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  • Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,965 views

    WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME? "As to my sin, I hear its harsh accusings no more when I hear Jesus cry, 'Why hast thou forsaken me?' I know that I deserve the deepest hell at the hand of God's vengeance; but I am not afraid. He will never forsake me, for he forsook his Son on my behalf. I ...read more

  • Garbage In Your Salad

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,455 views

    GARBAGE IN YOUR SALAD There was a mother peeling vegetables for a salad when her daughter, home from college, casually mentioned she was going to a questionable movie that evening. The mother suddenly picked up a handful of garbage and threw it in the salad. "Mother!" said the shocked girl. "Why ...read more

  • Don't Just Admit It

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 1,950 views

    DON'T JUST ADMIT IT There was a cartoon in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous cherry tree. He has already made his smug admission that he did it -- after all, he "cannot tell a lie." But his father is standing there ...read more

  • The Water Pump

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2011
     | 3,843 views

    THE WATER PUMP Many years ago A.J. Gordon went to the World’s Fair. From a distance he saw a man pumping water with one of those old hand pumps. The water was pouring out and he said as he looked, "That man is really working hard at pumping water." But when he got closer, he discovered that it ...read more

  • On "Stuff"

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2013
     | 1,591 views

    One authority writes: "For example, ever wonder why retail clothing stores have those helpful bags and baskets for gathering all your potential purchases? Retailers know that once you have held an item in your hand, you’re psychologically tied to it and you don’t want to give the item up. The ...read more

  • Mission

    Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,620 views

    Or what about the missionaries preaching in Africa from Revelation 3:20 (ESV), “Behold, I stand at the door and knock,” without knowing that in this African context only thieves knock on doors to see if anyone is home. Friends, on the other hand, announce their presence by calling out. So these ...read more

  • God Is Excellent

    Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,264 views

    To realize how God is excellent and Mighty In Power, very simple. Go to a place near you that is called Nature "Tourist Spot" or "Tourist destination", you will see the beauty of creation not even touch by human hands.. I.e Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, Banff, El Nido Palawan, ...read more

  • The Preacher's Son Was 5 Years Old And Always ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,227 views

    The preacher’s son was 5 years old and always quick to give an answer. He was in Sunday school one time and the teacher asked: is there anything God can’t do – the rest of the class agreed that God could do anything. The young boy raises his hand and the teacher reluctantly calls on him. Ok, she ...read more

  • Martin Luther Wrote: " Faith . . . Honors Him ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,878 views

    Martin Luther wrote: " Faith . . . honors him whom it trusts with the most reverent and highest regard since it considers him truthful and trustworthy. There is no other honor equal to the estimate of truthfulness and righteousness with which we honor him whom we trust. . . . On the other hand, ...read more

  • Some Years Ago, A Painting Was Shown In A London ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,517 views

    Some years ago, a painting was shown in a London art gallery. As you viewed it from a distance, it seemed to be a monk with head bowed and hands clasped in prayer. But, upon close inspection, you would see that the monk was just squeezing an orange over a small glass as he looks down upon ...read more

  • Quote: "To What Does The Kingdom Refer? It ...

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 24, 2007
     | 1,504 views

    QUOTE: “To what does the Kingdom refer? It refers to God’s sovereign rule in the universe – He is the King of the Heavens. But more specifically, here it refers to the entry of God’s long anticipated Anointed One – the prophesied Messiah, who would not only be the Saviour and King of Israel, but ...read more

  • The True Story A Meat Store Owner Told Some Time ...

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
     | 1,684 views

    The true story a meat store owner told some time back: The owner said: “one day a customer informed me she had gotten some unexpected money and wanted to fill her freezer. She picked out about $200 worth of meat and handed me her credit card." Laughing, the owner said: "I thought ...read more

  • The Love Of God

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,064 views

    THE LOVE OF GOD: A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle and carried it to ...read more

  • I Have Never Been A Boxer, But Ever Since I Was A ...

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 14, 2008
     | 1,100 views

    I have never been a boxer, but ever since I was a child, I have heard that, in the ring, you lead with your left. That is, you position yourself opposite your opponent in such a way that your left glove is out in front. Your right glove is close to your body. You’re always jabbing with ...read more

  • If You Have A Moment Some Time, Check Out The ...

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 4, 2008
     | 715 views

    If you have a moment some time, check out the Calvin window on the south side of the sanctuary. If you look near the bottom, we will see an engraving of Calvin’s crest: a flaming heart in an outstretched hand, extended upward to God. Calvin chose this symbol to declare the central core of his ...read more

  • Now, Christian Is The Hour For You And Me To ...

    Contributed by Lay Man on Jun 18, 2008
     | 2,368 views

    "NOW, Christian is the hour for you and me to prove God. But what in reality are we doing? Tempting Him! To see how far we can go how much we can get away with, while souls drop into hell all around us, and the cry of the Psalmist is heard in the land, I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but ...read more

  • Paul And Silas Prison - Chains Of Praise

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 26, 2024
     | 239 views

    Paul and Silas in Prison I wonder what it was like in the prison cell. Chained up hands and feet. Behind bars. Waiting on God. Maybe for a moment there was silence. Processing. Maybe wondering whether or not they were going to be the next martyrs. Then Silas shuffles and the chains rattle. Paul ...read more

  • It Was Sunday Morning And Harry Was Off. He ...  PRO

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 9,352 views

    It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled out of his driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed because of typical Melbourne driving rain, and headed for church. But as he turned into the main road he saw ahead of him three bedraggled figures huddled under a single umbrella ...read more

  • Where Was The Key?  PRO

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    Illus.: “Where Was the Key?” A father and his little girl were staying in a hotel. During the night the girl became very ill and without warning she died. The father was heart-broken. He had already lost his wife and now his precious little girl was gone. Only two people followed the body to ...read more

  • One Of The All-Time Greats In Baseball Was Babe ...  PRO

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 2,189 views

    One of the all-time greats in baseball was Babe Ruth. His bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. The Babe was the idol of sports fans, but in time age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane. Finally the Yankees traded ...read more

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