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  • Costly Out-Of-Stocks: A Grocery-Industry Survey ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
     | 1,034 views

    Costly Out-Of-Stocks: A grocery-industry survey found when customers can’t find what they want in stock, up to 43% go to another store--many taking the rest of their shopping away as well. Another 25% won’t buy the item at all. Out-of-stock causes include retailers underestimating demand, using ...read more

  • Boss' Sign  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    Boss’ Sign The boss was complaining in our staff meeting the other day that he wasn’t getting any respect. Later that morning he went to a local card and novelty shop and bought a small sign that read, "I’m the Boss." He then taped it to his office door. Later that day when he returned from ...read more

  • Prepared To Wait  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
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    PREPARED TO WAIT Ed Watt was visiting a local department store with his wife, and they had just purchased a piece of luggage and a cooler. As Ed browsed in the shoe depart-ment waiting for his wife to finish the rest of her shopping, a clerk asked if he could be of assistance. “No, thank you," ...read more

  • The Name Stradivarius Is Synonymous With Fine ...

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,183 views

    The name Stradivarius is synonymous with fine violins. This is true because Antonius Stradivarius insisted that no instrument constructed in his shop be sold until it was as near perfection as human care and skill could make it. Stradivarius observed, "God needs violins to send His music into the ...read more

  • A Retired Person Became Interested In The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,148 views

    A retired person became interested in the construction of an addition to a shopping mall. Observing the activity regularly, he was especially impressed by the conscientious operator of a large piece of equipment. The day finally came when he had a chance to tell this man how much he’d enjoyed ...read more

  • In February Of 1996, John Howard Opened A Ku Klux ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 1,649 views

    In February of 1996, John Howard opened a Ku Klux Klan museum and apparel store called The Redneck Shop in Laurens, S.C. Asked by a reporter what the reaction was by townspeople, Howard said, "The only people I’ve had a problem with, who took it as an insult and a racial situation, have been ...read more

  • He Is The Second-String Quarterback On His ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,028 views

    He is the second-string quarterback on his junior high football team. She is a housewife who substitutes for teachers at the elementary school down the street. The nurse has her beeper clipped to her blue jeans as she shops for groceries. The vice-president is surrounded by those who protect him as ...read more

  • I Once Worked With A Guy Who Would, Every Year, ...

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 21, 2007
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    I once worked with a guy who would, every year, place a call to a local florist on Christmas Eve and order two gift baskets, one for his teenage daughter and one for his wife. It was a quick call, lasting about twenty five seconds. The florist would always ask what he wanted in the baskets and he ...read more

  • Bible Buyers Don't Buy On Impulse, But 88% Know ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
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    Bible Buyers don’t buy on impulse, but 88% know before shopping they want to buy a Bible. They spend an average of 21 minutes making a Bible purchase, and 61% buy them as gifts. The two top Bible gifting occasions are ceremonial events (32%) such as graduation, birthday, wedding, etc., and life ...read more

  • S ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
     | 1,855 views

    SECURITY? What’s good about America? How about peace and security? A lady said: Security and peace of mind were part of the reason we moved to a gated community. But both flew out the window the night I called a local pizza shop for a delivery. "I’d like to order a large pepperoni, please," I ...read more

  • Same Family, Different Face  PRO

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,023 views

    Same Family, Different Face The appropriate attitude is revealed in an Ann Landers Column. “Dear Ann Landers: It happened again today. My two sons and I were in a shopping mall, and a total stranger felt the need to comment on the fact that my boys didn’t look anything alike. Apparently, my 6 ...read more

  • Churchhill's Father

    Contributed by Bill Purvis on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,774 views

    Churchhill’s Father Winston Churchhill’s father was jealous of Winston. He couldn’t speak a kind word of him. Curchhill, the greatest leader of the day, in the book, "The Last Lion" says, "I would rather had been an apprentice for a brick layer, or run errands as a messenger boy, or dressed the ...read more

  • What People Put ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009
     | 1,899 views

    WHAT PEOPLE PUT OFF According to a recent USA Today poll, the top five things people put off until the last minute are: House chores/yard work: 47% Holiday gift shopping: 43% Making doctor/dentist appointments: 35% Calling relatives: 31% Changing oil in the car: 29% I think there is one thing ...read more

  • 50-Somethings For Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
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    50-SOMETHINGS FOR JESUS At the age of 58, Tom and Elaine Samply cashed out their retirements and moved to the Czech Republic and opened a coffee shop called Common Grounds where he taught business principles to atheists. After they were there for six years, they had enough business that they ...read more

  • Sin - A Moment Of Pleasure For A Lifetime Of Pain

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 8, 2024
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    While a man and his wife were shopping at a mall, a shapely, young woman in a short, form-fitting dress strolled by catching the attention of everyone. Without even thinking, the eyes of the husband followed the attractive woman as she walked ahead of the couple. Without even looking up from the ...read more

  • Taking Your Cut

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2025
     | 141 views

    A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 bills." The boy quickly replied, ...read more

  • What Would Jesus Buy?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011
     | 2,482 views

    WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY? Some of you are familiar with the name, Morgan Spurlock. He produced the documentary "Super-Size Me." He has produced another lesser-known production titled "What Would Jesus Buy?" Please note: I am not recommending the movie it is a bit distasteful but it makes a good point. ...read more

  • Dr. Harry Ironside - When I Was A Boy, I Felt It ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Sep 1, 2009
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    Dr. Harry Ironside - When I was a boy, I felt it was both a duty and a privilege to help my widowed mother make ends meet by finding employment in vacation time, on Saturdays and other times when I did not have to be in school. For quite a while I worked for a Scottish shoemaker, or "cobbler," as ...read more

  • A New Work Schedule  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
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    A NEW WORK SCHEDULE A union shop steward is addressing a union meeting... "Comrades. We have agreed on a new deal with the management. We will no longer work four days a week." "Hooray!", goes the crowd. "We will finish work at 4 PM, not 5 PM." "Hooray!", goes the crowd, again. "We will ...read more

  • A Little Girl Was Pushing The Limits Of Her ...  PRO

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 243 ratings
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    A little girl was pushing the limits of her mother’s very last nerve. Mom was nearing the end of a hectic season of cooking, cleaning, shopping, wrapping and church stuff. She was also nearing the breaking point with her little pre-schooler. Finally the little girl was bathed and ready for bed. ...read more