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  • The Steam Ship, Central America, On Its Maiden ...  PRO

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,551 views

    The steam ship, Central America, on its maiden voyage from New York City to San Francisco harbor, sprang a leak in mid-ocean and began to go down. A distress signal was sent out over the air waves. A rescue vessel rushed to the scene. Upon reaching the scene, the captain of the rescuer vessel ...read more

  • The Purpose Of The Light  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,891 views

    THE PURPOSE OF THE LIGHT "There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline. Once a month he would receive a new supply of oil to keep the light burning so that ships could safely sail near the rocky coast. One night, though, a woman from a nearby village ...read more

  • But The Tongue Is As Volatile As It Is Vital. ...

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    “But the tongue is as volatile as it is vital. It was Washington Irving who first said, ‘A sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener with constant use.’ It was James, the half brother of Jesus, who first warned: The tongue is a fire…a restless evil and full of deadly poison (James ...read more

  • A Father Told The Story Of His Son's First ...  PRO

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 10, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    A father told the story of his son’s first serious conflict at school. His boy was being picked on by three bullies. They would punch him, push his bike over, and generally made his life miserable. They told him that they’d meet him the next morning before school and beat him up. That evening the ...read more

  • According To James Hamilton, There Are Two Kinds ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005
     | 1,807 views

    According to James Hamilton, there are two kinds of Bible readers—those who skim the surface and those who dig deep. He describes them by comparing them to two common insects. He writes, “One is remarkable for its imposing plumage, which shows in the sunbeams like the dust of gems; as you watch ...read more

  • Well, For You Who Aren't Sure If You Were From A ...  PRO

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,324 views

    Well, for you who aren’t sure if you were from a small town, let me help you out. You know you’re from a small town when: • The city limits signs are both on the same post! • The local Motel 6 sleeps 6. (You’ll notice is says that in Bethlehem “…there was no room in THE Inn.” Bethlehem didn’t ...read more

  • John Gibson, A Popular Anchor For The Fox News ...  PRO

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,913 views

    John Gibson, a popular anchor for the Fox News Channel, has been digging up evidence about activists, lawyers, politicians, educators, and media people who are leading the war on Christmas. And he reveals that the situation is isn’t just hype. For instance: • In Illinois, state government workers ...read more

  • Who Are Today's Kids? A Recent White House Forum ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006
     | 1,604 views

    Who Are Today’s Kids? A recent White House forum entitled Exploring the Digital Generation revealed these insights: · To a kid of the twenty-first century, learning is different than schooling. Learning, even education-based learning, takes place in many locations, with authorities ranging from ...read more

  • In Evil Long I Took Delight

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
     | 2,475 views

    In evil long I took delight, Unawed by shame or fear, Till a new object struck my sight, And stopp’d my wild career: I saw One hanging on a Tree In agonies and blood, Who fix’d His languid eyes on me. As near His Cross I stood. Sure never till my latest breath, Can I forget that look: It ...read more

  • In His Book, "Come Before Winter," Charles ...  PRO

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,676 views

    In his book, "Come Before Winter," Charles Swindoll tells the story of Marian Anderson. She was the famous black contralto who won world wide acclaim as a concert soloist. She was once asked by a reporter, "What was the greatest moment in your life?" She had a lot to choose from. In 1955, Marian ...read more

  • George Barna Notes, "In The 1970's "Seeker ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006
     | 2,121 views

    1. George Barna notes, “In the 1970’s “seeker churches’ made a strong theoretical argument for the importance of encouraging people to feel no obligation to toe a Bible to church. Their goal was to make visitors feel welcome and comfortable by alleviating the need to locate a Bible, by diminishing ...read more

  • I've Learned The Meaning Of A Few Words That ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,833 views

    * I’ve learned the meaning of a few words that women use from time to time. * For instance ... The word “Fine.” * This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. C) “Five Minutes.” * If she is getting dressed, this is half an hour! * Five minutes is ...read more

  • The Yangtze River Bridge, A National Landmark In ...

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 24, 2007
     | 2,276 views

    The Yangtze River bridge, a national landmark in China, is always crowded with traffic including thousands of pedestrians. Because of its busyness, it is a favored spot for people who wish to commit suicide. Since its opening in 1968, over 1000 people have jumped to their deaths into the river 100 ...read more

  • The Yangtze River Bridge, A National Landmark ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,756 views

    . The Yangtze River bridge, a national landmark in China, is always crowded with traffic including thousands of pedestrians. Because of its busyness, it is a favored spot for people who wish to commit suicide. Since its opening in 1968, over 1000 people have jumped to their deaths into the river ...read more

  • The Steam Ship, Central America, On Its Maiden ...  PRO

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,300 views

    The steam ship, Central America, on its maiden voyage from New York City to San Francisco harbor, sprang a leak in mid-ocean and began to go down. A distress signal was sent out over the air waves. A rescue vessel rushed to the scene. Upon reaching the scene, the captain of the rescuer vessel sent ...read more

  • The Steam Ship, Central America, On Its Maiden ...

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 3, 2007
     | 1,079 views

    The steam ship, Central America, on its maiden voyage from New York City to San Francisco harbor, sprang a leak in mid-ocean and began to go down. A distress signal was sent out over the air waves. A rescue vessel rushed to the scene. Upon reaching the scene, the captain of the rescuer vessel sent ...read more

  • Silence: Taking Your Soul With You  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    SILENCE: TAKING YOUR SOUL WITH YOU Author Kathleen Norris used to play a game with elementary-school children in which she would make a deal with them. "First you get to make noise," she would bargain, "and then you’ll make silence." The time of noise was always predictably chaotic -- shouting, ...read more

  • Frog Prince

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,807 views

    FROG PRINCE An 80 year-old woman was walking down the main street in her hometown one evening when she heard a low voice say, "Hey lady." She looked around to see who was talking but upon seeing nobody there she shrugged it all off and continued walking. Before she got another five feet, she ...read more

  • An Old Sailor Repeatedly Got Lost At Sea, So His ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Sep 29, 2009
     | 1,908 views

    An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so his friends gave him a compass and urged him to use it. The next time he went out in his boat, he followed their advice and took the compass with him. But as usual he became hopelessly confused and was unable to find land. Finally he was rescued by ...read more

  • Chuck Swindoll Judges A Man Unfairly At A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,897 views

    Chuck Swindoll Judges a Man Unfairly at a Pastor’s Conference It is so easy to get into the trap of judging others unfairly! Chuck Swindoll told of his being at a pastor’s conference where he would be speaking. The first day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to ...read more