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  • The United Methodist Church Has Helped Over ...

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
     | 1,184 views

    "The United Methodist Church has helped over 59,000 people who were affected by Hurricane Katrina. Over 45,692 volunteers (3320 teams) volunteers from around the world have served in our disaster recovery ministry. That’s a donation value of $40,468,015. What we have found is that we are not just ...read more

  • Mohandas Ghandi, The Famed Leader Of The Indian ...

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 17, 2009
     | 1,786 views

    Mohandas Ghandi, the famed leader of the Indian Independence Movement. The independence movement began with a handful of people and he led it into a mass movement of millions. He once made the statement: "I would be a Christian if it were not for other Christians." Robert Ingersoll, an infidel ...read more

  • Every Celebration Of The Eucharist, In Fact, Is ...

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2009
     | 2,003 views

    "Every celebration of the Eucharist, in fact, is led by the Bishop, "either in person or through priests who are his helpers."(160) He is helped by a deacon, who has specific duties during the celebration: he prepares the altar, assists the priest, proclaims the Gospel, preaches the homily from ...read more

  • D.

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009
     | 2,038 views

    “A human being has to work to live but has an insatiable appetite for more. This is common to both wise and foolish. Today the business world contains many clever people who work hard because they are obsessed with piling up money, while on the other side there are those who are ever alert for a ...read more

  • On Regret

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,740 views

    ON REGRET John Greenleaf Whittier, one of our most astute poets, wrote: For of all the sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: 'It might have been.' That is what Regret is all about. The world is full of people who Regret having thoughtlessly chosen the wrong path. Life is a series ...read more

  • No Money- No Learning – But ...

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 10, 2009
     | 3,027 views

    “No Money- No Learning – But Joy” A prayer meeting was being held at a mission chapel. A poor worker came and kneeled at the altar. He could not understand even the simple Gospel message. While others were rejoicing, he kept on saying, “Jesus! Jesus! Jesus” which was all the prayer he ...read more

  • I Have Served Under Pastors With Whom I Had A ...

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010
     | 794 views

    I have served under pastors with whom I had a wonderful relationship and I have also served where there was stress in the relationship. I have listened to men hack, and I have listened to them in a monotonous whisper. I have watched some stand in stately fashion, well dressed and polished. I ...read more

  • Dead Church

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2010
     | 2,396 views

    DEAD CHURCH William James of Harvard once said, "There were some people for whom religion was a dull habit, while to others, it was acute fever." By appearances it was a Church of an acute fever. But by assessment it was a Church of a dull habit. The impressive prayers that were prayed went no ...read more

  • Too Important Not To Share

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010
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    TOO IMPORTANT NOT TO SHARE Mercedes Benz was the company who first produced a car body design that absorbed the force of a collision on impact. One Mercedes Benz TV commercial shows their car colliding with a cement wall during a safety test. Since then of course many other car companies have ...read more

  • Bach And The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    BACH AND THE GLORY OF GOD J. S. Bach said, "All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub." He headed his compositions: "J. J." "Jesus Juva" which means "Jesus help ...read more

  • Bach: The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 13, 2010
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    BACH: THE GLORY OF GOD Johann Sebastian Bach said, "All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub." He headed his compositions: "J. J." "Jesus Juva" which means "Jesus ...read more

  • Grant's Focus

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2011
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    GRANT'S FOCUS One of the great personalities to come out of the American Civil War was Ulysses S. Grant. One of his strong qualities was his ability to focus. One story is told about him doing some paper work in his tent, and a document he needed was on the other side of tent. So he waddled across ...read more

  • The Mission

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011
     | 3,411 views

    THE MISSION In the movie The Mission, 16th c. Jesuit monks have been working with the Guarani Indians, bringing them not only the gospel but agriculture and medicine and music. Across the ocean, the Treaty of Madrid transfers the land from Portugal to Spain. The Jesuits are evicted, the Indian ...read more

  • God Is Building A Testimony

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,829 views

    GOD IS BUILDING A TESTIMONY A young man in his 20s came to faith in Christ after many years of bad choices and consequences and of breaking the hearts of his mother and others around him. The reality of his genuine conversion was proven over the dramatic change that continued throughout his life. ...read more

  • Taking The Good Path

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 1,747 views

    TAKING THE GOOD PATH The media interviewed the second Chilean miner freed, and here is what he said, "The time down there changed me. God had one hand and the devil had the other hand, and when I was down there, I decided to let go of the devil and hold onto God. I buried 40 years of my life down ...read more

  • Tragedy Of Church Conflict

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,746 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

  • Corny Valentine's Puns

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021
     | 2,128 views

    Q: What did the cucumber say to the pickle on Valentine's Day?" A: "You mean a great DILL to me." Q: What Valentine card did the light bulb say to the other light bulb? A: I love you a WATT! Q: What is a ram's favorite song on February 14th? A: I only have ...read more

  • The Greatest Singer!

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 13, 2022
     | 1,244 views

    J.S. Bach said, "All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub." He headed his compositions: "J.J." "Jesus Juva" which means "Jesus ...read more

  • Funny Tithing Joke!

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 4, 2022
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     | 2,507 views

    When two successful businessman went sailing, a freak storm wrecked their boat and left them marooned on a deserted island. By the third day, one of the men was pacing constantly. The other man reclined peacefully on the sand. "Aren't you afraid we are going to die?" cried the ...read more

  • Accountability

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 10, 2023
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     | 1,303 views

    Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. “You’re running around with other women,” she charged. “You’re being unreasonable,” Adam responded. “You’re the only woman on earth.” The quarrel continued until Adam fell ...read more

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