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Tolerate

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 1, 2010

TOLERATE To tolerate means I can disagree with you while still respecting you. One person is a Republican, another Democrat. We put aside our differences and get along. One person is a (Florida) Gator, another a (FSU) Seminole. We put aside our differences and get along. Some ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In 1829 A Man Named George Wilson Was Arrested ...

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

In 1829 a man named George Wilson was arrested for robbery and murder in a US mail heist. He was tried, convicted and sentenced to death by hanging. Some friends intervened on his behalf and were able to obtain his pardon from President Andrew Jackson. But when told of this, Wilson refused it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The African Bishop, Desmond Tutu, Was Once Asked ...  PRO

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004

The African Bishop, Desmond Tutu, was once asked why he became an Anglican rather than joining some other denomination. He replied that in the days of apartheid, when a black person and a white person met while walking on a footpath, the black person was expected to step into the gutter to allow ...read more

Tags: Humility, Grace

Denomination: *other

The Test Of Sanity  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2005

THE TEST OF SANITY Doctors of old times tested the sanity of a mental patients with the following test: The patient was placed in a room with a sink. The faucet was turned on and a stopper was put in the drain until the sink overflowed. The patient was then handed a mop and the door was closed. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-30, Mark 5:1-30

Tags: Disease, Demons, Attention, Head, Heaven, Turn  (view more)  (view less)

Asking The Visitor To Leave

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018

Note: This story is told from my perspective - Jim Butcher of Madison WV. I was visiting with one of our long-time members a few months ago and she related an interesting story about her visit to Madison Baptist decades ago. Rosemary was sitting along the aisle, waiting on the service to begin, ...read more

Tags: Church, Worship, Welcome, Greeting, Welcoming  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A New Perspective On Ugly Sweaters

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Nov 5, 2019

I am not stylish. I will never be named “best dressed” minister. I do not enjoy clothes shopping. Yet, even though shopping is a task, there are occasions when I do need to pick up an item or two and even though I don’t have an eye for what’s fashionable I can sense when something is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Tags: Dignity, Humanity, Image Of God, Goodness, Love Neighbor  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Difference Between The Impossible And The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Home Is Any Four Walls That Enclose The Right ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Home is any four walls that enclose ...read more

Tags: Home

I Refuse To Have A Battle Of Wits With An ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I refuse to have a battle of wits with an ...read more

Tags: Humor

John Maxwell—in His Book " Be A People ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Jones on Dec 29, 2000

John Maxwell—in his book “ Be a people person”-----states—“Until I am committed, there is a hesitancy, a chance to draw back. But the moment I definitely commit myself, then God moves also, and a whole steam of events erupt. All manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings, persons, and material ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Commitment To Christ, Faith

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality Is A Major Contributor To A Child's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

Spirituality is a major contributor to a child’s overall happiness (more so than for adults), finds a University of British Columbia study. Past studies have shown that in adults, spiritual feelings and higher levels of religious behavior typically account for about 5% of a person’s overall ...read more

Tags: Happiness

Americans Waste More Than 2 Hours A Day At Work, ...

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 10, 2009

AMERICANS WASTE MORE THAN 2 HOURS A DAY AT WORK, COSTING COMPANIES $759 BILLION A YEAR, ACCORDING TO SALARY.COM AND AMERICA ONLINE SURVEY Top Time-Wasting Activities 1. Surfing Internet (personal use) 44.7% 2. Socializing with co-workers 23.4% 3. ...read more

Tags: Integrity, Time

Denomination: Baptist

Yours Is Mine

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 14, 2021

When my grandparents received their social security checks in the mail, my grandmother would tell my grandfather, “what’s yours is mine and what’s mine is my own.” She was letting him know that what belonged to him also belonged to her. They shared what is known in legal language as “joint ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Tags: Joint Tenancy, Possession

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Writing . . . Is Practically The Only Activity A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Writing . . . is practically the only activity a person can do ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

William Brown On Failure  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 24, 2002

Failure is an event, never a person. William ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Relationship With Someone Is The Position ...

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008

Your relationship with someone is the position you hold in ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Different People Bring Out Different Aspects Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Different people bring out different aspects of ...read more

Tags: Human Life

Desktop Dining: In '03 66% Of American Workers ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Desktop Dining: In ’03 66% of American workers ate meals in odd bites around work or personal multi-tasks. We eat at our desks to save time, save money, take care of personal business and occasionally to take a break and relax finds an ADA Survey. Doing anything else while we’re eating may be ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Mark Antony Was Know As The "Silver-Throated ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

Mark Antony was know as the "silver-throated orator of Rome." He was a brilliant statesman magnificent in battle, courageous, and strong. And he was handsome. As far as personal qualities are concerned, he could have become a world ruler. But he had a very vulnerable and fatal flaw of moral ...read more

Tags: Temptation Resisting, Sin General, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Maxwell—in His Book "Be A People ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on Aug 7, 2002

John Maxwell—in his book “Be a people person”-----states—“Until I am committed, there is a hesitancy, a chance to draw back. But the moment I definitely commit myself, then God moves also, and a whole steam of events erupt. All manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings, persons, and material ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ, Discipleship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational