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  • Entranced  PRO

    Contributed by Cajun Pauley on Jun 23, 2007
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     | 2,045 views

    Entranced <i> By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed and went out to a place he was going to receive as an inheritance; he went out, not knowing where he was going.– Hebrews 11:8 HCSB </i> There once was an old Christian who was often entranced by his love for the Lord. One summer evening, ...read more

  • Security

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,606 views

    SECURITY When something historic occurs, we remember it the rest of our lives. Where were you on September 11, 2001? I was listening to the radio after taking my wife to work. Suddenly, an announcer interrupted and said there was "an incident" in New York. The reports worsened during that ...read more

  • Death

    Contributed by Jeffrey Rowe on Dec 29, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,460 views

    In Psalm 23, death is described as casting a shadow. Let’s look at that for a moment. Have you ever been enjoying a nice sunny day when all of a sudden a dark cloud hides the sun? All of a sudden you’re in this shadow! What does the shadow do? It hides the light. It makes it more difficult to ...read more

  • After 14 Years Of Studying The Bible, William ...

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 23, 2008
     | 2,366 views

    After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller (1782-1849)--a U.S. revivalist who predicted the second coming and earned a large but temporary following of 50,000-100,000 Became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to ...read more

  • Cheryl Reimold, An Authority On Body Language, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,019 views

    Cheryl Reimold, an authority on body language, once said, “If you stand up to address a seated person, you gain height and a certain amount of temporary power. But if you face a person directly, on his level (whether sitting or standing), you are more likely to establish communication.” Queen ...read more

  • Solomon Is Chpater 1 Of Ecc Tells Us That There ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,164 views

    Solomon is chpater 1 of Ecc tells us that there is no memory of men who have died and left this place – their memories fade, their work is forgotten and they fade off into the realm of nothingness when they live their life without God.Everyone like this will be forgotten!Playboy’s founder - Hugh ...read more

  • I Heard A Story From A Preacher Named Paris ...

    Contributed by John Shearhart on Sep 25, 2008
     | 1,885 views

    I heard a story from a preacher named Paris Reidhead in an excellent sermon he preached called Ten Shekels and a Shirt. Reidhead tells about two young Moravian Christians who heard about an atheist British man who owned an island on which he owned 2,000- 3,000 slaves. The man decided that no ...read more

  • John D. Rockefeller Is An Example Of The Benefits ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 1,204 views

    John D. Rockefeller is an example of the benefits of giving. He achieved what our culture calls success. Rockefeller had amassed more wealth than he could ever spend. By the time Rockefeller was fifty-three his life was a wreck. Throughout his business career he said, “I never placed my head ...read more

  • The Clearest Example That Shows The Meaning Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,984 views

    The clearest example that shows the meaning of baptizo is a text from the Greek poet and physician Nicander, who lived about 200 B.C. It is a recipe for making pickles and is helpful because it uses both words. Nicander says that in order to make a pickle, the vegetable should first be `dipped’ ...read more

  • In 1951 Comedian Red Skelton And A Party Of ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,506 views

    In 1951 comedian Red Skelton and a party of friends flew to Europe, where Skelton was to appear at the London Palladium. As they were flying over the Swiss Alps, three of the airplane’s engines failed. The situation looked very grave and the passengers began to pray. Skelton went into one of his ...read more

  • Doves And Direction

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
     | 2,167 views

    DOVES AND DIRECTION God’s people in the northern kingdom were acting like a dove, quite senseless and flitting back and forth between Assyria and Egypt as their protector—in spite of the fact that Yahweh, God of Armies ("Lord of Hosts") wanted to be their shield and defender. This is a powerful ...read more

  • I Could Have Done More  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,026 views

    I COULD HAVE DONE MORE The film Schindler's List chronicled the heroic efforts of a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler. Through his unselfish activities, over a thousand Jews on the trains to Auschwitz were saved. After Schindler found out what was happening at Auschwitz, he began a ...read more

  • The Being We Call God Is Unique. His Name Is I ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,133 views

    The being we call God is unique. His name is I AM, it is not God. The astrologer worships his footstool -- The sun worshiper loves just, one small star. The animist, the works of His hands The Satanist prays to a created and lesser being. The materialist is consumed by a temporary condition ...read more

  • Self-Righteous Service Comes Through Human ...  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,768 views

    Self-righteous service comes through human effort. True service comes from a relationship with the divine Other deep inside. Self-righteous service is impressed with the "big deal." True service finds it almost impossible to distinguish the small from the large service. Self-righteous service ...read more

  • True Service  PRO

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    TRUE SERVICE Self-righteous service comes through human effort. True service comes from a relationship with the divine Other deep inside. Self-righteous service is impressed with the “big deal.” True service finds it almost impossible to distinguish the small from the large ...read more

  • Can Love Last A ...

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2010
     | 856 views

    Can Love Last a Lifetime? “Psychology Today Magazine” had a very timely an article in their June 2010 volume. The title of the article was “Can Love Last a Lifetime?” and their answer was Yes! Here is a thoroughly secular source that has recently changed its position and discovered that love need ...read more

  • Five Facts About Valleys

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 17, 2017
     | 7,648 views

    God designs valleys for His sheep to grow and sometimes He has to "make us lie down" there to teach us how to trust Him. Here are 5 facts about valleys we need to remember: 1. Valleys are INEVITABLE. Jesus promised valleys would come in this world (John 16:33). 2. Valleys are UNPREDICTABLE. ...read more

  • Self-Righteous Service Comes Through Human ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 19, 2007
     | 1,496 views

    Self-righteous service comes through human effort. True service comes from a relationship with the divine Other deep inside. Self-righteous service is impressed with the “big deal.” True service finds it almost impossible to distinguish the small from the large service. Self-righteous service ...read more

  • In An Interview With Robert Morse He Talked About ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2006
     | 2,887 views

    In an interview with Robert Morse he talked about his resentment for a particular period of his ministry. Robert and his family were missionaries to Burma. During this period, he and his family were kicked out of Burma. Some of the children were sick, and one lady was about to have a baby. ...read more

  • On The Central East Coast Of Florida 1000's ...

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,001 views

    On the central east coast of Florida 1000’s loggerhead female turtles come onto the beach at night to nest their eggs, they dig a chamber and can lay anything from 80 - 120 eggs once that is done they cover the chamber with sand. Incubation takes about 60 days, unlike baby alligators who are ...read more

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