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  • When Evangelist D. L. Moody Was Conducting ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    When evangelist D. L. Moody was conducting evangelistic meetings, he frequently faced hecklers who strongly disagreed with him. In the final service of one campaign, an usher handed the famous preacher a note as he entered the auditorium. It was actually from an atheist who had been giving Mr. ...read more

  • Introduction ~ In 1959, Thomas Hoving, Of New ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Introduction ~ In 1959, Thomas Hoving, of New York’s Metropolitan Museum, bought an ivory crucifix from a Yugoslavian art collector, despite the fact that it lacked its central figure ~ the body of Christ. The cross had been stored in a Swiss bank vault for years but, unbeknown to Hoving, for the ...read more

  • It Is Said That On The Evening Of June 18, 1815 ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    It is said that on the evening of June 18, 1815 a man stood in the tower of England’s Winchester Cathedral gazing anxiously out to sea. At last he found what he was looking for - a ship sending a signal by use of lights. He strained to see the message. All of England held its breath with him, ...read more

  • The One Word That Epitomizes Christian ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    The one word that epitomizes Christian motherhood is “love.” Her every action is prompted by love for her children. Someone once wrote: “Mothers write on the hearts of their children what the cruel hand of the world cannot erase.” It has been estimated that by the time a child reaches age eighteen, ...read more

  • A Young Police Officer Was Taking His Final Exam ...

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 24, 2007
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    A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy And he read the following question in the exam paper: “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you find that a large hole has been blown in the ...read more

  • A 24-Year-Old Man Literally Dreamed Of The Phone ...

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 22, 2007
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    A 24-year-old man literally dreamed of the phone number of his future wife one night and then, driven by his instinct, sent her a text message. Random recipient Michelle Kitson first appeared confused when she saw a message on her phone from an unknown number that read, "Did I meet you last night?" ...read more

  • These Hands

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 2, 2007
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    “These Hands” A young man and a young woman became engaged and were looking forward to a near wedding day, when the young man was suddenly called into the service of his country. From the field of warfare letters regularly came and went, and love shined brightly in all of them. Then letters from ...read more

  • There's A Bit Of Verse In The Form Of A Prayer ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
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    There’s a bit of verse in the form of a prayer that I think is appropriate: Slow me down, Lord. Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind, Steady my hurried pace with the eternal reach of time, Give me amid the confusion of the day the calmness of the everlasting hills, Break the ...read more

  • Many Voices Shout For Our Attention Every Day, ...

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008
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    Many voices shout for our attention every day, seeking to dictate our purpose. They may not say it in words, but they are clear: “Live for yourself,” “Grab all the gusto you can,” “Earn enough money to retire in comfort,” “Look out for number one,” “Eat, drink, and be merry.” A young woman, ...read more

  • There Were Two Brothers That Had Had An Argument ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008
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    There were two brothers that had had an argument and decided to never speak to the brother until the other one apologized. They went to the same church but never in several decades spoke more than three words to each other. However, God began working on their hearts. They each had always ignored ...read more

  • My Son Timothy Has Just Had His 13th Birthday ...

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
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    My son Timothy has just had his 13th Birthday last Monday, but when he was a toddler he was very taken with the Mr. Men series written by Roger Hargreaves. One of the books he particularly liked me to read to him was Mr. Topsy Turvy. [HOLD UP THE BOOK] Mr. Topsy Turvy is a chap who does ...read more

  • Python Swallows ...

    Contributed by Susan Blader on May 13, 2008
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    Python Swallows Alligator I read a rather weird news story in October of 2005. A researcher named Michael Barron was traveling through the Everglades National Park when he stumbled upon a bizarre sight. Prior to his arrival, a 13-foot long Burmese python had apparently attacked and subdued a ...read more

  • The Story Of John ...

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008
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    The Story of John Wesley A page from John Wesley’s Diary reads as follows: Sunday morning, May 5, preached in St. Ann’s, was asked not to come back anymore. Sunday p.m., May 5, preached at St. John’s, deacons said, "Get out and stay out." Sunday a.m., May 12, preached at St. Jude’s, ...read more

  • Pray Continually

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
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    PRAY CONTINUALLY I read an incredible story this past week on one of the Internet forums of which I am a member. The story was told of a man whom was not even identified because he was unknown. Missionaries Bill and Molly Thompson told of a man who went to a large city in Columbia many years ...read more

  • If You Tune The Second String Of Your Guitar, The ...

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 13, 2008
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    If you tune the second string of your guitar, the A string, to 440 hertz, then pluck it, the E string at 330 hertz will begin to vibrate also, because they share an overtone of 1320 hertz. It is called sympathetic vibrations. As you read this paragraph, Jesus is plucking the A string of mercy; does ...read more

  • Do Not Be Ignorant

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2008
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    Do Not Be Ignorant Paul opens Chapter 10 by telling the Corinthian Christians to not be ignorant to not be ag-no-eh-o which means the following: The Greek word for "ignorant" - ἀãíïέù, agnoeō, ag-no-eh'-o. Not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by ...read more

  • Macarthur Told About A Time That He And His ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2008
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    MacArthur told about a time that he and his family came back from vacation to find a large giant sunflower plant growing right in the middle of their garden, but he said they never even had the thought, that it came from any other seed than a giant sunflower seed. "You sow a thought and you reap ...read more

  • Sowing The Flesh

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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    SOWING THE FLESH MacArthur told about a time that he and his family came back from vacation to find a large giant sunflower plant growing right in the middle of their garden, but he said they never even had the thought, that it came from any other seed than a giant sunflower seed, "You sow a ...read more

  • Japanese Christmas

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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    JAPANESE CHRISTMAS I read recently about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send cards, sing yuletide songs, decorate trees, serve special seasonal treats and make a big fuss over St Nick, Rudolph and Frosty. Their ...read more

  • Gives Us Sight

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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    GIVES US SIGHT An obstetrician approached an anxious father in the waiting room of a New York City hospital and said, "I am sorry to inform you, but your baby lived but two hours after his birth. We did everything we could to save his life." As the sympathetic doctor was about to leave, the quick ...read more