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  • Prayer

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 13, 2020
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     | 4,323 views

    This statement is many times use as a stand alone statement without regards to the actual meaning. When the context has to be considered and an understanding of who God is and his teachings are most important. A famous Bible scholar John Gill puts it this way: For whatever is asked in faith, ...read more

  • A. The Brilliant Scientist Sir Isaac Newton ...

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,932 views

    a. The brilliant scientist Sir Isaac Newton said that he could take his telescope and look millions and millions of miles into space. Then he added, “But when I lay it aside, go into my room, shut the door, and get down on my knees in earnest prayer, I see more of ...read more

  • American Chat Some 53 Million Americans, 1 In 6, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006
     | 1,069 views

    American Chat Some 53 million Americans, 1 in 6, now visit a chat room every month, up from one in 10 million in ‘01, finds Nielsen/Net Rating and Forrester Research. E-mail is now the most popular online activity for 93% of Web regulars ...read more

  • The Captain Of The Titanic Refused To Believe The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
     | 2,602 views

    The captain of the Titanic refused to believe the ship was in trouble till water was ankle deep in the mail room. Only then was it apparent the multi-layered hull had been pierced and the unsinkable ship was going to sink. Ships that could have arrived before the great ocean liner went ...read more

  • The Magi Carried Gifts From Afar And Came To ...

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Oct 21, 2007
     | 2,081 views

    The magi carried gifts from afar and came to worship the newborn baby. King Herod said he wanted to worship the baby. Though Herod and the magi uttered the same word, worship, their intentions were different. King Herod did not plan to worship the child. He wanted to be all ...read more

  • A Pious Church Member, Who Thought Himself To Be ...

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 22, 2009
     | 2,491 views

    A pious church member, who thought himself to be a great Christian, visited the junior department of the Sunday school. The Superintendent asked him to say a few word to the boys and girls. He stood pompously before them and asked, "Why do you think people call me a Christian?" There was an ...read more

  • Vote To Get Well

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,744 views

    VOTE TO GET WELL Mrs Fisher, the primary school teacher, was at home recovering from surgery. She heard the letter box bang on the door, then her husband entered the room bringing in the post. One of the letters was a get well card from her 2nd year class ...read more

  • Bible Is All About Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 7, 2011
     | 1,543 views

    BIBLE IS ALL ABOUT JESUS The university library in Kansas is home to a very unusual Bible. At first it looks very ordinary, but when the gilt edges are slightly parted, it reveals a picture of Christ with his disciples in the upper room. Underneath the picture are the words; "It is myself, handle ...read more

  • Salt Of The Earth  PRO

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 says to Christians, "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men." Our Lord is telling His disciples that ...read more

  • Imagine, If You Will, Considering The Fuel That ...

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009
     | 2,920 views

    Imagine, if you will, considering the fuel that runs most of our society, a gasoline station along the metaphorical road of life. It has two large signs that can be seen from all around. One sign says, “Come on in! Your bill is already paid!” That’s grace—something paid before you ever reach the ...read more

  • Several Years Ago, The Leadership Of A Fairly ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009
     | 1,538 views

    Several years ago, the leadership of a fairly large English church became tired of the ‘worship wars.’ They were tired of different people getting mad and getting upset when the worship leader didn’t embrace their particular way or mode of worship. Some wanted hymns. Some wanted both. Some wanted ...read more

  • A Wise Heart ...

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,406 views

    A Wise Heart Cry James, the half brother of Jesus, gives the Christian a powerful truth, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). The Body of Christ is called to make disciples and this calling is ...read more

  • Who Is In Charge Here?  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 9, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,043 views

    WHO IS IN CHARGE HERE? I read of a mother who went to a family therapist over her thirteen-year-old son who was rebelling in every way imaginable. Out every night until 2:00 A.M. and in trouble at school, her son was on a one-way course to self-destruction. The therapist asked if she could ...read more

  • Building Eternally, Not Eternity  PRO

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    BUILDING ETERNALLY, NOT ETERNITY Sarah Winchester’s husband had acquired a fortune by manufacturing and selling rifles. After he died of influenza in 1918, she moved to San Jose, California. Sarah was convinced that the dead souls of the many Indians who lost their lives because of Winchester ...read more

  • A Jewish Lady Named Mrs. Rosenberg Who Many Years ...  PRO

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full." The Jewish lady said, "But your sign says that you have vacancies." ...read more

  • One Year A Sunday School Was Putting On A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,541 views

    One year a Sunday School was putting on a Christmas pageant. One little boy really wanted the part of Joseph. However, when the parts were handed out, the part of Joseph was given to a boy he detested. Instead, he was assigned to play the inn-keeper instead. The little boy was pretty upset ...read more

  • A Sunday School Was Putting On A Christmas ...  PRO

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,130 views

    A Sunday school was putting on a Christmas pageant which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. One boy wanted very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, a boy he didn’t like was given the part, and he was assigned to be the inn-keeper instead. He was pretty upset ...read more

  • Gary Smalley's Daughter Carrie Came To Him One ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2010
     | 2,629 views

    Gary Smalley’s daughter Carrie came to him one day and said, “Dad, I know that you love us and I know that you love Michael (one of his sons), but you are always picking on Michael, you are constantly criticizing Michael. Dad, what you are doing is like someone who is locked in a room and someone ...read more

  • Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013
     | 11,073 views

    LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Have you ever been in on one of those guided tours of any of a number of caves around our country ... like Ruby Falls, or Carlsbad Caverns or another one. Our family went to the Carlsbad Caves in New Mexico years ago. And as they do in so many places, they’ll turn out the ...read more

  • Daddy, What Does It Feel Like To Die?  PRO

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 19, 2014
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    Years ago I heard the compelling story of a young pastor whose son was very sick and not expected to live long. Night after night the pastor and his wife would put their boy to bed and say a prayer hoping for a miracle. One evening, the boy looked at his father and said, "Daddy, what does it feel ...read more

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