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  • Commitment

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
     | 7,945 views

    Kenneth Bailey tells the story of teaching some short courses at the Lutheran Church of Latvia. While there, he observed the interviewing of prospective students and inquired of the interviews what questions they asked. They said, “The most important question is ‘When were you baptized?’ And he ...read more

  • The Elephant And The ...

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,166 views

    The Elephant and the Ambulance A woman’s red station wagon was crushed by an elephant at a circus. The owners of the animal apologized, explaining that the animal, for some reason, simply liked to sit on red cars. In spite of the damage, the woman’s car was still drivable. But on the way to the ...read more

  • The Late Great Irish Anglican Archbishop Of ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,632 views

    The late great Irish Anglican archbishop of Dublin and poet, Richard Chenevix Trench (1807 - 1886), wrote: "Lord, what a change within us one short hour Spent in Thy presence will avail to make! What heavy burdens from our bosoms take! What parched grounds refresh as with a shower! We kneel, and ...read more

  • I Was Tremendously Challenged By A Conversational ...

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 15, 2009
     | 1,778 views

    I was tremendously challenged by a conversational exchange in a short-lived situation comedy. It was a comedy where the late Danny Thomas played a doctor. There was a scene in “The Practice” where a nurse overhears Thomas’ character praying. When she comments on it, the doctor denies it. “I was not ...read more

  • In The Hole You Go!

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 484 views

    As a minister, I conduct many baptismal services. My denomination baptizes in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. One Sunday, my family and I went to a friend’s home in the country. Our four children went outside to play with the others. After a short while, we heard only silence ...read more

  • Copper Wire

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,706 views

    Copper Wire illustration : Copper wire can be used for a lot of different purposes, you can use it for a close line, you can bend it and manipulate it around your gate to keep the cows from getting out or whatever but it has much more potential that that. Inside of that copper wire is protons and ...read more

  • The Good Samaritan  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,862 views

    Luke 10:30-37 John Darley and Daniel Batson are two Princeton University psychologists. Some years ago they decided to conduct a study, inspired by the story of the Good Samaritan. They conducted the study at Princeton Theological Seminary. They met with a group of seminarians and asked each one ...read more

  • When I Was A Freshman At Lincoln Christian ...

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,018 views

    When I was a freshman at Lincoln Christian College, I had an experience that made me seriously question my calling into the ministry. My professor for a class on the Life of Christ had approached me about leading the group in a Scripture reading and prayer to begin our class time. I agreed. But ...read more

  • Prayer And Revival  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,136 views

    PRAYER AND REVIVAL In Belfast, Ireland, in the 1930's, a church that ran about 200 experienced revival. Between 12 and 20 people were saved every night. 6:00 every morning found 50 people in the church praying for an hour. It was not singing, Bible study, and prayer, as much as the teacher in me ...read more

  • Adoniram Judson Sweated Out Burma's Heat For 18 ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005
     | 2,909 views

    Adoniram Judson sweated out Burma’s heat for 18 years without a furlough, six years without a convert. Enduring torture and imprisonment, he admitted that he never saw a ship sail without wanting to jump on board and go home. When his wife’s health broke and he put her on a homebound vessel in the ...read more

  • Awesome Scripture Distribution Projections: ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2006
     | 2,006 views

    Awesome Scripture Distribution Projections: Doesn’t everybody have a Bible, or even several copies? In the U.S. probably, but in most of the third world, Bibles are still is short supply. Choosing between buying a Bible and feeding your family for a week is a tough choice. Here’s Bible ...read more

  • Even If Jacob Did Not Buy Into The Words Of The ...

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
     | 1,758 views

    -Even if Jacob did not buy into the words of the messengers, when he saw the wagons he could believe that Joseph was alive. • The first sign of Joseph was a bloody coat and it fooled Jacob. • The second sign of Joseph was wagons full of goods and it encouraged him. • The first sign rattled Jacob. ...read more

  • I Can Still Drive!!  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 173 ratings
     | 2,427 views

    I CAN STILL DRIVE!! At a nursing home in Florida, a resident group was discussing ailments: "My arms are so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee," said one. "Yes, I know, my cataracts are so bad I can’t even see my coffee," replied another. "I can’t turn my head because of the arthritis in my ...read more

  • At A Nursing Home In Florida, A Resident Group ...  PRO

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,868 views

    At a nursing home in Florida, a resident group was discussing ailments: "My arms are so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee," said one. "Yes, I know, my cataracts are so bad I can’t even see my coffee," replied another. "I can’t turn my head because of the arthritis in my neck," said a third, ...read more

  • The Monument  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,810 views

    THE MONUMENT I never dreamed it would be me My name for all eternity Recorded here at this hallowed place Alas, my name, no more my face. "In the line of duty" I hear them say My family now the price will pay My folded flag stained with their tears We only had those few short years The badge no ...read more

  • A "Cast" Sheep  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,047 views

    A "CAST" SHEEP There is an Old English shepherd’s term called a "cast" sheep. This is a sheep that has turned over on its back and can’t get back up again. It happens frequently. And when it happens, all the sheep can do is lie on its back, with its feet flaying frantically in the air. Sometimes ...read more

  • I Believe That Most Everyone In This Audience ...

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007
     | 1,151 views

    I believe that most everyone in this audience remembers Jim Jones of the Peoples’ Temple Church, or at least have read about him or saw the movie about him. The reason he had so many FOLLOWERS when he began his MINISTRY was because he had CONCERN for people—a GENUINE CONCERN. He showed them ...read more

  • Part Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,163 views

    John Hess Yoder writes in Leadership magazine: While serving as a missionary in Laos, I discovered an illustration of the kingdom of God. Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate ...read more

  • Poor Preachers

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 3,366 views

    Poor Preachers There was a Baptist preacher who just finished his sermon for the day and proceeded toward the back of the church for his usual greetings and handshaking. After shaking a few hands he came upon the seven year old son of one of the Deacons. "Good morning, young man," the preacher ...read more

  • Did You Know That There Is Only One Way To Get ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,961 views

    Did you know that there is only one way to get to Heaven? You have to believe in Jesus. You have to be a friend of His. A father took his son to a carnival one time for his birthday. The son asked six of his friends to go along. The father bought a whole roll of tickets for the seven boys. Each ...read more

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