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  • Time

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Time A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light. The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re supposed to stop." The driver said, "Yeah, I know, but my brother does it all the ...read more

  • There Was A Perfect Man Who Met A Perfect Woman. ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    There was a perfect man who met a perfect woman. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve this perfect couple was driving along a winding road when they noticed someone at the roadside in distress. Being the ...read more

  • Charles M. Sheldon Wrote What Has Become A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Charles M. Sheldon wrote what has become a “classic” novel in 1896 called In His Steps. In short, the book told of a preacher who challenged the congregation where he preached to commit to a year of total submission of walking in the steps of Jesus. The challenge was to pause before making any ...read more

  • I Was Nearly 50 Years Old Before I Learned The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    I was nearly 50 years old before I learned the positive definition of mercy in Peter Wagner’s book on spiritual gifts. Let me illustrate it. Long ago a poor woman from the slums of London was invited to go with a group of people for a holiday at the ocean. She had never seen the ocean. When she ...read more

  • Jesus Said, "My Father's House Is To Be A House ...

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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    Jesus said, “My Father’s house is to be a House of Prayer.” All through the Bible, we find again and again, God working through the prayers of His children. We remember the Day Elijah … We remember Elisha, when he prayed that his servant’s eyes would be opened and he saw the armies of God, with ...read more

  • Max Lucado, Pastor And Author Describes The ...

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 11, 2007
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    Max Lucado, pastor and author describes the topic title best when he speaks of having “doubt storms”. He said, “Sometimes the storm comes after the evening news. Some nights I wonder why I watch it. Some nights it’s just too much. From the steps of the Supreme Court to the steppes of South Africa, ...read more

  • Rusty Goodman — Who Am I

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2007
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    Rusty Goodman Who Am I When I think of how He came so far from Glory, Came and dwelt among the lowly such as I; To suffer shame and such disgrace, On Mount Calvary take my place; Then I ask myself the question, “Who am I?” Then I’m reminded of the words, “I’ll leave thee never, Just be true, I’ll ...read more

  • One Day An American Indian Who Was Visiting New ...

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
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    One day an American Indian who was visiting New York City, turned to his friend in Times Square, tilted his head and said; "I hear a cricket." "You’re crazy!" replied his friend. "No, I hear it," the Cherokee answered. His friend replied, "It’s rush hour. The city’s full of noise, and you think you ...read more

  • Have You Ever Had An Instructor For A Course Who ...

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 6, 2007
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    Have you ever had an instructor for a course who was born and raised in an eastern culture? -Did they teach differently than your western instructors? -I had two professors in seminary who were easterners. One was from India and the other from Korea. -Westerners are all about the facts – don’t ...read more

  • While Pastoring A Church In North Louisiana I ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 25, 2008
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    While pastoring a church in north Louisiana I was helping a friend with a problem he had with a car. He was a mechanic by trade and profession. His wife made the best biscuits you ever put in your mouth. Having stopped at the right time several times before I knew when she set them on the table. He ...read more

  • The Story Goes That A Man Had A Dream. He Stood ...

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Mar 29, 2008
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    The story goes that a man had a dream. He stood at the gate of Heaven and confronted Peter. The man asked, “What does it take to get into Heaven?” Peter answered, “One Thousand Points.” OK the man said, “I have been faithful in church attendance all my life.” Peter said, “That’s one point.” The man ...read more

  • When You Can't Get Up

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2008
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    When You Can’t Get Up Max Lucado, pastor and author describes the topic title best when he speaks of having “doubt storms”. He said, “Sometimes the storm comes after the evening news. Some nights I wonder why I watch it. Some nights it’s just too much. From the steps of the Supreme Court to the ...read more

  • God Does The Remembering

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2008
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    GOD DOES THE REMEMBERING A 91-year-old lady reads the Scriptures regularly, but now her memory is failing her. Friends commented, "So what’s the use of all this reading when you cannot remember what you’ve read." Her answer is always the same. "God has blessed me richly. I eat well and sleep ...read more

  • Linda Was On Vacation, Playing The Slot Machines. ...

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 24, 2009
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    Linda was on vacation, playing the slot machines. It was her first time in a casino, and she wasn’t sure how the machines operated. "Excuse me," she said to a casino employee. "How does this work?" The worker showed her how to insert a bill, hit the spin button, and operate the release ...read more

  • If I Didn't Love Them...  PRO

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 31, 2009
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    "IF I DIDN'T LOVE THEM..." A man visited a home where there were five children. He was supposed to be a kind of "godfather" to them and was trying to get involved with them on their level. He asked one of the little girls about her doll collection: "Which one is your favorite?" "Promise you ...read more

  • A Vow To Cherish

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 20, 2009
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    A VOW TO CHERISH In the movie A Vow to Cherish a husband struggles with his wife’s Alzheimer's. The most difficult thing is the fact that she doesn’t know him and he is a complete stranger to her. He kneels in front of her and pledges he will love her till the day they die. He recites the vows ...read more

  • Pocket God  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 13, 2009
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    POCKET GOD Have you heard about Pocket God? It’s one of the top-selling video game applications for Apple’s iPhone. Here’s the game description found on iTunes: "What kind of god would you be? Benevolent or vengeful? Play Pocket God and discover the answer within yourself. On a remote island, you ...read more

  • In A View From The Zoo, Gary Richmond, A Former ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 20, 2009
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    In A View from the Zoo, Gary Richmond, a former zoo keeper, has this to say: Raccoons go through a glandular change at about 24 months. After that they often attack their owners. Since a 30-pound raccoon can be equal to a 100-pound dog in a scrap, I felt compelled to mention the change coming to a ...read more

  • I Want To Close By Reading The Benediction From ...

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009
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    I want to close by reading the benediction from Charles Spurgeon’s message on this passage, which serves as an invitation and an encouragement. Will you be there…? Will you behold His final triumph over sin, death and hell? Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ? Is he your confidence and trust? ...read more

  • A Young Boy Was Called To The Principle's Office. ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009
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    A young boy was called to the principle’s office. Waiting for him was his teacher. “Son, you are in big trouble. You cheated on this reading test and we have to punish. Cheating will not be tolerated,” said the principle. The boy was being a very good steward. “Nuh uhh. I didn’t cheat,” replied the ...read more