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  • Let Go Of That Balloon! (07.08.05--Joy Every ...

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 6, 2005
     | 4,038 views

    Let Go of That Balloon! (07.08.05--Joy Every Day--Ecclesiastes 11:1-6) Carpe diem! Engraved in the keystone of the old fellowship hall I passed every day on my way to the office, I had glanced at it countless times. But on this particular day, with my youngest daughter in the car, her question ...read more

  • Evidences Of ...

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
     | 2,463 views

    Evidences of Salvation Faith The second truth relating to man’s acceptance of God’s great salvation is true Biblical faith. Faith is the indispensable channel of salvation. In Hebrews 11:6 we are told that “…without faith it is ...read more

  • Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,649 views

    Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. My heart for very joy doth leap, My lips no more can silence keep, I too must sing, with joyful tongue, That sweetest ancient cradle song, Glory to God in highest ...read more

  • A Little Boy Was Asked, "What Is A Saint?" He ...  PRO

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    A little boy was asked, "What is a saint?" He replied, "A saint is a person who lets the light shine through." Evidently he got this idea by watching the sun shine through the prophets and other great people of God in the stained-glass windows of his church. But he was certainly not far off base. A ...read more

  • Effects Of Sin

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,979 views

    Effects of Sin How does a worm get inside an apple? Perhaps you think the worm burrows in from the outside. No, scientists have discovered that the worm comes from inside. But how does he get in there? Simple! An insect lays an egg in the apple blossom. Sometime later, the worm hatches in the ...read more

  • Worry

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 8,941 views

    Worry A great percentage of our illnesses is in some way related to worry and anxiety and stress. In fact, the #1 killer in America is heart disease. • 38% of all deaths are heart related and many of those are related to hypertension, high blood pressure and anxiety. • Worry has been linked to ...read more

  • Signal Hill . . .

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,425 views

    Signal Hill . . . In that night, I heard the city, and God’s voice spoke to my heart. I heard wives and husbands screaming at each other. I heard dogs barking, cars screeching, sirens blaring and guns shooting. I heard the things that Jesus hears when He listens to the city and I began to weep. In ...read more

  • Sinful ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 14, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,670 views

    Sinful Nature How does a worm get inside an apple? Perhaps you think the worm burrows in from the outside. No, scientists have discovered that the worm comes from inside. But how does he get in there? Simple! An insect lays an egg in the apple blossom. Sometime later, the worm hatches in the ...read more

  • After The Baptism

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 28, 2012
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    AFTER THE BAPTISM Recently my 7-year-old son was baptized at nearby Lake Tahoe. With tears streaming down my face, I watched as he came out of the water, then excitedly asked if he felt any different. "Yeah, Mom, I do," he replied. "Now I have water up my nose!" (Leslie A. Williamson, ...read more

  • Source: ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007
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    [SOURCE: http://www.ocap.ca/songs/leanonme.html]. The Prince of Peace reminds us in John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Until He returns or calls us home, we are going to ...read more

  • Mixing Music With Self-Control  PRO

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 13, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    MIXING MUSIC WITH SELF-CONTROL James Schaefer of the University of Minnesota did a ten-year study of a bar in Missoula, Montana. (He followed it up with a three-year study of 65 bars around Minneapolis.) His startling conclusion: country-western tunes and alcohol go together. He found that the ...read more

  • The Following Incident Is Vouched For By A Church ...  PRO

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,318 views

    The following incident is vouched for by a Church of England clergyman who knew all the circumstances. A young woman, who had been brought up in a Christian home and who had often had very serious convictions in regard to the importance of coming to Christ, chose instead to take the way of the ...read more

  • In A Movie Classic - National Lampoon's Vacation ...  PRO

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,527 views

    In a movie classic - National Lampoon’s Vacation - Chevy Chase - otherwise known as Clark Griswold - leads his family across the country to their dream vacation at Wally World. Along the way, Clark gets lost several times. One time happened to be in St. Louis. After several wrong turns, the ...read more

  • Spiritual Health Checks  PRO

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,034 views

    Spiritual Health Checks (Devoted to Prayer) There are four signs that show that the child of God is a healthy Christian. One is a heart hungry for God's Word, second is his desire to be involved in Christian fellowship, third he observes "Communion," and four he is devoted to prayer. (Acts ...read more

  • Vacation: Willing To Follow

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 11, 2008
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    VACATION: WILLING TO FOLLOW In a movie classic - National Lampoon's Vacation - Chevy Chase - otherwise known as Clark Griswold - leads his family across the country to their dream vacation at Wally World. Along the way, Clark gets lost several times. One time happened to be in St. Louis. As time ...read more

  • The Easiest And Yet Hardest Thing To Do

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 29, 2009
     | 1,242 views

    THE EASIEST AND YET HARDEST THING TO DO Many were following Jesus, but they do not really want to trust Him as their Saviour. It seems so easy and yet so hard. D. L. Moody shared this experience. One day he went to his little nephew house, who was then about 3 or 4 years old. He threw a ...read more

  • So What Does This Gentle Restoration Or ...

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009
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    So what does this gentle restoration or correction look like? Well here’s what it doesn’t look like, from a real example I observed: “How could you be so stupid, did you grow up with wolves? You are going to pay for this buster, and you’re going to straight to hell where you belong.” I have left ...read more

  • God Leads His Dear Children Along

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
     | 3,492 views

    GOD LEADS HIS DEAR CHILDREN ALONG Haldor Lillenas, founder of a noted music-publishing company, made his way to the United States from Scandinavia. His first years in this country were hard, but a kind lady befriended him and taught him the English language. More importantly, perhaps, she told ...read more

  • The Kool-Aid Stand Parable

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 20, 2013
     | 3,803 views

    THE KOOL-AID STAND PARABLE Jason wanted to buy Tubby's old bike. Tubby got a new one for his birthday and would sell Jason his old one for $10. It was a great deal. The problem was that Jason didn't have any money. His cousin, Scott, in another town, was making good money with his Kool-Aid stand. ...read more

  • When We Raise Our Hands, God Will Intervene

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025
     | 457 views

    WHEN WE RAISE OUR HANDS, GOD WILL INTERVENE Heavenly Father, I have just realized how Almighty You are, even though I have known this for a long time. Forgive me, Father, for often facing various problems relying only on myself. It turns out that I am limited and have no strength of my own. ...read more