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  • Story: In The Late Nineteenth Century In South ...

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 16, 2010
     | 1,503 views

    Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – but just enough to maintain his interest. The part of the river in which he ...read more

  • The City And Its Crosses

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 20, 2011
     | 3,419 views

    THE CITY AND ITS CROSSES Two water towers have always served as landmarks for travelers heading for their homes near Wauconda, Illinois. But especially at the holidays. More than 40 years ago, John Kuester, then village police chief, suggested mounting large twin crosses on the towers to ...read more

  • You Promised Me  PRO

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,384 views

    "YOU PROMISED ME" Love always perseveres. Love never Fails. In 1989, an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened Armenia, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. Surprisingly, such tragedies often bring out the best in people. Let me show you the loving heart of a father. In the midst of ...read more

  • The Deceitful World We Live In

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 7, 2023
     | 815 views

    In 1939, Hollywood gave the world "The Wizard of Oz." Since then, the movie has become a classic. It tells the story of Dorothy, who is whisked away to the land of Oz, where she meets three friends, faces a wicked witch, and must find how to return home. The movie is filled with colorful ...read more

  • 911 Or You!" Obadiah 1: 1-14 Key Verse(S): ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,009 views

    “911 or You!” Obadiah 1: 1-14 Key verse(s): 10-11: “Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame; you will be destroyed forever. On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gates you were like one of them.” We ...read more

  • The Tragic Tale Of Reginald  PRO

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,473 views

    THE TRAGIC TALE OF REGINALD The parents of Reg, from his earliest age, Had tried in a manner more kindly than sage, To see he was stayed by no curb or taboo From doing those things that he wanted to do. “Far be it from us to forbid or deny One whim to this apple,” they said, “of our ...read more

  • When Life Crashes In  PRO

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,154 views

    When Life Crashes In The classic MG moved briskly through the afternoon traffic. The drive enjoyed the quick response of the small high-powered convertible. After driving her station wagon, this little red car was rather like taking off her boots and putting on sneakers. Driving along with the ...read more

  • When The Immanuel Baptist Church First Called ...  PRO

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    When the Immanuel Baptist Church first called Pastor Waite he quickly made his way to each home. Letting people know that he wanted to know anything about the people that would be helpful in his ministry. It wasn’t long before the new pastor knew most of the church secrets. When it came to getting ...read more

  • No Record

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    "NO RECORD" Several years ago Bob Sheffield of the Navigators told a moving story picturing the essence of what it means to receive God’s forgiveness. Before he became a Christian, Bob played professional hockey in Canada. He was tough, loved to fight and found himself in jail one night after a ...read more

  • The Tin—untold Riches

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,170 views

    THE TIN--UNTOLD RICHES In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – but just enough to maintain his interest. The part of river in ...read more

  • God's Protection

    Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,999 views

    Nadin Khoury was thirteen years old, five foot two, and weighed, soaking wet, probably a hundred pounds. His attackers were teenagers, larger than Nadin, and outnumbered him seven to one. For thirty minutes they hit, kicked, and beat him. He never stood a chance. Khoury’s mom had recently moved the ...read more

  • I Was In My Second Year Of Walking With Christ. ...

    Contributed by Elena Bogdan on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,970 views

    I was in my second year of walking with Christ. Those who knew me closely, heard me say that my mission in life was to live for the same purpose Christ lived on earth: “to seek and to save the lost”. And that’s how I lived my life from the beginning of my Christian life. Every day, before I ...read more

  • Story: In The Late Nineteenth Century In South ...

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 825 views

    Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – but just enough to maintain his interest. The part of river in which he was ...read more

  • In Communist Romania There Was A Very Young Man ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,754 views

    In communist Romania there was a very young man named Matchevici who had been put into prison because of his faith at the age of 18. Because of the tortures, he was very sick with tuberculosis. Somehow his family found out that he was sick and sent him a hundred bottle so streptomycin, which could ...read more

  • What To Do When There's No Fireworks

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Jun 21, 2011
     | 2,939 views

    WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE'S NO FIREWORKS Around sunset one very hot summer’s eve when we (in the Army Chaplaincy) were in Iraq, about forty miles north of Baghdad, we saw the military police pull up in the building just next door. Out came two Iraqi Prisoners of War, their hands were shackled behind ...read more

  • Joe Bayly, A Christian Author And Leader, Had A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 2, 2012
     | 2,830 views

    Joe Bayly, a Christian author and leader, had a son named Tim who was not following the Lord. This caused great tension in the home until one day Joe told his son he had to move out. Taking Tim aside, he said, "Tim, you're not living for God and you need to leave our home." Tim left, but his ...read more

  • Was Jesus Married?

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 22, 2012
     | 1,814 views

    WAS JESUS MARRIED? “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” 1 Timothy 4:7 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 Popular characters tend to be used, ...read more

  • When Close Enough—isn’t!

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,000 views

    Introduction: Sometimes, close enough just isn't! Text, Matthew 13:25, KJV: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. Thoughts: Have you ever heard the phrase, “Oh, that’ s close enough” or “that’s good enough”? Sometimes, it’s true but there ...read more

  • For Always  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    FOR ALWAYS In 1994 two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on Biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments, and a large orphanage. It was ...read more

  • In 1994 Two Americans Answered An Invitation From ...  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,737 views

    In 1994 two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on Biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments, and a large orphanage. It was nearing the ...read more

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