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  • The 18th-Century British Physician John Hunter, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005
     | 1,914 views

    The 18th-century British physician John Hunter, who was a pioneer in the field of surgery and served as surgeon to King George III, suffered from angina. Discovering that his attacks were often brought on by anger, Hunter lamented, “My life is at the mercy of any scoundrel who chooses to put me in ...read more

  • Maturalism: Whether It's Adults Fed Up With The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006
     | 2,207 views

    Maturalism: Whether it’s adults fed up with the dumbed-down teen/tween culture dominating everyday life, or just a serious case of boomer decadence: Maturalism is HOT. A vital combination of ‘mature’ consumers pursuing a seemingly restrained ‘best of the best’ materialism is driving the trend in ...read more

  • The Bridger Generation, Those Born Between ‘77 ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006
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    The Bridger Generation, those born between ‘77 and ‘94 and the second largest generation in history, is growing up in homes with no moral certainty, no absolutes, no sense of why right is right and wrong is wrong, and no certain hope for eternal life and God’s abiding presence today. Christians can ...read more

  • A Committee Of Ministers In A Certain City Was ...  PRO

    Contributed by Brian Eatock on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    A committee of ministers in a certain city was discussing the possibility of having D. L. Moody to serve as the evangelist during a city-wide evangelistic campaign. Finally, one young minister who did not want to invite Moody stood up and said: “Why Moody? Does he have a monopoly of the Holy ...read more

  • The Clip You Are About To See Is The Inauguration ...

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
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    The clip you are about to see is the inauguration of John F. Kennedy—the transfer of leadership from the Republican president, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the Democrat president, John F. Kennedy. As you watch this clip think about why the formal service is necessary. As you listen to Kennedy’s ...read more

  • Medical Authorities Determine A Person To Be ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,229 views

    Medical authorities determine a person to be "alive" if there is either a detectable heartbeat or brain-wave activity. With that in mind, it is eye-opening for some to realize that unborn children have detectable heartbeats at eighteen days (two and one-half weeks) after conception and detectable ...read more

  • The 18th-Century British Physician John Hunter, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
     | 1,774 views

    The 18th-century British physician John Hunter, who was a pioneer in the field of surgery and served as surgeon to King George III, suffered from angina. Discovering that his attacks were often brought on by anger, Hunter lamented, "My life is at the mercy of any scoundrel who chooses to put me in ...read more

  • The Lord's Peace Fills The Soul That Delights In ...

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
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    The Lord’s peace fills the soul that delights in Him, and its hunger is blessed with instant satisfaction. Envision this…a soul freed from a hundred distractions and desires by One Masterful attraction! While all the world is scrambling to explore the thousands of small rivulets, streams and ...read more

  • In The German Art Galleries There Hangs A ...

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007
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    In the German art galleries there hangs a painting called "Cloud Lane." It hangs at the end of a long dark hall. On first glance it appears to be nothing more than a huge, ugly mass of confused color that is foreboding. However, the closer that one gets to the painting, there is portrayed on the ...read more

  • During The Course Of His Sermon, A Preacher ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    During the course of his sermon, a preacher wanted to emphasize the brevity of life. He took a long pause, then said, “Every member of this church is going to die.” But, to his surprise, a man in the back row responded to this statement with a big smile. Repeat twice, louder…After the sermon he ...read more

  • Sailors In The Northern Oceans Have Frequently ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Sailors in the northern oceans have frequently observed icebergs traveling in one direction in spite of strong winds blowing in the opposite direction. The icebergs were moving against the winds, but how? The explanation is that the icebergs, with eight-ninths of their bulk under the water ...read more

  • What Is It Like To Sign Your Name To A Paper That ...

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 9, 2007
     | 1,562 views

    What is it like to sign your name to a paper that could possibly mean the end of your life? What is it like to walk down the cold hallways of a processing station? What is it like to sleep in a squeaky bunk bed where men have laid down their lives to never come home again? It takes the faith of ...read more

  • An Old Lady Was Being Robbed By A Man By Gun ...

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 12, 2007
     | 1,789 views

    An old lady was being robbed by a man by gun point in her car. He demanded all her money or he would kill her. She told him she was going to heaven because of her Savior Jesus Christ but he would be going to hell because of his life. She continued to talk to him and deliver the message of God’s ...read more

  • A.c. Gaebelein, One Of The Great Theologians Of ...

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 27, 2007
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    A.C. Gaebelein, one of the great theologians of the 20th century wrote in his book, The Angels of God, “Like every truth, the truth of the angels of God—their presence on earth and their loving ministries—has practical value. As we realize in faith . . . that they are watching us, ready to walk ...read more

  • There's A Movie Called "Shadowlands" About The ...

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
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    There’s a movie called “Shadowlands” about the life of C.S. Lewis. At one point, Lewis is told by a friend, "I know how hard you’ve been praying .... Now, God is answering your prayer." "That’s not why I pray, Harry," Lewis says. "I pray because I can’t help myself. I pray because I’m helpless. I ...read more

  • Eileen Guder, Author Of God, But I'm Bored:  PRO

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 28, 2008
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    Eileen Guder, author of God, But I’m Bored: “You can live on bland food so as to avoid an ulcer; drink no tea or coffee or other stimulants, in the name of health; go to bed early and stay away from night life; avoid all controversial subjects so as never to give offense; mind your own business ...read more

  • Sitting By The Fire

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2008
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    Sitting by the Fire An old man sat by an open fire and dreamed the years away, While, outside in the battle of life, many perished in the toils of day. He never did any good, nor did he ever do any wrong. He just sat by the open fire and dreamed the whole day long. Now he’s left a vacant chair and ...read more

  • Rich And Poor  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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     | 3,066 views

    Billy Graham said: “We are rich in the things that perish, but poor in the things of the spirit. We are rich in gadgets, but poor in faith. We are rich in goods, but poor in grace. We are rich in know-how, but poor in character. We are rich in words, but poor in deeds.” Jesus said that our life ...read more

  • I Remember When I Was Fishing With My Dad Sailing ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
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    I remember when I was fishing with my dad sailing into Yarmouth in the fog, I can’t remember sailing into Yarmouth without fog but that’s a different story. And we’d use our radar as much as we could but we would put a man out on the bow to keep a look out for the light from the buoys. The ...read more

  • In 1989, A Los Angeles Times Journalist Janny ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
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    IN 1989, A LOS ANGELES TIMES JOURNALIST JANNY SCOTT TRIED [to explain evil], IN AN ARTICLE SHE WROTE IN GIL BAILIE’S BOOK ON THE LIFE AND EXECUTION OF SERIAL KILLER THEODORE BUNDY ENTITLED: VIOLENCE UNVEILED WHERE HER ARTICLE WAS QUOTED,“THE SCENE OUTSIDE THE STATE PRISON WAS THE WILDEST I HAD EVER ...read more