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  • Jesus Saves Me Now

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 30, 2011
     | 1,933 views

    JESUS SAVES ME NOW The old version used to tell us that He was able to keep us from falling. The new version, giving a closer rendering of the Greek, tells us that He is able to guard us from stumbling. So He can. So He will. But we must trust Him. Moment by moment we must look into His face, and ...read more

  • Irresponsibility

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,821 views

    Bill Hybel’s in His book “Making Life Work” states this about this kind of mindset – he words it this way: 1. “Some way, some day my life will improve. Some way, someday I’ll drift into more satisfying circumstances. Some way, some day what I want will come to be. Built on the fantasy that rewards ...read more

  • The Miracle Of The Dead Sea Scrolls

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021
     | 1,678 views

    In 1947, Muhammad adh-Dhib, a twelve-year-old Arab boy, made one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. While looking for a lost goat in Qumran, near the Dead Sea, he threw a stone into a cave and heard the sound of shattering pottery. Curious about the noise, he entered the cave ...read more

  • The Powerhouse  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    The Powerhouse Stephen Kuusisto grew up feeling a stigma about being legally blind. For him, sight consisted of a kaleidoscope of shapes, colors, and shadows. Privately he would press his face close to the page of a book and memorize street names in an exhausting attempt to appear more able to see ...read more

  • Things ...

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 7, 2009
     | 2,208 views

    Things Neglected Once an ever waking thought Once an every day pursuit And then the day arrived Where it was passed by Maybe for just an instant But it’s worth diminished in that moment And in time it fell into the common ground Of those things neglected. One day the most valued thing of all In ...read more

  • Things ...

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 7, 2009
     | 1,612 views

    Things Neglected Once an ever waking thought Once an every day pursuit And then the day arrived Where it was passed by Maybe for just an instant But it’s worth diminished in that moment And in time it fell into the common ground Of those things neglected. One day the most valued thing of all In ...read more

  • Things ...

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 7, 2009
     | 1,603 views

    Things Neglected Once an ever waking thought Once an every day pursuit And then the day arrived Where it was passed by Maybe for just an instant But it’s worth diminished in that moment And in time it fell into the common ground Of those things neglected. One day the most valued thing of all In ...read more

  • Things ...

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 7, 2009
     | 1,462 views

    Things Neglected Once an ever waking thought Once an every day pursuit And then the day arrived Where it was passed by Maybe for just an instant But it’s worth diminished in that moment And in time it fell into the common ground Of those things neglected. One day the most valued thing of all In ...read more

  • Things ...

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 11, 2009
     | 1,879 views

    Things Neglected Once an ever waking thought Once an every day pursuit And then the day arrived Where it was passed by Maybe for just an instant But it’s worth diminished in that moment And in time it fell into the common ground Of those things neglected. One day the most valued thing of all In ...read more

  • Things ...

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 11, 2009
     | 1,326 views

    Things Neglected Once an ever waking thought Once an every day pursuit And then the day arrived Where it was passed by Maybe for just an instant But it’s worth diminished in that moment And in time it fell into the common ground Of those things neglected. One day the most valued thing of all In ...read more

  • 1956 National Championship In Melbourne…in The ...

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,106 views

    1956 National Championship in Melbourne…in the third lap, Ron Clarke (Australian and World Junior Mile record holder) and John Landy moved forward at a strong pace. They were shooting for a new world record! Then Alec Henderson tried to squeeze between the two runners and the inside edge of the ...read more

  • The Calling - Story About Peter Marshall

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,183 views

    In her book, ...A Man Called Peter, ...Catherine Marshall ...tells how her late preacher-husband ...felt a sense of destiny ... a sense of call ...in his life. (Pause) One dark night, ...Peter, ...then a young man, ...decided to take a Shortcut ...across the Scottish moors. Customize this ...read more

  • A Tale Of Choices And Consequences

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,346 views

    Once, there was a traveler named Samuel, whose heart was set on reaching a city famed for its eternal beauty and joy. However, during his journey, he stumbled upon a quaint, comforting village. Lured by its immediate solace, Samuel decided to rest there for a while. As days turned into weeks, the ...read more

  • Hearing God Correctly

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 25, 2004
     | 502 views

    “In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good ...read more

  • Poverty Because Of Unbelief  PRO

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,132 views

    POVERTY BECAUSE OF UNBELIEF On the corner of Park Row and Beekman Street, New York City, where Horace Greeley’s Statue now stands, stood a man offering $20 gold pieces for $1 each. All day he kept up loudly announcing his wares, but of the thousands that passed him, most paid no attention and ...read more

  • The First Step In Developing Specific Prayers ...

    Contributed by Greg Bond on Dec 28, 2009
     | 2,078 views

    The first step in developing specific prayers for your community, oddly enough, is to pray. Start with a specific prayer, asking God to open your eyes to those areas in your community that have the most influence. Ask Him to open your eyes to those things which are beneficial, and those which are ...read more

  • Christmas Traditions Around The World

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 19, 2022
     | 659 views

    As Americans, we pride ourselves in "doing Christmas up big." Tons of gifts, big holiday feasts, huge trees, Lights on the houses. Here are some of the other ways people prepare for the celebration of Christmas: * In Italy they have no Christmas trees, instead they decorate small ...read more

  • We All Have Adversaries Or Opponents Toward ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 102 ratings
     | 1,322 views

    "… we all have adversaries or opponents toward whom we feel animosity. He may be the owner of a competing business who’s stealing your best customers, and if you’re honest, you’ll admit that you hate him for putting your livelihood in jeopardy. She may be a colleague who’s fighting against you ...read more

  • Prophet-Leaders, Like The Late David Koresh, Make ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 42 ratings
     | 1,788 views

    Prophet-leaders, like the late David Koresh, make confusing and inflated promises of fellowship manipulation through emotion and intimidation tactics in order to build their own kingdoms. Where did this so-called prophet lead his loyal followers? On April 19, 1993, (day fifty-one of the siege), ...read more

  • Let Me Tell About A Man Who In My Book Is A ...

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
     | 1,700 views

    Let me tell about a man who in my book is a world-hugger. His parents called him Billy Frank. His wife calls him Bill. His face is drawn by the gravitational pull of years. The wrinkles on his brow betray a life of hard work and stress. His legs are weak. So, too, his arms. His hands ...read more