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  • In William Shakespeare's Play, The Merchant Of ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
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    In William Shakespeare’s play, The Merchant of Venice (Act 1, Scene 3), one of the characters (Antonio) says: The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling ...read more

  • The Year Was 1934. The Place Was Charlotte, Nc. ...  PRO

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,120 views

    The year was 1934. The place was Charlotte, NC. The evangelist was Mordecai Ham. The city was deeply moved by God, and a farmer’s son named Billy Graham was saved in that revival. The secret was that a group of business men gathered at Billy Graham’s father’s farm and prayed for revival for an ...read more

  • Matthew

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 15, 2002
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    Matthew Whose occupation was that of a toll-gatherer, was born at Nazareth. He wrote his gospel in Hebrew, which was afterwards translated into Greek by James the Less. The scene of his labors was Parthia, and Ethiopia, in which latter country he suffered martyrdom, being slain with a halberd in ...read more

  • Walking Through A State Park Near Miami, My Wife ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,407 views

    Walking through a state park near Miami, my wife and I saw a Cuban family enjoying a picnic as half a dozen raccoons begged for handouts. The family responded by tossing them bits of food and saying repeatedly, “Oye, chico, ven aca.” (C’mere, boy.”) I later confessed to my wife that my ...read more

  • Walking Through A State Park Near Miami, My Wife ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
     | 1,679 views

    Walking through a state park near Miami, my wife and I saw a Cuban family enjoying a picnic as half a dozen raccoons begged for handouts. The family responded by tossing them bits of food and saying repeatedly, "Oye, chico, ven aca." (C’mere, boy.") I later confessed to my wife that my ...read more

  • Churches Can Learn From Small Businesses That ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007
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    Churches can learn from small businesses that have been operating for less than 10 years in that they use the Web for marketing far more than their older counterparts, according to a Kelsey Group study. Younger businesses are particularly heavy users of e-mail and Internet Yellow Pages, but also ...read more

  • A 1984 Study Done By Mcwhirter & Mattison Was ...

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004
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    A 1984 study done by McWhirter & Mattison was supposed to show that homosexual relationships are as stable as heterosexual relationships. To prove this point 165 "stable" gay couples were studied to see what percentage would remain monogamous for five years. The study had to be called off because ...read more

  • America Has Entered A Great Struggle That Tests ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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    "America has entered a great struggle that tests our strength, and even more our resolve. Our nation is patient and steadfast. We continue to pursue the terrorists in cities and camps and caves across the earth. We are joined by a great coalition of nations to rid the world of terror. And we will ...read more

  • Billy Graham Told The Following Story:

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 6, 2009
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    Billy Graham told the following story: “Once while flying between cities on the African continent, I began to share my faith in Christ with some reporters who accompanied me. None seemed interested in hearing the Gospel. Suddenly the plane entered a very turbulent storm. The plane shook and began ...read more

  • The Effects Of Hurricane Katrina In New Orleans, ...

    Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Sep 15, 2009
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    The effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, were shattering and long-lasting. By August 31, 2005, Eighty percent of New Orleans was flooded with some parts of the city under 15 feet of water. Though ninety percent of southeast Louisiana residents were successfully evacuated, many who remained ...read more

  • Service And Usefulness

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2012
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    SERVICE AND USEFULNESS The great Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvellous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly. But set aside, it begins to ...read more

  • Changing ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 13, 2009
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    CHANGING ME There’s an old story about a man who tried to save the city of Sodom from destruction by warning the citizens. But the people ignored him. One day someone asked, "Why bother everyone? You can’t change them." "Maybe I can’t," the man replied, "but I still shout and scream ...read more

  • Alexander The Great And A Small Company Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,769 views

    Alexander the Great and a small company of soldiers approached a strongly fortified walled city. Alexander, standing outside the walls, raised his voice and demanded to see the king. when the king arrived, Alexander insisted that the king surrender the city and its inhabitants to Alexander and ...read more

  • John Wesley Preached His Last Sermon Of Feb 17, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
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    John Wesley preached his last sermon of Feb 17, 1791 on the text “Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near” (Isa 55:6). The following day, a very sick man, he was put to bed in his home on City Road. During the days of his illness, he often repeated the words from ...read more

  • Half A Cloak  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,550 views

    HALF A CLOAK There is a legend about Martin of Tours who is said to be the first military chaplain. He followed the Roman Army from place to place ministering to the soldiers, and to people in the places they conquered. One cold winter day he was following the Roman Army into a city. There was a ...read more

  • Half A Cloak  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    HALF A CLOAK There is a legend about Martin of Tours who is said to be the first military chaplain. He followed the Roman Army from place to place ministering to the soldiers, and to people in the places they conquered. One cold winter day he was following the Roman Army into a city. There was a ...read more

  • On May 30, 1896, Motorist Henry Wells Hit ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,937 views

    On May 30, 1896, motorist Henry Wells hit bicyclist Evylyn Thomas on a New York City street. It was America’s first auto accident. Thomas’s injury: a broken leg; car that Wells was driving: a Duryea motor wagon; Well’s penalty: a night in jail; The first automobile fatality: Henry H. Bliss (Sept. ...read more

  • In Our Era, Sociologically, Man Destroyed The ...

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 12, 2007
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    “In our era, sociologically, man destroyed the base which gave him the possibility of freedoms without chaos. Humanists have been determined to beat to death the knowledge of God and the knowledge that God has not been silent, but has spoken in the Bible and through Christ – and they have been ...read more

  • During World War Ii, A Passenger Ship Set Sail ...

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
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    During World War II, a passenger ship set sail from Great Britian headed for port in New York City. The Captain of the ship being afraid of enemy vessels, sought the advise and guidance of the British Admiral. The Admiral calmly assured the captain that no matter what happens, he should be sure ...read more

  • B. We Can Be Thankful Even During The Most ...  PRO

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,454 views

    B. We can be thankful even during the most difficult circumstances in life. We see an especially inspiring example of a brave and thankful heart in the story behind one of the church’s thanksgiving songs #788 in our hymnal, Now Thank WE All Our God. This hymn was written during the 30 years war ...read more