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  • Understanding The Spiritual Gifts By Dr. Dale A. ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011
     | 3,447 views

    Understanding The Spiritual Gifts By Dr. Dale A. Robbins 1. The ministry of Spiritual Gifts originates in the New Testament, commissioned by our Lord Jesus Christ. After He established His church on the earth and ascended to Heaven, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to equip His church with power and ...read more

  • A Safe Place

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 3, 2012
     | 1,480 views

    A SAFE PLACE Some years ago, I used to see Project Safe Place signs. Perhaps you have seen them too. They were most often displayed on houses along residential streets, or on fire stations, or even on public library buildings. They are diamond-shaped with a yellow background and a black logo, ...read more

  • A "Kept" Woman

    Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,777 views

    A "KEPT" WOMAN You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind, But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3) There were times when I thought I could go no longer, But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15) At times, I’ve wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong, But the ...read more

  • Charles Dickens And Reviving Christmas  PRO

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    Two hundred years ago, in the early 19th Century, as astonishing as it may seem, Christmas in Great Britain had become almost extinct. The Times newspaper did not mention Christmas once between 1790 and 1835. Not once! However, Charles Dickens was instrumental in reviving Christmas during the ...read more

  • Cotton Pickin' Son Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2014
     | 5,678 views

    We were having our weekly AWANA meeting at our church when something really funny happened. The children were sharing their Bible verse for the week -- John 3:16. One of our little boys was struggling with remembering the words. He was asked, "Can’t you remember John 3:16?" The boy struggled to ...read more

  • Mothers

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,805 views

    Mothers are so wonderful and all are different and all are the same. Loving, caring, sacrifice and dedication to Children and family. Mother’s Day was started when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. Everyone doesn’t have a ...read more

  • Cast Your Bread

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 1, 2021
     | 2,545 views

    True Story: There was a boy who lost his parents when he was about thirteen years old. He has left an Orphan without hope of continuing his education. He was brought to a care home run by a Pastor. He was given food and education. The Pastor who believed in investing in young boys and girls, ...read more

  • A Great Example Of Leadership

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,348 views

    One of the best leaders and models of loving leadership was Dawson Trotman, who died after helping to rescue two drowning girls. Trotman died in Schroon Lake, New York. He died in an area that he was an expert in — he drowned. He was an expert swimmer. The last few moments of his life, he ...read more

  • In Her Famous Book And Film, "The Hiding Place" ...

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 14, 2007
     | 1,434 views

    In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family - her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her grandfather Wilhelm started a weekly prayer group in 1844 in the city of Haarlem, near Amsterdam for the salvation of the Jews. And ...read more

  • Children In Single-Parent Families Are Five Times ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2007
     | 873 views

    Children in single-parent families are five times more likely to be poor, and half the single mothers in the United States live below the poverty line. Children of divorce suffer intense grief, which often lasts for many years. Even as young adults, they are nearly twice as likely to require ...read more

  • I Read The Gripping Story Recently About Paul ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,521 views

    I READ THE GRIPPING STORY RECENTLY ABOUT PAUL KEATING, WHO ONE FEBRUARY NIGHT IN 1980, WAS WALKING HOME TO HIS GREENWICH VILLAGE APARTMENT WHEN HE WITNESSED TWO ARMED MUGGERS ROBBING A COLLEGE STUDENT. KEATING HAD EVERY REASON TO AVOID THE PROBLEM – HE DIDN’T KNOW THE STUDENT, NO ONE WOULD HAVE ...read more

  • Chuck Swindoll Told About Speaking At A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,688 views

    Chuck Swindoll told about speaking at a Christian camp in California. The first day there was a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to hearing Dr. Swindoll speak and his delight at now finally being able to realize that desire. That evening Swindoll noticed man sitting ...read more

  • Years Ago, I Spent A Summer Working At Church ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,644 views

    Years ago, I spent a summer working at Church Camp in Prescott, Arizona. I took a wrong turn --- walking back to the camp from a trip into town ---and I got hopelessly lost. After I walked around a water tower in the dark, I completely lost my sense of direction. It was getting late. I was feeling ...read more

  • Max Lucado In His Book Life Lessons From The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,081 views

    Max Lucado in his book Life Lessons from the Book of Romans writes this in the introduction: At the moment I don’t feel too smart. I just got off the wrong plane that took me to the wrong city and left me at the wrong airport. I went east instead of west and ended up in Houston instead of Denver. ...read more

  • A Father Was Having A Particularly Stressful Day ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,163 views

    A father was having a particularly stressful day at work. So, he decided to take off work a few hours early to watch his son play soccer. His son’s team was made up of boys and girls who were still trying to learn how to play. After a few minutes, the coach blew the whistle and called the players ...read more

  • Easter Is To Our Faith What Water Is To The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,879 views

    Easter is to our faith what water is to the ocean, what stone is to the mountain, what blood is to your body. It is the unique substance of redemptive reality. It is the first and final word in the dictionary of God. It says that Christ is the Author and Finisher of our faith. —Raymond I. ...read more

  • Thirty Pints Of Blood (3/07)

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,908 views

    Thirty pints of blood (3/07) This week I read about two injured and dying Iraqi insurgents who were brought to a U.S. Triage facility in Iraq. One was bleeding to death. U.S. medical teams descended upon the two men and U.S. military doctors concluded that the one insurgent would not survive ...read more

  • A Youth Minister Was Attending A Special ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,760 views

    A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication & enthusiasm. One event was the 220-yard dash, Contestants lined up at the starting line, & at the signal, started running as fast as they could. One boy by the name of Andrew quickly ...read more

  • I'm So Depressed And I Can't Get Any Dates," The ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,803 views

    “I’m so depressed and I can’t get any dates,” the 300-pound man told his minister. “I’ve tried everything to lose weight.” “I think I can help,” said the minister. “Be dressed and ready to go tomorrow at 8 a.m.” Next morning, a beautiful woman in a skintight exercise suit knocked on the man’s door. ...read more

  • I Read In The September 2007 Charisma Magazine A ...

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 3, 2007
     | 998 views

    I read in the September 2007 Charisma Magazine a story from Tammy Faye (Bakker) Messner’s memorial that was incredible. Before Jim and Tammy launched the PTL Club in 1974, they were the founding members of Pat Robertson’s 700 Club. The couple later moved to California and helped Paul and Jan ...read more

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