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  • In The Comic Strip Calvin And Hobbes, Calvin's ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    In the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin’s boss is catching him sitting at his desk staring out the window. “Why aren’t you working Calvin?” Without much thought Calvin confessed to his boss, “Because I didn’t see you coming.” In many ways we are asleep and we don’t see what’s coming. ...read more

  • The Young Salesman Was Disappointed About Losing ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    The young salesman was disappointed about losing a big sale, and as he talked with his sales manager he lamented, "I guess it just proves you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink." The manager replied, "Son, take my advice: your job is not to make him drink. Your job is to make ...read more

  • Dentist

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Dentist Nobody likes a complainer. A dentist once heard a patient grumbling about his fee. “Two hundred dollars – just to pull out a tooth” she exclaimed, “And you only work for one minute” “Well, if you wish,” the dentist replied, “I can pull it out slowly.” 8) ...read more

  • During His Term As President Of The U.s., ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    "During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s wise observation, the President lost 23 pounds." And yet this story not only ...read more

  • Some Years Ago, A Painting Was Shown In A London ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Some years ago, a painting was shown in a London art gallery. As you viewed it from a distance, it seemed to be a monk with head bowed and hands clasped in prayer. But, upon close inspection, you would see that the monk was just squeezing an orange over a small glass as he looks down upon ...read more

  • There Was A Shipwreck At Night, Once, Caused By ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    There was a shipwreck at night, once, caused by a mighty storm. A boy on the ship was taken away by the waves. He eventually came to rest on a rock. He stayed on the rock all night, shivering in the cold storm. A rescue crew found him the next morning. They asked him, “Weren’t you scared? Didn’t ...read more

  • The American Cancer Society Has Saved Countless ...

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007
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    The American Cancer Society has saved countless lives by educating the public about the “7 Warning Signs of Cancer.” And those 7 signs are: · Unusual bleeding or discharge · Lump or thickness in breast or elsewhere · Sore that does not heal · Change in bowel or bladder habits · Persistent ...read more

  • Charles Morris From White Plains Served During ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2007
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    Charles Morris from White Plains served during the Korean War. Morris ran a supply truck to the battlefront. Occasionally he hauled fresh soldiers to the front lines. “That was sad,” he said, “hauling young people fresh in from the United States. Sometimes they started crying when they heard ...read more

  • When I Hired A Car On Holiday I Was Given A ...

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 28, 2005
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    When I hired a car on holiday I was given a diesel engine vehicle and was told by the car hire representative, "Be careful to fill up with diesel, not petrol, because if you put the wrong fuel in, it will foul up the engine and will have to cleaned out at considerable cost to you!" It’s the same ...read more

  • C.s Lewis Writes; "Our Fiath Is Not A Matter Of ...

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2007
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    C.S Lewis writes; "our fiath is not a matter of our hearing what Jessus said long ago and "trying to carry it out." Rather the real Son of god is at your side. He begins to turn you into the same kind of thing as himself....He is beginning to turn the tin soldier into a live man. The part of you ...read more

  • John Maxwell Is An Expert In The Area Of ...

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
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    John Maxwell is an expert in the area of leadership, especially Chistian leadership. In his book Today Matters he makes a statement that applies to growth. He says; The truth is, if we don’t take responsibility for our growth, it won’t happen. Growth is not automatic. If you believe it simply ...read more

  • Intermittent Light Are On And Off Lights. They ...

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 4, 2008
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    Intermittent light are on and off lights. They are seasonal light.Christmas lights are intended for decorations,it is good for the eyes to entertain.But you cant light a highway by being on and off, Christmas light are only for a season. Highway light intended to guide were made for all seasons. ...read more

  • When I Hired A Car On Holiday I Was Given A ...

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2008
     | 1,255 views

    When I hired a car on holiday I was given a diesel engine vehicle and was told by the car hire representative, ‘Be careful to fill up with diesel, not petrol, because if you put the wrong fuel in, it will foul up the engine and will have to cleaned out at considerable cost to you!’ It’s the same ...read more

  • The Mighty Niagara River Plummets Some 180 Feet ...

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008
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    The mighty Niagara River plummets some 180 feet at the American and Horseshoe Falls. Before the falls, there are violent, turbulent rapids. Farther upstream, however, where the river’s current flows more gently, boats are able to navigate. Just before the Welland River empties into the Niagara, a ...read more

  • The Village Atheist Was Not A Bad Man, He Just ...

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2008
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    THE VILLAGE ATHEIST WAS NOT A BAD MAN, HE JUST DIDN’T BELIEVE. HE WAS NOT INTERESTED IN CHURCH...AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE IN THE AREA. ONE DAY THE CHURCH BUILDING CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND THE WHOLE TOWN RAN TOWARD IT TO HELP EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES.. INCLUDING THE VILLAGE ATHEIST HEY, THIS IS SOMETHING ...read more

  • Billy Graham Tells The Story Of A Little Boy Who ...

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008
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    Billy Graham tells the story of a little boy who was frightened by the thunder and lightening during a terrible storm and he called out one night and said, “Daddy, come here I’m scared.” And the father said, “Son, don’t be scared, God loves you. He will take care of you.” “I know God loves me,” ...read more

  • John Was Having Trouble Hitting The Ball. He ...

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 9, 2008
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    John was having trouble hitting the ball. He was striking out and the head coach was unhappy. John was very upset and felt like giving up. One of the others coaches said, "No matter what happens, even if you strike out, remember that your parents will always love you." The next at bat, John ...read more

  • A Shoe Company Sent A Representative To A ...

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 11, 2008
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    A shoe company sent a representative to a foreign country. As soon as he arrived he emailed his boss back home: ‘Catching the next flight home. Nobody in this country wears shoes’. When he returned, the company sent another representative over to the same country. This second representative ...read more

  • A Circuit-Riding Preacher Entered One Church ...  PRO

    Contributed by Timothy Craver on Aug 11, 2008
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    A circuit-riding preacher entered one church building with his young son, and dropped a coin into the offering box in the back. Not many came that Sunday, and those who did didn't seem too excited about what was said. After the service, the preacher and son walked to the back, and he emptied the ...read more

  • Like A Horse Has To Be Saddle Broke To Submit To ...

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
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    Like a horse has to be saddle broke to submit to the rider, you have to be broken before God, admitting that you are powerless to bring down your Jericho. Being good doesn’t make it happen, it’s God’s battle, but being submitted will. The fact is, we need an army to do it and God has one. A ...read more