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  • Easter

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 22, 2008
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     | 10,466 views

    EASTER Margaret Sangster Phippen wrote that in the mid 1950s her father, British minister W. E. Sangster, began to notice some uneasiness in his throat and a dragging in his leg. When he went to the doctor, he found that he had an incurable disease that caused progressive muscular atrophy. His ...read more

  • A Man For All Seasons

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008
     | 3,009 views

    A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS In 1966, Robert Bolt's play was made into a movie of the same name. A Man For All Seasons was a movie about Sir Thomas More. More, a member of the elite Privy Council of the Roman Catholic Church, refused to give his okay to King Henry VIII's divorce to his wife and ...read more

  • Jesus Is Like Oxygen

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2008
     | 3,330 views

    Jesus is Like Oxygen I want to tell you about Andy Harris. Andy was one of a several people leading an expedition up Mt. Everest. When he reached the peak, he stayed there just admiring the amazing beauty. But he stayed there too long and on his descent, he became in dire need of oxygen. Andy ...read more

  • Let Me Read A Quote From A Devotional By Os ...

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 19, 2008
     | 1,575 views

    Let me read a quote from a devotional by Os Hillman: When we first begin our spiritual journey we often make decisions from convenience. Often, we decide what the outcome is that we want and then make decisions based on the perceived outcome. If it is a positive outcome, then we will make an ...read more

  • The Big Question "What Things Are Important And ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008
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    The BIG question “What things are important and what things are trivial?” Illus. Christmas night 2002, Jack Whittaker had five out of five numbers in the West Virginia Power ball drawing. Jack Whittaker had just won $314 million, the largest undivided lottery jackpot in history. He took the one ...read more

  • Keep Your Eyes On Me

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,606 views

    KEEP YOUR EYES ON ME One day, a man hired an experienced guide to lead him on a hike into the Swiss Alps. After many hours, they came to a high and remote mountain pass. To the man’s dismay, he saw the path had almost been washed out. What could he do? To the left was a sheer rock cliff, to his ...read more

  • The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009
     | 4,471 views

    THE SHEEP-CHASER A guide on a tour bus that traveled through Israel’s countryside had the crowd engaged as he explained the history, the scenery and the lifestyle. In his description, he included a heart-warming portrayal of the ancient shepherd/sheep relationship. He told of how the shepherd ...read more

  • In 2005 I Went On My First Missions Trip. This ...

    Contributed by Deborah Guptill on Jun 11, 2007
     | 1,350 views

    In 2005 I went on my first missions trip. This trip was to New York City. We traveled down in two fifteen passenger vans and had a small moving van with all of our luggage in it. We followed in a line for the whole trip, talking back and forth on walkie talkies while on the busy interstates to make ...read more

  • In Last Sunday's Daytona 500 Everyone Thought ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    In last Sunday’s Daytona 500 everyone thought the winner of the race would be Mark Martin. And he was in the lead up, until the last few moments when Kevin Harvick put on a burst of speed and edged Martin out at the finish line. Martin is a legend on the Nascar circuit, but it wasn’t always so. At ...read more

  • Preach The Word  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    PREACH THE WORD I am greatly diappointed in the preachers of today, With their logic and their ethics, their aristocratic way; With their science and their theories and their new theology, Full of everything but Jesus and His love for you and me. There is plenty in the Bible for preachers of ...read more

  • Most Of You Might Not Recognize The Name Robert ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,912 views

    Most of you might not recognize the name Robert the Bruce. His character was in the Mel Gibson’s movie Braveheart. Robert the Bruce was the Scottish noble whose character is most remembered for betraying Wallace, but he later rose up to lead Scotland to freedom after Walllace’s execution. He died ...read more

  • A Woman Was Driving Home One Night. The Weather ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    A woman was driving home one night. The weather was really nasty. Rain was coming down in buckets and visibility was very poor. Seeing taillights ahead of her, she followed the car in front. Not being able to see, the car in front seemed to be going in the right direction. So she stuck with it. All ...read more

  • Do You Know Anyone Who Has Been Destroyed By ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,594 views

    Do you know anyone who has been destroyed by gossip Be careful how you build community This refers to court and THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION If you’re in a position to offer testimony on someone’s behalf you are not permitted to remain silent 1 of all-time baseball greats Babe Ruth, had lifetime ...read more

  • Meekness: The Cutting Horse And The Mule

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 20, 2023
     | 1,872 views

    Meekness is strength under control. At one time in my life, I was heavily involved with horses. It is a beautiful thing to watch a well-trained cutting horse work. Just a gently touch of reign on his neck or a shift in the rider’s weight can ignite a quick turn in that powerful animal. He does ...read more

  • From Candle To Sunlight

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 932 views

    Imagine human wisdom as a candle. It provides light, yes, but it's limited – flickering and weak, barely illuminating the surrounding darkness. Now, picture God's wisdom as the sun. Vast, powerful, and bright, it floods our path with clarity and insight, making what was once obscure and ...read more

  • Misjudging The Composer

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,065 views

    In a prestigious concert hall, a renowned pianist was scheduled to perform a masterpiece by a legendary composer. The audience, filled with anticipation, settled into their seats as the performance began. However, it quickly became apparent that something was amiss. The pianist, who had been ...read more

  • Years Ago Bonnie Chamberlain Wrote A Story In The ...

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 13, 2009
     | 3,354 views

    Years ago Bonnie Chamberlain wrote a story in the Saturday Review that told of an artist who was once commissioned to paint in a Sicilian cathedral a mural depicting the life of Jesus. The painter accepted this task and made it his life’s work. He began by searching for people to be his models for ...read more

  • Girls Growing Up Too Fast

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,588 views

    GIRLS GROWING UP TOO FAST A study by Girlguiding reveals 3 leading potential "triggers" for serious mental health problems in girls: premature sexualization, commercialization and alcohol misuse. The report reveals a loss of childhood innocence and says girls today experience high levels of ...read more

  • Amazing Grace – 7 Verses

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,541 views

    AMAZING GRACE – 7 VS. A little-known fact is that when this song was penned nearly 200 years ago by John Newton it was not titled "Amazing Grace". Its original title was "Faiths Review and Expectation". It also had seven verses and not four as originally written. Verse 1 Amazing grace! How ...read more

  • If You Care, Give Your Testimony

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2009
     | 4,419 views

    IF YOU CARE, GIVE YOUR TESTIMONY God wants us to be concerned about other people. And one of the best ways we can show our concern is by giving them testimonies about Jesus. One of my all-time favorite teachers was Don Wilton. One day in class, Dr. Wilton told us about getting to serve on Billy ...read more