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  • The Existence Of God  PRO

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    "The Existence of God" One day a 6-year girl was sitting in the classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a little boy: Teacher: Tommy do you see the tree out side? Tommy: Yes. Teacher: Tommy, do you see the grass out side? Tommy: ...read more

  • John Wesley Did Not Have The Assurance The Jesus ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007
     | 2,795 views

    John Wesley did not have the assurance the Jesus had saved him from his sins until he was nearly 35 years old. He was a good moral person but not a Christian even though he was an Anglican priest and missionary to Georgia. Wesley shares his encounter with a Moravian Christian August Gottlieb ...read more

  • John Wesley Did Not Have The Assurance The Jesus ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007
     | 2,787 views

    John Wesley did not have the assurance the Jesus had saved him from his sins until he was nearly 35 years old. He was a good moral person but not a Christian even though he was an Anglican priest and missionary to Georgia. Wesley shares his encounter with a Moravian Christian August Gottlieb ...read more

  • A Junior High School Teacher Was Telling Her ...

    Contributed by Chris Doster on Mar 12, 2008
     | 2,475 views

    A junior high school teacher was telling her class about evolution and how the way everything in the world was formed proved that God doesn’t exist. She said, "Look out the window. You can’t see God, can you?" The kids shook their heads. "Look around you in this room. You can’t see God, can you?" ...read more

  • Joseph Was Despised Because Of His Birth. (Cf. V. ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008
     | 1,736 views

    Joseph was despised because of his Birth. (cf. V. 3) He was born a favored son when he was born to Rachel. It also was not Joseph’s fault that he was being despised because of who he was born to, and also when he was born. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: We are only born once, physically and all have the ...read more

  • Boudreaux Was Out Fishin’ When He Came Back ...  PRO

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 18, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    Boudreaux was out fishin’ when he came back in with a boat load of fish. The game warden was watchin’ and came and said, "Boudreaux, how you caught all dem fish?" And Boudreaux say, "Com’ see." They both went out again and then Boudreaux said this is the spot. So he pulled out a stick of dynamite ...read more

  • What Is Your God?  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    WHAT IS YOUR GOD? "Whatever you love most, serve most, seek out most, give to the most, worship the most, and care about the most is your god. Your “god” can be your career, your bank account, the way you look, a particular position or degree, influence, power, or physical pleasure. It ...read more

  • B. A Little Boy Was Sitting Next To An Elderly ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 1, 2003
     | 2,713 views

    B. A little boy was sitting next to an elderly Christian man beside a river. “Will you teach me to pray?” the boy asked. “Are you sure that you want to learn?” The Christian saint asked. “Yes, of course.” With that the holy man grabbed the boy’s neck and plunged his head into the water. He ...read more

  • In The Beginning, When Kristi And I Were ...  PRO

    Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,881 views

    In the beginning, when Kristi and I were married, we made a commitment to one another that was sealed by a legal contract—we call it a marriage license. But as the years go by, we don’t maintain that commitment to one another because of a contract. We remain committed because of the love that ...read more

  • Ministry: A Character Profession

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
     | 2,523 views

    MINISTRY: A CHARACTER PROFESSION Ministry is a character profession. To put it bluntly, you can sleep around and still be a good brain surgeon. You can cheat on your mate and have little trouble continuing to practice law. Apparently, it is no problem to stay in politics and plagiarize. You can be ...read more

  • Trying To Walk Two Roads

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,407 views

    TRYING TO WALK TWO ROADS There is an old West African proverb which says, "The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants." (Janet Weiss, Leesburg, Florida, heard in a conversation by her father, a missionary to the Maninka tribe) That’s the way it is with those who try to live for the ...read more

  • Praying For Your Prosperity

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,621 views

    PRAYING FOR YOUR PROSPERITY One day a man was walking with this pastor. He knew this pastor was living in horrible poverty in Ethiopia, and he made the mistake of showing a little bit of what he thought would be gracious sympathy. He told the Ethiopian pastor, brother, we pray for you in your ...read more

  • When To Let Your Light ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2012
     | 7,490 views

    WHEN TO LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE A young man who had heard the Gospel accepted Christ. A little while after this, a Christian teacher asked him: "What have you done for Christ since you believed?" He replied: "Oh, I’m a learner." "Well," said the questioner, "when you light a candle do you light it ...read more

  • In The Eleventh Century, King Henry Iii Of ...

    Contributed by Traci Loewe on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,405 views

    In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life in the monastery. "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, ...read more

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

    Contributed by Benjamin Karner on Mar 7, 2008
     | 1,674 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

  • The Real Power Of The Resurrection Was ...

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,985 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

  • A Young Man Who Had Heard The Gospel Accepted ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 9, 2008
     | 1,747 views

    A young man who had heard the Gospel accepted Christ. A little while after this, a Christian teacher asked him: "What have you done for Christ since you believed?" He replied: "Oh, I'm a learner." "Well," said the questioner, "when you light a candle do you light it to make the candle more ...read more

  • Sulfur ...

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
     | 1,313 views

    Sulfur Caves In Southern Mexico lies the Cueva de Villa Luz, or Cave of the Lighted House. As you make your way to the cave you walk through a veritable paradise of tropical birds and lush rain forest. Underwater the cave is fed by 20 underground springs, beautiful watercourses which teem with tiny ...read more

  • The Flu

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Feb 21, 2020
     | 4,404 views

    After one of our members came down with the flu, was in intensive care for 10 days, we became very aware of how easily it is passed, especially to our elderly members. Which brought about these thoughts. 1) You are 70% Less likely to get the flu (or pass it) if you wash your hands properly. ...read more

  • He's No Stranger

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Sep 2, 2023
     | 1,129 views

    He’s the wisest man in the church; There’s nothing he can’t do. If you turn down your ministry, He’ll be there to do it for you. He’s also a very faithful member, And shows up right on the dot. Then if you don’t keep your commitment, He’ll cover you and fill in your spot. He’s obviously ...read more