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  • In 1957, Lieutenant David Steeves Walked Out Of ...

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
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    In 1957, Lieutenant David Steeves walked out of the California Sierras Mts. 54 days after his Air Force trainer jet had disappeared. He related an unbelievable tale of survival after parachuting from his disabled plane. For almost 3 months he said he had eaten berries and dug snow tunnels to sleep ...read more

  • Dr. Peter Stoner, Professor Emeritus Of Science ...  PRO

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    Dr. Peter Stoner, Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmont College, wrote a book entitled Science Speaks, (Moody Press, 1969, P.109) in which he wrote about the law of "compound probability" in reference to just 8 of these prophecies about Jesus coming true. He said that the odds of one man ...read more

  • Amazed That Two People Could Be Raised In Same ...

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 5, 2005
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    Amazed that two people could be raised in same household, by same parents, in same town, go to same school, experience much of same life and yet one be so different from the other. The Jews all be religious and seeking God yet some obtained and some became enemies of the gospel. Latter half of ...read more

  • I Have Always Loved Blackberries. When I Was A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 1 rating
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    I have always loved blackberries. When I was a child, my grandmother would take me out blackberry picking so that she could make one of her famous blackberry cobblers. If you have ever picked blackberries, you know that they are heavily protected by very thorny vines. Grandma and I would prepare ...read more

  • In 1212 A French Shepherd Boy By The Name Of ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005
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    In 1212 a French shepherd boy by the name of Steven claimed that Jesus had appeared to him disguised as a pilgrim. Supposedly, Jesus instructed him to take a letter to the king of France. This poor, misguided boy told everyone he saw about what he thought he had encountered. Before long he had ...read more

  • The Government Of Polish Prime Minister ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
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    The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. Catholic bishops attacked the ban that had stirred waves of anger and resentment all across Poland. Ultimately ...read more

  • 1956 National Championship In Melbourne…in The ...

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,501 views

    1956 National Championship in Melbourne…in the third lap, Ron Clarke (Australian and World Junior Mile record holder) and John Landy moved forward at a strong pace. They were shooting for a new world record! Then Alec Henderson tried to squeeze between the two runners and the inside edge of the ...read more

  • I Recently Read An Article That Told This Story, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2007
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     | 1,539 views

    I recently read an article that told this story, “The most sacred symbol in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a tree: a sprawling, shade-bearing, 80-year-old American Elm. Tourists drive from miles around to see her. People pose for pictures beneath her. Arborists carefully protect her. She adorns ...read more

  • Quote: One Hanging On A Tree

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2007
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    Quote: One Hanging on a Tree John Newton, 1725–1807 said: In evil long I took delight, Unawed by shame or fear, Till a new object struck my sight, And stopp’d my wild career: I saw One hanging on a Tree In agonies and blood, Who fix’d His languid eyes on me. As near His Cross I stood. Sure never ...read more

  • In His Autobiography In 2004, Pete Rose Finally ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    In his autobiography in 2004, Pete Rose finally admitted that he bet on baseball games while employed as manager of the Cincinnati Reds — an infraction that produced a lifetime ban from the sport in 1989. Rose’s admission of guilt came after denying any wrongdoing for almost 15 years. And he has ...read more

  • I Recently Read An Article That Told This Story, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,117 views

    I recently read an article that told this story, “The most sacred symbol in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a tree: a sprawling, shade-bearing, 80-year-old American Elm. Tourists drive from miles around to see her. People pose for pictures beneath her. Arborists carefully protect her. She adorns ...read more

  • Most Of You Might Not Recognize The Name Robert ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Most of you might not recognize the name Robert the Bruce. His character was in the Mel Gibson’s movie Braveheart. Robert the Bruce was the Scottish noble whose character is most remembered for betraying Wallace, but he later rose up to lead Scotland to freedom after Walllace’s execution. He died ...read more

  • That's My Daddy  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,155 views

    John Huffman describes one unforgettable moment with his daughter. He had been away from home for several weeks on an overseas mission trip. When his airplane landed, he could hardly wait to see his wife and four children, but he was detained in customs. Finally after two hours, the customs ...read more

  • 1956 National Championship In Melbourne…in The ...

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,148 views

    1956 National Championship in Melbourne…in the third lap, Ron Clarke (Australian and World Junior Mile record holder) and John Landy moved forward at a strong pace. They were shooting for a new world record! Then Alec Henderson tried to squeeze between the two runners and the inside edge of the ...read more

  • Eric "The Swimmer" Moussambani Of Equatorial ...

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
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    Eric "The Swimmer" Moussambani of Equatorial Guinea was an unlikely hero of the Sydney Olympic Games. The 22-year-old African had only learned to swim last January, had only practiced in a 20 meter pool without lane markers, and had never raced more than 50 meters. By special invitation of the ...read more

  • Daddy Wars Conflicts Are Becoming Increasingly ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008
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    Daddy Wars Conflicts are becoming increasingly common in workplaces, as fathers press for more family time. As dads demand paternity leave, telecommuting, flexible work schedules and other new benefits, they’ve ignited what workplace specialists call Daddy Wars. Several Fortune 500 companies now ...read more

  • Daddy Wars Conflicts Are Becoming Increasingly ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008
     | 1,049 views

    Daddy Wars Conflicts are becoming increasingly common in workplaces, as fathers press for more family time. As dads demand paternity leave, telecommuting, flexible work schedules and other new benefits, they’ve ignited what workplace specialists call Daddy Wars. Several Fortune 500 companies now ...read more

  • Back To Basics

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,615 views

    BACK TO BASICS There is a story circulated about the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi. As many of you know Vince Lombardi strove for excellence on and off of the field. He demanded it of himself and of his players. Well, as the story goes during his last season as head ...read more

  • The Powerhouse  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,046 views

    The Powerhouse Stephen Kuusisto grew up feeling a stigma about being legally blind. For him, sight consisted of a kaleidoscope of shapes, colors, and shadows. Privately he would press his face close to the page of a book and memorize street names in an exhausting attempt to appear more able to see ...read more

  • Mary Had The Little Lamb  PRO

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,384 views

    Mary Had The Little Lamb Mary had the little Lamb, who lived before His birth; Self-existent Son of God, from Heaven He came to Earth. (Micah 5:2) Mary had the little Lamb; see Him in yonder stall— Virgin-born Son of God, to save man from the Fall. (Isaiah 7:14) Mary had the little Lamb, ...read more