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  • God's Assurance

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 13, 2023
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    Have you ever been in a store and see a child that has gotten separated from his parents? The fear is very evident on the child's face as well as the parents’ face. It's a horrible feeling when the child turns around and can't find his parents. They frantically look through every ...read more

  • Think How Many Temptations You And I Face In An ...  PRO

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the temptation to unkindness. Arguing over who should change the baby this time - the temptation to selfishness. Starting work 10 minutes late - the ...read more

  • Fully Committed  PRO

    Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,654 views

    FULLY COMMITTED “This is it guys!” he shouted as the Piper bounced onto the beach. They’re on their way!” Lunch over, the men busied themselves fixing up a miniature “jungle” and model house in the sand, with the intention of demonstrating to the savages how to build an airstrip, should they be ...read more

  • Nothing Can Be Stated So Perfectly As Not To Be ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    “Nothing can be stated so perfectly as not to be misunderstood.” - Philip Melanchthon When you throw dirt at people you’re not doing a thing but losing ground. - Zig Ziglar Lord, deliver me from the lust of vindicating myself. - Augustine Let the man who says it cannot be done not disturb the ...read more

  • Home-Grown Churches Researcher George Barna Says ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007
     | 1,253 views

    Home-Grown Churches Researcher George Barna says millions of Americans are breaking from traditional church and choosing a home church. They want to “be” the church, not just attend church. He estimates more than 20 million Americans have begun exploring alternative forms of worship since ’00. ...read more

  • In A Recent Article From Christianity Today.com ...  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,257 views

    In a recent article from Christianity Today.com songwriter and author, Michael Card reminds us of the four ‘successive curve balls’ that Job had thrown his way. There were the three ‘curve balls’ of financial destruction as Job’s wealth was taken away in a string of attacks on his property and ...read more

  • Some Say It Is Better To Stay In Debt On Your ...

    Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009
     | 1,263 views

    Some say it is better to stay in debt on your home so you don’t lose the deduction. Let’s look at the math. “If you have a home with a payment of around $900, and the interest portion is $830 per month, you have paid around $10,000 in interest that year, which creates a tax deduction” of around ...read more

  • Casual Christians  PRO

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
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     | 2,263 views

    CASUAL CHRISTIANS Barna defines these folks as those who perceive their Christianity as "faith in moderation. It allows them to feel religious without having to prioritize their faith. Christianity is a low-risk, predictable proposition..., providing a faith perspective that is not demanding. A ...read more

  • A Millionaire Leaves It ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 1, 2010
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    A Millionaire Leaves It All A famous millionaire died of cancer. For weeks he suffered intolerable agony. Although surrounded by every luxury and receiving every possible care, he died as wretchedly as a pauper. There was the usual publicity, flowers, telegrams, an expensive bronze casket and a ...read more

  • A "Kept" Woman

    Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Mar 22, 2012
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    A "KEPT" WOMAN You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind, But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3) There were times when I thought I could go no longer, But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15) At times, I’ve wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong, But the ...read more

  • War Horse: Perseverence

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 8, 2012
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    WAR HORSE: PERSEVERENCE Last week, I watched "War Horse." It's a Steven Spielberg film about a young English boy and his horse. The family is about to lose their farm because dad bought a horse for his son. The father bears a war injury and cannot tend the farm. He spends his last money ...read more

  • Lost And Found

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 13, 2012
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    LOST AND FOUND In London there is an official governmental office for lost and found items. It is the London Transports “Lost Property Office.” It is located on the side of the Baker’s Street Station, just across the street from the fictitious residence of Sherlock Holmes. It has been there since ...read more

  • Out Of Ink?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 19, 2012
     | 3,756 views

    OUT OF INK? According to MSNBC, The British Medical Journal recently reported the case of a 76-year-old woman who visited her doctor complaining of stomach problems. When the scans came back, doctors were amazed to see a long object in her stomach. It was a pen! The woman remembered having put a ...read more

  • The U.s. Religious Landscape Survey By The Pew ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
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    The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey by the Pew Forum estimates the U.S. is 78% Christian and about to lose its status as a majority Protestant nation, at 51% and slipping. More than 25% of U.S. adults have left the faith of their childhood for another religion or no religion. Factoring in moves ...read more

  • How Badly Do You Want It?

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 14, 2008
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    How Badly Do You Want It? In pursuing a righteous goal, Les Brown said: "If you want a thing bad enough to go out and fight for it, to work day and night for it, to give up your time, your peace, and your sleep for it … if all that you dream and scheme is about it, and life seems useless and ...read more

  • The ...

    Contributed by Loyd Taylor on Oct 30, 2008
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    THE VOLUNTEERS This poem is dedicated to all faithful volunteers. We could not make it without your willingness to serve. Thank you, Loyd Taylor There are some special people that we know Found in needy places across this land, They’re people that selflessly serve others Always ready to lend a ...read more

  • Do You Know The Poem, "If’, By Rudyard Kipling? ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008
     | 1,249 views

    Do you know the poem, "If’, by Rudyard Kipling? I’m sure you’ve heard it a hundred times. But let me quote just a part of "If’. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you; if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for ...read more

  • Do You Know The Poem, "If’, By Rudyard Kipling? ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008
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    Do you know the poem, "If’, by Rudyard Kipling? I’m sure you’ve heard it a hundred times. But let me quote just a part of "If’. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you; if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for ...read more

  • I Heard About A Football Game Being Played On ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,774 views

    I heard about a football game being played on the home field. The home team was being smeared by the visiting squad. Someone on the sidelines kept yelling, "Give the ball to Calhoun Give the ball to Calhoun’’ They tried another play, and again the home team was smashed to the ground, losing ...read more

  • There Is A Picture Mounted On One Of The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,094 views

    There is a picture mounted on one of the original Norman pillars of our Church here at St Nicholas’ Church in New Romney, Kent, England. You will find it on the pillar closest to the war memorial at the back of Church and it is about a game of Chess. In the picture, Faust is engaged in a ...read more