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  • Misfired Twice!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2024
     | 618 views

    Story from Bob Hostetler in Red Letter Prayer Life: Two of my dearest friends in the world, Dave and Becky, told me the amazing story of their mission trip some years ago to the mountain town of San Luis, Honduras. They traveled as part of a combined medical and evangelistic team that served the ...read more

  • The American Businessman Was At The Pier Of A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 7,925 views

    The American businessman was at the pier of a small costal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. ...read more

  • Fisherman  PRO

    Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,704 views

    Fisherman American businessman was at a pier in a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow-fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The ...read more

  • Can't Wait Until Morning  PRO

    Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,581 views

    Can't Wait Until Morning Dr. W. A Criswell, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas Texas, said on one occasion on an airplane flight he found himself seated beside a well-known theologian. He desperately wanted to start a conversation and they did get to talk. The man told Dr. Criswell about ...read more

  • See You In The Morning.  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    "SEE YOU IN THE MORNING." Dr. W. A Criswell, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas Texas, said on one occasion on an airplane flight he found himself seated beside a well-known theologian. He desperately wanted to start a conversation and they did get to talk. The man told Dr. Criswell ...read more

  • It Felt Like Abuse...but, Lesson Learned

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jan 18, 2017
     | 7,063 views

    So there I am. I’m sitting on the couch...with my eyes closed...attempting to nap. I hadn’t felt good all day. Because my wife is out of town visiting her elderly parents, our dog, who is lovesick for her, spends his entire day and night in our bedroom, in some doggie blankets, placed on the ...read more

  • A Fool Is Not Necessarily Stupid He Just ...  PRO

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 2,597 views

    A fool is not necessarily stupid he just doesn’t recognize the obvious. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me ...read more

  • Max Lucado In His Book, The Applause Of Heaven, ...  PRO

    Contributed by John Kah on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    Max Lucado in his book, The Applause of Heaven, puts it like this: "A small cathedral outside Bethlehem marks the supposed birthplace of Jesus. Behind a high altar in the church is a cave, a little cavern lit by sliver lamps. You can enter the main edifice and admire the ancient church. You can ...read more

  • The Best Escape  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,740 views

    THE BEST ESCAPE Escapism is usually thought of as a bad thing, because it is a running away from reality. But we need to see there is much reality that we need to escape from. The stress and tension all around us is real, but we have no obligation to be in a state of constant reaction to it. ...read more

  • You Just Don't Care And What Is Love?

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 12, 2003
     | 1,652 views

    I see a sea of blue, It reminds me of you. I cry, I weep, I cannot sleep. I am here and you are there, Knowing that you just don’t care. My pain inside I just can’t bare. Knowing that you just don’t care. I hear a song, and I cry. I can’t believe you said “good-bye.” I feel hurt. I feel ...read more

  • Amazing Things Happen  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 24, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,668 views

    AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN When God sends forth the Spirit amazing things happen: barriers are broken, communities are formed, opposites are reconciled, unity is established, disease is cured, addiction is broken, cities are renewed, races are reconciled, hope is established, people are blessed, and ...read more

  • A Member Of Alcoholics Anonymous Once Sent ...  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    A member of Alcoholics Anonymous once sent columnist Ann Landers the following: 1. We drank for happiness and became unhappy. We drank for joy and became miserable. We drank for sociability and became argumentative. We drank for sophistication and became obnoxious. We drank for friendship and ...read more

  • At The End Of The Nineteenth Century, A Boxer ...

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
     | 1,555 views

    At the end of the nineteenth century, a boxer named “Gentlemen Jim” Corbett, held the heavyweight championship title for the world for five consecutive years. When someone asked him what the key to it was, he answered with these words: “Fight one more round. When your feet are so tired that you ...read more

  • A Member Of Alcoholics Anonymous Once Sent ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
     | 2,249 views

    A member of Alcoholics Anonymous once sent columnist Ann Landers the following: We drank for happiness and became unhappy. We drank for joy and became miserable. We drank for sociability and became argumentative. We drank for sophistication and became obnoxious. We drank for friendship and ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Man Who Was Reading The ...

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 23, 2006
     | 1,407 views

    The story is told of a man who was reading the paper while his children were in bed. Much to his chagrin, a young daughter appeared who said she could not sleep. He told her to go back to bed, but she began to cry. So he conceived a plan. In the paper was a picture of the world, and he cut ...read more

  • His One Mistake - He Brushed His Teeth Twice A ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,317 views

    His One Mistake - He brushed his teeth twice a day. The doctor examined him twice a year. He wore rubbers when it rained. He slept with the windows opened. He stuck to a diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. He golfed. He got at least 8 hours of sleep every night. He never smoked, ...read more

  • You Know You're Getting Old When…

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,318 views

    You Know You’re Getting Old When… 1. You and your teeth don’t sleep together. 2. Your try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. 3. At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. 4. Your back goes out, but you stay ...read more

  • The Home Should Be The Place Where Our Spiritual ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008
     | 1,101 views

    The home should be the place where our spiritual life and everyday life meet. Recover the sacredness of the family table. Throughout history, mealtime, especially the dinner meal, has been considered a sacred time. Remember when the disciples shared a meal with the risen Christ? It was at the meal ...read more

  • Listening For God

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
     | 8,449 views

    LISTENING FOR GOD President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether anybody was paying attention to what he was saying. As each person came up to him with extended ...read more

  • God Does The Remembering

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2008
     | 2,973 views

    GOD DOES THE REMEMBERING A 91-year-old lady reads the Scriptures regularly, but now her memory is failing her. Friends commented, "So what’s the use of all this reading when you cannot remember what you’ve read." Her answer is always the same. "God has blessed me richly. I eat well and sleep ...read more