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  • No Fear  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 7, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,610 views

    NO FEAR Brian Simo is a race car driver, and most of you have probably never heard of him. However there is one thing about him with which you are probably familiar. In 1985 he created the "No Fear" clothing line and found an idea that appealed to many Americans. We have a lot of respect for ...read more

  • True Christianity

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
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     | 4,597 views

    This past Wednesday, many across our country and others, went to their local churches to have ashes placed on their foreheads, as a sign of repentance. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period that many “give-up” something in preparation for the coming of Easter. In the ...read more

  • A Pastor In Disguise

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 9, 2013
     | 7,302 views

    A Pastor in Disguise A few years ago at a Methodist Church in North Wales, as worshippers arrived at the church, they were distressed to see a dirty, drunk, smelly homeless man on the front steps. They didn't realize this bum was actually their pastor, Derek Rigby, who had disguised himself as a ...read more

  • When The First Ice Cream Cone Was Born

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 12, 2019
     | 3,536 views

    A lot gets accomplished when people work together. In the summer of 1904, at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, it was hot and people were searching for something to help cool them off. A vendor named Arnold had just what they were looking for……something called ice cream. People lined up for what ...read more

  • In 1629, When The Favorite Wife Of Indian Ruler ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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     | 2,985 views

    In 1629, when the favorite wife of Indian ruler Shah Jahan died, he ordered that a magnificent tomb be built as a memorial to her. The shah placed his wife’s casket in the middle of a parcel of land, and construction of the temple literally began around it. But several years into the venture, the ...read more

  • Jehovah-Shalom: The Lord Send Peace (Judges ...

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,505 views

    Jehovah-Shalom: The Lord Send Peace (Judges 6:24) Jesus! whose blood so freely stream'd To satisfy the law's demand; By Thee from guilt and wrath redeem'd, Before the Father's face I stand. To reconcile offending man, Make Justice drop her angry rod; What creature could have form'd the plan, Or ...read more

  • Remember The Mission

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    REMEMBER THE MISSION In 1629, when the favorite wife of Indian ruler Shah Jahan died, he ordered that a magnificent tomb be built as a memorial to her. The shah placed his wife's casket in the middle of a parcel of land, and construction of the temple literally began around it. But several years ...read more

  • His Never Failing Help

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 31, 2008
     | 4,559 views

    HIS NEVER FAILING HELP While walking along the shores of the Dead Sea one day, a man lost his balance and fell into the water at a point where it was rather deep. Never having learned to swim, he was panic-stricken. In desperation he began to thrash about with his arms and legs, fearing he would ...read more

  • Christmas Traditions Around The World

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 19, 2022
     | 553 views

    As Americans, we pride ourselves in "doing Christmas up big." Tons of gifts, big holiday feasts, huge trees, Lights on the houses. Here are some of the other ways people prepare for the celebration of Christmas: * In Italy they have no Christmas trees, instead they decorate small ...read more

  • The Solar Eclipse Will Happen On Nisan 1.

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 6, 2024
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     | 429 views

    The next total solar eclipse that will streak across America takes place on April 8, 2024. On the Hebrew calendar, this is the first day of the month of Nisan which corresponds with April on the Gregorian calendar. At sundown in Israel on April the 8th at approximately 11 am (EST), Nissan 1 begins. ...read more

  • The Movie King Arthur Retells The Legend Of The ...  PRO

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,434 views

    The movie King Arthur retells the legend of the great warrior king who ruled England in the dark ages. Arthur (Clive Owen) is a Christian of Roman origin, but his knights are all pagans who were forced into service at a young age. Arthur has won over their allegiance by his selfless leadership, but ...read more

  • "What Kind Of Clothes Would God Wear?"  PRO

    Contributed by Wayne Major on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    “What kind of clothes would GOD wear?” I like the answer one person gave, in the story of a man who was commissioned to paint a picture of the Prodigal Son. He went into his work fervently, laboring to produce a picture worthy of telling the story. Finally, the day came when the picture was ...read more

  • In ‘the Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe' ...  PRO

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,131 views

    In ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ Edmund’s love for ‘Turkish Delight’ caused him to betray his family. He fell into the trap set by the Witch and since it tasted so good he became obsessed with getting more ‘Turkish Delight’. The temptation of luscious ‘Turkish Delight’ became stronger even ...read more

  • Loss  PRO

    Contributed by Timothy Liang on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,316 views

    Loss After William Carey (1761-1834) was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more

  • From Niv Application Commentary- Annie Dillard ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 8, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,731 views

    From NIV Application Commentary- Annie Dillard tells of the ill-fated Franklin expedition to the Arctic in 1845. It was a turning point in Arctic exploration because of its well-publicized failure. The preparations made for the voyage were not suitable for the frigid Arctic. The explorers made room ...read more

  • In The Glovebox Of Most Every Car In Our Parking ...

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
     | 794 views

    In the glovebox of most every car in our parking lot this morning, besides your registration and proof of insurance, there’s a book – a small book maybe ¾” thick. If you go to change your oil, it tells you what kind and how much to put in. It tells you what pressure to have in your tires, and how ...read more

  • I Knew Of A Good-Looking Young Boy Who Attended ...

    Contributed by C Reola on Nov 26, 2006
     | 1,549 views

    I knew of a good-looking young boy who attended a Youth Camp. He was 14 years old, starting the High School life. During the camp, there was what they call Talent’s Night wherein the campers are to perform and show his/her talent. His leader asked him what his talent was? The boy doesn’t know how ...read more

  • Shackleton Found Them Ready  PRO

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2007
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     | 2,147 views

    Shackleton Found Them Ready While on one of his expeditions to the Antarctic, Sir Ernest Shackleton was once compelled to leave some of his men on Elephant Island, with the intention of returning for them and carrying them back to England. But he was unavoidably delayed, and by the time he could go ...read more

  • The Worst Kind Of Fire  PRO

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 2,615 views

    THE WORST KIND OF FIRE A few years ago, back in 1990, the USA was involved in what was known as the Persian Gulf War. Troops took on the Iraqi forces out in the desert of Kuwait. In those two months, January and February, the USA won an outstanding victory, and had relatively few casualties. One ...read more

  • A Woman By The Name Of Sandy Willey Related A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 1,961 views

    A woman by the name of Sandy Willey related a Christmas story that occurred during World War II. A woman named Anne took her two little children to Texas to be with her parents because her husband was stationed in Europe. And they prepared for Christmas and got the tree up and all the gifts ...read more

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