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  • Gratitude = Short Prayers  PRO

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,179 views

    GRATITUDE = SHORT PRAYERS Few years ago, we had Carl Mitchell of Harding University come to Albania and do series of lectures on family life and issues. Other then the lectures he gave, we asked him to preach for us on Sunday. I vividly remember that as he was talking about gratitude or ...read more

  • Hanukkah Vs. Christmas  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 11, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    HANUKKAH VS. CHRISTMAS In his book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey recounts an episode of the TV show Thirtysomething in which Hope, a Christian, argues with her husband Michael, a Jew, about the holidays. "Why do you even bother with Hanukkah?" she asks. "Do you really believe a handful of ...read more

  • Standing Up For Truth

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 4, 2026
     | 9 views

    Both these letters make it clear who is a danger to the house churches. They paint a picture of men whose words and actions need to be challenged and condemned. Do you think it was as hard for them back then as it is for us today? I had a friend who visited a church and attended Sunday School. ...read more

  • Should We Strive To Be Like Jesus! Of Course! But ...

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 22, 2004
     | 3,655 views

    Should we strive to be like Jesus! Of course! But He was perfect, and for me, there’s always a little sense within that I know I am going to fall short of that perfection. I know I should keep it as a goal before me. Frankly, if I aim for that, I’ll get nearer than if I don’t, and if I am devoted ...read more

  • Game Of Chance

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010
     | 2,469 views

    GAME OF CHANCE A person recently said to me as they were dying that the Bible was just a series of myths and stories, and if I want to, I can choose to live my life assuming that it is. I can choose to treat heaven like a GAME OF CHANCE and the Bible as something less than a sure thing. I can ...read more

  • Please Don't Go Back

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,985 views

    Many years ago, I was a Manager for McDonald’s and one of my Shift Manager’s who had 6 children lived in a very abusive situation. Her boyfriend who lived with her and the 6 children did not work; and he would do drugs all day while she worked. One day she came to me at work and asked for ...read more

  • Even You Can Be Forgiven

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 9, 2008
     | 2,660 views

    Even You Can Be Forgiven I heard the story of a preacher who was at a certain church preaching on the subject of forgiveness. In the crowd that day there was young woman whose heart was heavy with a load of guilt and shame. After he had finished preaching, a few moments had passed by and every one ...read more

  • [282]. A Message From A Poem – The Lord Will Never Fail Me

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 31, 2026
     | 27 views

    [282]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – THE LORD WILL NEVER FAIL ME (possible song) This is a more unusual poem and in my mind, there was the possibility of a song. The poem has rhythm which is necessary for singing. The metre may defeat that though but not a problem for a good musician. I love ...read more

  • [001] Message From A Poem - 20 Snippets Of Living

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 30, 2024
     | 540 views

    [001] MESSAGE FROM A POEM - 20 SNIPPETS OF LIVING Sometimes we all like to put our thoughts to paper and this is what I have done here with this poem. I think we are quite familiar with the Proverbs and the wisdom contained there. I am at the latter end of my life and looking forward to the ...read more

  • My Supreme Weapon Is Dying.

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
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    "MY SUPREME WEAPON IS DYING." Joseph Ton was pastor of Second Baptist Church, Oradea, Romania, until he was exiled by the Romanian government in 1981. In Pastoral Renewal, he writes of his experience: "Years ago I ran away from my country to study theology at Oxford. In 1972, when I was ready to ...read more

  • The Great Evangelist George Whitefield Once Asked ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 1,518 views

    The Great Evangelist George Whitefield once asked a coal miner what he believed. “Oh,” the miner answered, “That’s easy. I believe what my church believes.” “And what does your church believe?” asked the evangelist. “Well, the church believes what I believe.” “But what do you believe?” ...read more

  • A Man Went To His Doctor To Find Out Why He Had ...

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,251 views

    A man went to his doctor to find out why he had been having such severe headaches. The doctor ran some tests and after a few hours called the man into his office. "I have terrible news," he told the patient. "Your condition is terminal." "Oh, no!? the man cried. "How long do I have?" "Ten ..." ...read more

  • During The Second World War A Company Of American ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,066 views

    During the Second World War a company of American soldiers was marching through France when a little old lady approached them with a broom over her shoulder. She joined the soldiers and began to march with them. The soldiers smiled at the lady and told her to please step aside because she could ...read more

  • Latimer, Who Lit The Evangelical Candle In ...

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
     | 1,943 views

    Latimer, who lit the evangelical candle in England, said 400 years ago to the bishops of England, “I would ask you a strong question. Who is the most diligent prelate in all England, that passeth all the rest in doing his office?” And he added, “I will tell you. It is the Devil. He ordereth his ...read more

  • Some Years Ago, When Earl Weaver Was Manager Of ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,169 views

    Some years ago, when Earl Weaver was manager of the Baltimore Orioles, Pat Kelly, one of his outfielders, showed up late for practice. When Weaver asked him why he was late, Kelly, a born-again believer said, “I was in my quiet time with the Lord. You do want me to walk with the Lord, don't you?” ...read more

  • Mary Did You Know

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 4, 2025
     | 239 views

    Mary did you know First choice Luke chapter 2:1-20 Second choice Matthew chapter 1: 18-25 1. I love Christmas but the reason why I love it has changed throughout the years!!! 2. Paul Harvey 3. Story of Bible (creation, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, the law, Christmas) 4. ...read more

  • The Road Of Life  PRO

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,097 views

    The Road of Life At first I saw God as my observer, my judge, keeping track of the things I did wrong, so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die. He was out there sort of like a president. I recognized his picture when I saw it, but I really didn’t know Him. But later on, when I ...read more

  • A Poor Country Pastor Was Livid When He ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    A poor country pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don't know," she wailed, "I was standing in the store looking at the dress. Then I found myself trying it on. It was like the Devil was ...read more

  • Nervous Flyer  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    I am a very nervous flyer. During a trip from California to Indiana, it didn’t help that my connecting flight from Denver was delayed twice because of mechanical problems. Then, after we were aloft, I noticed the lights began flickering. I mentioned this to a flight attendant. "I’ll take care ...read more

  • Simon Levay, After His Male Partner Died Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,037 views

    Simon LeVay, after his male partner died of AIDS, by his own admission set out to prove that homosexuality is genetic. He concluded that an area of the brain in the hypothalamus that has something to do with the sex drive is the same size in women as it is in gay men. "It’s important to stress ...read more