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Ode To Mom

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 10, 2007

ODE TO MOM (from Pearl Sewell and Patti Cowell). POSITION: Mother, Mom, Mama JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ode To Mom  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

ODE TO MOM (from Pearl Sewell and Patti Cowell). POSITION: Mother, Mom, Mama JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable ...read more

Tags: Mother's Day

The Ode To The Innkeeper  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 1, 2009

THE ODE TO THE INNKEEPER The Innkeeper stands, he is guarding the door He's got all he wants, he has room for no more 'O yes, there's a stable, not fit for a king Have that if you like, it don't mean a thing. But don't come inside, I've so much to do I haven't the time to listen to you.' A night ...read more

Tags: Christmas Eve

Denomination: Baptist

Ode To The Old Lady In The Mirror  PRO

Contributed by James Kelley on Feb 11, 2002

Ode to the Old Lady in the Mirror A very weird thing has happened. A strange old lady has moved into my house. I have no idea where she came from, or how she got in. I certainly did not invite her. All I know is that one day she wasn’t there, and the next day, she was. She is a clever old lady, ...read more

Tags: Romantic Love

Denomination: Baptist

Unsung Heroes: The Four Great Men Of Samaria

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 11, 2022

Introduction: There was war between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, where Israelites on each side fought, died, were captured and who knows what else. In this battle, the northern kingdom of Israel had won a great victory and were headed back home, loaded with the spoils of war. But that joy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:12-15

Tags: Ahaz, Pekah, Unsung Heroes, Oded, Captives  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Writers Only Responsibility Is To His Art. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The writers only responsibility is to his art. He will be completely ruthless if he is a good one.If a writer has to rob his mother, he will not hesitate; the ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Break New Ground For God

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jun 14, 2010

BREAK NEW GROUND FOR GOD od has called us to go. Are you going? I challenge you to dare to go where no man has gone before. Charles Haddon Surgeon said it best when he said, "The most successful servants of god have been those who have not built upon the foundation of others, but have ventured ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Three Stages Of Motherhood: Young, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

There are three stages of motherhood: young, middle age and “you’re looking fine.” I don’t know about you, but my mother was responsible for teaching me some of the most valuable life lessons I ever learned. Someone sent me some valuable reminders of Mom lessons and I wanted to share a few of them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Tags: Mother's Day

The Harrowing Of Hell" -- "I Have The Keys To ...

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2010

"The Harrowing of Hell" -- "I have the keys to death and Hades" An ancient Christian hymn found in the old hymn book "Odes of Solomon" (from the first one hundred years of the Christian church) has a climactic celebration of "The harrowing (robbing) of Hell." It gives us insight into the first ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Nazarene

Abundant Life  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2009

ABUNDANT LIFE In December 1990, the threat of war with Iraq was looming. Many reserves and National Guard troops were mobilized. There were some homes where father and mother were both deployed. Recognizing this situation (that both father and mother would be gone overseas), a civic organization ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Tags: Joy

Indian Legend Adds "Spook" To Phenomenon

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2007

Indian Legend Adds "Spook" to Phenomenon This isn’t your typical pay-at-the-gate attraction. In fact, there is no admission charge — it’s free! Some might not even call it an attraction, but don’t say that to the locals of Lake Wales, Florida. Spook Hill is proudly recognized by the town. The ...read more

A Wonderful, Imaginative Short Story By Nathaniel ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 24, 2002

A wonderful, imaginative short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne illustrates the necessity of having the right focus. It is entitled “The Great Stone Face.” The tale centers around a man named Ernest who grew up in a village renowned for a natural wonder that rested just outside its boundaries. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:16-23

Tags: Humor, Mother's Day, Story, Devotional