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  • With A Timid Voice And Idolizing Eyes, The Little ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,958 views

    With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: "Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me now, I’m tired." "But ...read more

  • Have You Read The Book, Blink? In This Book ...

    Contributed by Lee Johnson on Dec 9, 2005
     | 1,763 views

    Have you read the book, Blink? In this book Malcolm Gladwell shows us how we have this innate power to come to quality revelations or conclusions in the blink of an eye. It’s called the “theory of thin slicing.” As if you could cut a pie with a thickness of one millimeter, and you could predict ...read more

  • The Noted Bible Scholar James M. Gray Told A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,152 views

    The noted Bible scholar James M. Gray told a story that underscores the importance of reading the Scriptures for personal growth. He said that when he was a young Bible teacher he became deeply impressed by the peace and spiritual poise of a friend with whom he often talked. Since Gray wanted that ...read more

  • Chargers Vs. Broncos

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009
     | 1,366 views

    I was looking for modern day example of Paul’s heart, and I found it to some degree in an NFL football player. In a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos on December 10, 2006, Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (known as L.T.) took his position the same way he had done ...read more

  • If It's Not True...  PRO

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,816 views

    IF IT'S NOT TRUE... The fact is, if Jesus Christ died on the cross and did not rise again from the dead, everything we live for and believe as Christians means absolutely nothing, Ill. 1 Cor. 15:12-20. 1. v.13 Christ Is Not Risen a. He died in vain, Rom. 4:24; 5:10 b. He lied, Mt. 16:21; ...read more

  • New Partner In Law Firm Encouraged With Words, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 5, 2009
     | 1,945 views

    New Partner In Law Firm Encouraged with Words, "You’re One of Us" [YOU’RE ONE OF US] A new partner in the law firm was discouraged. The senior partners had set extremely high standards and had coached him carefully. He did well in some minor trials, but he lost his first big case. The partners ...read more

  • H.a. Ironside's Comment On H. D. Thoreau's

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 30, 2009
     | 3,727 views

    H.A. Ironside’s Comment on H. D. Thoreau’s "A Different Drummer" One of the most famous lines of the 19th century naturalist Henry David Thoreau was, "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer." Commenting on Thoreau’s defense of his ...read more

  • Gladstone: Risk For The Greater Victory  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,713 views

    GLADSTONE: RISK FOR THE GREATER VICTORY WILLIAM GLADSTONE, a prime minister of England in the nineteenth century, one night was working late on an important speech he was to give to the House of Commons the next day. At about two o'clock in the morning a woman knocked on his door, asking the ...read more

  • When You Can Wear The Uniform

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,124 views

    WHEN YOU CAN WEAR THE UNIFORM Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 3:15, "I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God's household." While there are right and wrong ways to act when attending church services, Paul is not talking about attendance manners but rather how you and I ...read more

  • Bees That Sting Also Bring Honey

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 1, 2011
     | 3,578 views

    BEES THAT STING ALSO BRING HONEY One Saturday morning, a seven-year-old boy was playing in their front-yard garden in the middle of flowers in bloom. He was trying to catch butterflies with his torn net. Suddenly a bee flew to his position buzzing straightway landing on the back of his palm. The ...read more

  • Aiming At The Right Target  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    AIMING AT THE RIGHT TARGET Some of our deeds are of great value, especially those done in dependence upon God for His glory and honor. Some of our deeds are worthless. They accomplish nothing of eternal value and will be quickly forgotten after we are gone. Matt Emmons had the gold medal in ...read more

  • What Occupies Your Heart?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,426 views

    WHAT OCCUPIES YOUR HEART? I squirmed a bit as I forced myself to listen to my friend cataloging her problems. After three hours, I interrupted her gently to ask, "If you were to draw a circle to represent your life, what would be in the center?" She thought a moment, then said, "My problems." My ...read more

  • The Believer's Gps

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 22, 2011
     | 5,398 views

    THE BELIEVER'S GPS Last week we introduced a device known as a GPS or Global Positioning Systems. This device allows the user to know where they are and where they want to go. It works through a process known as triangulation. There are 24 Dept. of Defense satellites constantly circling our earth ...read more

  • Miracle Mandy

    Contributed by Josh Hunt on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,485 views

    MIRACLE MANDY The doctor told Marsha Mark and her husband they would never have biological children. In their disappointment, Marsha clung to a friend's words: "Somehow, God is going to use your struggle with infertility for his glory." Marsha began to pray for a glimpse of that glory. "I asked ...read more

  • We Are The World Was A Benefit Single For Victims ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 23, 2012
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    We are the World was a benefit single for victims of famine in Africa. It raised over $63 million, which was distributed to Ethiopia, Sudan, and other impoverished countries. On the morning of April 5, 1985 (Good Friday of that year), "We Are the World" received worldwide coverage. At 10:25 am, ...read more

  • 20 Beautiful One-Liners You Can Use

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,178 views

    20 Beautiful One-liners you can use. 1. Give God what's right - not what's left. 2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end - God's way leads to an endless hope. 3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing. 4. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone. 5. Are you ...read more

  • Would You Look At That...  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    "WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT..." The story is told of an old man whose grandson rode a donkey while they were traveling from one city to another. The old man heard some people mumbling, "Would you look at that old man walking, suffering on his feet, while that strong young boy is totally capable of ...read more

  • The Evidence Of His ...

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009
     | 1,931 views

    “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, mother, and two small children. One evening something happened, what, no one knows – and the little cottage caught on fire. In a few seconds the thatched roof and ...read more

  • On Predestination

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,319 views

    ON PREDESTINATION During my basic training in the South African Air Force, we were out on a field trip for about a week. It was bitterly cold and raining during the entire period. Shortly after we arrived in the field, the corporal in charge had our unit line up outside. "You, you, and you," he ...read more

  • One Of God's Great Partners In The 1930's And ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 3,408 views

    One of God’s great partners in the 1930’s and 40’s who did exactly this – helped lead people to belief – was Dr. Harry Ironside. Not only did he author more than 60 books (and one hymn, Overshadowed), but he also pastored Moody Memorial Church in Chicago for 18 years. On one occasion while he was ...read more