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  • The Breaking Of The Bread

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 22, 2008
     | 3,245 views

    Matthew 14:13-21 Mark 6:30-44 Luke 9:10-17 John 6:1-15 "By the breaking of the bread, he makes it into a seedbed of food--for if the bread had been left intact and not pulled apart and broken into pieces, they would have been unable to feed the great crowds of men, women, and children...Mysteries ...read more

  • Disciples In Clay

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 9, 2013
     | 4,895 views

    DISCIPLES IN CLAY Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- uncouth, uncultured, impetuous, uncultured, and impulsive. Andrew, James, and ...read more

  • Silence And Solitude: Jesus Example

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Dec 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,766 views

    Jesus made a habit of withdrawing to "the Hills" or "a lonely place" or "the wilderness" or "a high mountain" or the Garden of Gethsemane. He went to these places before he chose his disciples, after he heard of his cousin John's beheading, after feeding the 5000, after healing a leper, for the ...read more

  • Longer Richer Life: "Married Folks Also Live ...  PRO

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,396 views

    Longer richer life: “Married folks also live longer and make more money” was the claim made by a CT Today article. Also, “according to a German medical magazine, which reported the results of an insurance company survey, a husband who kisses his wife each day before they separate for work will ...read more

  • While Visiting In West Berlin I Stopped At ...  PRO

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,312 views

    While visiting in West Berlin I stopped at Kennedy Platz, the site of President John F. Kennedy’s famous speech. The tour guide was recalling the climax of that impassioned address -- the part when the President paused and then cried, "Ich bin ein Berliner!" The crowd that day in 1963 was swept up ...read more

  • A Good Cup Of Coffee  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE This little grandmother was surprised by her 7 year old grandson one morning. He had made her coffee. She drank what was the worst cup of coffee in her life. When she got to the bottom there were three of those little green army men in the cup. She said, "Honey, what are the ...read more

  • No Difference To Me  PRO

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,443 views

    NO DIFFERENCE TO ME John G. Paton, a nineteenth-century missionary to the South Seas met opposition to leaving his home in Scotland and going to preach to the cannibalistic people of the New Hebrides Islands. A well-meaning church member moaned to him, “The cannibals, the cannibals! You’ll be ...read more

  • Culture War Invades Corporate America: The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006
     | 1,702 views

    Culture War Invades Corporate America: The culture war over homosexuality has moved into the workplace. Millions of employees are being commanded to not just tolerate homosexual behavior, but to respect and even promote it reports the 1/4 issue of Christianity Today. At least 300 of the Fortune ...read more

  • A New Evangelical Movement: Rick Warren Recently ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
     | 1,791 views

    A New Evangelical Movement: Rick Warren recently sent an open letter to President Bush saying, “I deeply believe that if we as evangelicals remain silent and do not speak up in defense of the poor, we lose our credibility and our right to witness about God’s love for the world. Endorsed by Billy ...read more

  • In January, 1984, I Was Painting The Home Of An ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
     | 1,197 views

    In January, 1984, I was painting the home of an 89 year-old lady in Spokane. She had a large family Bible prominently displayed on the coffee table and remarked that it was 116 years old and a priceless heirloom. I commented on how remarkable that was, and added, "It doesn’t matter how old the ...read more

  • Einstein Said The Reason He Could Construct The ...  PRO

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,577 views

    Einstein said the reason he could construct the theory of relativity was because there is one thing in the world that is unchangeable. That one thing is the speed of light. Light travels at a rate of 100 and 86 thousand miles per second --- seven times around the world at the tick of a clock. ...read more

  • When Fighting Ceased In 1918 The Mud Of The ...

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,803 views

    When fighting ceased in 1918 the mud of the battlefields was allowed to rest and nature began to be restored and before long the wild flowers grew and bloomed including the poppy. The colour of red reminded people of bloodshed and the sacrifice by millions of brave soldiers of their lives. And so ...read more

  • On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister Became The First ...

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007
     | 1,144 views

    On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man in history to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Within 2 months, John Landy eclipsed the record by 1.4 seconds. On August 7, 1954, the two met together for a historic race. As they moved into the last lap, Landy held the lead. It looked as if he ...read more

  • On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister Became The First ...

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
     | 1,129 views

    On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man in history to RUN a mile in less than 4 minutes. Within 2 months, John Landy eclipsed the RECORD by 1.4 seconds. On August 7, 1954, the two met together for a HISTORIC RACE. As they moved into the LAST LAP, Landy held the LEAD. It looked ...read more

  • We Know That We're Supposed To Show Our Faith…to ...

    Contributed by Greg Buchner on Sep 26, 2004
     | 1,968 views

    We know that we’re supposed to show our faith…to trust in God…but we also know that it requires risk to do so. And to risk is dangerous. But to take a step of faith is to risk, and to risk for the sake of Christ, is being Christian. John Wesley once said, “Christian faith is then not only an ...read more

  • Forgiving My Enemy

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,469 views

    ILLUSTRATION: FORGIVING MY ENEMY Ronald Reagan’s attitude after the 1982 attempt on his life made an impression on his daughter, Patti Davis who shared this about that time: “The following day my father said he knew his physical healing was directly dependent on his ability to forgive John ...read more

  • On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister Became The First ...

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008
     | 1,393 views

    On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man in history to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Within 2 months, John Landy eclipsed the record by 1.4 seconds. On August 7, 1954, the two met together for a historic race. As they moved into the last lap, Landy held the lead. It looked as if he ...read more

  • Contrary To Much Emphasis Today In The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
     | 2,511 views

    "Contrary to much emphasis today in the evangelical church, true prayer, like true worship, centers on God's glory, not man's needs. True prayer focuses on Thy name, Thy kingdom, Thy will." "We cannot help being exposed to assaults, but we pray that we may not fall and perish under them. The ...read more

  • The Great Bell Called St Ferdinand At Our ...

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2010
     | 886 views

    The great bell called St Ferdinand at our diocesan cathedral tolls solemnly several times each month. Many years ago I heard the toll as my father’s casket was slowly pushed out toward its ultimate resting place. Each day the low sound of bells sound from Haiti to Hong Kong, from Reykjavik to ...read more

  • Jesus Makes The Statement

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,566 views

    Jesus makes the statement “I am the bread of life.” Disbelief sets in on the participants. Even though Jewish tradition and the Talmud had many teachings in Jewish schools on the phrases “eating and drinking” in a metaphorical sense.They criticize His choice of words, they get mad and angry and ...read more