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  • There Are Churches That Have Parking Problems And ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bill Johnson on May 13, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,953 views

    There are churches that have parking problems and others that don’t. Some churches have kids running around making a lot of noise, and some churches tend to be very quiet. Some churches usually have more expenses than money, and then there are other’s who don’t need to spend much money because not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • All The Evidence  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    ALL THE EVIDENCE Professor Thomas Arnold, for 14 years a headmaster of Rugby, author of the famous, History of Rome, and appointed to the chair of modern history at Oxford, was well acquainted with the value of evidence in determining historical facts. This great scholar said: "I have been used ...read more

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  • William Carey And The Fire

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
     | 3,161 views

    Illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bill, A Former Corrections Office, Appears On A ...

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
     | 1,581 views

    Bill, a former corrections office, appears on a radio talk show to share his story with the founders of XXXChurch – a ministry to help people out of the pornography scene. Bill describes the way he was first exposed to pornography at his friend’s house at age 11. He was immediately addicted. ...read more

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Opening Timer Illustration: Set Timer For 30 ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 840 views

    Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus face-to-face 3,420 baptisms occurred in foreign ...read more

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Entrepreneurs Are Among The Most Generous ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008
     | 1,328 views

    Entrepreneurs are among the most generous donors, giving 25% more on average to charitable causes than other wealthy people, according to a Bank of America report. Very rich people — those with net assets of more than $50 million — gave 10 times as much on average as those with a net worth of ...read more

  • Mrs Prayer ...

    Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 23, 2008
     | 4,209 views

    MRS PRAYER MEETING Mrs Prayer Meeting died recently at the First Neglected Church on Worldly Avenue. Born many years ago in the midst of great revivals, she was a strong, healthy child, fed largely on testimony and spiritual holiness, soon growing into world-wide prominence. She was one of the most ...read more

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  • Divine ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2008
     | 2,615 views

    DIVINE D-DAY The operation was the largest single-day invasion of all time. Just under 200,000 Allied naval and merchant navy personnel delivered over 130,000 troops along a stretch of the Normandy coast in France. They, in turn, were supported by 12,000 aircraft flying 14,000 sorties. These ...read more

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  • Fair-Weather Christians  PRO

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2008
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     | 2,519 views

    FAIR-WEATHER CHRISTIANS During the American Revolution, farmers who joined the Continental Army during the spring and summer went AWOL in the fall and winter. They were known as "summer soldiers". They signed up with the Army after their crops were planted, they fought the British over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Comfort From Where?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 26, 2011
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     | 3,967 views

    COMFORT FROM WHERE? When Jerry’s mother died, the loss was almost unbearable. But Jerry was determined to be strong for the sake of her family. John, in fact, asked her how she could be holding up so well. It was the God on whom she relied that stabilized her in the midst of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Fear Restrains

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 28, 2017
     | 3,643 views

    Janez Rus lived in Germany during the days of the Nazi ruler Adolf Hitler. During that time he was a young shoemaker, looking to make his name prominent. Because of the power of the German government, he participated in public supports of the Nazi regime in hopes of gaining recognition. But after ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • We Can See In Our National Headlines The Power ...  PRO

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,189 views

    We can see in our national headlines the power of unity to fulfill a common goal. Each of us will never forget what happened September 11, 2001. Out of that terrible day we saw our nation join together in unity. President George W. Bush had the support of the nation as he led the nation into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • For Most Of His Life, Hudson Taylor Was Haunted ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 1,918 views

    For most of his life, Hudson Taylor was haunted and depressed both by his desire to see the Chinese saved and his fear of responsibility. In many instances, he trusted God for what at the time were remarkable requests: In 1881, he asked for another 70 missionaries within three years, and he got 76. ...read more

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  • Swindoll Stated, "Whoever Dubbed Our Times "The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003
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     | 1,604 views

    Swindoll stated, “Whoever dubbed our times “The Aspirin Age” didn’t miss it very far. It is correct to assume there has never been a more stress-ridden society than ours. For many, gone are the days of enjoying bubbling brooks along winding pathways or taking long strolls near the beach. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Steven Clark Goad - There Was A Young Lady ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2004
     | 2,427 views

    D. Steven Clark Goad - There was a young lady in DeSoto, Texas who, as valedictorian of her high school graduating class, testified for Jesus Christ? At first the principal flat out said, No. Only a law suit changed that. Then she was asked to rewrite her speech and tone it down. She did not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • The Evangelist David Pawson Tells A Story About A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    The evangelist David Pawson tells a story about a budgerigar that sang hymns. He belonged to an old lady in Cardiff and could sing a whole verse of ’What a friend we have in Jesus!’ And when visitors come to this old folks home they heard a little voice saying ’What a friend we have in Jesus,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Story By Ray Trygstad  PRO

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 986 views

    Story by Ray Trygstad There’s a story about three people attending a church service one Sunday morning seeking help through the preaching of the Word. One was a businessman who had failed and was contemplating suicide. The other was a young man whose wages were not sufficient to support his ...read more

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • During World War Ii, England Needed To Increase ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,654 views

    During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. At the end of his presentation he asked them to picture in their minds a parade, which he knew would be held in Piccadilly Circus after the war. First, ...read more

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  • These Hands

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    “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

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Charles Stanley, In "The Gift Of Forgiveness" ...

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Sep 8, 2007
     | 1,666 views

    Charles Stanley, in “The Gift of forgiveness” writes: A friend of mine is a fine man and a fine pastor who loves God. His wife had cancer, and they sought the best medical help. The Dr. Who had been studying the relationship between cancer and negative emotions began to work with Mrs. Brown She ...read more

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational