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  • Generation C (C Is For Creative): A New ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
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    Generation C (C is for Creative): A new generation of parents is abandoning its obsession with children becoming doctors, lawyers or business executives; they are realizing that creative careers are not necessarily doomed to poverty. Fuelling the trend: (1) The creative urges each consumer ...read more

  • Boomer Facts: A Recent Aarp Survey Found That ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
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    Boomer Facts: A recent AARP survey found that most boomers (Americans between ages 38 and 56) believe the solution to life’s problems are within their own grasp and 65% believe that if they put their minds to getting something done, they’ll eventually succeed. 63% feel good about relationships with ...read more

  • During World War Ii, Winston Churchill Was Forced ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
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    During World War II, Winston Churchill was forced to make a painful choice. The British secret service had broken the Nazi code and informed Churchill that the Germans were going to bomb Coventry. He had two alternatives: (1) evacuate the citizens and save hundreds of lives at the expense of ...read more

  • Einstein Said The Reason He Could Construct The ...  PRO

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
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     | 2,666 views

    Einstein said the reason he could construct the theory of relativity was because there is one thing in the world that is unchangeable. That one thing is the speed of light. Light travels at a rate of 100 and 86 thousand miles per second --- seven times around the world at the tick of a clock. ...read more

  • It Is Precarious To Call Any One Chapter Of The ...

    Contributed by John Shearhart on Aug 19, 2006
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    “It is precarious to call any one chapter of the Bible ‘the greatest chapter’ because the entire Bible is great. It is God’s Word. Nevertheless, there is a sense in which the eighth chapter of Romans is even superlatively great. These thirty-nine verses begin with ‘no condemnation’ and end with ...read more

  • On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister Became The First ...

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007
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    On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man in history to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Within 2 months, John Landy eclipsed the record by 1.4 seconds. On August 7, 1954, the two met together for a historic race. As they moved into the last lap, Landy held the lead. It looked as if he ...read more

  • The Monroe Chamber Of Commerce Has Apologized To ...

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007
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    The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude toward the governor," said Chamber president Sue ...read more

  • On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister Became The First ...

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
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    On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man in history to RUN a mile in less than 4 minutes. Within 2 months, John Landy eclipsed the RECORD by 1.4 seconds. On August 7, 1954, the two met together for a HISTORIC RACE. As they moved into the LAST LAP, Landy held the LEAD. It looked ...read more

  • H. You See Dear Friends, We Learn More About God ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    H. YOU SEE DEAR FRIENDS, WE LEARN MORE ABOUT GOD IN THE VALLEY THAN WE DO ON A MOUNTAIN TOP, BECAUSE OUR HEARING IS MORE ACUTE 1. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT SUFFERING DOES, IS REMIND US HOW FRAIL AND DEPENDANT ON GOD WE ARE. I. THAT’S WHY C. S. LEWIS CALLED SUFFERING AND PAIN, "GOD’S MEGAPHONE" AND ...read more

  • There Is A Legend From India About A Mouse That ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    THERE IS A LEGEND FROM INDIA ABOUT A MOUSE THAT ILLUSTRATES THIS TYPE OF PERSON. 1. HE WAS SO TERRIFIED OF CATS THAT HE ASKED A MAGICIAN TO TRANSFORM HIM INTO A CAT. 2. THAT RESOLVED HIS FEAR UNTIL HE MET A DOG, SO THE MAGICIAN TURNED HIM INTO A DOG. 3. HE WAS CONTENT UNTIL HE MET A TIGER. P. ...read more

  • A Nashville Newspaper Carried A Story Of Mrs. ...

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 22, 2007
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    A Nashville newspaper carried a story of Mrs. Lilia Craig who hasn’t missed attending church in 1,040 Sundays (20 years) although she is in her eighties. There are many questions raised: Doesn’t it ever rain or snow in her town on Sunday? Doesn’t she ever have an unexpected company? Doesn’t she ...read more

  • Spiritual Leadership

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 9, 2007
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    Spiritual Leadership Samuel Logan Brengle said: Spiritual leadership is not won by promotion, but by prayers and tears. It is attained by much heart-searching and humbling before God; by self-surrender, a courageous sacrifice of every idol, a bold, uncompromising, and uncomplaining embracing of ...read more

  • The Physical Prosperity The Apostle John Wished ...  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 11, 2007
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    The physical prosperity the apostle John wished for Gaius was held in relationship with Gaius’ preexistent spiritual prosperity. John writes; “even as thy soul prospereth.” To wish physical prosperity on someone without their first attaining spiritual maturity is dangerous. Why? Because... If ...read more

  • The Magazine "Discipleship Journal" Asked Its ...

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008
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    The magazine “Discipleship Journal” asked its readers to rank the areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. The results came back in this order: (the top 5 were) 1. Materialism 2. Pride 3. Self-centeredness 4. Laziness 5. (Tie) Anger/Bitterness and Sexual lust The respondents also noted that ...read more

  • On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister Became The First ...

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008
     | 1,509 views

    On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man in history to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Within 2 months, John Landy eclipsed the record by 1.4 seconds. On August 7, 1954, the two met together for a historic race. As they moved into the last lap, Landy held the lead. It looked as if he ...read more

  • A. During The Days Of Prohibition, An Evangelist ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
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    A. During the days of prohibition, an evangelist was preaching against the evils of alcohol. 1. He demonstrated the destructive force of the demon drink by dropping a worm into a bottle of whiskey. 2. By the time the worm hit the bottom of the bottle, the worm was dead. 3. The evangelist asked the ...read more

  • A Young Lady Was Calling To Get An Appointment ...  PRO

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2008
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    A young lady was calling to get an appointment for a massage. She called information to get the number for "Angels Touch Massage." She called the number and asked for prices. The person on the other end said "I would be glad to give you a massage, but I don’t think you would want a massage from ...read more

  • Good ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008
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    GOOD FIGHTS A good fight with your spouse may be good for your health, according to preliminary results of a University of Michigan 17-year study. The study looked at how suppressed anger and the resulting buildup of resentment in a marriage affect overall mortality rates. Couples in which both ...read more

  • Too Much ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 9, 2008
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    TOO MUCH TROUBLE A site foreman had ten very lazy men working for him, so one day he decided to trick them into doing some work for a change. "I’ve got a really easy job today for the laziest one among you," he announced. "Will the laziest man please put his hand up." Nine hands went up. "Why ...read more

  • 6. Similarities Between The Death Of Stephen ...

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2008
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    6. Similarities between the death of Stephen and the death of Jesus (note: I have altered): 1. Both were tried before the high priest 2. Both were accused by false witnesses 3. Both were accused of threatening to destroy the temple 4. Both mention "the Son of Man" 5. Both charged with blasphemy 6. ...read more