Contributed by Howard Tyas on Jan 7, 2002
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This story never held much attraction for me until I saw it recreated a number of years ago on a television mini-series entitled, “Jesus of Nazareth.” The whole series, I thought, was a particularly authentic portrayal of the life of Jesus, but seeing the account of the slaughter of the innocents
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2002
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THE PECKING ORDER
A few years ago a minor scientific discovery of the "pecking order" among hens caught popular imagination. Within a flock of hens, one is dominant. She pecks away at any that arouse her displeasure. After the first or second attempt, they no longer peck back. Instead, they take
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Contributed by Ian Barker on Apr 1, 2002
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A few years ago the Spokesman for the American Atheists Inc. entered into a debate with William Craig a Christian with a PH.D in theology, in front of 8000 people and with 100+ radio stations broadcasting this event. During the debate people were amazed to find out that Christianity can stand up
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Contributed by Michael Gibney on Aug 9, 2002
Several years ago, the Wall Street Journal carried a story about Sally, an overly conscientious youngster who made herself miserable over the smallest failures and setbacks.
Early one fall, while the leaves were still on the trees, there was an exceptionally heavy snowstorm. Sally’s grandfather
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Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 10, 2002
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Illustration: Johnny Unitas could have thought he was inadequate as he was cut from the Pittsburg Steelers and sent home with $10 bus fare money. They said he was too skinny, slow and did not have the arm strength needed for the NFL. Johnny never quit. His first game with the Baltimore colts, he
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Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 13, 2002
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[Needless Fear]
The early American Indians had a unique practice of training young braves.
On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, after learning hunting, scouting, and fishing skills, he was put to one final test.
He was placed in a dense forest to spend the entire night alone.
Until then, he
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 20, 2002
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There was a little boy with a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, to hammer a nail in the back fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Then it gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 21, 2002
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LIGHT THE NIGHT-
It’s a night of darkness. It’s a night of evil. It’s a night the Devil claims as his own. It’s called —“The Festival of the Dead,” better known as Halloween. Occultists honor this night. Christians abhor this night, for it dishonors God and pays tribute to Satan.
On the other
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 21, 2002
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A REAL MAGIC WAND
Laurie Beth Jones tells in her book, Grow Something Besides Old. She talks about one Halloween night when she had underestimated the number of children who would come to the door to trick or treat, and she ran out of candy. In desperation, she began giving out quarters, nickels,
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Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
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A man is walking past the field of a farmer with a cow on a roap. The farmer says, "Hey mister, where ya goin with thet there cow?’
The man replies, "I’m takin it to town to sell it."
The farmer says, " You mean if it’s the Lords will you are."
The man says , "Well it’s my cow and I recon I can do
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Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 8, 2002
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There were once two newlyweds on their honeymoon. They were taking a train ride cross country. The bride was becoming a little self conscious about all the fanfare of being a new married couple. She just wanted some quite time alone with her new husband, So she came up with a plan.
She said to
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Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
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A person who knew nothing about football was taken by a friend to a college football game. The friend explained the game as clearly as possible before they arrived.
As the officials met with the captains of both teams for the coin toss, the football fan was asked by the clueless friend what was
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jan 20, 2003
Former President Ronald Reagan learned the need for decision-making early in his life. A kindly aunt had taken him to a cobbler to have a pair of shoes custom-made for him. The
shoemaker asked, "Do you want a round toe or a square toe?" Young Ronald hemmed and hawed, so the cobbler said, "Come
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2003
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One day, after me, my wife, and our oldest boy had finished shopping. We started the journey home. It was 10 miles away. Like all parents do, we always tell our children to use the bathroom before we leave. Well, a few miles of driving and my boy explains painstakingly that he has to go #2. I
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