Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2005
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A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, “Do you have anything to say?”
The monk replied, “Food bad.”
After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts.
He said, “Bed hard.”
Another 10 years
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005
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The first date Jim (Elliot) asked me for was to a missionary meeting at Moody Church in Chicago, late in April. Not surprising that he would choose an event like this rather than a concert or dinner out. The speaker was one of the daughters of the famous missionary to Africa C.T. Studd. She told of
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Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004
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If you think that babies can’t hear inside their mother’s womb, you are in for a surprise.
Research indicates that loud noises can provoke movement by the fetus and alter its heartbeat. Photographs taken by ultrasound show unborn babies turning toward the tinkling of a bell or the flashing of a
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Baptist
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 29, 2001
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THE BEST PREACHER IN THE FAMILY
G. Campbell Morgan, a profound British preacher whose four sons all became pastors, influenced millions with his preaching, teaching and writing.
One day, when his young son Howard finished preached, a reporter asked him, "Since you have five Pastors in your
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Contributed by Michael Elmore on Jan 17, 2002
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What Is Revelation Like?
The story is told that after Helen Keller’s teacher, Anne
Sullivan, had given her the names of physical objects in
sign language, Miss Sullivan attempted to explain God and
tapped out the symbols for the name "God." Much to Miss
Sullivan’s
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Methodist
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 20, 2002
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Bernice Kanner states in her book, "Are you Normal About Money," "What surprised me most was the incredible lengths that some people will go to for money. For example, 21% said they would wolf down a worm for $300, while 26% said they wouldn’t touch it for less than $1000. Meanwhile, 59% would
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Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 25, 2006
Nursing Home Bible Class
As a young Chaplain in a large County extended Care facility, I conducted a weekly Bible class on one of the wards. At one particular time, we had come to a passage where the Gospel writer recorded many miracles of healing. All of my students were ill or disabled. How would
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 28, 2009
MULTI-TASKING GENES
According to Creation Magazine, "When geneticists found that there were only 20,000 to 30,000 genes in the human genome, [gee’ nome] on par with a 'simple worm,' they were surprised...But...new research shows that our genes can multi-task. By a process dubbed 'alternative
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Bret Toman on Jun 15, 2009
NEGLECT OF COMMUNITY
"If God designed the Church to function like a body with every member ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit to other members, in regular interpersonal relationship, then would it be surprising to find that the neglect of this regular interpersonal, spiritual ministry
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Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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A young lady was sunbathing on the beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked her, "Do you believe in God?"
She was surprised by the question but she replied, "Why, yes, I do."
Then he asked her: "Do you go to church every Sunday?"
Again, her
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Brethren
Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING
Harry Emerson Fosdick once told how as a child, his mother sent him to pick a quart of raspberries. Reluctantly he dragged himself to the berrypatch. His afternoon was ruined for sure. Then a thought hit him. He would surprise his mother and pick two quarts of raspberries
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Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 17, 2011
THE TWO COATS
A friend of mine once saw a tramp and decided to help him. He noticed he was wearing a dirty old coat. It was ripped and fit only for the bin.
So my friend offered the tramp his coat. The tramp took it but to my friends surprise, instead of taking off the old coat and putting on the
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Brethren
Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012
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GOD'S PERSISTENT LOVE
For more than 40 years, each week a shy Welshman went to his neighbor’s door and slipped a love note underneath. Because of an argument years before, she refused to speak to the man. Finally, after writing 2184 love letters with no response of any kind, the 74-year-old man
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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Teamwork can be illustrated by thinking of the combined strength of draft horses.
A single draft horse can pull a load up to 8,000 pounds. So we would expect that two draft horses linked together should be able to pull 16,000 pounds.
But here’s the surprise!
Two draft horses pulling together can
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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There is a story about four preachers discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked the King James Version best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another liked the American Revised Version best because it was closer to the original Hebrew and Greek. Still another
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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A little girl picked up a potato and said, "Look, Mommy, this potato is so big and nice, isn’t it?" Then the mother peeled it and cut it in half. How surprised was the little girl when she saw it all black and hollow in the middle.
There are many in the church like that. Outwardly they look great,
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Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 6, 2007
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Illustration: Always Had an Uplifting Prayer
There are times when we just can’t seem to be thankful. The Scottish minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one
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