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  • I Have Heard Evangelist David Ring Speak ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    I have heard Evangelist David Ring speak numerous times. David is a shining example of an individual suffering from a human weakness, a thorn if you will, but with God’s help used that weakness to preach the Gospel. David was born October 28, 1953 and suffered from cerebral palsy. David said ...read more

  • One Of My Favorite Comics Is Peanuts. One ...  PRO

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,002 views

    One of my favorite comics is Peanuts. One winter evening Linus sticks his head out the door and calls to his sister Lucy, “Mom said to tell you it’s time to come in.” Standing next to her snowman Lucy says, “Rats.” As she turns to go in she says, “Goodnight friend, I’ll see you in the morning.” ...read more

  • In The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen Retells A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Steven Dow on May 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    In The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen retells a tale from ancient India: Four royal brothers decided each to master a special ability. Time went by, and the brothers met to reveal what they had learned. “I have mastered a science,” said the first, “by which I can take but a bone of some creature and ...read more

  • The Six Shooter Was A Popular Western, Broadcast ...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2004
     | 2,073 views

    The Six Shooter was a popular western, broadcast on NBC radio from 1953-54. Jimmy Stewart starred as Britt Ponsett, a Texas plainsman. On one broadcast, Britt called a bully’s bluff even though his gun was several feet away on a dresser. In typical Stewart style, Ponsett told the tough guy he ...read more

  • As I Read Erwin Mcmanus' Book On The Church ...  PRO

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,816 views

    As I read Erwin McManus’ book on the church entitled An Unstoppable Force, I have to say I was hit hard by a statement near the beginning, where he said: “The indictment that we must receive is that the Christian faith as we express it is no longer seen as a viable spiritual option. Masses gave ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Native From A Remote ...  PRO

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    The story is told of a native from a remote mountain village who had the opportunity to visit a large modern city for the first time. He could not bring much home with him, and he had little money. But he was amazed at the electric lights which he saw everywhere. So he bought a sack full of ...read more

  • Two Boys Were Playing In The Snow One Day, When ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,685 views

    Two boys were playing in the snow one day, when one said to the other, "Let us see who can make the straightest path in the snow." His companion readily accepted the proposition, and they started. One boy fixed his eyes on a tree, and walked along without taking his eyes off the object selected. ...read more

  • Henry Blackaby, The Author Of Experiencing God, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    Henry Blackaby, the author of Experiencing God, tells this heart wrenching story about a situation he encountered early in his ministry. He writes, “The first funeral I ever conducted was for a beautiful three-year-old. She was the first child born to a couple in our church, and the first ...read more

  • Have You Seen Those New Gps Guidance Systems ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,424 views

    Have you seen those new GPS guidance systems that you can get for your car? Some are built in (for several thousand dollars) and some are portable. You can plug them into your lighter or cell phone connection in your car. Then you can touch the screen and tell it where you would like to go and it ...read more

  • Let Me Tell You A Story About A Man. This Man ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 1,901 views

    Let me tell you a story about a man. This man grew up in the north end residential area of Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington and attended the University of Washington Law School. His friends considered him suave, debonair, handsome, and smooth with the ladies. He ...read more

  • A Young Colombian Girl Received A New Testament ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,967 views

    A young Colombian Girl received a new testament in her school. She read the new testament until one day her father caught her reading it…and told her not to read it any more because it was full of lies and fantasy… But the girl kept on reading until one day her father came home unexpectedly found ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Terrible Traffic Accident. ...  PRO

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they waited for the paramedics to arrive they noticed a monkey in the car ...read more

  • We Must Share The Gospel

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    WE MUST SHARE THE GOSPEL Dr. Martin Neimoller was an outstanding German pastor during the time of Adolf Hitler's reign. Neimoller was sent to prison for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Before being sent to prison, Neimoller had a 30-minute visit with Adolf Hitler. Hitler tried to persuade ...read more

  • Just As You Are  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    JUST AS YOU ARE Jesus affirms that many would come to Him in faith and partake of Him as the Bread of Life, because of the Father. Man’s blindness does not keep God’s grace from working. When they come, they find that God does not turn them away nor cast them away later. CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT learned ...read more

  • Two Little Boys Were The Best Of Friends. As They ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 1,684 views

    Two little boys were the best of friends. As they grew up, their friendship only deepened. One became a preacher and the other a priest. And they would meet each week for coffee at the local Starbucks, no matter what else might be happening. After one such meeting, they shook hands and started to ...read more

  • We Must Share The Gospel: Dr. Martin Neimoller ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    We must share the Gospel: Dr. Martin Neimoller was an outstanding German pastor during the time of Adolf Hitler's reign. Neimoller was sent to prison for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Before being sent to prison Neimoller had a 30 minute visit with Adolf Hitler. Hitler tried to persuade ...read more

  • No One Ever Told Hitler

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 27, 2008
     | 2,630 views

    NO ONE EVER TOLD HITLER Dr. Martin Neimoller was an outstanding German pastor during the time of Adolf Hitler's reign. Neimoller was sent to prison for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Before being sent to prison Neimoller had a 30-minute visit with Adolf Hitler. Hitler tried to persuade ...read more

  • Real ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2009
     | 2,440 views

    REAL LISTENING The story is told of a grandmother, a mother and a little boy--three generations--who went into a restaurant and sat down to order. The waitress took the grandmother’s order, the mother’s order, then turned to the little boy and said, "What would you like?" The mother immediately ...read more

  • Best Speeding-Ticket Excuse

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2009
     | 3,451 views

    BEST SPEEDING-TICKET EXCUSE A convention of Arkansas State troopers was asked to submit the best excuse they’d ever heard for someone trying to get out of a speeding ticket. The winning entry was submitted by a trooper who clocked a semi-tractor truck speeding down the interstate. The trooper ...read more

  • Sin: Acts, Words, Thoughts, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 24, 2009
     | 3,703 views

    SIN: ACTS, WORDS, THOUGHTS, HEART A man once dreamed of passing into the world beyond. An angel met him and showed him a great golden book. "What is that?" he inquired. "It is the book of your life," was the reply. Looking closer he saw that there were some writing on the first page. "What is ...read more