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  • When God Says...what?

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 14, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,882 views

    A young preacher in Ft. Worth, Texas was trying to make an impression on a Pastor Search Team who had come to his church to hear him preach. The young man was preaching on the time in the Old Testament when God had enough with His disobedient people and finally said to them, "Ichabod!", which ...read more

  • Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 28, 2019
     | 4,534 views

    A young driver was in a hurry to get to an appointment and illegally parked his car. He left this note under the windshield wiper of his auto: So sorry, but I have circled the block for twenty minutes. I am late for an appointment and if I don't park here, I'll lose my job! ...read more

  • Two Men Were Walking Through A Field One Day When ...

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008
     | 1,767 views

    Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in for ...read more

  • An Old Table Tells That When Zaccheus Grew Old ...

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 17, 2008
     | 1,600 views

    An old table tells that when Zaccheus grew old he lived in Jericho as a humble and devout believer. Every morning at sunrise, so the story goes, he went for a walk carrying a pitcher of water. Upon his return, he always seemed happy and radiant. His wife, with usual curiosity, followed him one ...read more

  • In Order To Combat Software Piracy, Microsoft ...

    Contributed by Benjamin Karner on Mar 7, 2008
     | 1,401 views

    In order to combat software piracy, Microsoft developed a validation system. When you try to download updates or add-ons from their website, a pop-up box asks you to install a piece of software that validates the software that you have on your computer as a “genuine Microsoft product.” If you have ...read more

  • Prognosis Not Good  PRO

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,301 views

    PROGNOSIS NOT GOOD A woman accompanied her husband to the doctor’s office. After the checkup, the doctor took the wife aside and said, "if you don’t do the following, your husband will surely die." 1. "Each morning fix him a healthy breakfast and send him off to work in a good mood." 2."At lunch ...read more

  • Quote: "Though It Is Largely A Subjective Proof, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,042 views

    Quote: “Though it is largely a subjective proof, the endurance of the church of Jesus Christ through over 2,000 years is evidence of His resurrection reality. His church and His Word have survived skepticism, persecution, heresy, unfaithfulness, and disobedience. Critics have denounced the ...read more

  • The Real Power Of The Resurrection Was ...

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,245 views

    The real power of the resurrection was demonstrated not only 2,000 years ago, but is also demonstrated today in the lives of people who are following Jesus Christ. Those who refuse to give in to the power of darkness and are walking in the light of the resurrection, prove every day that God in the ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Carpenter Nailing Shingles ...

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
     | 3,221 views

    The story is told of a carpenter nailing shingles when he lost his footing and started to slide off. As he was sliding he began praying, “Lord, oh, Lord, help me.” Still he kept sliding. Again the man prayed, “Lord, oh, Lord, help me.” He kept sliding until he got to the edge and a nail sticking up ...read more

  • The Family Sat Down At The Table And Dad Asked ...

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,800 views

    The family sat down at the table and dad asked his young son to “say grace” over the meal. While the family waited, the little boy quickly eyed every dish which his mother had prepared; then he bowed his head and prayed, “Lord, I don’t like the look of it, but thank you — I’ll eat it anyway.” ...read more

  • In 1904 The Atlanta Newspapers Reported An ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 9, 2008
     | 2,064 views

    In 1904 the Atlanta newspapers reported an amazing revival of prayer sweeping the city. On November 2nd the Supreme Court of Georgia closed so people could attend prayer meetings. Stores, factories, offices and even saloons followed suit. "For two hours at midday all Denver was held in a spell . . ...read more

  • John Demitt's Wife

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 23, 2008
     | 3,178 views

    JOHN DEMITT'S WIFE When I preached in Circleville about Angels, the pastors wife told me her story. She went down into town with the kids to do laundry. A terrible winter storm hit while she was there. She was really afraid, so she prayed for God's protection for the trip back up the hill to her ...read more

  • Music Abuse

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008
     | 2,387 views

    MUSIC ABUSE The Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analyzed the lyrics of the top 279 songs of 2005. Nearly 80% of rap songs contained references to illicit drugs, alcohol or tobacco, followed by country (37%), R&B (20%), rock (14%) and pop (9%). When combined, 42% of all songs had some ...read more

  • Middle Age Is Miserable

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008
     | 1,846 views

    MIDDLE AGE IS MISERABLE Middle age is truly miserable, according to an 80-country study showing depression is most common among men and women in their 40s. Researchers found happiness follows a U-shaped curve where life begins cheerful before turning tough during middle age and then returning to ...read more

  • Approval Of The Master

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 23, 2008
     | 4,162 views

    APPROVAL OF THE MASTER A young man once studied violin under a world-renowned master. Eventually the time came for the student’s first recital. Following each selection, despite the cheers of the crowd, the performer seemed dissatisfied. Even after the last number, with the shouts louder than ...read more

  • Charlie Wrote About His Experience As A Kid ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 15, 2008
     | 1,477 views

    Charlie wrote about his experience as a kid growing up in the American south and planting peanuts. Because peanuts are tubers that grow on the roots beneath the ground, you cannot see how well they’re developing. So being an impatient kid, he decided to dig them up to see how they were doing. Well, ...read more

  • Meaningless Life

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,530 views

    Meaningless Life Mark Twain expressed thoughts about the meaningless of life in view of man’s inevitable death. Shortly before his death, he wrote, "A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;...they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each ...read more

  • There Was A Man Who Used To Have Problems Getting ...

    Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,700 views

    There was a man who used to have problems getting his son to clean his room. He would insist that his son, “Do it now,” and he would always agree to do so, but then he wouldn’t follow through – at least, not right way. After high school, the son joined the Marine Corps. When he and his dad were ...read more

  • Alexander Kept "Hope" For Himself

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2009
     | 1,906 views

    ALEXANDER KEPT "HOPE" FOR HIMSELF As Alexander the Great was setting out on his conquest of Asia, he inquired into the finances of his followers. To ensure that they would not be troubled over the welfare of their dependents during their absence, he distributed crown estates and revenues among ...read more

  • Significant Connections  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    SIGNIFICANT CONNECTIONS 70% of American adults identify family or family members as their most significant connection. 33% gave their entire nuclear family this status while 22% conferred it up on their spouse and 17% their children. 29% of American adults say their church is their most ...read more

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