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  • Into Jesus Hands  PRO

    Contributed by Joe Bertone on Jul 23, 2012
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    INTO JESUS HANDS Billy Graham tells the story of the death of his grandmother in his book, Death and the Life After (pg. 169). He writes, “When my grandmother was dying she sat up in bed, smiled, and said, “I see Jesus, and he has his hand outstretched to me. And there’s Ben and he has both of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Safe Sex In My Day

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
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    SAFE SEX IN MY DAY Sex is God's idea and was and is a wonderful blessing within marriage! Reminds me of a grandfather and his grandson on a fishing trip. The subject turned to sex. The grandson, a teenager, asked, "Papa, they didnt have a whole lot of problems with sexual diseases, AIDS, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • It Is Natural To Mourn. A Minister Once Told Me ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 1, 2004
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    It is natural to mourn. A minister once told me about a young woman in his church who asked him to talk to her grandfather. “He’s been so down and irritable lately,” she said. The preacher said, “Is there anything that you can point to that would contribute to his emotional condition?” “Well, ...read more

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  • Dr. Vance Havner Used To Tell The Story About ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    . DR. VANCE HAVNER USED TO TELL THE STORY ABOUT THE OLD GEORGIA FARMER WHO, AS HE SLEPT ONE EVENING, HEARD HIS GRANDFATHER CLOCK STRIKE MIDNIGHT. C. THE GONG SOUNDED 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 TIMES, BUT THEN SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE MECHANISM AND IT KEPT ON STRIKING 13, 14, 15 TIMES ...read more

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  • Saint Patrick's Day Is Just Around The Corner ...

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 9, 2010
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    Saint Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and, of course, in our modern-American celebration that basically means lots of drinking and the occasional pinching of those who forgot to wear green. It’s really disappointing that Saint Patrick’s Day has regressed in many parts of the world to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Neil Chetnik, Author, Speaker, Expert On Men's ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2009
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    Neil Chetnik, author, speaker, expert on men’s lives wrote in USA Today about the time he and his father were going through his grandfathers papers and he writes: "It was the first time I had ever seen my Dad cry, and Dad said, ’I am crying not only for my father, but also for me. His death means ...read more

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  • Bob Russell Who Preaches In Louisville Was ...  PRO

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002
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    Bob Russell who preaches in Louisville was raised on a farm in Pennsylvania and he tells the story of his first youth minister who was a city-boy. Now his youth group was made up mostly of kids from the farm so they didn’t think they would have much in common with this city slicker and so weren’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Character  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Illustration- Character There is a story told among the Cherokee Indians… One evening an old Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between 2 wolves. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, ...read more

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  • Some Time Ago I Saw A Painting Of ...

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2008
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    ILLUSTRATION: Some time ago I saw a painting of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney...the charred debris of what had been that family’s sole possession. In front of this destroyed home stood an old grandfather-looking man dressed only in his underclothes with a ...read more

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  • The Gray Area

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2009
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    THE GRAY AREA I heard a story about a 90-year-old grandfather who was complaining to his grandson about getting old. He said, "The worst part is the diapers." He continued, "I don’t mind wearin’ them, it’s just the name I hate. Depends! If I have to wear a diaper, I don’t want there to be any ...read more

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  • Family Fuss

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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    FAMILY FUSS If you think your family has problems, consider the marriage mayhem created when 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, according to Baker’s granddaughter, Lynn. "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Being A Shepherd

    Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 24, 2011
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    BEING A SHEPHERD My ancestors were farmers and shepherds. Their task was both varied and arduous, demanding and dangerous. Not only did they have to protect their sheep from dangers, sickness, and wild beasts, they also had to be constantly on the search for good pastures and sufficient water. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • One Of Grimm's Fairy Tales Is About A Little Boy ...

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 20, 2005
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    One of Grimm’s fairy tales is about a little boy who lived with his father, his mother, and his elderly grandfather. The grandfather was feeble and his hands shook. When he ate, the silverware rattled against the plate, and he often missed his mouth. Then the food would dribble onto the tablecloth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A Stone From The Old West

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 11, 2014
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    THE PRECIOUS STONE NO ONE SAW Back when the Old West was being settled, pioneers flocked across the country to California and Oregon. In one particular spot on the Eastern slopes of the Rockies there was a large, dirt covered rock protruding in the middle of the trail. Wagon wheels were broken on ...read more

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  • Heart Prints

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Heart Prints Whatever our hands touch We leave fingerprints On walls, on furniture On doorknobs, dishes, books. There’s no escape. As we touch we leave our identity. Oh God, wherever I go today Help me leave heartprints Heartprints of compassion Of understanding and love. Heartprints ...read more

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

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007
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    • 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

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • There Is A Hand Painted Picture. It Is Of An Old ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 6, 2003
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    There is a hand painted picture. It is of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney and the charred debris of what had been that family’s sole possessions. In front of this destroyed home stood an old grandfather-looking man dressed only in his underclothes, blacken and ...read more

  • When I Was About Six Years Old, I Heard The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 17, 2008
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    When I was about six years old, I heard the pastor preach a message about the "Second Coming" of Christ. He emphasized the initial part of Christ’s return, what we like to call the "Rapture of the Church". He explained in great details the events that would transpire: people disappearing, worldwide ...read more

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  • Charles Wesley Would Not Be Adopted  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2010
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    CHARLES WESLEY WOULD NOT BE ADOPTED In 1721, a wealthy Irishman offered to adopt Charles Wesley and make him his legal heir. The 13-year-old boy refused the offer, choosing to continue his way through school under very difficult circumstances. This turned out to be one of the most momentous ...read more

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  • World's Biggest Liar Contest  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
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    World’s Biggest Liar Contest LONDON (Nov. 14) - The World’s Biggest Liar will defend his title against a small but devious group of challengers in a pub in northern England Thursday. George Kemp beat five-time winner John Graham last year with a string of tall tales including one about his ...read more

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