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  • During The Early 1980's, A Retired British ...

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2007
     | 945 views

    During the early 1980’s, a retired British couple feared that a nuclear holocaust was imminent. They determined they would find the most reasonable place to live on earth, one with a high standard of living, freedom, and unlikely to be a nuclear target. After they found their secluded nest, they ...read more

  • Last January Our Family Went To Disney World. The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
     | 1,044 views

    Last January our family went to Disney World. The kids loved it until we took them on one particular ride. Jordan was a little apprehensive when he read the name, “The Tower of Terror”. But I said to him, “Just go inside and see what happens.” He went inside and his attitude about Disney was ...read more

  • The Egg Promise

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 7, 2013
     | 7,385 views

    THE EGG PROMISE Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs. "I’ll give you a dollar if you let me break three of these on your head," said the older one. "Promise?" asked the younger. "Promise!" Gleefully, the older boy broke two eggs over his brother’s head. Standing stiff for fear ...read more

  • Tragedy Of Church Conflict

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,072 views

    During one of the wars between the English and French, two war vessels met in fearful encounter. It was too dark to distinguish friends from foes; but each supposed itself engaged with the common enemy. When the darkness lifted, both ships were seen flying the English flag. They saluted each other, ...read more

  • In Their Book, Ten Steps For Church Growth, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,190 views

    In their book, Ten Steps for Church Growth, Donald McGavran and Win Arn said, "New life and growth are more likely to be experienced when a church (or individual Christian) is willing to risk and move from the known to the unknown. Such a move, however, is threatening. Not all . . . are willing ...read more

  • Our Jacob's Ladder!" John 20:19-31 Key Verse(S) ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    “Our Jacob’s Ladder!” John 20:19-31 Key verse(s) 19:“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!.’” It’s hard to keep your mind on hope when you are ...read more

  • My Land-Lady Marie Has A Vege Food Store That I'm ...  PRO

    Contributed by Nathan Garcia on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,338 views

    My land-lady Marie has a vege food store that I’m taking care of while she’s away in California. About a little while back, 2 freezers went down and $700 worth of vege food was lost. I called Marie and explained the situation to her. A few days ago I was led in prayer to scrutinize my actions. I ...read more

  • What Child Has Not Watched With Wonder As Mother ...

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 10, 2006
     | 2,545 views

    What child has not watched with wonder as Mother wielded a needle and thread? But mothers not only make and mend clothes, they make and mend characters! To do this sometimes requires “needling.” The greatest heritage anyone can receive is the influence of a Christian home. But ...read more

  • Payday Someday  PRO

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,228 views

    PAYDAY SOMEDAY An Atheist farmer often ridiculed people who believed in God. He wrote the following letter to the editor of a local newspaper: “I plowed on Sunday, planted on Sunday, cultivated on Sunday, and hauled my crops on Sunday; but I never went to church on Sunday. Yet, I harvested more ...read more

  • Ninety-Two Percent Of The Christians Attending A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,527 views

    Ninety-two percent of the Christians attending a recent Bible conference admitted in a survey that feelings of loneliness are a major problem in their lives. All shared a basic symptom: a sense of despair at feeling unloved and a fear of being unwanted or unaccepted. This is a tragic commentary ...read more

  • My Doctor Had Recommended Surgery And Referred Me ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005
     | 1,896 views

    My doctor had recommended surgery and referred me to a specialist. Arriving early for my appointment, I found the door unlocked and the young surgeon, deeply engrossed in reading, behind the receptionist’s desk. When he didn’t hear me come in, I cleared my throat. Startled, he closed the book, ...read more

  • My Doctor Had Recommended Surgery And Referred Me ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
     | 1,551 views

    My doctor had recommended surgery and referred me to a specialist. Arriving early for my appointment, I found the door unlocked and the young surgeon, deeply engrossed in reading, behind the receptionist’s desk. When he didn’t hear me come in, I cleared my throat. Startled, he closed the book, ...read more

  • A Little Boy Ran Into The Living Room Where His ...  PRO

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,568 views

    A little boy ran into the living room where his father was reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” The boy’s mother cleared her throat and excused herself to let the father answer this long-feared question. Father cleared his throat and went through a long, careful explanation of how children are ...read more

  • Death Was Walking Toward A City, And A Man ...

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 31, 2007
     | 2,789 views

    ILLUS-Death was walking toward a city, and a man stopped Death and asked “what are yo going to do?” “I’m going to kill 10,000 people today” Death said. The man ran ahead to the the city. He warned everybody he passed that Death was coming and what he was going to do. At then end of the day, he ...read more

  • Monastery

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,122 views

    Monastery The story is told of a monastery in Portugal, perched high on a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain of the fully loaded basket. One American tourist who ...read more

  • Death Was Walking Toward A City, And A Man ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 835 views

    Death was walking toward a city, and a man stopped Death and asked “what are yo going to do?” “I’m going to kill 10,000 people today” Death said. The man ran ahead to the the city. He warned everybody he passed that Death was coming and what he was going to do. At then end of the day, he again met ...read more

  • No Teeth  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,764 views

    NO TEETH Walking towards the United Nations Building in New York City, a street evangelist was observed who was trying to get the attention of passers-by. He urged those near him to flee from the wrath to come. "I warn you," he roared, "that there will be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of ...read more

  • The Little Chap Who Follows Me

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
     | 2,366 views

    THE LITTLE CHAP WHO FOLLOWS ME A careful man I want to be, A little fellow follows me; I do not dare to go astray For fear he’ll go the self-same way. I cannot escape his eyes. Whate’er he sees me do he tries. Like ME he says he wants to be— That little chap who follows me. I must remember as I ...read more

  • Lions

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010
     | 2,587 views

    LIONS Lions roamed the countryside and forests in Mesopotamia, and the people feared them and greatly respected their power. Some kings hunted lions for sport. The Persians captured lions, keeping them in large parks where they were fed and attended. Lions were also used for executing people. But ...read more

  • Titanic Arrogance

    Contributed by Casey Sabella on Apr 6, 2012
     | 3,896 views

    TITANIC ARROGANCE "Control your Irish passions, Thomas. Your uncle here tells me you proposed 64 lifeboats and he had to pull your arm to get you down to 32. Now, I will remind you just as I reminded him--these are my ships. And, according to our contract, I have final say on the design. I'll not ...read more