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  • If You're Still Wondering About The Word's Power ...

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
     | 1,977 views

    If you’re still wondering about the word’s power to do this converting alone, consider again Paul. Still not enough? Think of David, a prisoner serving a 365 year sentence for murder. An inmate gave him a Gideon New Testament and Psalms. One night in his cell, he picked it up after ignoring it ...read more

  • A Young Man Enlisted, And Was Sent To His ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2005
     | 1,637 views

    A young man enlisted, and was sent to his regiment. The first night he was in the barracks with about fifteen other young men, who passed the time playing cards and gambling. Before retiring, he fell on his knees and prayed, and they began to curse him and jeer at him and throw boots at him. So it ...read more

  • You Understand The Relationship Of Cause & ...

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,935 views

    You understand the relationship of cause & effect. If that happened, then this results. When you enter a dark room and flip a light switch you expect the room to brighten. If you flip that switch and the windows open, you’re pretty surprised because the two aren’t related. When you get in your ...read more

  • Evolution, Darwin And Natural Selection--For ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,818 views

    EVOLUTION, DARWIN AND NATURAL SELECTION--FOR CARS Take a mental walk with me outside. I want us to look at some cars together. If possible, let's find a new one. While you're standing there admiring the beauty of that sparkling new automobile, let's imagine my saying to you rather quietly, "You ...read more

  • Commitment Or Convenient?

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,366 views

    COMMITMENT OR CONVENIENT? Deacon Wives author Diana Davis writes about Angie and her commitment. Let’s take a look at Angie. She loves her church and is committed to its ministry. She considers herself to be a faithful worshipper. If you take a careful look, however, you’ll find a few gaps in ...read more

  • On Self-Control  PRO

    Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    ON SELF-CONTROL When I’m at the pizza buffet and I’ve already had more than enough to eat, and I know there’s a good chance another slice will make me miserable for the next 3-4 hours and I eat it anyway .... I lack self control. When I decide to stay up late and play video games or surf the ...read more

  • A Mother's Christmas Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 2,269 views

    A MOTHER'S CHRISTMAS PRAYER On Christmas Day, Mike Nicholas, a tall and slim young man with dark hair was making his way south on I-85 just below High Point, NC trying to hitch a ride. For two years, he hadn't been home. His family had heard nothing from him. He and his mother had a disagreement ...read more

  • Feeling God

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 4, 2012
     | 2,981 views

    FEELING GOD When we try to measure time or weight or temperature or speed or any of a hundred other things, we normally rely on instrumentation. But we can try to tell the time by using our feelings, such as how hungry or tired we feel, and our senses, such as how light it seems, is crudely ...read more

  • The Great Chicago Fire

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
     | 2,996 views

    The fire started at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, in or around a small barn that bordered the alley behind 137 DeKoven Street.[3] The traditional account of the origin of the fire is that it was started by a cow kicking over a lantern in the barn owned by Patrick and Cahterine O’Leary. Michael ...read more

  • A Change Of Policy

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 19, 2012
     | 2,949 views

    A CHANGE OF POLICY Last June, the city of Alameda, California immediately changed its policies after its first responders stood by and watched a man drown in the San Francisco Bay. The first responders didn’t venture out into the muddy waters of the bay, even as the man started treading water and ...read more

  • A Funny Thanksgiving Joke To Share!

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 18, 2021
     | 11,516 views

    A FUNNY THANKSGIVING JOKE TO SHARE! A retiree in Florida phones his daughter in New Jersey and says, “Honey, I have bad news for you. Your mother and I have decided that 52 years of marriage is enough. We’re calling it quits and getting a divorce.” His daughter yells, “Are you crazy? What the ...read more

  • A Young Man Enlisted, And Was Sent To His ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,748 views

    A young man enlisted, and was sent to his regiment. The first night he was in the barracks with about fifteen other young men, who passed the time playing cards and gambling. Before retiring, he fell on his knees and prayed, and they began to curse him and jeer at him and throw boots at him. So it ...read more

  • Leo Tolstoy Born 1828 And Author Of "War And ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2007
     | 932 views

    Leo Tolstoy born 1828 and author of “War and Peace.” He was a great influence on Gandhi & Martin Luther King, Jr. He influenced them in their non-resistant movements for equal rights. Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more ...read more

  • Can This Be Christmas?

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2007
     | 5,673 views

    Can This Be Christmas? What’s all this hectic rush and worry? Where go these crowds who run and hurry? Why all the lights—the Christmas trees? The jolly “fat man,” tell me please! Why, don’t you know? This is the day For parties and for fun and play; Why this is Christmas! So this is Christmas, do ...read more

  • A Couple Of Years Ago When The Kirby's Were Here ...

    Contributed by Gordon Douglas on Mar 4, 2008
     | 1,198 views

    A couple of years ago when the Kirby’s were here from India I let Kallie drive up I-17. I could not have picked a worse time…. Rush hour traffic…. Most of you probably know just how it is on I-17 from about the 101 to Anthem Way… Bumper to bumper…. Big trucks… little trucks… Cars of all ...read more

  • A Young Man Enlisted, And Was Sent To His ...

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008
     | 1,680 views

    A young man enlisted, and was sent to his regiment. The first night he was in the barracks with about fifteen other young men, who passed the time playing cards and gambling. Before retiring, he fell on his knees and prayed, and they began to curse him and jeer at him and throw boots at him. So it ...read more

  • Australia Prime Minister John Howard Finally Had ...  PRO

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,457 views

    Australia Prime Minister John Howard finally had enough of being told what Australia should do by Muslims who want to live under Sharia Law! He spoke out last week on television saying… "Immigrants, not Australians must adapt. Take it or leave it. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether ...read more

  • What Keeps You From Church?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,893 views

    WHAT KEEPS YOU FROM CHURCH? A young woman in China had been invited to a church and had gone just to please her friend. While she was there, she received Jesus Christ and began attending regularly. She did that because she found pure joy in her soul while she was at church. That was the one place ...read more

  • Can This Be Christmas?

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,841 views

    Can This Be Christmas? What's all this hectic rush and worry? Where go these crowds who run and curry? Why all the lights--the Christmas trees? The jolly "fat man," tell me please! Why, don't you know? This is the day For parties and for fun and play; Why this is Christmas! So this is Christmas, ...read more

  • Sanctity Of Life Sunday. Life, Every Life, Is A ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 30, 2009
     | 2,232 views

    Sanctity of life Sunday. Life, every life, is a miracle. No matter what you’ve been through. No matter what your parents have said about you or failed to say, you are God’s miracle. I showed you one baby picture… here is one where you are at three days old. At this point you have 16 cells. You ...read more

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