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  • An Ever-Rolling Stream!" Genesis 6: 1-3 Key ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    “An Ever-Rolling Stream!” Genesis 6: 1-3 Key verse(s): 3: “Then the Lord said, ‘My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for hie is mortal; his days will be a hundred and twenty years.’” “It can wait until tomorrow!” Despite that old adage, “Never put off to tomorrow the things that you can do ...read more

  • Counterfeit ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 27, 2012
     | 10,437 views

    COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY Several years ago in Kentucky a man walked into a Dairy Queen, placed his order and then paid for it with a $200 bill. The cashier gave him $198 in change and he drove away. Some time later in the day I guess the manager noticed that something didn’t seem right about this ...read more

  • A Cure For Fear

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 23, 2011
     | 7,599 views

    A CURE FOR FEAR The story starts with a boy of 12 whose name was Jim. Jim was a pleasant young lad, but one day his mother became very ill, the doctor came and saw her, and he explained to Jim and his father that in all probability Jim's mother will die. Sad right? Well, the day came for Jim's ...read more

  • These Days, However, Even Scientists Are ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 4, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 2,353 views

    These days, however, even scientists are questioning the validity of the theory of evolution. In his book, Beside Still Waters: Searching for Meaning in an Age of Doubt, Award-winning journalist Gregg Easterbrook, writes: If the Big Bang had been slightly less violent, the expansion of the universe ...read more

  • Mrs. Baughman Was A Sunday School Class Teacher ...  PRO

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 1,875 views

    Mrs. Baughman was a Sunday School class teacher in my 6th grade class. One morning she brought a pan of brownies to our class. As the goodies sat tantalizingly over by her chair she gave each child a slip of paper marked with a household expense: house payment, phone bill, credit card bill, ...read more

  • Doesn't God Run The Rain?  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    DOESN'T GOD RUN THE RAIN? In his book, The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel introduces us to the puzzling life of John Templeton. You’ve probably never heard his name, but Templeton was a contemporary of Billy Graham. In fact, they were both behind an evangelistic crusade in the 1940’s through Europe. ...read more

  • Jesus Died For Mary Too—communion Meditation  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    JESUS DIED FOR MARY TOO--Communion Meditation Mark Lowry, a Christian comedian observed that Mary’s silence at the cross always amazed him. If he were being crucified in the middle of town, his mother would have "Pitched a fit", but Mary never said a word. Lowry wondered if maybe what made the ...read more

  • Many Times The Bible Said That Sickness Does Not ...  PRO

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,054 views

    Many times the Bible said that sickness does not mean punishment for sin and only Pharisees arrived at this conclusion. But in this case seems that certain sin brought this man in this condition. Paralyzed. Yesterday Superman, today… paralyzed. Alone.. whit remorse, for hundreds of times he ...read more

  • This Is Not An Original With Me. I Heard It In A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,899 views

    This is not an original with me. I heard it in a sermon over twenty years ago given by Bro. Paul Holderfield. Johnny was not a very popular boy at school, in fact you might say he wasn’t liked at all. It was not anything in particular, well you know the type (maybe even been one of these ...read more

  • Mrs.baughman Was My 6th Grade Sunday School ...  PRO

    Contributed by Patrick Wooten on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,590 views

    Mrs.Baughman was my 6th grade Sunday School teacher. One morning, she brought a pan of brownies to our class. As the goodies sat over by her chair, she gave each child a slip of paper marked with a household expense: house payment, utility bill, phone bill, entertainment, etc. My slip had a car ...read more

  • A Salesman, Driving On A Lonely Country Road One ...

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
     | 3,102 views

    “A salesman, driving on a lonely country road one dark and rainy night, had a flat tire. He opened the trunk- no tire wrench. The light form a farmhouse could be seen dimly up the road. He set out on foot through the driving rain. Surely the farmer would have a tire wrench he could borrow, he ...read more

  • We Were On Shipboard," Relates A Captain's Wife, ...

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 6, 2007
     | 2,499 views

    "We were on shipboard," relates a captain’s wife, "lying on side from storm in a Southern harbor. We were obliged, first to make our way ashore. The waves were rolling heavily. I became frightened at the thought of attempting it, when one came to me, saying, ’Do not be afraid: I will take care of ...read more

  • There Was A Man In A Community That Had The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    There was a man in a community that had the reputation for always being able to catch fish. Regardless of the time of the year it was, or whether anybody else was catching fish, this man was always managed to come back with a boat load of fish. His brother-in-law, who happened to be a Game Warden ...read more

  • Stowell: How People Go Astray  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    STOWELL: HOW PEOPLE GO ASTRAY Dr. Joseph M. Stowell, in his book, Following Christ, asks the question: HOW DO PEOPLE GO SO FAR ASTRAY SPIRITUALLY? The question was prompted when Dr. Stowell read an article given to him from the local paper the about Tom Wilson who died, gunned down as a member ...read more

  • Defense Lawyer's Final Trick Back ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 19, 2009
     | 4,151 views

    Defense Lawyer’s Final Trick Back Fires A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no body. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentlemen ...read more

  • Are Christians Hypocritical?

    Contributed by T. Scott Womble on Jul 27, 2010
     | 4,602 views

    ARE CHRISTIANS HYPOCRITICAL? A few years ago, Barna Research conducted a 3 year study about the church which was published in the book Unchristian. The results weren't shocking. In fact, we intuitively already knew the results. Barna leveled three stinging blows against Christians. They said ...read more

  • Forrest Gump: Sometimes There Aren't Enough ...  PRO

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    FORREST GUMP: SOMETIMES THERE AREN'T ENOUGH ROCKS In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest has a lifetime friendship with Jenny. In one scene, when both of them are grown and Jenny is just beginning to retreat from her lifestyle of sex and drugs, they are walking down a dirt road. Soon they come to the ...read more

  • The Wrong Oil  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    THE WRONG OIL Phil (a member of our congregation) owns a stunning sports car. It's a Viper. It's a thing of beauty. And it has a powerful engine with 10 cylinders. Most of us common folks have cars with 6 and 8 cylinders... but this car has TEN cylinders. I'm pretty sure it can take you anywhere ...read more

  • Obstacles To Worship

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012
     | 5,298 views

    OBSTACLES TO WORSHIP Don Chapman writes, "Recently I visited a church where I had to jump over a few unnecessary hurdles before I finally took my seat in their worship service. There was no sign out front. I drove to the church's location and was surprised not to see a sign. Was I in the right ...read more

  • It's What's Under The Hood That Counts  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    IT'S WHAT'S UNDER THE HOOD THAT COUNTS Harry Reider tells a story about the first car that he ever owned. He was sixteen years old and his father took him to a car auction and bought a pink car for $75. It was a 1957 Ford that his dad insisted that the color was really "coral." "I can't drive a ...read more