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  • Disunity Stories  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,194 views

    DISUNITY STORIES A man was stranded on an island. Alone for a number of years. Finally he was located and some people came ashore to rescue him. Before they took him off the island, he wanted to show them around. He took them to his hut and said "This is the home I built with my own 2 hands." Then ...read more

  • There Were Two Brothers. They Had Not Spoken For ...  PRO

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 2,128 views

    There were two brothers. They had not spoken for many years. The Father had given them adjoining land, they had built houses and farmed their land and raised their families together. BUT! There had been hurt and pain and disappointment and misunderstanding between the two brothers. They had not ...read more

  • A Church Just Had A Change Of Ministers And Was ...  PRO

    Contributed by Wayne Major on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    A church just had a change of ministers and was to be served by their first woman pastor. One of the parishioners was having a hard time accepting it, not because of any prejudice, but because his favorite pastime was fishing, and he had always enjoyed taking the pastor fishing. He just ...read more

  • Salvation: The Three Envelopes

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
     | 6,410 views

    SALVATION: THE THREE ENVELOPES When a pastor was trying at assure a teen of her salvation during times she didn't feel it, the pastor asked her if she had ever trusted and called upon Jesus. She said, "Yes, I did that." The pastor asked, "Did God do His part and save you?" She said, "Oh yes, ...read more

  • Ministry As A Jockey

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,248 views

    And when we, when people discover the power of the resurrection of Jesus, this affects how we approach life, how we live. Many of us have heard of Darren Beadman. His is one of the celebrity jockeys, in one year the horses he rode earnt $9.6 million dollars. In 1990 and 1996 he rode Melbourne Cup ...read more

  • A Friend Lost Her Mate Several Years Ago And ...  PRO

    Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,345 views

    A friend lost her mate several years ago and recently developed a friendship with a man who had also lost his spouse. They seemed a perfect match, and all their children agreed they should get married. While they were excited about the upcoming nuptials, they didn’t need more crystal vases, ...read more

  • In Jerusalem There Is A Holocaust Memorial To ...

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000
     | 2,068 views

    In Jerusalem there is a Holocaust Memorial to remember the 6 million Jews who died in Nazi death camps. It documents the horrors of these camps with pictures and reports given by the Allies when they liberated the prisoners. The most touching display in this collection is the memorial built in ...read more

  • P. 800 – It Is Observable That God Has ...  PRO

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,446 views

    ILLUS p. 800 – It is observable that God has often called men to places of dignity and honor when they have busy and honest employment of their vocation. Saul was seeking his father’s donkeys and David his father’s sheep when called to the Kingdom. The shepherds were feeding their flocks when ...read more

  • Esther's Shoes  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    ESTHER'S SHOES Your story, my story, our story is in the Bible. We know what it is like to be in Esther's shoes. We have had moments when our faith and our commitment to God has been tested at work, in the classroom, at home, and in the neighborhood. We are faced with the question, "Am I going ...read more

  • Eugene Peterson, From His Intro To Proverbs In ...

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 1, 2011
     | 3,929 views

    Eugene Peterson, from his intro to Proverbs in The Message Bible: "Wisdom has to do with becoming skillful in honoring our parents and raising our children, handling our money and conducting our sexual lives, going to work and exercising leadership, using words well and treating friends kindly, ...read more

  • In Yorkshire, England During The Early 1800's Two ...

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 25, 2007
     | 1,446 views

    In Yorkshire, England during the early 1800’s two sons were born to a family named Taylor. The older one set out to make a name for himself by entering Parliament and gaining public prestige. The younger son chose to give his life to Christ. With commitment to Christ, Hudson Taylor turned his face ...read more

  • Never Give In

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Nov 5, 2007
     | 1,862 views

    "Never Give In" "This is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." ...read more

  • Men In Black

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008
     | 2,736 views

    Men In Black. Begin video with Will Smith’s character at the training center for Men In Black. He arrives late. He says, “Excuse me, but why are we here?” A marine promptly stands up and says, “We are here because you’re looking for the best of the best sir!” Will Smith laughs and says, “This ...read more

  • This Past July 1st Marked The 70th Year That ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
     | 1,092 views

    This past July 1st marked the 70th year that soldiers have stood guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. They are meticulous in all that they do. They prepare for their duty thoroughly. They train for hours and hours. Their public and private lives reflect the honor ...read more

  • If You Want God's Favor

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 938 views

    "If you want God's favor, there are two ways to relate to him. You can relate to him as an heir, or you can relate to him as a slave. The difference is that a slave tries to become acceptable to his master by presenting him valuable service; but the heir trusts that the inheritance of his ...read more

  • Nothing But Prayer And Worship  PRO

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    Nothing But Prayer and Worship This week I chance to stop and worship God in an extended way for the first time in the last seven years. I spent four days with 75 other pastors in a Pastor’s Prayer Summit at a place called Wonderland Camp in Wisconsin. In my time I’ve been to many camps, ...read more

  • Gettin' Up A Load Right Now!" Psalm 39: 5-13 Key ...

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,956 views

    “Gettin’ Up a Load Right Now!” Psalm 39: 5-13 Key verse(s): 5: “You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man’s life is but a breath.” It was the end of the church year and Pastor Smith was really into his preaching. He loved “end times” because ...read more

  • God Gave Her A Flying Cat!  PRO

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    GOD GAVE HER A FLYING CAT! Have you heard the story about the pastor who had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and then was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc., but the kitty would not come down. The tree was not sturdy enough to climb, so the pastor ...read more

  • I Think I Was In My Pre-Teen Years, When Someone ...

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 28, 2003
     | 1,664 views

    "I think I was in my pre-teen years, when someone whose name I did not hear at the time said this half in jest, but it made its point with me when I heard it and has stayed with me all these years. . He was British, and talking to an American pastor when he said, “The problem with you American ...read more

  • Now, During My Sermon Preparation Time, I Came ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,107 views

    Now, during my sermon preparation time, I came across a humorous story entitled, “Helping Hand”: a. According to the story, a pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy … trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. b. However, the boy is very small ...read more