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  • More Than The Sum Of Their Parts

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
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    MORE THAN THE SUM OF THEIR PARTS I once read the story is told of a horse pulling contest in Canada. The winning horse in the contest pulled 9,000 pounds The runner up pulled 8,000. Together you’d expect them to pull 17,000 lbs. but not so! When teamed together, they pulled 30,000 lbs – nearly ...read more

  • G ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2008
     | 2,899 views

    GERANIUMS A man walked into a flower shop and asked for some potted red geraniums. "I’m sorry," said the clerk in flower shop, "we are completely sold out of all of our potted geraniums. But I’d be more than happy to give you a deal on something else. Could you use African violets ...read more

  • The Preaching That This World Needs Most Is The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006
     | 2,427 views

    "The preaching that this world needs most is the sermons in shoes that are walking ...read more

  • Asking For ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2009
     | 5,719 views

    ASKING FOR GUIDANCE I heard a great joke this week about a man who himself had a great joke to share. He was in a dimly lit restaurant and he leaned over to the lady at the table next to him and said, "Hey, would you like to hear a very funny blond joke." The lady replied, "I’m 6’3" blonde and am ...read more

  • Spurgeon ...

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2009
     | 2,013 views

    SPURGEON QUOTE: You remember the story I told you of the Welshman who heard a young man preach a very fine sermon-a grand sermon, a highfaluting, spread-eagle sermon; and when he had done, he asked the Welshman what he thought of it. The man replied that he did not think anything of it. • "And ...read more

  • Who Lives In Your House?  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 207 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    Who Lives In Your House? Author: Unknown Once there was a very wealthy young man who lived in a great,elaborate house with dozens of rooms. Each room was more comfortable and more beautiful than the one before it. One day he decided to invite the Lord to come and stay with him. When the Lord ...read more

  • When We Were Kids, Christmas Was A Wonderful ...

    Contributed by David Butcher on Nov 12, 2006
     | 1,535 views

    When we were kids, Christmas was a wonderful time of the family together and new toys. Perhaps it comes from one incident that to this day I hate clothes as presents. One year there was a lovely present on the tree, wrapped like a Christmas Cracker. - When ...read more

  • Hudson Taylor Was Scheduled To Speak At A Large ...

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006
     | 2,270 views

    Hudson Taylor was scheduled to speak at a Large Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia. The moderator of the service introduced the missionary in eloquent and glowing terms. He told the large congregation all that Taylor had accomplished in China, and then presented him as "our illustrious ...read more

  • A Newspaper Once Ran An Article On The Superstar ...

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 12, 2007
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    A newspaper once ran an article on the superstar tenors Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti who were performing together in LA. A reporter tried to press the issue of competitiveness between the three men. Placido Domingo replied “You have to put all of your ...read more

  • Britain's Got Talent, We've Got The Spirit

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Apr 23, 2009
     | 1,806 views

    BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT, WE'VE GOT THE SPIRIT Susan Boyle didn’t look like an American idol or a singer, but she shocked the judges on Britain’s Got Talent when she opened her mouth and sang like an opera star. You may not look ...read more

  • Quote Ken Gire In His Book 'intense Moments With ...

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
     | 1,885 views

    Quote Ken Gire in his book 'Intense Moments with the Saviour': "In so coming Jesus forces the hand of the religious aristocracy. After this public act, they would have to cast a public vote. No more meetings behind closed doors. No more plotting in private. They would have ...read more

  • The Wonderful Twists And Turns  PRO

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,590 views

    THE WONDERFUL TWISTS AND TURNS Condolezza Rice said, "Life is full of surprises. Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success. If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists and turns. Just find your ...read more

  • Leonard Sweet, Church Historian, Author And ...

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 13, 2007
     | 1,320 views

    Leonard Sweet, Church historian, author and futurist, says in his book “Aqua Church” that we are in a very “unstable, unsteady and turbulent postmodern world.” Sweet goes on to offer that “what we face can be seen as a threat, but also as an opportunity of perhaps unprecedented proportions.” (p. 8) ...read more

  • Light Or Go Blind

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,333 views

    LIGHT OR GO BLIND A man was driving through a mining region one Sunday when he noticed a large number of mules in an open field. When he inquired about this unusual sight, he was told that the work animals had been brought up from the dark passages below to preserve their ...read more

  • The Test Of A Preacher Is That His Congregation ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
     | 3,385 views

    "The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not What a lovely ...read more

  • Rick Joyner …

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
     | 1,295 views

    Rick Joyner … There is no true authority without responsibility. From Gary Stebbins’ Sermon: ...read more

  • Have You Ever Had One Of Those Dreams? One Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by David Berthiaume on May 2, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 1,774 views

    Have you ever had one of those dreams? One of those dreams where you’re getting ready for the party of the year, it’s the biggest thing and every one will be there so you want to look your best. You spend hours getting ready, guys, you slick your hair back and comb your sideburns and put on your ...read more

  • Have You Ever Had One Of Those Dreams? One Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by David Berthiaume on May 2, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 1,978 views

    Have you ever had one of those dreams? One of those dreams where you’re getting ready for the party of the year, it’s the biggest thing and every one will be there so you want to look your best. You spend hours getting ready, guys, you slick your hair back and comb your sideburns and put on your ...read more

  • Silly Signs  PRO

    Contributed by Rick Shockley on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    SILLY SIGNS • Bargain basement upstairs. • Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken. • After tea break staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board. • This is the gate of heaven. ...read more

  • The Empty Tomb  PRO

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    The Empty Tomb Little Philip, born with Down’s syndrome, attended a third-grade Sunday School class with several eight-year-old boys and girls. Typical of that age, the children did not readily accept Philip with his differences, according to an article in leadership magazine. But because of a ...read more