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  • Regression Example  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    REGRESSION EXAMPLE Several years ago, there was an article in the Virginia Medical Monthly about a lady who regressed in her life development. This lady had three children. When her husband died, she started regressing in her development. Initially she started dressing like a twenty-year-old. She ...read more

  • Branded As Christ's Disciple

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,298 views

    BRANDED AS CHRIST'S DISCIPLE Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, "What's the name of your ranch?" He replied, "The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow's End, Silver Spur Ranch." The ...read more

  • It's Interesting How We Share Faith. We All Have ...

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008
     | 1,431 views

    It’s interesting how we share faith. We all have our own way based on our own abilities. I have always been impressed with those who can quote the appropriate scripture in times of crisis. My sister, Jean, can do that. My pastor in San Antonio, Texas, could do that. I just can’t do that. I’m ...read more

  • Have You Ever Been In A Parade? It’s A Fun ...

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 26, 2010
     | 4,104 views

    Have you ever been in a parade? It’s a fun thing to do. When I was a boy scout I was in several parades. Today I want to talk about one of the most famous parades in history - Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. A parade takes some preparation. Every year we love to watch the tournament of ...read more

  • The Hound Of Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,033 views

    In his book The Call, author Os Guinness writes: We cannot find God without God. We cannot reach God without God. We cannot satisfy God without God—which is another way of saying that our seeking will always fall short unless God’s grace initiates the search and unless God’s call draws us to Him ...read more

  • Nicky Gumble Why And How Should I Read The ...

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2002
     | 2,596 views

    Nicky Gumble Why and How should I read the Bible: “Sometimes God speaks to us in a very specific way. God spoke to me very clearly about my father after he died on January 21, 1981. I had become a Christian seven years earlier and my parents’ initial reaction was one of complete horror. Gradually, ...read more

  • Leo Thorsness Was From Walnut Grove, Minnesota ...

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
     | 1,869 views

    Leo Thorsness was from Walnut Grove, Minnesota and fought in the war in Vietnam. He was a Major, U.S. Air Force, in the 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron. His bravery occurred over North Vietnam on April 19, 1967. He received his Medal of Honor from President Richard Nixon, on October 15, ...read more

  • The Largest Church In This Country According To ...

    Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004
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     | 1,163 views

    The largest church in this country according to its doctrine on sainthood has only one saint born in America, Elizabeth Seton. C. She was decreed to be a saint in December 1974, accepted by the rite of saint-hood september 14, 1975. D. the process: 1. She was first suggested for sainthood by a ...read more

  • I Want To Tell You A Story. It Is The Story Of ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
     | 1,733 views

    I want to tell you a story. It is the story of the ill-fated Franklin expedition to the Arctic in 1845. That odyssey was a turning point in Arctic exploration because of its well-publicized failure. The preparations were made. The preparations were more suitable for the Royal Navy Officers Club in ...read more

  • A Preacher Once Met A Man Named Worral. He Had ...

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
     | 1,180 views

    A preacher once met a man named Worral. He had been stricken with rheumatoid arthritis at age 15, years went by before he met him again. 30 years later they crossed paths only to find Worral now totally paralyzed except for 1 finger. He could barely speak and was totally blind. But he had a ...read more

  • This Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Mark Eckart on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,517 views

    THIS IS FORGIVENESS I once invited a guest lecturer to speak to a counseling class I was teaching and ask him to specifically discuss the topic forgiveness. He told a powerful story from his own life that day to illustrate his point that we should forgive. His brother had many struggles, and ...read more

  • Implications For Society If Christ Wasn't ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 14, 2009
     | 2,909 views

    Implications for Society if Christ wasn’t Born Have you ever imagined how does this world look like if Jesus were not born in that manger in Bethlehem around two thousand years ago? No Churches; and definitely no Christian institution of any kind. Red Cross does not exist; World Vision and World ...read more

  • Not Raising Grass But Kids

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2010
     | 3,977 views

    NOT RAISING GRASS BUT KIDS Dr. Tony Evans talks about a major league baseball superstar's recollection of his boyhood home. He, his friends, and his father played baseball quite often in their backyard. As a result, the grass had really taken a beating. It didn't look good anymore, unless you were ...read more

  • Purifying The Heart

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,026 views

    A woman puts a spoonful of dirt into a cup of water, muddying it. She initially tries to remove the dirt with a spoon but realizes it's ineffective. Instead, she starts pouring fresh, clean water into the cup continuously. As the cup overflows, the dirty water is gradually replaced by clean ...read more

  • Paul Dickson Has Written A Book Entitled, What's ...  PRO

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,342 views

    Paul Dickson has written a book entitled, What’s In A Name? In that book he shares some of the most unusual names he’s come across. How would you like to have any of these for your name? Cletus Clodfelter, Rotten Earp, Jinglebells Kaplan, and Boomfa Umfumpa. Can you imagine? "Hey Boomfa!" I could ...read more

  • Dmv

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2012
     | 2,520 views

    When my wife and I attended Freed-Hardeman College (now University), one of our teachers gave a chapel talk about the importance of names. In so doing, he told us HIS story of the difficulties he had growing up with the name, “RC” Oliver. As a child entering school, his teacher and principal did ...read more

  • Covenant?

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 20, 2022
     | 1,208 views

    Devotional - Genesis 9:7-28 (also glance at Chapters 10-11) What was the command to Noah and his family? – populate the earth (we exist today because of Noah and family) Covenant – “berith” – a brand new word! What can we learn about this word in context? – a promise and commitment to do ...read more

  • The Most Watched Rescue Mission In ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 27, 2012
     | 5,314 views

    THE MOST WATCHED RESCUE MISSION IN HISTORY "Estamos bien en el refugio, los 33. " ("We are well IN THE SHELTER, the 33.") That seven-word message set off a wave of euphoria in Chile and around the world. It had been written in red letters on a scrap of paper and taped to a drill bit that penetrated ...read more

  • Parenting Social Degeneration  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 9, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,305 views

    PARENTING SOCIAL DEGENERATION Sheila Weller, in her book "Saint of Circumstances", reveals the untold story of Alex Kelley, who was convicted of rape in 1996. When Kelley was initially indicted he fled to Europe, spending more than eight years on the run, leading a comfortable lifestyle. ...read more

  • Boss: Mark Dever On The Four Aspects Of ...

    Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011
     | 2,888 views

    BOSS: MARK DEVER ON THE FOUR ASPECTS OF LEADERSHIP B=Boss. The leader "reproves, rebukes, and exhorts with all longsuffering and doctrine." There is a delicate balance in local churches between pastoral authority (Hebrews 13) and congregational authority (Matthew 18). The pastors must exercise ...read more