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  • The Zeal Of Communists

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    The Zeal of Communists. In the late 1940s Whittaker Chambers was called to witness before a New York Grand Jury against Alger Hiss, one of our high government officials. Chambers, a one-time Communist, accused Hiss of trying to transmit confidential government documents to the Soviet Union through ...read more

  • The Call To Worship Had Just Been Pronounced ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    “The call to worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing ‘Up from the Grave He Arose’ as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the church. The last lady was wearing shoes ...read more

  • The Boy Scout Was Really Excited About Going On ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    The boy scout was really excited about going on the annual winter camperee. With a couple feet of snow on the ground, the setting was perfect for a great weekend. His was one of the first troops to hike in and set up camp. The boy scout, along with his troop, forged into the wilderness. Upon ...read more

  • In The Movie Glory Road, Basketball Coach Don ...

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007
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    In the movie Glory Road, Basketball Coach Don Haskins, was just a small-town family man trying to make an unforgettable mark in his first job as a collegiate basketball coach. He got a coaching job with the Texas Western miners. He went on the recruiting trail to find the best talent in the land, ...read more

  • In 246bc, When 14year Old Ying Zheng Ascended The ...

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Aug 26, 2007
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    In 246BC, when 14year old Ying Zheng ascended the throne of the Chin provence of China and took for himself the title first emperor, he made his plans clear. And he proceeded to war against his neighbouring states until he had united China and made himself it’s emperor. But his plans did not stop ...read more

  • One Of The Most Unusual Things In The History Of ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 30, 2007
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    One of the most unusual things in the history of World War II was Adolph Hitler signing the Munich Pact on September 30, 1938. Here was a man who was geared up for war and evidently aiming his guns toward England. England was weak and unable to defend herself at that time, and Hitler was ready to ...read more

  • The Great Classical Cellist Pablo Casals, In His ...

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
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    The great classical cellist Pablo Casals, in his life story entitled Joys and Sorrows, tells readers his first memory of attending worship on Christmas Eve when he was five-years-old. He walked to the church in a small village in Spain, hand-in-hand with his father, who was the church’s ...read more

  • It Is A Narrow Way. It Is A Difficult Road. We ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 29, 2007
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    It is a narrow way. It is a difficult road. We have to leave much behind: our wants, our needs, our baggage, and our misconceptions. One time when we were first married, Kendra and I planned a trip to Cedar Point. I like to save money so we stayed in a hotel about twenty minutes from the point. It ...read more

  • Today...we're Going To Look At An Example From A ...

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 5, 2007
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    today...we’re going to look at an example from a very deep movie...Funny Farm. I’m sure all of you recognize the title...it’s probably in your library right beside all of the Charlton Heston movies. On the slim chance that you aren’t familiar with this particular movie let me give you a brief ...read more

  • The Graduates Vs. The Aclu  PRO

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007
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    The Graduates vs. the ACLU This story took place in Calvert County, Maryland, where a senior named Julie Schenk was asked to lead a prayer at her high-school graduation. Of course, it’s perfectly legal for students, as opposed to school administrators, to lead classmates in prayer. But all too ...read more

  • The Wondrous Cross  PRO

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2009
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    THE WONDROUS CROSS Gal. 6:14 inspired Isaac Watts to compose one of modern Christendom’s favorite hymns. While preparing for a communion service in 1707, Isaac Watts wrote this deeply moving and very personal expression of gratitude for the amazing love that the death of Christ on the cross ...read more

  • Touching The Untouchable

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009
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    TOUCHING THE UNTOUCHABLE I have served as a volunteer Chaplain for the Havelock Police Dept for many years. Still, I will never forget my first night out with them. I was completely green and had no idea how to act. I was trying to follow the lead of the other officers. We were called to the ...read more

  • Discipleship Is Intentional Maintenance

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 22, 2009
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    DISCIPLESHIP IS INTENTIONAL MAINTENANCE Discipleship requires maintenance, which you find true in so many areas of life. Seventeen years ago we bought our present car. At the time I was working with the Rev. John Bomar on the American Family Asso. Committee. He noticed I had a new Volvo. They ...read more

  • Suffering For The Right Reasons

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009
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    SUFFERING FOR THE RIGHT REASONS Richard Wurmbrand is the founder of a ministry called "Voice of the Martyrs." Some of you receive their publication. Richard Wurmbrand was a Romanian Pastor who was imprisoned by the Russians and tortured for his faith in Christ. In May of 1966 Pastor Wurmbrand ...read more

  • Harland Sanders: Story Of Hope

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 28, 2009
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    HARLAND SANDERS: STORY OF HOPE Here’s a man sitting on his porch in Kentucky. He’s only recently retired from the post office, and he’s sitting there when his first Social Security check is delivered. He’s very, very discouraged. He thinks to himself, Is this what life is going to be from now ...read more

  • Lincoln: Keep Trying

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 13, 2009
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    LINCOLN: KEEP TRYING Let me tell you about a man who made a disastrous first attempt in the world of business. He switched to politics but within only one year that did not work out either. He tried his hand for a second time at business, but failed again. That meant 3 failures in 3 years, (time ...read more

  • Family Stages

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009
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    FAMILY STAGES Now you know why I say, "The family takes a lot of work!" A healthy family will go through several stages that require perseverance and a good work ethic. Stage One -- The family begins at the, "I do"s and a couple is birthed. Now comes the dying to self. Stage Two -- The couple's ...read more

  • Cultural Desensitization

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 24, 2009
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    CULTURAL DESENSITIZATION One evening Ardie and I decided we needed to get out of the house. On an impulse, we went looking for a good movie. When we got to the theater, we didn't recognize any of the movies that were playing, so we just picked one. It was titled "District 13" . . . big mistake! ...read more

  • New Partner In Law Firm Encouraged With Words, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 5, 2009
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    New Partner In Law Firm Encouraged with Words, "You’re One of Us" [YOU’RE ONE OF US] A new partner in the law firm was discouraged. The senior partners had set extremely high standards and had coached him carefully. He did well in some minor trials, but he lost his first big case. The partners ...read more

  • Gullible Eve  PRO

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 14, 2009
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    GULLIBLE EVE My sister was a great story teller. She still is. She would tell a story so convincingly that I would believe it. A number of times her stories would trick me into giving her my pocket money, and at other times she would bring me to the edge of tears with a story that was just pure ...read more