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  • The Miracle In A Bug  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2009
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    THE MIRACLE IN A BUG Shortly before his death, the legendary film producer Cecil B DeMille wrote this beautiful meditation: "One day as I was lying in a canoe, a big black beetle came out of the water and climbed up into the canoe. I watched it idly for some time. Under the heat of the sun, the ...read more

  • Honesty (Or Not) In ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 13, 2009
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    HONESTY (OR NOT) IN AMERICA In the book, The Day America Told the Truth, of the people surveyed, the authors found these results – 91 percent of American lie about trivial matters; 36 percent of Americans lie about important matters; 86 percent regularly lie to parents, 75 percent regularly lie ...read more

  • Though There Are No Scripture References ...

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009
     | 1,766 views

    Though there are no scripture references specifically telling us, please understand that Satan, the arch enemy of the Lord God and of all humanity, must have been screaming in rage over the events transpiring in Bethlehem that night. Did you know that the first prediction of God sending a Savior ...read more

  • Something He Didn't Do

    Contributed by Josh Cougle on Apr 6, 2010
     | 3,370 views

    SOMETHING HE DIDN'T DO My fourth daughter Kezzi is struggling through some things lately; one of them is lying. She's an obvious liar too. A month or so ago, someone left the milk out. Not a huge thing in itself, but Kezzi isn't supposed to pour the milk. Now that complicates it. I call all of the ...read more

  • He Still Loves Us  PRO

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 30, 2010
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    HE STILL LOVES US There is a strange power in the consciousness of being loved. It is said that one of the most distinguished statesmen of the times of the American Revolution was once a hopeless drunkard. He had been engaged to a beautiful girl, but his indulgence had compelled her to break the ...read more

  • She Is Almost Ninety Years Old, And Apparently ...

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 17, 2010
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    She is almost ninety years old, and apparently she's BEAUTIFUL. I am a Chaplain in an aged care facility and I meet a lot of 90 year olds. Some look pretty good for their age but SARAH catches your attention. The perfect Hollywood star, aging gracefully and looking years younger without the use of ...read more

  • Our Tongues Get Us Into Trouble

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
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    OUR TONGUES GET US INTO TROUBLE The classic movie, "A Christmas Story," is a nostalgic look at growing up in Gary, Indiana, through the eyes of a boy named Ralphy. One scene depicts a school recess in the middle of winter. Two boys surrounded by their classmates argue whether a person’s tongue ...read more

  • Hit By A Rock

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 28, 2011
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    HIT BY A ROCK Corrective suffering is tribulation or affliction God allows in our lives to chasten us for unforsaken sin in order to turn us back to Him. In the city of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the broken end of a high voltage wire was lying on the pavement, along which the engineer was walking, ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Terrible Traffic Accident. ...  PRO

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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    The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they waited for the paramedics to arrive they noticed a monkey in the car ...read more

  • In The Movie "Serenity" The Crew Of The Ship ...  PRO

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 22, 2008
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    In the movie "Serenity" the crew of the ship Serenity find a planet that was last known to be filled with crowds of people all working together to build a world. The ship lands on the planet only to discover the streets empty of people. When the crew begins to investigate they discover the ...read more

  • You Already Have Happiness

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009
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    YOU ALREADY HAVE HAPPINESS The angel asked, "You aren’t happy. How can I help you?" The poet replied, "I have everything. But I lack only one thing. Can you give it to me?" To which the angel happily said, "Sure. I can give you anything you desire." The poet stared right into the angel’s eyes, "I ...read more

  • Come Hell Or High Water

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 2, 2009
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    COME HELL OR HIGH WATER Glen and Jo Ann live in Orange County, California in a low lying area. It flooded one year and the local newspaper sent a reporter, in a boat, out to Glen and Jo Ann’s neighborhood. The reporter found Jo Ann, sitting on their roof watching large objects floating by, so he ...read more

  • Daniel In The Lion's Den

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2022
     | 2,477 views

    Need this picture displayed for illustration: https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/moody-daniel-lions/ Charles Stanley tells of a time when he was struggling with much opposition. In the midst of the turmoil, an elderly member of his church invited him to her apartment for lunch. He ...read more

  • Max Lucado Describes The Choice Joseph Made To Be ...

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
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    Max Lucado describes the choice Joseph made to be obedient by comparing it to going out on a limb for God. He claims, Quote from Max Lucado (TAKEN OFF A SERMON TAPE): Joseph was perched firmly on his branch in the tree. It was thick, reliable and perfect for sitting. It was so strong that he ...read more

  • Object Lesson: A Branch On A Tree Or A Stick In ...  PRO

    Contributed by Alistair Wearring on Feb 27, 2010
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    OBJECT LESSON: A BRANCH ON A TREE OR A STICK IN THE MUD? ------------------------------------------- Theme: Apart from Jesus, we can do nothing Object: Two branches that has been broken from a tree -- one with leaves withering, the other without any leaves at all. Scripture: "I am the vine; you ...read more

  • Max Lucado, In His Book In The Eye Of The Storm, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 18, 2008
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    Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner ...read more

  • Prep Your Heart

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 29, 2009
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    PREP YOUR HEART My wife and I have had a painter in the house this week creating a very colorful and fun bedroom for our two youngest sons. The painter is a man who cares deeply about his craft. In conversation with him this week, I have learned a great deal more about the nature of painting than ...read more

  • I Read In The Biography Of A Missionary ...

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 30, 2006
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    I read in the biography of a missionary concerning an Indian law student who became a Christian. He asked the missionary if he could be baptised secretly as, if he was baptised in a public service, his Hindu father would cut off his allowance and disown him. The missionary insisted that baptism ...read more

  • Shortest Job Ever

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 13, 2020
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    And the record for the world’s shortest job is… “I got hired for a corporate job. I had my first day and it seemed to be going well and then I, and the rest of my department, got called in for a surprise meeting. Turns out we were all getting ...read more

  • When I Hold My Little Five Month Old ...

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 21, 2008
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    When I hold my little five month old granddaughter in my arms I can’t seem to take my eyes off of her. It does not matter if I am feeding her, playing with her, talking to her, or even changing a diaper, I can’t ...read more