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  • Women ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009
     | 2,014 views

    WOMEN GIVING Women make 84% of all philanthropic decisions and 80% of all major consumer-buying decisions. The number of women-owned businesses with 500 or more employees grew by 125% from ’97 to ’03. Business owners give an average of 7% of their annual income vs. 2% for the average household, ...read more

  • George Whitfield Conducted Outdoor Evangelistic ...  PRO

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,255 views

    George Whitfield conducted outdoor evangelistic campaigns in the 1700’s throughout the American colonies, a period of revival called the “Great Awakening” in America. Although thousands responded to his Gospel message, when asked how many were converted after one of his sermons he replied, “We’ll ...read more

  • Involving Others

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,576 views

    INVOLVING OTHERS Ezra accepted the plan. He immediately swore in the leading priests and Levites as the committee to investigate the matter and see to it that the law was obeyed. But instead of participating immediately in the investigation, he withdrew into one of the rooms of the temple to fast ...read more

  • George Barna On Leadership

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2011
     | 2,977 views

    GEORGE BARNA ON LEADERSHIP "Leadership is the ability to put the plans into practice, and to accomplish the specified objectives through the skilful management of people, time, and tangible resources. A good leader is one who is able to motivate people; one who is capable of making good decisions, ...read more

  • Whitefield: Which Conversions Are Genuine

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012
     | 2,085 views

    WHITEFIELD: WHICH CONVERSIONS ARE GENUINE George Whitefield conducted outdoor evangelistic campaigns in the 1700's throughout New England, a period of revival called the "Great Awakening." Though thousands responded to his preaching, when asked how many were converted after one of his sermons he ...read more

  • Esther's Shoes  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    ESTHER'S SHOES Your story, my story, our story is in the Bible. We know what it is like to be in Esther's shoes. We have had moments when our faith and our commitment to God has been tested at work, in the classroom, at home, and in the neighborhood. We are faced with the question, "Am I going ...read more

  • The Man Who Is Denied The Opportunity Of Taking ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
     | 1,268 views

    The man who is denied the opportunity of taking decisions of importance begins to regard as important ...read more

  • Refuse Good Advice And Watch Your Plans ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bruce Emmert on May 22, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 4,027 views

    “Refuse good advice and watch your plans fail; take good counsel and watch them succeed” (Proverbs 3:21). We can say it another way: Heed wise counsel, or watch your hopes be cancelled. The hard won truth of this proverb is evident in an experience that riveted my generation. In January of 1985 ...read more

  • On The Battlefield Discernment Is Critical. An ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    On the battlefield discernment is critical. An officer leading his men into battle must be able to make decisions quickly and accurately. Decisiveness can spell the difference between victory and defeat. General Robert E. Lee, one of the greatest military strategists to ever wear an American ...read more

  • There Is A Fascinating Article In The April 2007 ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,117 views

    There is a fascinating article in the April 2007 issue of Smithsonian Magazine about French photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson. In 1947 he was labeled the “photographer of the decisive moment.” The article states that, “since 1952 and the publication of his book of photographs, The Decisive ...read more

  • Undefiled Eyes

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
     | 3,155 views

    Undefiled Eyes The church that continues the proclaiming of the gospel of Jesus Christ has Christians who long to have undefiled eyes. The first thought that comes to mind regarding undefiled eyes is a child of God who refrains from watching pornography or movies that are full of violence. ...read more

  • Good And Evil Both Increase At Compound ...  PRO

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,603 views

    "Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance. The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may be able to go on to victories you never dreamed of. ...read more

  • Emotion Is Always More Persuasive Than Logic. Yet ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
     | 2,261 views

    Emotion is always more persuasive than logic. Yet it is even truer for older consumers, says Matt Thornhill President of the Boomer Project. “When you’re young and you’re making a purchase decision, you have to go through a reasoned thought process. But by the time you’re 55, you’ve done that about ...read more

  • Stella Awards

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
     | 1,461 views

    STELLA AWARDS Several years ago Stella Lieback sued McDonalds for pouring hot coffee on herself. Her grandson was driving the car with Stella in it. At her request, he stopped the car so she could add cream to her coffee. She spilled the coffee on her leg and burned herself. Her lawsuit originally ...read more

  • Twigs  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 1,679 views

    Scripture: Ezekiel 17:3b “A great eagle with broad wings full of many-colored feathers came to Lebanon. He took hold of the highest branch of a cedar tree” "Twigs" written by Chris Harken from Maple Grove, Minnesota USA A female eagle has an interesting way of picking a mate. She will pick up ...read more

  • God's Will Is God's Word

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009
     | 7,891 views

    GOD’S WILL IS GOD’S WORD Jimmy is a professional fisherman. He makes his living fishing on the BASS (Bass Angler Sportsman Society) circuit. He is also a devout Christian and belongs to the FBC Keys, Oklahoma. This year, BASS made a ruling that to be eligible for the fisherman of the year award ...read more

  • Why Worry?  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    WHY WORRY? In a 2006 article in Time magazine called "Why We Worry About the Things We Shouldn’t" Jeffrey Kluger, writes: As human beings, we pride ourselves on being the only species that understands the concept of risk. Yet we have a confounding habit of worrying about mere possibilities while ...read more

  • T.w. Manson Said, "The Coming Of Jesus To The ...

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 25, 2006
     | 1,325 views

    T.W. Manson said, “The coming of Jesus to the world puts every man to the test and compels every man to a decision. And that decision is no light matter. It is a ...read more

  • I Like The Story Of A Man Who Walked Into A Gift ...  PRO

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,036 views

    I like the story of a man who walked into a gift shop that sold religious items. Near the cash register he saw a display of caps with "WWJD" printed on all of them. He was puzzled over what the letters could mean, so he asked the clerk. The clerk replied that the letters stood for "What Would Jesus ...read more

  • Story: There Was An Article In One Of The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,139 views

    STORY: There was an article in one of the magazines where a one year old had such a serious medical condition that only an experimental medical procedure MIGHT help her. Otherwise she would die in a short time. Certain members of the family were strongly opposed to going ahead with it. The parents ...read more

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