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  • In 1969, Dr. Peter Stoner Published A Book Called ...

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 26, 2008
     | 7,100 views

    In 1969, Dr. Peter Stoner published a book called “Science Speaks.” Dr. Stoner was the Chairman of the Departments of Mathematics and Astronomy at Pasadena City College until 1953, when he became Chairman of the Science Division at Westmont College. In other words, he was a capable mathematician. ...read more

  • One Of The Things I Enjoy Most About The Movies ...

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 24, 2008
     | 917 views

    One of the things I enjoy most about the movies made from Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” is the camaraderie among the various groups of friends and traveling partners as the character, Frodo, made his way to the mountain where he was to destroy the powerful, evil ring that was a threat to all ...read more

  • Get Your Mule Out Of The Boat- Faithing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 25, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 78 views

    When attempting the impossible... you must get your mule ... out of the boat. Peter received a word ... a command from the Lord ... and he got his rear-end out of the boat ... and walked ... walked on the water. (Matthew 14:29) Beloved Simon Peter ... (Slow & Powerful) turned his faith ... ...read more

  • Embracing God's Grace

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025
     | 330 views

    Title: Embracing God's Grace: A Message of Hope from the Churches of Christ in Christian Union Introduction: Dear Friend, We are delighted to share with you the message of God's grace and the transformative power of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In this gospel tract, we will ...read more

  • A Forwarded E-Mail Contained The Following Story ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 259 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    A forwarded e-mail contained the following story ... Wind Shield Wipers One rainy afternoon I was driving along one of the main streets of town, taking those extra precautions necessary when the roads are wet and slick. Suddenly, my son Matthew spoke up from his relaxed position in the front ...read more

  • A Little Over A Century Ago, When Pirates Roamed ...  PRO

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,634 views

    A little over a century ago, when pirates roamed over the seas between the southern states and the Spanish main, the brig “Nancy” was pursued by the British warship “Sparrow.” She was suspected of being engaged in illicit trade and piracy, but when captured, not a scrap of incriminating evidence ...read more

  • There's An Ancient Document From The Second ...  PRO

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,617 views

    There’s an ancient document from the second century called the "Epistle to Diognetus". It’s a letter from a Christian to a prominent pagan named Diognetus, in which the author, who is unknown, is describing and defending this strange new religion of Christianity. It reads, in part: "The Christians ...read more

  • Patronizing Nonsense  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 1,439 views

    PATRONIZING NONSENSE Christian author C.S. Lewis said it best in his book Mere Christianity: "I am trying here to prevent anyone from saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: "I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t accept His claim to be God." ...read more

  • Don't Quit! Don't Quit!  PRO

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
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    DON’T QUIT! DON’T QUIT! Many years ago I was visiting a lady named Deanna in the resthome, she had a copy of this little poem, I borrowed it and made a copy. I ask you to ponder these words: DON’T QUIT (author unknown) When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re ...read more

  • Wayne Cordeiro Tells Of A Receptionist From His ...  PRO

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,185 views

    Wayne Cordeiro tells of a receptionist from his church who has found a “little slice of heaven on earth” around God’s people: He found out she worked her “day job” six days a week, and volunteered to be a receptionist at the church building her one day off. He says: “Why do you come here and do ...read more

  • By Max Lacado) He Was A ...

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007
     | 887 views

    (ILLUSTRATION BY MAX LACADO) He was a PROFESSIONAL THIEF. His name stirred FEAR in the hearts of the people. He TERRORIZED the Wells Fargo Stage Line for 13 years. He spooked even the most RUGGED FRONTIERSMAN. During his reign of TERROR between 1875 and 1883, he is credited with STEALING the ...read more

  • Prophecy In The Bible

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    PROPHECY IN THE BIBLE Hundreds of Bible prophecies have been fulfilled, specifically and meticulously, often long after the prophetic writer had passed away. For example, Daniel the prophet predicted in about 538 BC (Daniel 9:24-27) that Christ would come as Israel's promised Savior and Prince 483 ...read more

  • I Am

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 12, 2010
     | 3,770 views

    "I AM" In the book Life of Christ, the author on page 32 states the following about "The Great I Am": We can see that John's aim is two-fold. On one-hand, he seeks to demonstrate that Jesus is "The Messiah, the Son of God." On the other, he wants people to know the true identity of Jesus, so that ...read more

  • Discipline, Brokenness, And Strength

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 4, 2010
     | 3,711 views

    DISCIPLINE, BROKENNESS, AND STRENGTH Discipline is a virtue that is in short supply nowadays. We see men and women demonstrating a dangerous lack of self restraint and discipline. People do things just because they feel like it, ignoring the consequences. What there is no restraint, no discipline ...read more

  • C.s. Lewis Defends The Faith

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 5, 2011
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    C.S. LEWIS DEFENDS THE FAITH C. S. Lewis is probably best known today as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia because that series of children's books have been made into movies. Lewis wrote many other books, including one entitled, Mere Christianity. In that book he tries to explain and ...read more

  • What The Cross Displayed  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    WHAT THE CROSS DISPLAYED Author Henri Nouwen tells the story of a family he knew in Paraguay. The father, a doctor, spoke out against the military regime there and its human rights abuses. Local police took their revenge on him by arresting his teenage son and torturing him to death. Enraged ...read more

  • He Was A Professional Thief. His Name Stirred ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,328 views

    He was a PROFESSIONAL THIEF. His name stirred FEAR in the hearts of the people. He TERRORIZED the Wells Fargo Stage Line for 13 years. He spooked even the most RUGGED FRONTIERSMAN. During his reign of TERROR between 1875 and 1883, he is credited with STEALING the bags away from 29 different ...read more

  • Tater People  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,558 views

    TATER PEOPLE (author unknown) Some people are very bossy and like to tell others what to do, but don’t want to soil their own hands. Too many chiefs and not enough Indians They are called "Dick Taters" . Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch while others do ...read more

  • It Is Well With My Soul" Is One Of My Much Loved ...

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 11, 2007
     | 2,390 views

    "It is Well with My Soul" is one of my much loved hymns. I don’t know if you might be familiar with the chronicle behind it or not, but the man who authored the lyrics of this beautiful hymn lost his whole family at sea. Horatio Spafford, a successful businessman, had dispatched his family ahead of ...read more

  • Will Rogers – "I Don't Know Any Jokes. I Just ...

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,147 views

    Will Rogers – “I don’t know any jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.” THERESA OF AVILA, A SPANISH NUN said “SHE WHO LAUGHS, LASTS!” She used to look for novices who knew how to LAUGH, EAT AND SLEEP. She believed that if they ate heartily they were healthy, if they slept well ...read more