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  • An Old Lady Was Being Robbed By A Man By Gun ...

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 12, 2007
     | 1,743 views

    An old lady was being robbed by a man by gun point in her car. He demanded all her money or he would kill her. She told him she was going to heaven because of her Savior Jesus Christ but he would be going to hell because of his life. She continued to talk to him and deliver the message of God’s ...read more

  • A Young Lady In San Francisco Wanted To Go To ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 960 views

    A young lady in San Francisco wanted to go to China as a missionary. Therefore she applied to be a missionary to the Mission board in the USA. The mission board interviewed her and asked her 2 important questions. (a) How far do you live from Chinatown? She said, ‘A couple of miles.’ (b) Have you ...read more

  • As We Read This Text, According To Dr. Schmit, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2008
     | 1,072 views

    As we read this text, according to Dr. Schmit, and I quote, "We know that we too are individual members of a large flock of faithful disciples who seek to live as citizens of the kingdom of heaven. In other words, the work we do is never ours alone to accomplish. We do our part and trust that God ...read more

  • Pastor's Sermon Aimed At ...

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 9, 2010
     | 2,000 views

    Pastor's Sermon Aimed At ME My pastor shapes his sermons From A to final Z In clear and forthright language, And aims them straight at me. And when he gets to preaching, I look around to see If there might be another Deserving more than me. But every soul ...read more

  • Dead Church

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2010
     | 2,749 views

    DEAD CHURCH William James of Harvard once said, "There were some people for whom religion was a dull habit, while to others, it was acute fever." By appearances it was a Church of an acute fever. But by assessment it was a Church of a dull habit. The impressive prayers that were prayed went no ...read more

  • Peale And Paul

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2011
     | 2,567 views

    PEALE AND PAUL Many of you are familiar with Norman Vincent Peale’s book, The Power of Positive Living. It’s a good book. It won’t get you to heaven, but it will really help you approach life with the right kind of outlook. Dr. Vance Havner was asked one time to compare the writings of Norman ...read more

  • Moody's Dying Words  PRO

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    MOODY'S DYING WORDS "Earth recedes. Heaven opens before me. If this is death, it is sweet! There is no valley here. God is calling me, and I must go." "No, no, Father," said Moody's son, "You are dreaming." "I am not dreaming," replied Moody. "I have been within the gates. I have seen the ...read more

  • Praying For Revival - Martin Lloyd-Jones

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on May 24, 2018
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     | 2,109 views

    When did you last hear anyone praying for revival, praying that God might open the windows of heaven and pour out his Spirit? When did you last pray for that yourself? I suggest seriously that we are neglecting this almost entirely. We are guilty of forgetting the authority of the Holy Spirit. . . ...read more

  • Warning To America

    Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 2, 2020
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     | 2,525 views

    “If America upholds God's eternal standards and follows His unchanging ways, then it will be blessed with His favor...His protection...His prosperity....but if America should depart from the ways of God, if it should disregard His eternal standards, then the smiles of heaven, the blessings of ...read more

  • God The Father In The Old Testament

    Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 12, 2022
     | 3,055 views

    God is only referred to as "Father" fourteen times in the Old Testament's thirty-nine books, and even then, rather impersonally. In those fourteen occurrences of Father, the term was always used with reference to the Nation of Israel, not to individuals. In the entire Old Testament, ...read more

  • Postman

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023
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    In the quiet routines of everyday life, a seemingly ordinary event unfolded – a postman knocking on a door, bearing a letter. A child-like voice responded from within the house, promising to come and receive the letter. However, minutes passed without any sign of the resident. The postman's ...read more

  • The Trouble Tree  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    THE TROUBLE TREE The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On ...read more

  • The Way Indicated  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,592 views

    THE WAY INDICATED An open door which no man can shut, and a closed door which no man can open, are indications of God’s way. Rev. 3:8. One morning at a hotel at Denver I inquired of the Lord what I should do that day. The answer came to my heart: "Write to Marion, and to Mrs. Reynolds, and ...read more

  • I Remember Once While I Was Visiting On A ...

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 9, 2004
     | 2,717 views

    I remember once while I was visiting on a Saturday, it was around noon and I had been at it for about three hours. I decided to stop at a trailer that sat back from the Highway a good distance. When I knocked at the door of the home, a man in his late thirties came to the door and said come in. I ...read more

  • Recently A "Husband Shopping Center" Opened In ...  PRO

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,109 views

    Recently a "Husband Shopping Center" opened in Dallas, where women could go to choose a husband from among many men. It was laid out with five floors, with the men increasing in positive attributes as you ascended up the floors. The only rule was once you opened the door to any floor, you must ...read more

  • George Mueller's Orphanage  PRO

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,694 views

    GEORGE MUELLER’S ORPHANAGE Things looked bleak for the children in George Mueller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Mueller was visiting in the home. Mueller took her hand and said, "Come and ...read more

  • Immediately After Former Romanian Dictator ...

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jun 11, 2007
     | 1,080 views

    Immediately after former Romanian dictator Ceausescu was killed, his residency was open for everybody to visit it. In Bucharest, the capital.Everyone was free to come in take a look. I was curious too and I went. WOW! I was impressed: Gold, marble, exotic wood… I never see such thing before or ...read more

  • A Woman Was In The Process Of Suing Her Husband ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,424 views

    A woman was in the process of suing her husband for divorce. She told the judge that she had done her best to get her husband to change his ways, but that he just wouldn’t do it. Referring to Paul’s words about being nice to your enemies, which is found in the 12th chapter of Romans the judge asked ...read more

  • It Is A Narrow Way. It Is A Difficult Road. We ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 29, 2007
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    It is a narrow way. It is a difficult road. We have to leave much behind: our wants, our needs, our baggage, and our misconceptions. One time when we were first married, Kendra and I planned a trip to Cedar Point. I like to save money so we stayed in a hotel about twenty minutes from the point. It ...read more

  • What's The Big Deal About The Church?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
     | 1,801 views

    WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT THE CHURCH? A little girl became restless as the preacher's sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" I'm sure that's probably how some people feel about most preachers and ...read more