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  • Together We Entered The Terrifying Building ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,757 views

    Together we entered the terrifying building [Ravensbruck prison camp]. At a table were women who took away all our possessions. Everyone had to undress completely and then go to a room where her hair was checked. I asked a woman who was busy checking the possessions of the new arrivals if I ...read more

  • Author Mark Mittelberg Tells About A Man Named ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,176 views

    -Author Mark Mittelberg tells about a man named Jim who wanted to do things God’s way. Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to share the message of God’s forgiveness with people who had not heard. The big question for Jim was, “How can I get unchurched people who are so ...read more

  • I Would Become The Corn ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
     | 1,573 views

    "I WOULD BECOME THE CORN MYSELF." The story is told of two men who were traveling in the country of England a number of years ago. They had stopped at an inn for the night and had gotten settled in for the night when the village came alive with the shouts of alarm. A fire had broken out in a row ...read more

  • Purifying Agent

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,548 views

    Purifying Agent The Apostle Paul writes about the empowering agent that enables the child of God to live that victorious life: Romans 8:9-11 says, "You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if the Spirit of Him who raised ...read more

  • Hospitality To Strangers  PRO

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,139 views

    A. Friend – some years ago B. Sunday worship service, church like ours C. Service begun – member of congregation began worship, no pastor yet D. Man dressed shabbily in a heavy overcoat and wild hair and who could of used a bath came into service 1. Trouble finding a seat, pretty ...read more

  • Have You Ever Seen, Read About Or Heard About ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,769 views

    Have you ever seen, read about or heard about how a baby giraffe is born and what happens to it? First of all, a giraffe is a pretty tall animal, isn’t it? When the baby giraffe starts its journey down the birth canal, the mother goes to a spot where there are no bushes, just flat dirt. As the ...read more

  • The Homeless Man

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 13, 2009
     | 3,001 views

    THE HOMELESS MAN There is a big church in North Carolina that has classes every summer to help train people in different ministries. During one such period a few years ago, a young man appeared on campus where hundreds of others were. But this young man didn’t take part in any classes. He was ...read more

  • Imagine This ...

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 6, 2009
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    Imagine this scenario: You have been diagnosed with a rare blood disease and need a blood transfusion. But this transfusion must come from a sibling. To your knowledge you have no siblings, that is until your parents tell you a story they have kept secret for years. You do have a brother. Years ...read more

  • True Beauty

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 18, 2011
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     | 3,716 views

    TRUE BEAUTY Carre Otis was once among the world’s top super models for 17 years, beginning her career at the age of 14. To prepare for each photo shoot, she routinely binged and purged, took laxatives and diet pills, and exercised intensely. Being extremely thin made possible a modeling career ...read more

  • What Is Needed For Joy?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 22, 2011
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    WHAT IS NEEDED FOR JOY? Max Lucado tells the following story about Robert Reed: "I have everything I need for joy!" Robert Reed said. His hands are twisted and his feet are useless. He can't bathe himself. He can't feed himself. He can't brush his teeth, comb his hair, or put on his underwear. ...read more

  • Sacrifice On The Mission ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 27, 2012
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    SACRIFICE ON THE MISSION FIELD Let me leave you with this true story I read about two faithful women, who were cross-bearers for Christ. Irene Ferrel graduated from the Bible Institute of Los Angeles with a burden for overseas missions. She found her place in the Congo, where for 10 years she ...read more

  • Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall, Stop Laughing

    Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 19, 2022
     | 2,117 views

    As old as I am, and I expect to get as old as possible, I have noticed that I see things differently than I did a few years ago. I’m not sure if my vision has changed or my perspective. But one thing is certain; something has changed. A lot of things are very aggravating in my life. When I think I ...read more

  • After Church…  PRO

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 152 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    AFTER CHURCH... There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral restaurant, with Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants, & shoes. And I’m not talking about a little bit of Thousand Island dressing, I’m talking about 2 gallons ...read more

  • I Needed My Past" - Keith Miller – "Habitations ...  PRO

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,230 views

    “I Needed my past” - Keith Miller – “Habitations of Dragons” I’ll never forget Alice’s face. We were in a small group of adults, and were getting acquainted by going around the room, each of us telling something about our childhood. One older lady had had a good many disappointments and seemed ...read more

  • There Was Once A Very Pious Monk With The Name ...

    Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005
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    There was once a very pious monk with the name John, who spend most of his days in meditation and prayer. He was old, and had a beautiful long, white beard. No one else in the monastery had such a beautiful beard. Now and then, between his bible reading and praying, he used to take out a small ...read more

  • Dr. Maurice Rawlings, Is A Cardiologist And ...  PRO

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
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    Dr. Maurice Rawlings, is a cardiologist and professor of medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga, and his colleagues are constantly treating emergency patients, many of whom have had near-death experiences. A study of these cases by Dr. Rawlings was reported in ...read more

  • Danny Was Born With No Ears. He Could Hear All ...  PRO

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 2,433 views

    Danny was born with no ears. He could hear all right, but he didn’t have ears like normal people. All his life, Danny endured ridicule and rejection because of his deformity. But he learned to live with it. Thankfully, he had loving parents and a strong family to sustain him. When Danny was in high ...read more

  • Joy Hard Won, Citation: Joni Eareckson Tada, ...  PRO

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    [Joy Hard Won, Citation: Joni Eareckson Tada, "Joy Hard Won," Decision (March 2000), p.12, used by permission] In Decision, Joni Eareckson Tada writes: Honesty is always the best policy, but especially when you’re surrounded by a crowd of women in a restroom during a break at a Christian women’s ...read more

  • Hubert Finny  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,510 views

    Hubert Finny On September 19th 2002 we visited Heartland Retirement center to visit with a gentleman by the name of Hubert Finney. A good sister in our congregation at Carrey’s Run Church of Christ had been talking to Hubert about becoming a Christian. Hubert was 88 years old and on Oct. 15th, ...read more

  • On September 19th 2002 We Visited Heartland ...  PRO

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,743 views

    On September 19th 2002 we visited Heartland Retirement center to visit with a gentleman by the name of Hubert Finney. A good sister in our congregation at Carrey’s Run Church of Christ had been talking to Hubert about becoming a Christian. Hubert was 88 years old and on Oct. 15th, 2002 he was 89. ...read more