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  • Religious Pluralism (Accepting Different ...

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2008
     | 1,507 views

    - Religious pluralism (accepting different religions) is a definite reality in Canada. One neighborhood school has 65 nationalities. - Accepting? Definitely! Engage and dialogue? Absolutely! - Respect other religions and beliefs? We shouldn’t have to ask that question; people should assume we ...read more

  • In An April Associated Press Story From 1996, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 1,793 views

    In an April Associated Press story from 1996, Levent Yueksel’s and wife Sherri Kane’s 32-seat Dardanelles restaurant in Philadelphia was profiled, not for its food but for its attitude: According to a sign in the window, the restaurant refuses to serve "negative people" (who are also referred to in ...read more

  • Winston Churchill Exemplified Integrity And ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005
     | 3,815 views

    Winston Churchill exemplified integrity and respect in the face of opposition. During his last year in office, he attended an official ceremony. Several rows behind him two gentlemen began whispering. “That’s Winston Churchill.” “They say he is getting senile.” “They say he should step aside and ...read more

  • Typical Religious Donors Are 40% Male And 60% ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006
     | 1,272 views

    Typical religious donors are 40% male and 60% female, compared to the general U.S. population that’s 49% male and 51% female. Often the type of ministry will influence this mix, e.g. child sponsorship organizations are 70% female while missionaries receive support from 60% males. Caucasians ...read more

  • The Median Ages For Men And Women Marrying Are 28 ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006
     | 1,557 views

    The median ages for men and women marrying are 28 and 26 respectively. This compares to 23 and 20 in the early ‘60’s. Also, today only 1 out of 5 bride’s parents pays for the wedding. A trend that is influencing bridal gift choices and the amount spent on wedding gifts. On a sadder note, living ...read more

  • Thus, If We Would Attempt To Good Purpose The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,178 views

    Thus, if we would attempt to good purpose the healing of men’s souls, we must go forth in the name and power of Jesus Christ, calling on helpless sinners to arise and walk in the way of holiness, by faith in Him. How sweet the thought to our souls, that in respect to all the crippled faculties of ...read more

  • The Good Outcast: Longhaired Biker

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009
     | 4,286 views

    THE GOOD OUTCAST-LONGHAIR-BIKER Now it came to pass that a certain man was traveling Lonesome Street, a lonely and dark road from Tom's Tavern to Bill's Bar. After many visits to this bar, the consumption of liquor got a hold of him, stripped him of all his goods and left him destitute and dying ...read more

  • Evangelical Christians Are…

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
     | 1,855 views

    Evangelical Christians Are: · Slightly more likely to be female and aged 50 and older than the overall national adult population. · Somewhat less likely to be college grads than the total population, but incomes mirror the national population. · Most prevalent in the South, least so in the East ...read more

  • Evangelical Christians Are: (1) Slightly More ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 3, 2006
     | 1,005 views

    Evangelical Christians Are: (1) Slightly more likely to be female and aged 50 and older than the overall national adult population. (2) Somewhat less likely to be college grads than the total population, but incomes mirror the national population. (3) Most prevalent in the South, least so in the ...read more

  • The People Who Received Help From Jesus Were ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,309 views

    The people who received help from Jesus were mainly “normal,” respectable, religious people. Yet they were demonized. A demon had gained access to some area of their personalities, and as a result they themselves were not in full control. We need to remember that the moral and ethical code ...read more

  • What Holiness Is Not

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,698 views

    WHAT HOLINESS IS NOT John Charles Ryle, Anglican bishop of Liverpool in the 19th century speaks of holiness. He says, "It is not knowledge...nor great profession...nor doing many things...nor zeal for certain matters in religion..." He continues that holiness is not "morality and outward ...read more

  • Longer Life

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2009
     | 1,802 views

    LONGER LIFE Average U.S. life expectancy has risen to an all-time record of 78.1 years for babies born in 2006, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What’s more, the death rate for 11 of the top 15 causes of death (including heart disease, cancer and stroke) slowed in 2006. White ...read more

  • Lions

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010
     | 2,392 views

    LIONS Lions roamed the countryside and forests in Mesopotamia, and the people feared them and greatly respected their power. Some kings hunted lions for sport. The Persians captured lions, keeping them in large parks where they were fed and attended. Lions were also used for executing people. But ...read more

  • In The 1970's Christian Barnard A South African ...

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 12, 2007
     | 1,385 views

    In the 1970’s Christian Barnard a South African heart surgeon performed the first ever heart transplant and was able to give someone a new heart this in some respects gave the person a new life. And that is exactly what each and every person in the world needs today a new spiritual heart and the ...read more

  • The Christian Believer Has To Say – Even In Our ...

    Contributed by Peter Bines on Jan 22, 2008
     | 1,514 views

    The Christian believer has to say – even in our multi-faith environment - that no other so-called Saviour will do! We need a sin-bearer. Can Mohammed be our sin-bearer; or Confucious, or Moses, or any other religious leader? No, only One who was both God and Man can bridge the great divide that our ...read more

  • Heart Buried In Africa

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,105 views

    Illustration: Heart Buried in Africa There is a story of the great missionary David Livingstone. The body of David Livingstone was buried in England where he was born, but his heart was buried in the Africa he loved. At the foot of a tall tree in a small African village the natives dug a hole and ...read more

  • In My Studies This Week I Came Across These Words ...  PRO

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,549 views

    In my studies this week I came across these words from a book in my office called, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancey. As my class in Chicago read the Gospels and watched movies about Jesus’ life, we noticed a striking pattern: the more unsavory the characters, the more at ease they seemed ...read more

  • Gordon Was A Skinny, Underweight Lad Of 17 When ...

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 14, 2007
     | 1,334 views

    Gordon was a skinny, underweight lad of 17 when he talked his mother into signing him up so he could join the Marines. The week he left for "Boot Camp" he was in my office and told me the following. He said he wished for one thing only in this life. And, if he could get his wish, he would never ask ...read more

  • A Handy Tool For Coming Up With An Acceptable ...  PRO

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 2,463 views

    A handy tool for coming up with an acceptable solution is S.O.D.A.S.:   S-ituation (Define or agree on what the problem is that you will work on in a gentle and respectful manner). O-ptions (Brainstorm together or come up with as many solutions as possible, for you never know what may work). ...read more

  • In 1986 I Had A Series Of Experiences That Turned ...  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,548 views

    In 1986 I had a series of experiences that turned my preaching around. I came to realize that the ability to help or stir people depends primarily on preparing the heart of the preacher. I found in myself that the pull toward religious Pharisaism is a constant, a ...read more

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