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  • Victor Or Victim—the Case Of Robert Reed  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    VICTOR OR VICTIM--THE CASE OF ROBERT REED If ever there was a person who could have offered Jesus an excuse, Robert Reed would be that person. His hands are twisted and His feet are useless. He can’t bathe himself. He can’t feed himself. He can’t brush his teeth, comb his hair or put on his ...read more

  • Forgotten Steps

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,910 views

    FORGOTTEN STEPS A man who was not an architect decided to draw the plans for his new home. He was very proud of what he had done. He hired a builder with the firm understanding that he would follow the blueprints exactly. "You may not like my plans, but they suit me. So don't even try to ...read more

  • Hold Fast

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,781 views

    HOLD FAST A ships crew can be suddenly obligated to ABANDON SHIP and take to the life boats. Such was the case of an American whaling ship in the South Seas. A huge leviathan of the deep, wounded by his pursuits, ran out the mile long line then returned again and struck the ship with incredible ...read more

  • Your Attitude Toward Attitude

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Jan 28, 2013
     | 4,502 views

    YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD ATTITUDE It was February 20, 1962, when a man by the name of John Glenn circled the earth in outer space three times; and we thought it was tremendous. We followed. We listened. We saw him on television. And if you listened carefully, you would have heard from a man in ...read more

  • The Thermostat War

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 35 views

    I had a roommate, and we had this thing with the thermostat. I’d set it where I wanted it. He’d walk by and bump it up. I’d walk by and bump it back down. He’d change it again. This went on for weeks. Neither of us said a word about it. It was a completely silent war. And finally, I did what any ...read more

  • Fishing With A Net

    Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023
     | 1,991 views

    Dr. Daniel B. Wallace has taught Greek and New Testament courses on a graduate school level since 1979. He wrote about this idea based on Matthew 4 “19 He said to them, “Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people.” 20 They left their nets immediately and followed him.” “It’s strange ...read more

  • A Preacher Saw A Man Who Looked Homeless Sitting ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 15, 2001
    based on 450 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    A preacher saw a man who looked homeless sitting on a park bench and seemed to be in deep distress so he passed by him, handed him a $20 bill and whispered to him, “Never Despair”. The next day the preacher saw the man coming toward him hurriedly and gave him $60. The preacher asked what that was ...read more

  • When I Was In College, I Typed Term Papers And ...  PRO

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,443 views

    When I was in college, I typed term papers and saved money so I could give my mother an expensive rocking chair she had admired for Christmas –– There were many sleepless nights and tons of work to earn the money. But, on Christmas morning the rocking chair was next to the tree. Mom has always ...read more

  • I Remember The First Time I Was With Someone ...

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
     | 1,754 views

    I remember the first time I was with someone when they died. Just before Lloyd passed from this life to the next he talked about how he saw someone holding his hands out to him. I believe he was talking about Jesus. The rest of in the room didn’t see Him, but we didn’t have ...read more

  • Most American Catholics Believe That History Will ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
     | 1,634 views

    Most American Catholics believe that history will judge Pope John Paul II favorably -- either as a great pope, or even one of the greatest ever. Seven in 10 predict the Catholic Church will make him a saint. Most American Catholics also say the choice of the next pope will matter to them ...read more

  • Flex Time: Almost 29 Million Full-Time ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
     | 1,555 views

    Flex Time: Almost 29 million full-time wage-and-salary workers, or nearly 29%, have schedules that allow them to vary the time they begin and end their workday while working 40 hour weeks, according to the Labor Department. Flexible schedules are most common among executives, administrators and ...read more

  • The Good Life: Recent Roper Asw Research Reports ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006
     | 1,795 views

    The Good Life: Recent Roper ASW research reports that 89% of Americans consider owning a home necessary to having a good life. The next top requirement is good health (87%) followed by a happy marriage (81%). 52% say a second car is essential to a good life, up from 43% in ’99. 48% claim a vacation ...read more

  • A Burning In My Bosom

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
     | 1,089 views

    Story. A burning in my bosom. One day at Princeton Theological Seminary. We had an outside Speaker. Had a philosophy that directly, plainly contradicted several Scriptures. Yes, the speaker realized this (Claimed to be Christian by the way). Question was asked – how do you justify this, How ...read more

  • In Chile, I Remember, One Man Heading For The ...

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 31, 2006
     | 1,072 views

    In Chile, I remember, one man heading for the platform was stopped by a worker. He said he was god and how could we keep him off the platform. When he saw the policeman coming he took off. The next day in the newspaper there was a photo of him behind bars. The caption said something like god was ...read more

  • Many Times When My Wife And I Are Asked How Can ...

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 1, 2007
     | 1,086 views

    Many times when my wife and I are asked how can we keep going, country after country for almost 45 years. I tell them it is the joy of the Lord that gives strength. Winning souls is the second best joy you can have here on earth next to your own personal salvation. Remember it is not only a ...read more

  • There Was A Little Boy Who Was Kneeling By His ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. He began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year so please let me get a new bicycle for my birthday.” His mom said, “Son, God’s not deaf; you ...read more

  • Without My Glasses  PRO

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    WITHOUT MY GLASSES Soon after our last child left home for college, my wife was resting next to me on the couch with her head in my lap. I carefully removed her glasses. "You know, honey," I said sweetly, "without your glasses you look like the same beautiful young woman I ...read more

  • God Speed  PRO

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,849 views

    GOD SPEED A very wealthy, religious little old lady was a soft touch for any panhandler she happened to meet on the street. One day she met a very shabbily dressed man and impulsively pressed a five dollar bill into his hand, smiled warmly and whispered, “God speed.” The next day the shabbily ...read more

  • A New England High School Teacher Taught A ...  PRO

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,624 views

    A New England high school teacher taught a course entitled The Bible as Literature. Only seniors in the top 10 percent of the class could take this course. A pre-test was given to evaluate the students’ biblical knowledge. One student defined the Epistles as "wives of the Apostles." A pastor was so ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Boy Whose Dad Took Him To ...  PRO

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,137 views

    The story is told of a boy whose Dad took him to a play one Saturday night and spent a lot for the tickets. Afterwards the Dad talked about how good the play was an how it was worth every penny. The next morning coming home from Church the mother asked the Father what he thought of church. And the ...read more