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  • The African Impala Can Jump To A Height Of Over ...

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 17, 2008
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    The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a distance of greater than 30 feet. Yet these magnificent creatures can be kept in an enclosure in any zoo with a 3-foot wall. The animals will not jump if they cannot see where their feet will fall. Faith is the ability to trust ...read more

  • The Golf Club

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
     | 2,484 views

    The Golf Club There was a famous golfer who had been invited by the king of Saudi Arabia to play in a tournament. He accepted and was flown there by the King in his own private jet. They played golf, had a good time and the golfer went home. But before he left, the king offered the golfer anything ...read more

  • The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
     | 3,610 views

    THE MEANING OF LIFE Atheist philosopher Bertrand Russell: "Unless you assume a God, the question of life's purpose is meaningless." (Quoted in Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, 17). Welsh scholar Rheinallt Williams: "There is nothing which arises more spontaneously from man's nature than the ...read more

  • Someone Once Wrote; And, I Quote: "Whoso Draws ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008
     | 1,505 views

    Someone once wrote; and, I quote: "Whoso draws nigh to God one step through doubtings dim, God will advance a mile in blazing light to Him." The late great American author, lecturer, and radio commentator, Will Oursler (1913 - 1985), once said: "The beginning of faith is the beginning of our ...read more

  • A Person Working In The U.s. Marine Corps Lives ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 22, 2009
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    A person working in the U.S. Marine Corps lives with a motto of commitment "Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful." He is to remain faithful – even unto death – for the cause of his country. What is NOT expected of him? • Take orders from the enemy ...read more

  • How Much Have You?

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 29, 2009
     | 1,343 views

    "How Much Have You?" A friend tells of overhearing two little girls, playmates, who were counting over their pennies. One said, "I have five pennies." The other said, "I have ten." "No," said the first little girl, "you have just five cents, the same as I." "But," the second child quickly ...read more

  • William Colgate

    Contributed by Willem Nel on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,304 views

    WILLIAM COLGATE His family was poor and at the age of 16 he left home to seek his fortune. The only thing he knew was how to make soap and candles. He met an old canal-boat captain, who gave him this advice: "Be a good man, give your heart to Christ, pay the Lord all that belongs to Him, make an ...read more

  • Dead Man Bleeding  PRO

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 5, 2009
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    DEAD MAN BLEEDING The question about impossibilities applied to God's sovereignty is a display of foolish unbelief. A lady brought her husband to the psychiatrist as a last ditch effort; the man thought he was dead. The shrink did everything he could to convince the man otherwise, but the crazy ...read more

  • Henry Blackaby In "Experiencing God" Words It ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2009
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     | 4,781 views

    Henry Blackaby in "Experiencing God" words it this way: The crisis of belief An encounter with God requires faith. Encounters with God are God-sized. What you do in response to God's revelation (invitation to the task) ...read more

  • Sometimes We Look Around Church And People Look ...

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 10, 2009
     | 1,274 views

    Sometimes we look around church and people look bored. They might be yawning, sleeping, or texting on their phone - that is not faith! Paul could see faith in the crippled man. Faith is not ...read more

  • You Don't Have To See To Believe

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 10, 2009
     | 1,951 views

    YOU DON'T HAVE TO SEE TO BELIEVE Mt. Diablo is only about 3,500 feet, but it is very noticeable as it sits all alone in the Concord, California valley. Before I called them "God sightings" I found myself caught up in an "aha" moment as I looked at the cloud covered Mt. Diablo. I couldn’t help but ...read more

  • The Late Great Dr. E. K. Bailey Used To Say, ...

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 23, 2013
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    The late great Dr. E. K. Bailey used to say, "Faith is acting like it is so, even if it ...read more

  • Is There Anyone Up There?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 15, 2013
     | 4,884 views

    IS THERE ANYONE UP THERE? There once was a tourist who came too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, lost his footing and plunged over the side, clawing and scratching to save himself. After he disappeared out of sight; and, just before he fell into open space, he stumbled upon a scrubby bush ...read more

  • Spiritual Gambling

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 30, 2013
     | 2,847 views

    SPIRITUAL GAMBLING The problem of compulsive gambling may seem foreign to most of us. Yet experts believe that millions of Americans are psychologically addicted to gambling. It gives them the excitement of hope and risk, but it usually ends in defeat. It is indeed a temporary pleasure. For those ...read more

  • Going Outside The Wire  PRO

    Contributed by Joseph Richard on Nov 10, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,277 views

    "Going Outside The Wire" Scripture(s): Job. 1:8-12; 2:1-6 "Going outside the wire" is a term that has been used by military members who are deployed in a hostile and dangerous environment such as Iraq or Afghanistan. It means you leave the safety and protection of the Camp or Base and travel on ...read more

  • What God Can Do For Us  PRO

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,373 views

    WHAT GOD CAN DO FOR US A young pastor in another church told about an experience he had with a family who tended to be the "Easter and Christmas" variety of church attendees. A young woman in the family became critically ill. The prognosis was bad. In fact, doctors expected she might die within ...read more

  • Has Anyone In Here Actually Seen The Titanic Up ...  PRO

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,540 views

    Has anyone in here actually seen the Titanic up close where it now lies at the bottom of the ocean? We have all seen photos; we all have read or have even heard stories of the Titanic. So I am sure we all agree that the Titanic is Real. In a sense, don’t we all have some sort of faith, that ...read more

  • Truett Cathy, Founder Or Chick-Fil-A Shows He ...  PRO

    Contributed by Henry Maxey on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    Truett Cathy, founder or Chick-fil-A shows he know what Jesus Would Do. Since 1948 he has lost millions of dollars because he will not have the restaurants open on Sunday. He has cared for children by developing the foster home system called WinShape Homes. His favorite truisms is "It’s easier to ...read more

  • God Honors Radical, Risk-Taking ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 6,587 views

    "God honors radical, risk-taking faith. When arks are built, lives are saved. When soldiers march, Jerichos tumble. When staffs are raised, seas still open. When a lunch is shared, thousands are fed. And when a garment is touched -- whether by the hand of an anemic woman in ...read more

  • A Small Boy Riding A Bus Home From Sunday School ...  PRO

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 297 ratings
     | 4,856 views

    A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his hand and fluttered out the window. “Stop the bus!” he cried. “I’ve lost my ‘faith in God!’” The ...read more

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