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  • Death Is A Huge Chasm. But Jesus Bridged That ...

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006
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     | 3,153 views

    Death is a huge chasm. But Jesus bridged that too. It is his sacrifice that is the bridge. Many stories allude to the power of sacrifice, one of the most recent is the Chronicles of Narnia, where the Lion Aslan, won’t stay dead! {Video Clip: Chronicles of Narnia- Start: Chp.20:1:52:34 - End: ...read more

  • The People In Corinth Had Some Interesting Ideas ...

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,589 views

    The people in Corinth had some interesting ideas about being single as well. Written from Ephesus during the Apostle Paul’s third missionary journey from 53-57 AD, 1 Corinthians 7 commences the second part or division of this Epistle, or, “the discussion of those points which had been submitted to ...read more

  • Friends: Facebook

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010
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    FRIENDS: FACEBOOK Facebook story: 175 million users of Facebook. (Stat correct in 3/2009, as of 5/2010 more like 500 million...) If it were a nation would be the 6th most populous nation. Used to be for college kids, but no more. Greatest growth (24.1 million) age 35 ¡V 49. Facebook has added ...read more

  • Not "If"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010
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    NOT "IF" Wiersbe tells of a counselor who was trying to help a man who had come forward during an evangelistic meeting. "I’m a Christian," the man said, "but there’s sin in my life, and I need help." The counselor showed him 1 John 1:9 and suggested that the man confess his sins to God. "O ...read more

  • Sunday School  PRO

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,943 views

    [Sunday School] When Robert Raikes started the Sunday School Movement, the Archbishop of Canterbury called together the bishops to see what could be done to stop him, for, he said, it was a violation of Exodus 20:8. In the late 1700’s "Sabbath (or Sunday) School Societies" were started here and ...read more

  • If Only Interest Rates Were So ...  PRO

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,362 views

    ILLUSTRATION: If only Interest Rates were so good. Before you whip out that plastic, remember, most people don’t handle these little debt detonators very well. The fact is, nearly 75 percent of Americans who use credit cards make only the minimum payment each month. At that rate (minimum ...read more

  • In 1942 Margeret Wise Brown Worte A Children's ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 20, 2003
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    In 1942 Margeret Wise Brown worte a children’s book that continues to be published. "The Runaway Bunny" is a classic describing parental love. One day the young bunny informs his mother that he is going to run away. The mother responds with, "I will run after you." The young bunny retorts with ...read more

  • It Is Said That About 200 Years Ago, The Tomb Of ...

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005
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    It is said that about 200 years ago, the tomb of the great conqueror Charlemagne was opened, and the sight that greeted the workmen startled them. It seems they found his body in a sitting position, clothed in the most elaborate of royal garments, with a scepter in his bony hand. On his knee lay ...read more

  • Muslim Majority: Near The End Of This Century ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006
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    Muslim Majority: Near the end of this century Europe is likely to become part of the Western Arab world, according a leading scholar of Islam and the Near East. Prof. Bernhard Lewis views migration and demographics as major contributors to this development. Lewis points to several factors, such as ...read more

  • Megachurch Facts: According To John Vaughn, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
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    Megachurch Facts: According to John Vaughn, Church Growth Today, There are now more than 1000 mega-churches (attendance of 2000 or more) in the U.S. vs. just 10 in ’70. Other 2005 megachurch firsts are: A church passed the 30,000 weekly attendance mark (Lakewood Church, Houston, TX). Overall ...read more

  • Dialog Encouraged: The Nae Has Adopted Guidelines ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
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    Dialog Encouraged: The NAE has adopted guidelines for churches for urging evangelicals, who have not made a priority of interfaith dialogue, to interact more with Muslims. But the guidelines promote a fundamentally different approach to interfaith relations than that used by mainline Protestant ...read more

  • Tithing Down: The Proportion Of Households That ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006
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    Tithing Down: The proportion of households that tithe their income to their church has dropped by 62% in the past year, from 8% in ‘01 to just 3% of adults during ‘02. In ‘00, 12% of all born again adults tithed. The percentage rose to 14% in ‘01, but dropped to 6% in ‘02. Groups most likely to ...read more

  • The Famous Agnostic Thomas Huxley Was Once ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
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    The famous agnostic Thomas Huxley was once lovingly confronted by a very sincere Christian. This believer stressed to Huxley that he was not in any way impugning Huxley’s sincerity. Nevertheless, might it not be possible that mentally the great scientist was color blind? That is, some people cannot ...read more

  • Word-Of-Mouth (Wom) Ad Spending On Blogs, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006
     | 1,469 views

    Word-Of-Mouth (WOM) Ad spending on blogs, podcasts and RSS will reach $49.8 million in ‘06, up 144.9% from ’05 claims PQ Media. By ‘10, total advertising spending on the category will reach $757 million. Although a tiny fraction of total online marketing spending, 60% of U.S. Internet marketers ...read more

  • The Problem For Evolutionists Is That The Fossil ...

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007
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    The problem for Evolutionists is that the Fossil Record does NOT show gradual development. Instead it shows what is known as the Cambrian Explosion. This is the sudden appearance of animal life, fully formed and unchanged up to the present --- with no record of fossil ancestors prior to them. ...read more

  • Influential Opinions Opinion Is Crucial In ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
     | 1,670 views

    Influential Opinions Opinion is crucial in helping people determine which products and services they should use. But new research says the growing phenomenon of consumer-generated media is proving disruptive to Web sites offering professional reviews and ratings. JupiterResearch found 77% of online ...read more

  • God Fulfills His Promise

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 2, 2008
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    ILUSTRATION God gave me a dream one night, I was on the platform preaching in a large church with a pie shaped auditorium, and there were people there I knew and people I didn’t know. The presence of the Lord had inhabited the place and the glory was falling. God told me, this was my pastorate. Go ...read more

  • The Biggest Hand Dug Well Can Be Found In ...

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Mar 29, 2008
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    The biggest hand dug well can be found in Greensburg Kansas, dug in 1880’s it took a massive effort and was over 109 feet deep and 32 feet in diameter, all of the walls were covered in stone paving and to prevent cave ins every 8 feet a brace was constructed out of 2 foot by 12 foot planks mortised ...read more

  • While Numerous U.s. Churches Have Been Adding ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008
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    While numerous U.S. churches have been adding Spanish services to meet the needs of new immigrants, an increasing number of Hispanic congregations are starting English services. It's an effort to meet the demands of second- and third-generation Hispanics, keep families together and reach ...read more

  • Dale Rooks, A School Crossing Guard In Florida, ...

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008
     | 2,394 views

    Dale Rooks, a school crossing guard in Florida, tried everything to get cars to slow down through the school zone. But nothing worked…until he took a blow dryer and wrapped it in electrical tape, making it look like a radar gun. Dale just points the thing at cars, and it’s incredible how quickly ...read more