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  • Theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg Said That …the ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg said that …the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection is so strong that nobody would question it except for two things: First, it is a very unusual event. And second, if you believe it happened, you have to change the way you live. [2] Wolfhart Pannenberg, in a conversation ...read more

  • Comeback Churches  PRO

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Oct 31, 2007
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    In his book Comeback Churches, Ed Stetzer said: Comeback churches cast a compelling vision for outreach. They made intentional, strategic efforts to move outward. ** - The main reason a church does not grow is that it doesn’t want to grow. Everyone in the church should be engaged in three ...read more

  • A Little Boy Came To The Washington Monument And ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2007
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    A little boy came to the Washington Monument and noticed a guard standing by it. “I want to but it.” “How much do you have?” asked the guard. “35 cents.” “You need to understand three things,” the guard explained. “First, 35 cents is not enough to purchase the monument; in fact, 35 million ...read more

  • Never Give In

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Nov 5, 2007
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    "Never Give In" "This is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." ...read more

  • Two Ladies On A Train  PRO

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007
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    Two Ladies on a Train • Years ago a man found himself on a train between two ladies. • And Unfortunately for him the two ladies were arguing constantly about whether the window should be open or shut. • The lady farthest from the window argued that she would die of heat stroke if it wasn’t ...read more

  • A Six-Year-Old Boy Came Home With A Note From ...

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007
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     | 1,510 views

    • A six-year-old boy came home with a note from his teacher in which it was suggested that he be taken out of school, as he was “too stupid to learn.” That boy was Thomas A. Edison. • Alfred Tennyson’s grandfather gave him 10 shillings for writing a eulogy for his grandmother. Handing it to the ...read more

  • In My Readings Of Some Early Church Writings, I ...

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007
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    In my readings of some early church writings, I came across a monograph from an unnamed ascetic monk. This monk had a vision of the crucifixion that was very real in his mind, almost as if he was really there. He even said of his vision that it was the most terrifying thing that he had ever seen. ...read more

  • Joe Craig, Tucson, Az, Was Nearly 4 Yrs Old. He ...

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
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    Joe Craig, Tucson, AZ, was nearly 4 yrs old. He was well-behaved except for one habit--he didn’t like to wear shoes. When it was time for his first Vacation Bible school, his parents told Joe he must keep his shoes on at church. He nodded in agreement, but they worried about his ability to resist ...read more

  • Since My High School Years, The Message Of The ...  PRO

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008
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    Since my high school years, the message of the Gospel Hymn “God Will Take Care of You” by Civilla D. Martin, have spoken to my heart, especially in times such as these. I would like to share the lyrics of the first stanza and the refrain with you this morning. You may also find the complete text ...read more

  • The Antiquated Train On A Branch Line Was ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
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    The antiquated train on a branch line was creeping slowly through the countryside when suddenly it came to a dead stop. The only passenger in the car, a hurried salesman riding the line for the first time, asked the conductor why they had stopped. The conductor said, "Nothing to worry about, sir. ...read more

  • Whenever I Hear The Word "Everlasting" I Am ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
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    Whenever I hear the word “everlasting” I am reminded of Everlast boxing gloves. I recall living in Moberly, Missouri where the Everlast Boxing Equipment company is located. The building where the company first began production has been abandoned for a new facility; however this presented a bit of ...read more

  • I Found An Interesting Story In A Book Of Bible ...

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 13, 2008
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    I found an interesting story in a book of Bible Illustrations, which brought to life a truth that we the church should follow. It said, An old man once said, that it took him forty years to learn three simple things. The first was that he could not do anything to save himself; the second was that ...read more

  • The Valuable Bible

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 12, 2008
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    The Valuable Bible A story was told of a man who loved old books. He met an acquaintance who had just thrown away a Bible that had been stored in the attic of his ancestral home for generations. “I couldn’t read it,” the friend explained. “Somebody named Guten-something had printed it.” “Not ...read more

  • Dr. Kevin Leman In His The New Birth Order Bo...

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2008
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    Dr. Kevin Leman in his The New Birth Order book shares a typical pattern of how children turn out based upon birth order; it is by no means without exception. Here is a typically scenario in a family of three children not too many years apart… Usually the first born is a bit of a perfectionist ...read more

  • Standing Out

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 23, 2009
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    STANDING OUT I remember an experience as a 16-year-old, Salvation Army soldier. I was walking to the church from my house for Bible study. In those days, soldiers wore uniforms to every church function. On route to the church, there were 12 or 15 peers hanging outside the pool hall that I had to ...read more

  • A Merciful Game

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 2, 2009
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    A MERCIFUL GAME A high school basketball player’s mom passed away on the day of a game. He made it to the game and his coach invited him to sit on the bench. But he wanted to play. Since he arrived late, putting him in the game was a technical foul and the other team would shoot two free ...read more

  • Why Did You Marry?

    Contributed by Garris Hudson on Oct 13, 2019
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    An 80 year-old woman was recently married to her 4th husband. A reporter questioned the occupation of her newly acquired husband. She replied that he owned a funeral home. Curious about the other husbands, the reporter also asked about their occupations. The woman paused for a while and stated ...read more

  • Genesis And Revelation

    Contributed by Garris Hudson on Oct 15, 2019
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    The two books the devil hates most are Genesis and Revelation. Why? • In Genesis the devil's doom is pronounced. • In Revelation it’s carried out. It is the Devil's Obituary. Satan would tell us Genesis is myth and Revelation is mystery—don't pay attention to either one! Did you ...read more

  • Caught In Lies

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2022
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    Two friends run into each other while walking their dogs. One suggests lunch. The other says, They wont let us in a restaurant with pets. Undeterred, the first guy and his German shepherd head into the restaurant. The maître d stops them, saying, Sir, you cant bring your dog in here. But ...read more

  • A Glimpse Of Easter

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023
     | 1,923 views

    On a hill, He is crying! On the cross, He is dying… Oh, see Him in agony! Behold Him in cruel pain! Listen to Him cry out again, “Father, why hast thou forsaken me?” For us, He is crucified! For us, He suffered and died, Taking our place at Calvary! He died the world to save! He was buried in a ...read more