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  • This Story Is About A Cave Which Lived Under The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,139 views

    This story is about a cave which lived under the ground, as caves have the habit of doing. It had spent its life in darkness. It heard a voice calling to it: "Come up into the light; come and see the sunshine." The cave retorted: "I don’t know what you mean; there isn’t anything but darkness." ...read more

  • Llustration Regarding Lack Of Passion For The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    llustration Regarding Lack of Passion for the Great Commission: A Christian Research Group in a nationwide survey conducted in the first quarter of 2001 asked this question: “Please describe your goals in life.” The survey found that almost 9 out of 10 adults classified themselves as a ...read more

  • In April Of 2001 An Attorney Friend Of Mine Made ...  PRO

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,558 views

    In April of 2001 an attorney friend of mine made a commitment to Christ. His life so changed in the last year that one his peers noticed. While he was in my friend office one day he asked what had brought about the change he saw. My friend told him that he had committed his life to Jesus. The ...read more

  • Calvin And Hobbes—the Rest Of The Story  PRO

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,281 views

    CALVIN AND HOBBES—THE REST OF THE STORY The next day at home, father is sitting at his desk doing paper work. Calvin walks in with a clipboard and pen in hand. CALVIN: Dad, your polls took a big dive this week. Your "Overall Dad Performance Rating" was really low. See? Right about yesterday ...read more

  • If A Sparrow Flew To The Atlantic Ocean And ...  PRO

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,764 views

    If a sparrow flew to the Atlantic Ocean and filled his little beak with water; and then flew all the way across the United States to the Pacific Ocean and emptied his beak, then rested for 1,000 years; Then he flew back to the Atlantic, filled his beak, flew to the Pacific, emptied his beak; and ...read more

  • An Elderly Widow, Restricted In Her Activities, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,289 views

    An elderly widow, restricted in her activities, was eager to serve Christ. After praying about this, she realized that she could bring blessing to others by playing the piano. The next day she placed this small ad in the Oakland Tribune: "Pianist will play hymns by phone daily for those who are ...read more

  • Called To Be Faithful  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,595 views

    CALLED TO BE FAITHFUL Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother Teresa ...read more

  • Preparing For Large Christmas Eve Family ...  PRO

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with their ...read more

  • Franklin Roosevelt, Who Often Endured Long ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 1,983 views

    ILL: Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line and shook his hand, he murmured, "I murdered ...read more

  • The Clock Is My Dictator  PRO

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,725 views

    The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy, for activities sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my ideal is with ...read more

  • Since God Is Good, Can I Have His Name?  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    SINCE GOD IS GOOD, CAN I HAVE HIS NAME? If you’re in Lake City, Fla., one of these days and happen to run into a 50-something fellow with a sandy moustache, a receding hairline, and aviator glasses, you may be in the presence of I Am Who I Am. Really. But that’s because Columbia County Court ...read more

  • The Death Of C.s. Lewis In Nov. 22, 1963 Has For ...  PRO

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,379 views

    The death of C.S. Lewis in Nov. 22, 1963 has for years been overshadowed by the assisination of President John F. Kennedy on the same day. While the anniversary of Lewis’ death seldom gets much press, throngs of people crowd into Arlington Memorial Cemetary to watch the changing of the guard at the ...read more

  • Famous Neighbors  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    FAMOUS NEIGHBORS Can you name some famous neighbors? *Mr. Rogers Neighborhood in his sweater and sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” *Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” *Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel Mertz. *Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor ...read more

  • Asking Everywhere  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    ASKING EVERYWHERE As hopeless as her situation must have seemed, she was persistent. The language of verse three (present tense verb) indicated that every day she begged him for help. “The language leaves open the possibility of confrontation everywhere, not just in the court. She pleaded with ...read more

  • My Wife And I Was On Our Way To Church The Other ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,342 views

    My Wife and I was on our way to church the other day; I was in my car and she was in her car. We deceided to find out which one of us would get to the church first. My son was in the car with me and my daughter was in the car with my wife. My wife pulled out of the drive-way before I did and down ...read more

  • Conclusion.. Ambition Of Satan ...  PRO

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,149 views

    CONCLUSION.. Ambition of Satan (http://elbourne.org/sermons/index.mv?illustration+4879) Martin Luther had a dream in which he stood on the day of judgment before God Himself -- and Satan was there to accuse him. When Satan opened his books full of accusations, he pointed to transgression after ...read more

  • The Clock Is My Dictator  PRO

    Contributed by Merv Budd on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy, for activities sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my ideal is with ...read more

  • In The Operating Room Of A Large Hospital, A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,283 views

    In the operating room of a large hospital, a young nurse was completing her first full day of responsibilities. “You’ve only removed 11 sponges, doctor,” she said to the surgeon. “We used 12.” “I removed them all,” the doctor declared. “We’ll close the incision now.” “No,” the nurse objected. “We ...read more

  • An Elderly Widow, Restricted In Her Activities, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005
     | 2,240 views

    An elderly widow, restricted in her activities, was eager to serve Christ. After praying about this, she realized that she could bring blessing to others by playing the piano. The next day she placed this small ad in the Oakland Tribune: “Pianist will play hymns by phone daily for those who are ...read more

  • In Addition To Mt. Rushmore, One Of Gutzin ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,802 views

    In addition to Mt. Rushmore, one of Gutzin Borglum’s great works as a sculptor is the head of Lincoln in the Capitol at Washington. He cut it from a large, square block of stone in his studio. One day, when the face of Lincoln was just becoming recognizable out of the stone, a young girl was ...read more

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