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More Of A Miracle Than Resurrection  PRO

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 28, 2005

Lee Strobel put it like this… “If we were holding a trial to determine the facts concerning the resurrection, and if we were to call to the witness stand every witness who personally encountered the resurrected Jesus and we cross-examined them for only 15 minutes, and if we went around the clock ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

Denomination: Methodist

I Recieved A Frantic Phone Call From A Freind At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 7, 2005

I recieved a frantic phone call from a freind at church wanting to talk to me . I agreed to meet him in the parking lot in 15 minutes.When I arrived he fell on my neck almost in hysterics.He told me that he had been involved in drugs and wanted me to help him pray and get right with GOD.I began to ...read more

Tags: Sin Separates From God, Sin Wages Of, Sin Bondage To

We Must Be Careful Not To Gather Around Us Bible ...

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 12, 2005

We must be careful not to gather around us Bible teachers who will tickle our ears, teaching us what we want to hear, or seeking out ‘Great speakers’. No one has done this to me yet but I heard about the little boy who went up to the preacher at the end of the service and gave him a £5 note. The ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Anglican

I Was Coming Home From A Meeting An Hour Away. ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 14, 2005

I was coming home from a meeting an hour away. It was in the evening and as I was driving home, I was amazed at the beauty of the sunset. It was so beautiful that I didn’t listen to the radio or even notice that my lights were not on. The amazing thing about a sunset or sunrise is that its ...read more

Tags: Death

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Group Of Communists Confronted A Christian And ...  PRO

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 11, 2006

A group of Communists confronted a Christian and ridiculed his testimony, insisting that all that’s important is the here and now. They declared that a violent revolution was a must, and claimed they were ready to lay down their lives if need be. Upon hearing this, the believer said, "You say ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Denomination: Baptist

Adonirum Judson, The Renowned Missionary To ...

Contributed by Myron Loss on Jun 9, 2006

Adonirum Judson, the renowned missionary to Burma, endured untold hardships trying to reach the lost for Christ. For seven heartbreaking years he suffered hunger and privation. During this time he was thrown into Ava Prison, and for 17 months he was subjected to almost incredible mistreatment. As ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rick Warren, Founder And Pastor Of Saddleback ...  PRO

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 13, 2007

Rick Warren, founder and pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California saw his church grow to 10,000 people in worship attendance in fifteen years. In his book “The Purpose Driven Church” he says something that is offensive but at the same time is true for far too many churches. He wrote ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Some Years Ago, Musicians Noted That Errand Boys ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 26, 2007

Some years ago, musicians noted that errand boys in a certain part of London all whistled out of tune as they went about their work. It was talked about and someone suggested that it was because the bells of Westminster were slightly out of tune. Something had gone wrong with the chimes and they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Is The Story Of A Lady Who Had Just ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

There is the story of a lady who had just completed university She had been offered a job with an accounting firm She is a mother of three who were at the time were 12, 15 and 18 but just before she takes up the position she has a regular check up and her doctor discovers she has cancer not long ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

The Name Of The Author Was Not Attached To This ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The name of the author was not attached to this story where I found it. But the story makes a telling point. Listen to him/her: I heard an interesting comment at a meeting I attended in New York, and I made a note of it: Because Jean-Claude Killy, the world-famous skier, was three-tenths of a ...read more

Tags: Faith

A Man Who Lost His Job To Downsizing Was ...

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007

A man who lost his job to downsizing was reflecting on his plight. His response wasn’t what I might do in that situation. He said, "I don’t feel too bad. I didn’t realize until I lost my job how I had lost track of my family, how little time I was spending with my wife and my children, and how I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Lady Kept A Raccoon As A Pet And Unknown To Her ...

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 15, 2007

A lady kept a raccoon as a pet and unknown to her they go through a glandular change at about 24 months. After that they often attack their owners. Since a 30-pound raccoon can be the same as a 100-pound dog in a fight her friend, who happened to be a zookeeper, felt compelled to tell her of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Football Game Was Being Played In Badger ...  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 26, 2007

A football game was being played in Badger Stadium in 1982 in Madison Wisconsin with more than 60,000 fans in attendance. The home team was losing. But out of the blue during time outs, when play was a stop the fans would jump up and roar with excitement. Why? Finally the players and coaches ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Love The Story About The Cowboy Who Was Riding ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 19, 2008

I love the story about the cowboy who was riding along and came upon an Indian lying flat on the ground with his ear pressed to the earth. The Indian said, “Wait. Wagon. Two miles off. Drawn by two horses. One black. The other gray. Four people on board: man in a red flannel shirt, his wife, and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

I Ran Across This Motto From Rolemodel.net On The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008

I ran across this Motto from RoleModel.net on the web and I want you to listen to how they define what a role-model is in our society: “It is the mission of RoleModel.net to promote the idea that there is within each of us the ability to inspire those around us by living a life that is more ...read more

A Man Went Inside A Telephone Booth And Dialed ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 10, 2008

A man went inside a telephone booth and dialed the number of a friend. When the connection was made, the friend kept saying, "I can’t hear you; speak louder; I can’t hear you." All he could hear was the roar of traffic in the background. "Shut the door so I can hear," he said to the caller. In ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Teens Look For In A Church When Seeking A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

What Teens Look for in a Church When seeking a church 42% of American say it is very important to them "to better understand what I believe." Other important things they look for in a church include spending time with close friends (34%); being encouraged or inspired (34%); and volunteering to help ...read more

Tags: Church Growth

There Was A Lad Who Lived In The Area Where An ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 28, 2008

There was a lad who lived in the area where an old and wise sage would offer people counsel for their lives. He always knew the right answer, and those who listened to his counsel profited in their lives. In the village was a lad who thought he could trick the sage into giving a wrong answer. He ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Years Ago, Musicians Noted That Most People ...

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008

Some years ago, musicians noted that most people in a certain parts of London all whistled out of tune as they went about their work. Someone suggested that it was because the bells of Westminster were slightly out of tune. Something had gone wrong with the chimes and they were discordant. The boys ...read more

Tags: Worldliness

Denomination: Baptist

Music Abuse

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

MUSIC ABUSE The Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analyzed the lyrics of the top 279 songs of 2005. Nearly 80% of rap songs contained references to illicit drugs, alcohol or tobacco, followed by country (37%), R&B (20%), rock (14%) and pop (9%). When combined, 42% of all songs had some ...read more

Tags: Culture