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  • Called To Testify

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 5, 2011
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    CALLED TO TESTIFY In 1981, my father was called as a court witness to testify to a number of thefts that occurred at his employer. Now, we had just moved from Pennsylvania to Minnesota, and dad was brand-new to the job as the corporate purchasing agent. So, dad reports to the CEO on day one, ...read more

  • Who Lives Here?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 20, 2011
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     | 3,500 views

    "WHO LIVES HERE?" Martin Luther was often very graphic in his description of the activities of the Devil. Asked one time how he overcame the Devil, he replied, "Well, when he comes knocking upon the door of my heart, and asks, 'Who lives here?' the dear Lord Jesus goes to the door and says, ...read more

  • Be Careful What You Wish For  PRO

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Apr 22, 2011
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     | 4,666 views

    BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR There was this man and a woman who got married. But they shared the same birthday and they decided to get married on the same day. So they got married, had a few kids, and lived the lives they dreamed. But 20 years passed. They were celebrating their 40th anniversary ...read more

  • The Eagle And The Mouse  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 1, 2011
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     | 7,109 views

    THE EAGLE AND THE MOUSE There is an old story of an eagle who, on an early morning during the spring thaw, soared high above the forest looking for something to eat. As he followed the course of a river he looked down and spied a small rodent, trapped on a piece of ice that had broken free and was ...read more

  • So Much For Paradise

    Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011
     | 1,724 views

    SO MUCH FOR PARADISE Have you ever received a beautiful brochure of a vacation spot and it never felt that way when you go there? Years ago I went on a business trip to the Bahamas and the hotel and surrounding area looked beautiful. The first evening in the hotel as I was drifting off to sleep I ...read more

  • As You Lay Your Head In Delilah's Lap, Her ...

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011
     | 2,329 views

    As you lay your head in Delilah’s lap, her seduction will try to win you and pull you from your strength. i.e. "If you play ...read more

  • No Trespassing

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011
     | 2,882 views

    NO TRESPASSING "No Trespassing" sign in West Texas, with the ranchers name signed in blood red next to the warning: "STOP. I know you’re thinking about crossing this gate. What you should know is that if the ...read more

  • Trying

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011
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     | 3,234 views

    TRYING "What are you doing, son?" the storekeeper asked a little boy whose eyes were on a large basket of apples outside the storefront. "Are you trying to steal one of my ...read more

  • The Mind Is Like Silly Putty

    Contributed by Michael Walther on Oct 10, 2011
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    THE MIND IS LIKE SILLY PUTTY "The peace of God which passes understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4.7) Our minds are wonderful creations of God. But did you know they need to be guarded? When I was a boy I used to play with Silly Putty. You could do a lot ...read more

  • The Missing Gravy Ladle

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 17, 2012
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     | 2,662 views

    THE MISSING GRAVY LADLE Brian invited his mother over for DINNER. During the course of the meal, Brian's mother couldn't help but keep noticing how BEAUTIFUL Brian's roommate, Angie, was. Brian's Mom had long been SUSPICIOUS of a RELATIONSHIP between Brian and Angie. Before Angie moved in she ...read more

  • A Fork In The Road

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 1, 2012
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    A FORK IN THE ROAD Several artists were asked to illustrate their concepts of temptation. When their paintings were unveiled, some of them depicted man's attempt to achieve fame and fortune at any cost. Others pictured mankind’s struggle against the alluring desires of the flesh. The ...read more

  • Ravi Zacharias Tells The Story Of A Man Who Went ...

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012
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    Ravi Zacharias tells the story of a man who went to School in Wheaton with Billy Graham and later entered into politics. He was a popular man and rose to become the Prime Minister of Canada. In the process of going down that way, to fame, to popularity and power, he began to sacrifice his ethics ...read more

  • Porn Stats

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2012
     | 1,527 views

    PORN STATS The Internet is a good tool but it can also be used to fuel heat of sexual lust. Statistics are truly staggering. This is from 2006 and worldwide statistics: According to compiled numbers from respected news and research organizations, every second $3,075.64 is being spent on ...read more

  • Si Usted Quiere Un Carro Y Pra Optenerlo Debe De ...

    Contributed by Jorge Alberto Perez Alpizar. on Oct 10, 2012
     | 1,309 views

    Si usted quiere un carro y para obtenerlo debe de pecar( mentir, robar, estafar, etc) eso no es una prueba sino una tentación. Lo que usted debe de hacer es desistir de esto ...read more

  • You Can't Eat Just One  PRO

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 22, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,860 views

    YOU CAN'T EAT JUST ONE Lays® Potato Chips uses the slogan "You can't eat just one." They know a secret: most of us will lose self-control and give in to temptation if they can get us to just eat one. One gives in to two; two in to five; and before you know it, you've eaten an entire bag of chips! ...read more

  • Sins Are Habits  PRO

    Contributed by John Sattler on Feb 18, 2013
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     | 4,216 views

    SINS ARE HABITS I’m reading a book right now called "The Power of Habit" (http://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/) about how so much of our daily life is lived by habit. We have to. Our brain needs habits in order for us to be able to function. Just about everything we do is habitual. How ...read more

  • A Story On Complacency And Laziness Bought About By Submitting To Temptatio

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 12, 2016
     | 5,515 views

    Complacency and self indulgence were having a chat the other day. Complacancy was saying. “ my those other Christians are far too serious. “ Eat drink and be merry I say and then explode into heaven Painless death though thank you very much.”.” Laziness said. “ Yes but get someone else to prepare ...read more

  • The Deadly Hand

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 7, 2019
     | 1,875 views

    It was the nearly dark as James entered the room , over in the corner a poker game was getting ready to start. James joined in the poker game looking to beat the other players out of their hard-earned money. In this worldly realm it was just another poker game, with only money at stake, but in ...read more

  • It's Got Hold On Me !

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 13, 2019
     | 1,488 views

    Can you see him running, he is running with all his might. Look at the beads of sweat popping out on his forehead. Each step that he takes is labored; he is exhausted from the struggle. Can you see the fear in his eyes as he looks back over his shoulder? Something’s got a hold on him and won’t let ...read more

  • Bass And Carp

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019
     | 1,978 views

    two fish (Bass –Carp) One time there was two fish who were best friends. They we an odd couple, one was a high-strung bass the other a laid-back carp. One day they were swimming around talking about girl fish and enjoying each other’s company. Then suddenly, a worm drops in front of them, the ...read more

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