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  • I Sure Miss Being A Spoiled Brat

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 8, 2024
     | 671 views

    After my last doctor's visit, I went to the Publix pharmacy to pick up new medicine. Doctors have a pill for every problem in the world—if only they all worked. I was early at the store, and my medicine wasn't quite ready. So, I decided to walk around Publix and get a little ...read more

  • Did You See My Key?

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 22, 2024
     | 885 views

    My life has been bombarded with questions from the beginning of the day until I fall asleep at night. For the most part, I don’t prioritize questions. Usually, when people ask me a question, there is something behind that question. If I don’t see what’s behind the question, I could answer it in ...read more

  • How Much Sleep Is Too Much?

    Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 19, 2025
     | 241 views

    I have noticed recently that sleeping has become a very important part of my life. This just snuck up on me overnight. When I was young and living at home, I tried to come up with excuses and reasons for not going to bed at night. My parents had an early bedtime schedule that they enforced rather ...read more

  • Whatever Happened To "My Space”

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 10, 2025
     | 229 views

    When I was young, one of my life priorities was “My Space.” I defended it with everything I had. In school, I had to defend “My Space.” Several times, I even had to go to the principal’s office and explain what “My Space” was all about. He didn’t seem to understand, and I had to explain it several ...read more

  • Swimming In An Ocean Of Pills

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 6, 2025
     | 404 views

    Dr. James L. Snyder I have a confession to make. I never realized that the older I get, the more difficult life seems to be. Oh, for those good ole days. As a young person, I thought that when I got older, all of my problems would be solved. At the time, I did not know all the problems I was ...read more

  • Where Oh Where Is My Hair

    Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 25, 2025
     | 107 views

    It is true that I don't pay attention to many things in life. I guess I'm just too busy to notice everything. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage always asks me why I'm not paying attention. To keep engaged in that argument, I say, "I'm too poor to pay attention. Could I ...read more

  • Something For Stevie  PRO

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    Titled: Something for Stevie I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His placement counselor assured me that he would be a good, reliable busboy. But I had never had a mentally handicapped employee and wasn’t sure I wanted one. I wasn’t sure how my customers would react ...read more

  • Even Back Then I Was Searching For Hard Evidence ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 1,064 views

    Even back then I was searching for hard evidence of God as an alternative to faith. And one day found it-on television, of all places. While randomly flipping a dial, I came across a mass healing service being conducted by Kathryn Kuhlman. I watched for a few minutes as she brought various people ...read more

  • Calling Robert's Bluff  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 9, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,964 views

    CALLING ROBERT'S BLUFF James Dobson tells a story about a ten-year-old boy named Robert who was a patient of a California pediatrician. When Robert was scheduled for a visit to the doctor’s office, the news would spread like wildfire. Nurses would whisper to themselves, “Batten down the ...read more

  • Several Years Ago, I Was Sitting In My Office ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 998 views

    Several years ago, I was sitting in my office with my door open. A lady waling down the hall said, “Have you got a minute?” “Sure, come in.” She sat down and said, Dr. Chapman, I’ve got a problem. I can’t get my husband to paint out bedroom. I have been after him for nine months. I’ve ...read more

  • Winston Churchill Is Remembered As Perhaps The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,718 views

    Winston Churchill is remembered as perhaps the greatest prime minister in the history of Great Britain. By the steel of his will, he led his island nation to stand against Hitler and eventually triumph in World War ll. But years before that victorious moment for the ages, Churchill found himself ...read more

  • Three Years And A Half Years Ago, An Incident ...

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
     | 1,813 views

    Three years and a half years ago, an incident occurred that I filed back because I knew at some point that I would have a message to place it in. In fact, I heard Anthony Mangun use it in a message that he preached. I have some friends that incorporated it into some sermons that they preached. ...read more

  • False Prophets And False Christ's Will Make The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    False prophets and false Christ’s will make the scene in the last days. There was Prophet Jim Jones of the terrible Guyana tragedy on November 18, 1978 when he lied to his followers and convinced them (or commanded them) to drink Kool-aid laced with poison. 913 people were found dead, including Jim ...read more

  • Hell Is Real  PRO

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,774 views

    Hell Is Real ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I went into my classroom Ready for another year at school. I didn’t want the work, Just wanted to hang and be cool. I had on new clothes, New sneaks on my feet. I was there for class on time Went to the back and took my seat. Yeah, I’m moving up. I’m ...read more

  • Gifted Does Not Equal "Successful"

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 12, 2009
     | 2,457 views

    "GIFTED" DOES NOT EQUAL "SUCCESSFUL" This week, I’ve begun reading a new book by one of my favorite authors, Malcolm Gladwell, titled "Outliers: The Story of Success." The premise of the book is simple: no successful person is a self-made man; everyone who gets to the top had a lot advantages, ...read more

  • Marriage And Guns: Protect Your ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 12, 2009
     | 3,851 views

    MARRIAGE AND GUNS: PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT Charlie Shedd wrote his son a series of letters to give some practical advice about marriage. They were published in a book called Letters to Phillip. Here is one of the most moving chapters: Dear Phil, I used to hunt ducks with a man who had a "thing" ...read more

  • The Word Of God—the Owner's Manual

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,313 views

    THE WORD OF GOD--THE OWNER'S MANUAL As a kid, I remember a very popular game. Simon Says. Usually played at school or parties, several of us would do whatever "Simon" told us to do, as long as it was preceded by the phrase: "Simon Says". It seems to me that we have become a society of "Simon ...read more

  • Once Upon A Time There Was A Young Boy Named ...

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
     | 4,789 views

    Once upon a time there was a young boy named Philip. Philip was born with Downs Syndrome. He was a pleasant and happy as most Downs children are--but he grew increasingly aware of the difference between himself and other children. Philip went to Sunday School at a Methodist church. His teacher, ...read more

  • The Pre-War Setbacks Of Winston Churchill

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,913 views

    THE PRE-WAR SETBACKS OF WINSTON CHURCHILL Winston Churchill is remembered as perhaps the greatest prime minister in the history of Great Britain. By the steel of his will, he led his island nation to stand against Hitler and eventually triumph in World War II. But years before that victorious ...read more

  • Admirer Or Follower?  PRO

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    ADMIRER OR FOLLOWER? Recently I heard that in Scotland, a voluntary survey was given to law enforcement officers of their religious affiliations. That may not sound very interesting, but what caught my attention was that 8 of the officers claimed their religious affiliation to be "Jedi". I ...read more