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  • It Seems As Though The Devastating Water Of The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Lisa Delay on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,074 views

    It seems as though the devastating water of the Asian tsunami uncovered an ancient city 45 miles south of Madras, India. Apparently, according to old British travel writings, the area was once a 7th century port city with seven pagodas, six of which were submerged by the sea. The location was part ...read more

  • The Scary Ride

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,016 views

    A father said: On a summer day I took my three-year-old daughter to a Kiddy Park in Dallas, Texas to ride the rides. I put her on a small ride which she insisted on trying even though it was the ’scariest.’ As she whipped around the corners in the kiddy car, she wrinkled up her face into a ...read more

  • During Napoleon's Austrian Campaign His Army ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,038 views

    During Napoleon’s Austrian campaign his army advanced to within six miles of Feldkirch. It looked as though Bonaparte’s men would take Feldkirch without resistance. But as Napoleon’s army advanced toward their objective in the night, the Christians of Feldkirch gathered in a little church to pray. ...read more

  • Shalom Aleichem Tells A Delightful Story About ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Shalom Aleichem tells a delightful story about an old man standing on a crowded bus. The young man standing next to him asked, "What time is it?" The old man refused to reply. The young man moved on. The old man’s friend, sensing something was wrong, asked, "Why were you so discourteous to the ...read more

  • Paul Says:

    Contributed by John Akosile on Jun 1, 2009
     | 2,232 views

    Paul says: "Our sufficiency is of God, who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life." The true ministry is God-touched, God-enabled, and God-made. The Spirit of God is on the preacher in anointing ...read more

  • Legend Of A King And A Heavy Stone

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
     | 2,465 views

    LEGEND OF A KING AND A HEAVY STONE There are certain lessons of grace that can be learned only in the valley of pain and distress. Show me a Christian who has suffered much and deepened his dependence on God, and I will show you a sensitive soul full of compassion for others, and with a deep ...read more

  • Jesus Loves Me

    Contributed by Michael Walther on Aug 8, 2011
     | 4,365 views

    JESUS LOVES ME "Jesus Loves Me" is one of the most well-known Christian hymns. This hymn was originally a poem that was included in a novel. The poem was spoken to a dying child to bring them comfort. A musician later added the music, and since 1860 it has become one of the most well-known ...read more

  • Are You Planting The Right Seed?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,622 views

    ARE YOU PLANTING THE RIGHT SEED? Some time ago "Reader’s Digest" told the story about a company who mailed out some special advertising business post cards with a mustard seed glued to it with the following caption that went something like this: "If you have faith as small as this mustard seed in ...read more

  • Houses Of Refuge

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009
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    HOUSES OF REFUGE There was no alternative to manslaughter. If you wanted to live, the only option was to flee to one of these cities of refuge. [HOUSE OF REFUGE, HUTCHINSON IS., FL] House of Refuge- The House of Refuge is the last remaining shipwreck life-saving station on Florida’s Atlantic ...read more

  • A Little Boy's Knots!" Revelations 19:11-17 Key ...

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,000 views

    “A Little Boy’s Knots!” Revelations 19:11-17 Key verse(s): 16:“On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KINGS OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” There’s something about being rescued this is so completely satisfying. A number of years ago (pre-cell phone days) I was driving along the ...read more

  • Object Lesson  PRO

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    Object Lesson Supplies Needed: One large pumpkin with the facial features cut out. When you cut out the features save them because you will need them during this object lesson. You will also need to save some of the slime and seeds from the inside. You will also need a candle. Lesson: Could I ...read more

  • Billy Graham, The Great Evangelist, Tells Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 1,853 views

    Billy Graham, the great evangelist, tells of driving through a small southern town and being stopped by a policeman and being charged with speeding. Graham admitted his quilt, but was told by the officer that he would have to appear in court. The judge asked, "Guilty, or not guilty?" When Graham ...read more

  • A Pastor Received A Call From A Church That ...  PRO

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the pastor’s young son on the street. “Do you know what your dad is going to ...read more

  • A Young Woman Named Florence Chadwick Attempted ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
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    A young woman named Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast in 1952 in an attempt to set a record for covering that distance. When she entered the water, a heavy fog had settled itself on the path before her. Blinded by fog, she became disoriented and ...read more

  • In The Movie Alice In Wonderland, Alice Came To ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    In the movie Alice in Wonderland, Alice came to an icy fork in the road. Panic stung her as she stood frozen by indecision. She lifted her eyes toward heaven, looking for guidance. Her eyes did not find God, only the Cheshire cat leering at her from his perch in the tree above. "Which way should I ...read more

  • Oprah Winfrey Was Interviewing People On Her ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,584 views

    Oprah Winfrey was interviewing people on her program recently who were having affairs with married people (there’s a great subject) One woman who had a long-standing affair with a married man was saying how happy she was. But then someone raised the question of morality. "Wait a minute," the woman ...read more

  • The Marines Have Always Been An Elite Fighting ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,377 views

    The Marines have always been an elite fighting force. For years there slogan has been “We are looking for a Few Good Men.” A Pastor by the name of David Schaal said that his Marine Corps Boot camp lasted 18 weeks. He says that during that 18 week period the recruits were never, ever called ...read more

  • Hurt Vs. Harm

    Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 12, 2010
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    HURT VS. HARM There is a wonderful book entitled "Boundaries" in which the authors differentiate two words - Hurt and Harm. Think of these examples. If I were to eat an entire 2 pound bag of peanut M&M's (which I sadly am fully capable of doing!) would it hurt me? No, it would feel great! ...read more

  • Actually My Wife Laurel Found Something At ...  PRO

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    Actually my wife Laurel found something at Hastings the other day that might be able to help us out: "Its called "Wash Away Your Sins - Soul Saver Pack"... "For liars, cheaters, and wrong-doers."  "It says its Bishop tested" and "Cardinal approved". Its contents are two bottles and an instruction ...read more

  • A Few Nights Ago My 2 Year Old Son Ephram Was ...

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 22, 2010
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    A few nights ago my 2 year old son Ephram was very sleepy and ready for bed. Though his bed is the bottom bunk he decided that he was going to climb up the latter to Sebastian’s top bunk. Normally he is very able to climb to the top but in his half awake state he got his foot tangled in the ...read more