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  • The Water Jar  PRO

    Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,584 views

    Hi Kids! Today we are talking about prayer and I have a special demonstration for you that shows how prayer works. First, I’m going to give each one of you a little bottle of food coloring. Be careful with it so we don’t stain the carpet or our clothes. Now, do you see this jar of water here on ...read more

  • Whitemarsh States, "The Founding Fathers ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 5, 2007
     | 1,119 views

    Whitemarsh states, “The founding fathers envisioned the growth of a mighty nation under God. Governor William Bradford expressed their hope”…As one small candle may light a thousand so the light here kindled hath shown unto man, yea in some sort to our whole ...read more

  • The Moon Keeps ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010
     | 1,777 views

    The Moon Keeps Shining The story is told of a judge who had been frequently ridiculed by a conceited lawyer. When asked by a friend why he didn’t rebuke his assailant, he replied, “In our town lives a widow who has a dog. And whenever the moon shines, it goes outside and barks all night.” Having ...read more

  • The Pumpkin

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,857 views

    the pumpkin "What it’s like to be a Christian ? " A lady had recently been baptized. One of her coworkers asked her what it was like to be a Christian. She was caught off guard and didn’t know how to answer. But, when she looked up, she saw a jack-o’-lantern on the desk and answered, "It’s ...read more

  • The Donkey And The Complaining Wife

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,128 views

    THE DONKEY AND THE COMPLAINING WIFE I once heard of a farmer who had a complaining wife. From morning till night she would complain about something or the other. The only time he got relief was when he went to the farm with his donkey. One day as he was plowing, his wife brought him lunch. He ...read more

  • Clean Conscience

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 24, 2017
     | 6,253 views

    Xaviera Hollander wrote a book with a title: The Happy Hooker. Hollander, a prostitute, sought to silence the people who believe that no prostitute could find joy in what she was doing. In her book, Hollander celebrates the joy that she experienced in her profession, saying that she never felt ...read more

  • Conscience

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,934 views

    In 1984, Avianca Airlines, Spanish airline 707, had a crash, hit a mountain. They went into the rubble, everybody died, the plane is all over the place. Finally, they found little black box which has the cockpit recorder on it so they can get the dialogue that’s going on in the cockpit just before ...read more

  • Clean Conscience

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 1, 2017
     | 3,677 views

    Martin Luther who brought the protestant reformation out of the Catholic church questioned the doctrine and practices of the Catholic church in a thesis called ‘The Ninety-Five Theses’ in October of 1517. The Roman Catholic church wanted Martin Luther to recant his view. The Diet of Worms of 1521 ...read more

  • Fear Statistics

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 28, 2017
     | 4,375 views

    Fear and worry statistics from U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, Sep. 4, 2016: Percentage of things feared that will never take place: 60% Percentage of things feared that are considered to be insignificant for you: ...read more

  • Protective Fear Illustration

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 28, 2017
     | 2,751 views

    When I was a child I loved going to my grandparents’ home in Kerala. I used to enjoy the days but dread the nights. It was in the early 80’s and there were absolutely no streetlights. They had meetings almost every night and coming back from the meetings were so fearful. I was afraid if I would ...read more

  • Fear Torments

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,794 views

    A man has been visiting a therapist because he has had a fear of monsters living under his bed. The man has been seeing this doctor for months. Every time he would come in the doctor would ask “have you made any progress?”. Every time the man would say “no”. The man decided to go and see another ...read more

  • Fear Restrains

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 28, 2017
     | 3,755 views

    Janez Rus lived in Germany during the days of the Nazi ruler Adolf Hitler. During that time he was a young shoemaker, looking to make his name prominent. Because of the power of the German government, he participated in public supports of the Nazi regime in hopes of gaining recognition. But after ...read more

  • Satisfaction

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018
     | 5,666 views

    Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, dubbed the "King of Pop.” He was one of the most popular entertainers in the world and one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Thriller is the best-selling album of all time, with estimated sales of over 66 million copies ...read more

  • Compassion

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018
     | 4,232 views

    My Pastor in Calcutta, Pr. Mark Buntin came to India in 1954. He started a series of project for the poor in Calcutta. In 1964, the Buntains opened their first school for 200 children. A year later, they began a feeding program, starting with free school lunches of milk and parathas. One day as ...read more

  • Compassion For The Lost

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,931 views

    D.L. Moody told the story of his conversion this way: “When I was in Boston I used to attend a Sunday school class, and one day I recollect my teacher came around behind the counter of the shop I was at work in, and put his hand upon my shoulder, and talked to me about Christ and my soul. I had not ...read more

  • Pride

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,295 views

    Muhammad Ali, the great wrestler was never known for being a kind person. Once he was on an airplane and he often said, “I'm the greatest.” The airhostesses looked at him and saw he didn't have his seatbelt fastened. She said to him, “Mr. Ali, you'll have to fasten your seatbelt.” Ali ...read more

  • Humility

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,511 views

    William Carey, often referred to as the father of the modern missionary movement. He was a brilliant man but came from a very humble beginning. In his early manhood, he worked as a cobbler, a shoe repairman. At a dinner party one evening a man said to Carey, “I understand, Mister Carey that you ...read more

  • Larry Stewart Had Lost His Job And Was Living In ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,670 views

    Larry Stewart had lost his job and was living in his car. Hungry but broke, Stewart went into a restaurant and ordered a big breakfast. His plan was that when the check came he would claim he couldn’t find his wallet. When that happened, the owner of the diner, Ted Horn, came from behind the ...read more

  • Lord, Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace; ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
     | 2,198 views

    "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; ...read more

  • "Two Suns"

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 2, 2008
     | 1,347 views

    “Two Suns” A man laughed and asked, “What advantage has a religious man over anyone like myself? Does not the sun shine on me as on him, this fine day?” “Yes,” replied his companion, “but the religious man has two suns ...read more