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He Was Handicapped And He Knocked Over A Rack Of ...

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 1, 2003

He was handicapped and he knocked over a rack of shoes at Nordstrom’s. The manager of the store became irate. It was opening day. The crowds were large. The owners were in the store. The manager stared for a moment, then curtly said, “get him to pick them up.” The boy froze. The sister paused. The ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To, Christian Love, Promises Of God

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith When Faced With Death?  PRO

Contributed by Michael Sechler on Jan 25, 2014

My son, Micah died in 2012 from kidney disease and complications. As he lay dying I wrote this in my journal: "Sitting at the bedside of my dying son at 3:48 in the morning. Weeping like crazy. Bertrand Russell once said that 'no one can sit at the bedside of dying child and believe in God.' Well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Tags: Faith, Trial, Child Death, Belief In God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Understanding The Parables

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 13, 2022

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE PARABLES Parables provide insight into the nature, coming, growth and of the Kingdom of God. Parables are by design intended to be surprising. They often sneak up on us. Parables are used to simulate thinking and cause the hearer to carefully contemplate what they ...read more

Tags: Teaching, Truth, Preaching, Parables, Kingdom Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 3, 2018

Proverbs 3:5-8 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding for support. 6 In all your habits acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight 7 Don’t look at yourself as wise—fear God and leave evil 8 It will bring health to umbilical cord and refreshment ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Tags: Not Relying On Self, Belief, Trust, Relying On God

Denomination: *other

Rev. Tom Erickson Told A Story About The Public ...

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Dec 1, 2001

Rev. Tom Erickson told a story about the public Library having a system called "Dial-A-Tale." Anytime a young child wants to hear a fairy tale, he can call the number and a voice comes on reading a short fairy tale to the listening young ear. However, the number is only one digit different from ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God, Love Of The Disciples, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Things Happen  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 24, 2004

AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN When God sends forth the Spirit amazing things happen: barriers are broken, communities are formed, opposites are reconciled, unity is established, disease is cured, addiction is broken, cities are renewed, races are reconciled, hope is established, people are blessed, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Joel 2:10-14, Revelation 3:17-22

Tags: Lukewarm, Kingdom Of God, Holy Spirit General

Real Magic  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 3, 2001

Real Magic for Harry Potter Fans! If you’re a true Harry Potter fan, then you know that the reason Harry is invincible against evil Voldemort’s power is because Harry’s mother died for him when he was very young. She loved Harry so much that she threw herself in front of Voldemort’s curse and ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Descriptions Of God, Cross Agony

Many Of You Know Charles De Gaulle As The Famous ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Many of you know Charles de Gaulle as the famous French WWII soldier, statesman, author. What you probably did not know was that Charles and Evonne deGaulle were the parents of a very mentally handicapped child. She was a treasure and a great concern to them both. No matter how bad things were in ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope, Faith, Easter Resurrection

Leonardo Da Vinci, Just Before He Commenced Work ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

Leonardo Da Vinci, just before he commenced work on his "Last Supper" had a violent argument with a fellow painter. Leonardo was so bitter that he determined to paint the face of his enemy, the other artist, into the face of Judas, and thus take his revenge by handing the man down in infamy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Tags: God's Forgiveness, Forgiveness For Others, Forgiveness General

Denomination: Methodist

I Heard About An 83 Year Old Man The Other Day ...  PRO

Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 14, 2001

I heard about an 83 year old man the other day who had lived his entire life as a bachelor. One day this man gathered his four nephews and announced that he was planning to be married. His nephews were in shock. One spoke up and said, "Uncle are you getting married because this woman is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Tags: God's Provision, Marriage General, Becoming A Christian

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Our Daily Bread  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 5, 2003

BEYOND OUR DAILY BREAD Author Jeanne Zornes writes: As a new Christian, I presumed Jesus’ main job was taking care of me. He led to me a job, roommates to share apartment costs, and a car that ran. But after a while my tastes got fussier. Like the Israelites waking up to manna every morning, I ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Jesus Christ, God's Provision

Trials

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Sam Dixon was the General Secretary of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. He died under the rubble in the Montana Hotel of Haiti, serving God while meeting with other relief agencies to work together to better help the Haitian people. When one serves God so faithfully and suddenly is killed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-16

Tags: God's Sovereignty, Serving, Choices, The Price To Follow

Denomination: Methodist

One Of Golf’s Immortal Moments Came When A ...  PRO

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotsman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ball placidly waited ...read more

Tags: Sports, Holy Spirit, God's Son, Adam And Eve, Adam And Evil, Finding Fulfillment, God The Father, God Brings Purpose  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lasting Lessons On Prayer From Elijah's Small Cloud

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 17, 2024

The passage from 1 Kings 18:41-46 offers profound lessons on persisting in prayer, as demonstrated by the prophet Elijah. Here are some key takeaways: Expectant Faith: Elijah prayed with the expectation that God would answer. He told Ahab to prepare for rain even before there was any sign of it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Tags: Elijah, Faith, Humility, Prayer, Miracles, Trusting God, Persistence, God's Timing, Watchfulness, Answers To Prayer, Bowing Before God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man Dies And Goes To Heaven. Of Course, St. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you’ve done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. ...read more

Tags: Work, Salvation, Kingdom Of God, Heaven, Grace  (view more)  (view less)

The Sun And The Wind

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 16, 2024

One day, the Sun and the Wind argued over who was stronger. They see a man walking with a coat and decide to settle their dispute by seeing who can make him remove his coat. The Wind blows fiercely, but the harder it blows, the tighter the man clutches his coat. Then, the Sun gently shines its warm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Tags: Persuade, Fables, God's Warmth, Gentleness, Gentle  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Two Men Were Walking Through A Field One Day ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Nov 19, 2001

Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in for ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will, Joy, Human Body, Thankful, Thankfulness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It Depends Whose Hands It's In  PRO

Contributed by Jeffrey Sturdivant on Jan 10, 2001

IT DEPENDS WHOSE HANDS IT’S IN A basketball in my hands is worth about $19 A basketball in Michael Jordan’s hands is worth about $33 million It depends whose hands it’s in A baseball in my hands is worth about $6 A baseball in Mark McGuire’s hands is worth $19 million It depends whose hands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6, Exodus 3:1-15, Philippians 4:1-9, Ruth 1:1-8, Philippians 4:8-9, Exodus 3:12-24, Psalm 30:11-12, 2 Kings 7:1-7, Matthew 13:3-23, Job 34:12-15, Philippians 4:11-13, Ephesians 4:31-32  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Be Still, Burning Bush, Conversion, Defender, Fear, God Brings Hope, Sower, Seed, Self-Discipline, Protector, Problem, Name, God's Omniscience, God's Omnipotence, God, Help  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

During The War In Vietnam, A Young West Point ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 12, 2001

During the war in Vietnam, a young West Point graduate was sent over to lead a group of new recruits into battle. He did his job well, trying his best to keep his from ambush and death. But one night when they had been under attack, he was unable to get just one of his men to safety. The soldier ...read more

Tags: Lord's Supper, Forgiveness In Jesus, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Baptist

[019] A Message From A Poem - An Atheist’s Lament

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 22, 2024

[019] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - AN ATHEIST’S LAMENT I do not know how many nations know what the 1st of April is. In western society it is known as April Fools’ Day and is a time when some play tricks on others. The Day is also known as “All Fools’ Day.” The following is taken from The Editors ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 53:1-2, Ecclesiastes 2:14

Tags: April Fools Day, Fools, Atheists, There Is No God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational