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  • It Is Said That Cyrus, The Founder Of The Persian ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 16, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 1,726 views

    It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release your children?” “Everything I ...read more

  • What Will You Give?  PRO

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,336 views

    [illustration] The story is told of a prince and his family who were captured by an enemy king. When brought before the enemy king, the prisoner was asked, "What will you give me if I release you?" "Half of my wealth," was the prince’s reply. "And if I release your children?" "Everything I ...read more

  • George Barna Claims "People's Faith Commitment ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,925 views

    George Barna claims "People’s faith commitment impacts their moral perspectives. There is a clear relationship between a deep Christian commitment and serious concern about the moral state of America. This is one of those moments in history when genuine, fervent leaders of righteous character and ...read more

  • George Barna Claims "People's Faith Commitment ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006
     | 1,453 views

    George Barna claims "People’s faith commitment impacts their moral perspectives. There is a clear relationship between a deep Christian commitment and serious concern about the moral state of America. This is one of those moments in history when genuine, fervent leaders of righteous character and ...read more

  • Remember

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 19, 2006
     | 3,231 views

    “remember” • this love on the cross • this love that reached out to you when you were HOSTILE to God • this love that reached out to you, though God had every right to be—and WAS—enemies of us Remembering the cross can have a profound effect on us: Why then, let your mind come to rest in ...read more

  • And Then There Is The Issue Of His Leaving The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 867 views

    And then there is the issue of His leaving the rich communion that He enjoyed with His Father. C.S. Lewis addressed this when he wrote, "Lying at your feet is your dog. Imagine, for the moment, that your dog and every dog is in deep distress. Some of us love dogs very much. If it would help all the ...read more

  • There Once Was An Ant That Felt Imposed Upon, ...

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 31, 2006
     | 3,086 views

    There once was an ant that felt imposed upon, overburdened, and overworked. You see, he was instructed to carry a piece of straw across an expanse of concrete. The straw was so long and heavy that he staggered beneath its weight and felt he would not survive. Finally, as the stress of his burden ...read more

  • City Slickers

    Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,404 views

    (If available, use the clip illustrated here) In the movie City Slickers, Mitch (Billy Crystal) is on a Baby Boomer cattle drive in search of the real meaning of life. In one scene he is out riding with the gritty trail boss, Curly (Jack Palance). Curly realizes why Mitch is on the trip and ...read more

  • If God Is To Develop His Plan In Your Life And ...

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007
     | 1,859 views

    If God is to develop His plan in your life and you are to work at it with all your heart, then you must grow new spiritual muscle for the challenge. As a runner begins to train, his or her entire being is transformed. Within weeks of starting training the runner actually grows new capillaries. ...read more

  • In What Some Call A Denial Of A Basic Civil ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 2,684 views

    In what some call a denial of a basic civil right, a Missouri man has been told he may not marry his long-term companion. …The man claims that the essential elements of marriage – love and commitment – are indeed present. “She’s gorgeous. She’s sweet. She’s loving. I’m very proud of her … Deep ...read more

  • You Can't Get Out Of Here!  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    YOU CAN’T GET OUT OF HERE! A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, ...read more

  • It Is Said That Cyrus, The Founder Of The Persian ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 990 views

    It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release your children?” ...read more

  • On The Nascar Circuit, They Have Their Own Form ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,771 views

    On the NASCAR circuit, they have their own form of church called the MRO (Motor Racing Outreach). Nascar great Darrell Waltrip helped found this organization and he commented that Nascar is a dangerous commercialized place and they can’t always get away to go back to their church. He said: “If you ...read more

  • Total Sacrifice For Wife

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 3,051 views

    Total Sacrifice for wife It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release your ...read more

  • After I Had Been Tithing A Year Or More, Through ...  PRO

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,686 views

    After I had been tithing a year or more, through no fault of mine or my family but through sickness, we got rather deep in debt. The enemy said to me: "It is not right for you to give a tenth of what you make to the church when you owe these bills. A Christian pays his debts. You should pay these ...read more

  • The Guardian" Is A Powerful Movie Depicting The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,254 views

    “The Guardian” is a powerful movie depicting the life and risks of Search and Rescue teams. A trainee is intent on breaking the swim records and rescue stats of the legendary Master-chief Ben Randall (Kevin Costner). Ben laments quietly to himself “records” because young Jake Fischer is missing the ...read more

  • A Prayer For Wells Of Salvation

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Mar 29, 2008
     | 1,991 views

    A prayer for wells of Salvation: Lord God, amighty God I ask by your creative power that you would open the hearts of all who hear and read these words to your son Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus I pray that we would let you into our hearts by faith and surrender to you and Lord I ask as you promise that ...read more

  • Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Mushrooms Sprout Up ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
     | 1,622 views

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a matter of days. Maple trees, on the other hand, grow gradually while learning to withstand the forces of nature that threaten their existence. They result in a majestic fruit bearing entity that lasts for ...read more

  • Arthur Gordon In An Article Entitled "The Rewards ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,426 views

    Arthur Gordon in an article entitled "The Rewards of Caring," tells the story of how once, as a small boy, he was witness to a near-tragedy. At the beach, a woman stepped off a sandbar into deep, swift water and panicked. At least 20 adults in bathing suits watched, apparently paralyzed, until ...read more

  • Forgiveness Is Healing

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
     | 7,214 views

    FORGIVENESS IS HEALING A London psychiatrist once told Dr. Billy Graham that 70% of the people in treatment in England could be released if they could find forgiveness. Their problem, he said, was guilt, and they could find no relief from the grief and pressure under which they lived. Often ...read more

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