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  • Our Own Folly

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2008
     | 2,380 views

    Our Own Folly The murder of millions by the hands of the Nazi's during WWII is seen as one of the most evil acts of history. Considering how this was allowed to occur, a group of ministers met to discuss why the church in Germany had failed to take a stand against the evils of the Third Reich. ...read more

  • Ingrid Trobisch, Reflecting On The Death Of Her ...

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 3, 2008
     | 2,393 views

    Ingrid Trobisch, reflecting on the death of her husband, Walter – a godly man whose writings have ministers to millions – wrote in an article for Partnership magazine (Sept-Oct. 1985): "It took me many years to learn that no man on this earth can satisfy the deepest longings of a woman's heart. ...read more

  • Sour Religion

    Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
     | 3,861 views

    SOUR RELIGION A young girl became a Christian in an exciting revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon, she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her sour grandfather rebuked her with these words, "You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined ...read more

  • No Difference

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
     | 3,635 views

    NO DIFFERENCE Too many Christians of our day seem to be totally unconcerned with the need to be conformed to the image of Christ (Rom.8: 29). Rather, they seem to think that they can live pretty much as they please, as long as they admit it to God. This could not be farther from the truth. ...read more

  • No Faith, No Power

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 13, 2009
     | 4,820 views

    NO FAITH, NO POWER One night at dinner a man, who had spent many summers in Maine, fascinated his companions by telling of his experiences in a little town named Flagstaff. The town was to be flooded as part of a large lake for which a dam was being built. In the months before it was to be ...read more

  • Alexander Kept "Hope" For Himself

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2009
     | 2,092 views

    ALEXANDER KEPT "HOPE" FOR HIMSELF As Alexander the Great was setting out on his conquest of Asia, he inquired into the finances of his followers. To ensure that they would not be troubled over the welfare of their dependents during their absence, he distributed crown estates and revenues among ...read more

  • How Much Have You?

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 29, 2009
     | 1,413 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

  • Hope Brings Survival

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009
     | 3,562 views

    HOPE BRINGS SURVIVAL Viktor Frankl, Austrian psychologist, survived death camps of Nazi Germany. Frankl was determined to know why some survived and some did not. He looked at several factors: health, vitality, family, survival skills, intelligence. He concluded that none of these factors was ...read more

  • Weird Christians

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,866 views

    WEIRD CHRISTIANS Unchurched Americans think Christians are weird, but it’s not for the reason you might think. Fifty-seven percent of the unchurched wonder why Christian friends and neighbors never talk with them about spiritual matters. To the majority of those outside the church, believers are ...read more

  • Use The Old Golf Ball!

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 766 views

    As the golfer approached the first tee, a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, he debated if he should use his new golf ball. Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, he pulled out an old ball and placed it on the tee. Just then he heard a voice from above say loudly: "Use the ...read more

  • Six Facts About False Teachers

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 474 views

    Centuries ago, the prophet Jeremiah gave a brief outline of how the people of God can discern a false prophet in their midst. He gave 6 descriptions for us to remember today: 1. False prophets prophesy lies using the name of God 2. False prophets are not sent or commanded ...read more

  • Golf As Alternative To Church?

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 22, 2025
     | 247 views

    The little church in the suburbs suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll tell you why," shouted Deacon Brown. "Our church ordered some pencils from you to be used in the pews for visitors to ...read more

  • God Knows What He Is Doing  PRO

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 30, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,742 views

    GOD KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING Ever wonder if the Lord really knows what you want and need? David Smallbone felt God leading him to promote Christian concerts in his homeland, Australia, where only 5 percent of the people believed in Christ. When too few fans filled his seats during one major tour, ...read more

  • The Impact Of Attitude  PRO

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    THE IMPACT OF ATTITUDE The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of Attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important: than facts, than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do, than appearances, than ...read more

  • I Think We Could All Agree That We Don’t ...  PRO

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 10, 2001
    based on 123 ratings
     | 2,483 views

    I think we could all agree that we don’t have to teach children how to do wrong. Here are the property laws of a toddler. a). If I like it, it’s mine. b). IF it’s in my hand, it’s mine. c). If I can take it from you, it’s mine. d). If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. e). If it’s mine, ...read more

  • A Video Clip From The Movie "Dead Man Walking" ...  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 132 ratings
     | 2,497 views

    A video clip from the movie "Dead Man Walking" might give us a better understanding of what mercy really is. In the video, Sister Helen Prejean sits with convicted killer Matthew Poncelet in his cell. When he confesses that he has indeed killed a man, Sister Prejean teaches him that he can become ...read more

  • The Catch-22 Of Incompetence  PRO

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,622 views

    THE CATCH-22 OF INCOMPETENCE Most incompetent people don’t know they are incompetent. In fact, researcher Dr. David A. Dunning of Cornell University reports that people who are incompetent are more confident of their abilities than competent people. Dunning and his associate Justin Krueger ...read more

  • I Must Not Hate  PRO

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 1,942 views

    I MUST NOT HATE In October of 2001, on the ABC network morning show, Diane Sawyer interviewed the sister-in-law of Osamma Bin Laden. She has been estranged from one of Bin Laden’s 23 brothers, Yeslam, and is seeking a divorce. For 27 years she put up with abuse – and she wants out! Diane ...read more

  • Training The Little Savage  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,441 views

    TRAINING THE LITTLE SAVAGE Every baby starts life as a little savage. He is completely selfish and self-centered. He wants what he wants when he wants it - his bottle, his mother’s attention, his playmate’s toy, his uncle’s watch. Deny him these once, and he seethes with rage and ...read more

  • In The Center Of Controversy  PRO

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    IN THE CENTER OF CONTROVERSY In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is either neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy… So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him--yet ...read more