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  • A Woman From The Slums Of London Sees The Ocean ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 30, 2009
     | 3,740 views

    A Woman from the Slums of London Sees the Ocean for the First Time Long ago, a poor woman from the slums of London was invited to go with a group of people for a holiday at the ocean. She had never seen the ocean before, and when she saw it, she burst into tears. Those around her thought it was ...read more

  • I Simply Came To Give...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,666 views

    "I SIMPLY CAME TO GIVE..." In the middle of President Lincoln’s Presidency, an elderly lady made an appointment to see him. As she entered his office, he inquired, "How can I be of service to you, Madam?" The lady answered, "Mr. President, I know you are a very busy man, and I have not come to ...read more

  • A Student Conquers The Temptation To ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2010
     | 5,976 views

    A Student Conquers the Temptation to Cheat A Struggle with Temptation” At school Joe was good in arithmetic but poor in spelling. Mabel was a fine speller and sat opposite him. On examination day Joe forgot many words, and the tempter said, ‘Look on Mabel’s paper; she has them right!” So Joe ...read more

  • Love In The Home

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on May 3, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    LOVE IN THE HOME If I live in a house of spotless beauty with everything in its place, but have not love, I am a housekeeper--not a homemaker. If I have time for waxing, polishing, and decorative achievements, but have not love, my children learn cleanliness--not godliness. Love leaves the ...read more

  • The Two Adversaries

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2012
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    THE TWO ADVERSARIES Robert Biggs, 69, who often hikes in the Whisky Flats area, came across a mother bear and her cubs, which were about 40 feet from where he was standing. After watching the bear family for a few minutes he decided to leave them alone and turned to walk back up the trail. As he ...read more

  • Contentment

    Contributed by Paul Steen on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,554 views

    Two old friends met each other on the street one day. One looked sad and almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, “What has happened to you, my old friend?” The sad fellow said, “Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, my uncle died and left me forty thousand dollars.” “That’s a lot of money,” ...read more

  • Norman Cates Tells The Story Of A Christian Who ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,942 views

    Norman Cates tells the story of a Christian who prayed this prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a nearly empty bus when a big, burly man sat next to him. The timid believer anxiously ...read more

  • I Was Nearly 50 Years Old Before I Learned The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,360 views

    I was nearly 50 years old before I learned the positive definition of mercy in Peter Wagner’s book on spiritual gifts. Let me illustrate it. Long ago a poor woman from the slums of London was invited to go with a group of people for a holiday at the ocean. She had never seen the ocean. When she ...read more

  • Pastor D. James Kennedy Said In A Sermon, "I ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Pastor D. James Kennedy said in a sermon, “I remember years ago talking to a man in his home about Christ and asking him who he thought Jesus was. He said, ‘Oh, He’s a wonderful man. He was the greatest man who ever lived, the most loving and gracious person who ever walked upon this earth.’ “I ...read more

  • Holy Ground

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 2, 2007
     | 5,918 views

    "Holy Ground" Recently, I came across an internet story about (one of my childhood idols and American icon) Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Perhaps most of you are aware that Fred Rogers, was a Presbyterian Minister, and died – February 27 - in 2003 at the age of 74. But what you ...read more

  • Charles Mccarry Almost Wasn't Born

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
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    Charles McCarry has lived an interesting life. In addition to being the author of The Tears of Autumn and The Last Supper, He served as Assistant to the Secretary of Labor in the Eisenhower cabinet, as well as, worked for the CIA. However, Charles McCarry almost wasn’t born . . . He explained it ...read more

  • There Was Excitement All Through The Orphanage, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 9, 2008
     | 2,731 views

    There was excitement all through the orphanage, for a lady had come to take little Jane home with her. The girl was sort of nervous about the thought of becoming the kind ladies child, "Do you want to go with me and be my child?" the lady asked her in a gentle tone. The little girl said,” I don’t ...read more

  • The Church Is About ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 13, 2009
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    THE CHURCH IS ABOUT FREEDOM The silkworm makes an amazing journey to becoming a moth. At one point in the journey, the worm spins about itself a remarkable cocoon. The little sack is composed of 400 to 800 yards of silk fiber which seals it from the inside as it waits for metamorphosis. When that ...read more

  • Commitment Or Contentment?

    Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
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    COMMITMENT OR CONTENTMENT? Four masked men came in with assault rifles screaming at the preacher and members during the worship service. They said that anyone who would deny their faith could leave safely, but the pastor had to stay and face the outcome. Silence fill the church, and finally, ...read more

  • Love

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Nov 23, 2024
     | 1,247 views

    There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, “If I could only see the world, I would marry you.” One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, ...read more

  • This Past Week, Josie Received A Rather ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,743 views

    This past week, Josie received a rather interesting story via the e-mail that I would like to paraphrase for you this morning. Unfortunately, I do not know the name of the author. However, I do know that it was written by one of the students who witnessed this experiential sermon in a small ...read more

  • One Day A Boy Came To His Father And Said, "Dad, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    One day a boy came to his father and said, "Dad, it’s just six weeks before I will be going to college and I was wondering if you were going to give me a going-away present. If you are, I have a suggestion to make." The father smiling answered, ’What is your suggestion, son?" The boy’s eyes ...read more

  • Discipline In Farming

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009
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    DISCIPLINE IN FARMING It is like farmer who has replaced farming with watching programs about farming. Now the fields are overgrown, barn is falling down, the fences are down and cows are in the road. Such is the condition of most Christian lives. The ...read more

  • Animals Can Do Some Pretty Amazing Things  PRO

    Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,535 views

    Animals can do some pretty amazing things. For example, what happened one day in the state of Maryland. Believe it or not, this is a true story. The Atlantic Ocean converts into many rivers and streams that paint the state of Maryland much like a leaf of a palm tree that extends in many ...read more

  • The Crowd Jumps To Its Feet. Many Clench Tissues ...  PRO

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,847 views

    The crowd jumps to its feet. Many clench tissues or wipe tears on their sleeves. The applause is thunderous, intermingled with cheers and praise to God. Who would have guessed a developmentally challenged teen could invoke such a response? For my son, Christopher Kline, from Madison ...read more