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  • Little Johnny's Grandfather Was Something Of A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,421 views

    Little Johnny’s grandfather was something of a philosopher and never missed an opportunity to give out bits of sage advice to his grandson. “Yessirree, Johnny,” he said one day, “remember, fools are certain, but wise men hesitate.” “Are you sure, Grandpa?” asked Johnny. “Yes, my boy,” said ...read more

  • Girls & Stress: According To A Recent Survey By ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006
     | 1,127 views

    Girls & Stress: According to a recent survey by Teen magazine and Sears, 74% of 12-17 year-old girls believe their lives are more stressful today than when their parents were young. Not surprisingly, girls with close parental relationships are less stressed about guys and dating (33% vs. 48%) but ...read more

  • During The Second World War A Company Of American ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,784 views

    During the Second World War a company of American soldiers was marching through France when a little old lady approached them with a broom over her shoulder. She joined the soldiers and began to march with them. The soldiers smiled at the lady and told her to please step aside because she could ...read more

  • My Testimony Of How I Gave Every Thing To God, ...

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 8, 2006
     | 1,021 views

    My testimony of how I gave every thing to God, then after a night of prayer He spoke to my heart after I gave Him my all and said “Now everything I have is yours. 1. God speaking me of do not worry over pensions and how our needs would be met when we are ...read more

  • Researchers In Indiana Have Measured The Effects ...

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 919 views

    “Researchers in Indiana have measured the effects on a brain scan. The study’s principal investigator, Dr. Vincent Mathews, said prolonged exposure to violence actually affects brain function and behavior. Dr. David Walsh, National Institute on Media and the Family asks, “"What good could possibly ...read more

  • A Man Was Once Driving Along A Narrow, Winding ...

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,467 views

    A man was once driving along a narrow, winding road, in his sedan, when all of a sudden, a woman driving a large Rolls Royce came hurtling around the corner, nearly driving him off the road. As she drove by the man, he heard her shout, “Pig!” Immediately, the man retaliated by yelling back, “Fat ...read more

  • When I Was A Student At Asbury College In The ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 7, 2007
     | 1,976 views

    When I was a student at Asbury College in the late 1960s, we used to sing the old Gospel Chorus: Let’s talk about Jesus The King of Kings is He, The Lord of Lords Supreme throughout eternity, The Great I AM the Way, the Truth the Life the door Let’s talk about Jesus more and more. On His Glorious ...read more

  • That Reminds Me Of A Story Of A Mother Who ...  PRO

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,653 views

    That reminds me of a story of a mother who invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn’t know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother answered. The little girl ...read more

  • For Forty-Two Years Every Week, David Thomas ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,188 views

    For forty-two years every week, David Thomas slipped a love letter under the door of his neighbor, Rachel Jones. Each letter attempted to mend the lover’s quarrel that parted them when both were 32. Rachel Jones burned each letter and refused even to speak to Thomas. When David finally summoned ...read more

  • Church Fights

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    Church Fights I’m told that there is a church in Texas that debated over the issue of telling a lie. Some felt that there were some occasions in which a little white lie was acceptable. The others felt that there was never an occasion in which a lie of any kind was acceptable. The discussion got so ...read more

  • All Of Us Are Probably Familiar With America's ...

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
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     | 3,075 views

    All of us are probably familiar with America’s favorite five year old, “Dennis the Menace.” You can learn a lot about yourself from watching kids, and Dennis is no exception. On one particular day Dennis is found looking at the new department store catalog that had just arrived at the Mitchell ...read more

  • I Am Amazed By What People Will Believe. I Read ...

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 9, 2007
     | 1,520 views

    I am amazed by what people will believe. I read this recently, the following headlines were observed: * Dinosaurs Honked Like Buicks * Cow Mattresses Help Cows Produce More Milk * Mother To Be On Diet Of Only Chicken, Lays Huge Egg * WWII Bomber Found On The Moon * Woman Gives Birth To 2 ...read more

  • One Of My Christmas Presents Was A Book: ‘a ...  PRO

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,569 views

    One of my Christmas presents was a book: ‘A Bundle of Laughs’ by J. John & Mark Stibbe. Towards the end of the book comes their light-hearted ‘20 Rules of Wisdom’. Don’t worry; I’m only going to read four! 1.God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts! 2.Growing old is inevitable, growing up ...read more

  • Praying What Mommy Prays

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
     | 3,002 views

    A wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn’t know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the wife answered. The daughter bowed her head and said, "Lord, ...read more

  • 1 Pet 5:8 Kjv Be Sober, Be Vigilant; Because Your ...

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 16, 2008
     | 5,485 views

    1 Pet 5:8 KJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: There was an old preacher telling his people not to be afraid of the lion; not only is he under the feet of Jesus, but the reason he roars is because Jesus pulled ...read more

  • Internet Porn And ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009
     | 1,686 views

    INTERNET PORN AND YOUTH Exposure to Internet porn can lead teens to have sex at a younger age, finds a study published in CyberPsychology and Behavior. Researchers found 12-17 year-old boys who regularly viewed porn became sexually active as much as 4 years earlier than their peers. Girls in that ...read more

  • Changing ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 13, 2009
     | 7,659 views

    CHANGING ME There’s an old story about a man who tried to save the city of Sodom from destruction by warning the citizens. But the people ignored him. One day someone asked, "Why bother everyone? You can’t change them." "Maybe I can’t," the man replied, "but I still shout and scream ...read more

  • Before Andrew Jackson Became The 7th President ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2009
     | 1,568 views

    Before Andrew Jackson became the 7th President of the US, he served as a major general in the Tennessee militia. During the War of 1812 his troops reached an all time low in morale. As a result they began arguing, bickering, and fighting among themselves. It is reported that Old Hickory called ...read more

  • Abraham Lincoln's Attitude On Restoring The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009
     | 7,434 views

    Abraham Lincoln’s Attitude On Restoring the South God does not hold our old sins against us, nor does He act like forgiveness is a favor to us, even though it is. When President Lincoln was asked how he would treat the rebellious southerners when they were defeated, he said, “I will ...read more

  • One Cannot Escape Any Number Of Jokes And ...

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
     | 3,138 views

    One cannot escape any number of jokes and misunderstandings when it comes to the concept of prayer. Most of us have heard about the child who believed God’s name was Harold because each week they prayed, "Our Father who art in heaven, Harold be thy name". Likewise, there is the story of the ...read more

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