation cannot continue down the path of abortion, so radically at odds with our history, our heritage, and our concepts of justice. This sacred legacy…demands that protection of the innocents must be ...read more

  • God Knows His Own

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008
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    GOD KNOWS HIS OWN The guillemot is a small arctic sea bird that lives on the rocky cliffs of northern coastal regions. These birds flock together by the thousands in comparatively small areas. Because of the crowded conditions, hundreds of females lay their pear-shaped eggs side by side on a ...read more

  • Graham's Flame In His Hand

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 17, 2008
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    GRAHAM'S FLAME IN HIS HAND Billy Graham said this, "When I was a young biblical study major in college, I had questions that many young believers have. I struggled with what I thought were inconsistencies in the word of God, and therefore I had little power in my ministry. My anointing was ...read more

  • Christmas Is Not About Presents But His ...

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 6, 2008
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    Christmas is not about presents but His ...read more

  • Joseph Was Despised Because Of His ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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    Joseph was despised because of his Behavior. (Vv. 8-11) Joseph was despised not for doing evil but for doing good. Joseph typifies the Lord in many ways. Sidlow Baxter observes that he was the beloved son, that he was the rejected servant, and also the exalted Savior. The way that he was despised ...read more

  • His Never Failing Help

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 31, 2008
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    HIS NEVER FAILING HELP While walking along the shores of the Dead Sea one day, a man lost his balance and fell into the water at a point where it was rather deep. Never having learned to swim, he was panic-stricken. In desperation he began to thrash about with his arms and legs, fearing he would ...read more

  • Victim Of His Own Invention

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009
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    VICTIM OF HIS OWN INVENTION Sir Robert Watson Watt, the inventor of the radar was arrested himself for speeding. He had been caught in a radar trap. Shortly after this irony, he wrote this poem: Pity Sir Robert Watson Watt Strange target of his radar plot, And this, with others I could mention, A ...read more