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  • On A Blustery, Stormy, Winter Day, At The Broad ...  PRO

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    On a blustery, stormy, winter day, at the broad intersection on a busy trunk highway, I noticed a man standing near the side of the road. I was on my way home for lunch. The next day he was there again at the same place, and the next day, and for days following. Blizzards came, with cold weather, ...read more

  • A.j. Gordon Was The Great Baptist Pastor Of The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    A.J. Gordon was the great Baptist pastor of the Clarendon Church in Boston, Massachusetts. One day he met a young boy in front of the sanctuary carrying a rusty cage in which several birds fluttered nervously. Gordon inquired, "Son, where did you get those birds?" The boy replied, "I trapped them ...read more

  • In A Locked Upper Room On That First Easter, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    In a locked upper room on that first Easter, “Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, "Peace be with you." When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. John 20:19b-20. Some years back, before skin-grafts were a ...read more

  • Ode To Mom

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,441 views

    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

  • In 1997, Reilly Rankin, Was An All-American ...

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
     | 1,604 views

    In 1997, Reilly Rankin, was an all-American golfer as a freshman at the University of Georgia. In her sophomore year, she was set back by an appendectomy, hernia repair and treatment for endometriosis. Having recovered from these procedures, her and a group of friends ventured out onto Lake ...read more

  • Every Time I Read This Story In Genesis I Recall ...

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 2, 2007
     | 2,112 views

    Every time I read this story in Genesis I recall a scary situation that happened to me as a boy. I was in Jr. high (my exact age slips me, but I know I couldn’t drive yet), and I was riding my bike to the gym, which was about 30 minutes away in another part of Chattanooga. I had no sooner left the ...read more

  • At The Time Of This Writing, The Story ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,239 views

    At the time of this writing, the story dominating the national news involves the execution of former Iraqi president, Saddam Hussein. On December 30, 2006 the gun-toting dictator, who ruled Iraq with an iron fist for 24 years, was taken to the gallows. This 69-year-old despot, who ruled in ...read more

  • A Bundle Of Rags

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,354 views

    Why does sometimes the change seem so slow? This happens more promptly in some folks than others. Because, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come Sometimes people ask, ‘why don’t we see a lot of change? Why don’t we see all these folks living but for ...read more

  • Ode To Mom  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,556 views

    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

  • As Far Back As Anyone Could Remember, Kris Knew ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 3,622 views

    As far back as anyone could remember, Kris knew where he was going. He was clean-cut boy, bright and well behaved. The kind of kid any parent would be proud to call their son. His father was a major general in the Air Force and immensely proud of his son when Kris announced his intention to join ...read more

  • In 1997, Reilly Rankin, Was An All-American ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,778 views

    In 1997, Reilly Rankin, was an all-American golfer as a freshman at the University of Georgia. In her sophomore year, she was set back by an appendectomy, hernia repair and treatment for endometriosis. Having recovered from these procedures, her and a group of friends ventured out onto Lake Martin, ...read more

  • A Missionary On Furlough Told This True Story ...

    Contributed by John Montgomery on Jun 21, 2007
     | 3,020 views

    A missionary on furlough told this true story while visiting his home church in Michigan... "While serving at a small field hospital in Africa, every two weeks I traveled by bicycle through the jungle to a nearby city for supplies. This was a journey of two days and required camping overnight at ...read more

  • When Johnny Was 6 Years Old He Was With His ...

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007
     | 1,480 views

    When Johnny was 6 years old he was with his father when they were stopped for speeding. His father handed the officer a twenty dollar bill along with his drivers license, turned to his son and said “It’s okay son, everybody does it.” When he was 8 he was present at a family counsel lead by his ...read more

  • God Spoke To Me Recently Through A Homeless Guy I ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 5, 2007
     | 1,578 views

    God spoke to me recently through a homeless guy I know. This man is a full-blown practicing alcoholic. Does he live out the Shema of Jesus? No. Not even close. But he is pretty intelligent although not very wise (except he does exhibit occasional profound insight). When he is sober and cleaned up, ...read more

  • Twenty Questions: How Do I Know If I'm A ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2007
     | 982 views

    Twenty Questions: How Do I Know If I’m A Workaholic? ________________________________________ 1. Do you get more excited about your work than about family or anything else? 2. Are there times when you can charge through your work and other times when you can’t? 3. Do you take work with you to ...read more

  • This Past Week My Oldest Daughter Came In For ...

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Mar 27, 2008
     | 1,764 views

    This past week my oldest daughter came in for Easter break from college in Tennessee. After their mother spent nine hours in a van with our girls I thought she might like a little time alone. So I took our girls to see the movie . . . “Horton Hears a Who.” GREAT DR. SUESS MOVIE! Horton is an ...read more

  • Jill Rigby Notes From Her Book "Raising ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 13, 2008
     | 928 views

    Jill Rigby notes from Her book "Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World" that the following areas need to be shielded and monitored in our homes: Magazines, Books, Music, TV, Movies, and certain others. 1. We as parents must bear the burden to shield the eyes and the ears of our ...read more

  • You Are Not Your ...

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
     | 3,209 views

    You are Not Your Own Purchased at the Highest Price Corporate Worship The first step to enjoying public worship services is to understand that Christians are not their own. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you ...read more

  • A Mother's ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,340 views

    A Mother’s Resolutions 1. When I forget to go to the grocery store, I will not boil the macaroni necklaces my children made for me in preschool. 2. I will pack the kids’ lunch boxes the night before so I don’t throw in a slab of frozen lasagna as they’re running for the bus. "It’ll defrost by ...read more

  • A Mother's ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009
     | 4,734 views

    A Mother’s Resolutions 1. When I forget to go to the grocery store, I will not boil the macaroni necklaces my children made for me in preschool. 2. I will pack the kids’ lunch boxes the night before so I don’t throw in a slab of frozen lasagna as they’re running for the bus. "It’ll defrost by ...read more