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  • How Far Along

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,789 views

    There were two men traveling in the WAY The first man said to the other man: “How long have we been traveling in the “Way?” The other man answered: “Not long enough to get to where we are going but far too long to only be as far as we are. Have you ever looked back on your Christian walk and ...read more

  • Two Pals Are Sitting In A Pub Watching The ...

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008
     | 1,881 views

    “Two pals are sitting in a pub watching the eleven-o’clock news. A report comes on about a man threatening to jump from the 20th floor of a downtown building. One friend turns to the other and says, "I’ll bet you ten bucks the guy doesn’t jump." "It’s a bet," agrees his buddy. A few minutes later, ...read more

  • A Man Came Home One Day To A Cranky Wife. ...  PRO

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,048 views

    A man came home one day to a cranky wife. Arriving at 6:30pm, he spent an hour trying to cheer her up. Then he had an idea. "Let’s start over and pretend I’m just getting home." He went outside and came back in. His wife ...read more

  • A Mother Was Trying To Explaining, To Her Little ...

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004
     | 2,006 views

    A mother was trying to explaining, to her little girl, the death of her father. The mother said: "God has sent for your father and will send for us, but I do not know just when." Finally, the little girl said: "If we do not know just when God is going to send for ...read more

  • Pants On The Ground

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Jun 6, 2010
     | 3,672 views

    PANTS ON THE GROUND I believe the General, Larry Platt, was right. We are talking about something as simple as "Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, looking like a fool with yo' pants on the ground, with the gold in yo' mouth, hat turned sideways, pants hit da ground, call yourself a ...read more

  • Eternal Blessings In God

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 23, 2010
     | 3,680 views

    ETERNAL BLESSINGS IN GOD Imagine George Vanderbilt has forgotten to pick up enough spending money on a given day. Imagine him sitting down and despairing! No! Is it a minor, temporary inconvenience? Yes! But he knows that he has far more resources that what will fit in his pocket! You may find ...read more

  • He Will Demand Everything

    Contributed by Kristian Kilgore on Jul 26, 2011
     | 4,894 views

    HE WILL DEMAND EVERYTHING Breezy, self-confident Christians tell us how wonderful it is to accept Christ and then have a good time all the rest of your life; the Lord won’t demand anything of you. Yes, He will, my friend! The Lord will demand everything of you. And when you give it ...read more

  • The Joy That I Pursue

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012
     | 3,028 views

    "The joy that I pursue is not the hope of getting rich with things from you. I have not come to you for your things, but for yourself. And this desire I now intensify and demonstrate by giving up things, in the hope of enjoying you more, not things. By giving to you what you do not need, and what I ...read more

  • How God Protected David Brainerd During ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 30, 2010
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    How God Protected David Brainerd During Missionary Work American history tells of missionary saints who interceded for those of this land too. In answer to the question, "What can be done to revive the work of God where it has decayed?" John Wesley once said, "Let every preacher read carefully ...read more

  • Divorce Rate Myth Among Christians

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 30, 2012
     | 2,828 views

    DIVORCE RATE MYTH AMONG CHRISTIANS A common myth going around is that the divorce rate is the same among Christians as it is among non-Christians. But such just isn't the case, when you take a closer look. According to the "Americans for Divorce Reform," the divorce rate among the general ...read more

  • Spiritual Health Checks

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
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     | 3,939 views

    Spiritual Health Checks (Hungry for God's Word) A healthy Christian will not find his strength or determine his weakness in the size of the church he attends. Healthy Christians gain strength to overcome the flesh, the world, and the devil by what is written in Acts 2:42, "They devoted ...read more

  • Things You'd Love To Say At Work But Can't  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,026 views

    Things You’d Love to Say at Work But Can’t • How about never? Is never good for you? • I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being smarter. • It sounds like English, but I can’t understand a word you’re saying. • Ah … I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again. • I like you. You remind me of ...read more

  • Sophie And Shirley, Two Elderly Widows In A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you know I’m shy. Why don’t you go over to him at the pool and find out a little about him. He ...read more

  • The Enemy Of Anger: Itself

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2009
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    THE ENEMY OF ANGER: ITSELF Anger is its own worst enemy. Some people criticize the Bible and reject it as a bunch of dos and don’ts. The Bible is a common sense book that is given for our good. Anger is one such example. It causes high blood pressure, sleeplessness, stomach problems, and ...read more

  • The First Step In Developing Specific Prayers ...

    Contributed by Greg Bond on Dec 28, 2009
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    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

  • Uno Sabe Que Se Esta Poniendo Viejo Cuando  PRO

    Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,423 views

    Uno sabe que se esta poniendo viejo cuando: - Todo duele, y lo que no duele, no trabaja. - Tienes una fiesta en la casa y ni los vecinos se enteran. - La libreta telefónica esta llena de contactos cuyos nombres empiezan con Dr. - Se renuncia a esconder la barriga no importa quien este presente. - ...read more

  • Tony Campolo Tells Of Being Invited To Speak At A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 210 ratings
     | 1,951 views

    Tony Campolo tells of being invited to speak at a ladies meeting. There were 300 women there. Before he spoke the president of the organization read a letter from a missionary. It was a very moving letter. In the letter the missionary expressed a need for $4,000 to take care of an ...read more

  • You Might Be In A Country Church If.......  PRO

    Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    You might be in a country church if....... 1. The doors are never locked. 2. The Call to Worship is "Y’all come on in!" 3. People grumble about Noah letting coyotes on the Ark. 4. The Preacher says, "I’d like to ask Bubba to help take up the offering" and five guys stand up. 5. The ...read more

  • Andy Stanley Tells The Story Of When He Was 13 ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
     | 6,306 views

    Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” His dad was the Associate pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach on Sundays until a suitable ...read more

  • New Rules Barna Research Group Has Identified The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006
     | 1,433 views

    New Rules Barna Research Group has identified the following New Rules for the next generation. Some will encourage you, others will cause alarm. 1. Personal relationships count. Institutions don’t. 2. The process is more important than the product. 3. Aggressively pursue diversity among ...read more