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  • Aliteracy—capable Of Reading, But Choosing Not Do ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,922 views

    Aliteracy—capable of reading, but choosing not do so—is on the rise. A ‘99 Gallup Poll found 7% of us read more than a book a week, and 59% read fewer than 10 books a year. We read books, magazines, and newspapers less and less. In ‘91, over 50% of all Americans read a half-hour or more every ...read more

  • This Reminds Me Of Two Elderly Sisters Who Lived ...  PRO

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    This reminds me of two elderly sisters who lived in Arcadia during my youth ministry days. One named Alpha, was always sick with some sort of ailment or another, the other, named Virginia, still worked in a county office even though she was in her late 70’s and never seemed to suffer from any kind ...read more

  • And We Try….  PRO

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,901 views

    & we try…. A pilot always looked down intently on a certain valley in the Appalachians. "What’s so interesting about that spot?" Asked a fellow pilot. "See that stream? Well, when I was a kid I used to sit down there on a log and fish. Every time an airplane flew over, I would look up and ...read more

  • An 80 Year Old Couple Were Having Problems ...  PRO

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,286 views

    An 80 year old couple were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them. When they arrived at the doctor’s, they explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking ...read more

  • I Was Approached By The Station Manager Of A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 24, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,921 views

    I was approached by the station manager of a local television station in Pensacola, Fl to contribute a 50 second devotional for his program transition period. I was reluctant to agree since I struggled to limit my sermons to even 30 minutes. But feeling impressed by the Lord to accept it I did. ...read more

  • How Many Of You Know About Billy Sianis' Goat? ...

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,846 views

    How many of you know about Billy Sianis’ goat? Sianis, a local tavern owner, tried to bring his goat into Game 4 of the 1945 World Series at Wrigley Field, only to be turned away. And so it was that Sianis, whose tavern remains a must-stop for Chicago Cubs’ fans, put a curse on the Cubs, vowing ...read more

  • Every Year The Movie Industry Comes Together For ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,357 views

    Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating thing ...read more

  • Open: According To Jeff Foxworthy, You Might Be ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,130 views

    OPEN: According to Jeff Foxworthy, you Might Be A Nascar Redneck if: • Your favorite NASCAR souvenir was a direct result of a crash in turn three.... • You can remember every NASCAR driver and their car number but you can’t remember how old your children are... • Your pet nickname for your wife is ...read more

  • In The First Game Of The Best-Of-Seven, 2004 ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 1, 2007
     | 612 views

    In the first game of the best-of-seven, 2004 American League Championship Series between baseball’s New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, Boston’s ace pitcher Curt Schilling was in pain. An ankle injury kept him from being able to plant his foot and throw the ball with his usual skill. Schilling was ...read more

  • Marriage License: A Learner's Permit  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    Marriage License: A Learner’s Permit It’s a wise groom who has to be dragged to the altar. He knows what love is. It’s death. If lovers don’t know this, they are headed for trouble. Never will you have your way again. You can’t be happy if this other person isn’t. No matter who wins the argument, ...read more

  • On The 28th May 1972 The Duke Of Windsor, The ...

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 6, 2008
     | 1,360 views

    ON THE 28TH MAY 1972 THE DUKE OF WINDSOR, THE UNCROWNED KING EDWARD 8TH DIED IN PARIS. THE SAME EVENING A TELEVISION PROGRAMME REHEARSED THE MAIN EVENTS OF HIS LIFE. EXTRACTS FROM EARLIER FILMS WERE SHOWN, WHICH HE ANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS UPBRINGING, BRIEF REIGN AND ABDICATION. RECALLING HIS ...read more

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

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,712 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

  • Dumb Crooks

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
     | 1,998 views

    DUMB CROOKS A Circle-K convenience store was patronized by man requesting change for a twenty dollar bill. As soon as the register drawer was opened, the man pulled a gun and demanded it contents. He fled with all dollars of it, but left his original twenty lying on the counter. A guy walked into ...read more

  • Heart Attacks  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,297 views

    HEART ATTACKS Did you know that tension exhibits itself in the from of stress? And stress is not always caused by negative things; it is also caused by positive things in your life. For instance, Mike Parker was recovering from a severe heart attack, and the doctor said there should be no ...read more

  • The Time Is Here! The Summer Is Over And School ...

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008
     | 2,487 views

    The time is here! The summer is over and school is back in session! The time for our children’s learning process is back on schedule. Teachers are all geared up to instruct their students in all the skills of mathematics, language usage, social studies and the sciences. Last week I found a very ...read more

  • Silent When Needed

    Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Feb 10, 2009
     | 2,040 views

    SILENT WHEN NEEDED In the late 1990’s, our family lived in a split level apartment in Union Township, just north of Cincinnati, OH. It was a great location in many ways: it was close to a major freeway, but not so close that we had to listen to its traffic; it was just five minutes from the ...read more

  • Down At The Upper Room, Sometimes There Are Guys ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 13, 2009
     | 1,438 views

    Down at the Upper Room, sometimes there are guys down there that are simply repulsive. Most aren’t that bad. But there are a few. I remember Danny. He has passed on. But Danny was quite a case. He stank. He peed himself and the urine odor was enough to make you wretch. This is not an exaggeration. ...read more

  • Susan Boyle: Beauty On The Inside  PRO

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 22, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,634 views

    SUSAN BOYLE: BEAUTY ON THE INSIDE When Susan Boyle stepped out on the stage of "Britain’s Got Talent," people laughed at her...like the scoffers in this Psalm. They made fun of her because her outward appearance wasn’t the glitz and glamour they’d come to expect. Members of the audience could be ...read more

  • Missionaries Martyrdom In Turkey At The Hand Of ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 22, 2009
     | 2,727 views

    Missionaries Martyrdom in Turkey at the Hand of Muslims in 2007 On April 18, 2007, five Muslims entered a Christian publishing company and killed three believers in the southeastern province of Malatya. The 3 believers, Tilmann Geske (a German missionary), Turkish Pastor Necati Aydin and Ugur ...read more

  • On Self-Control  PRO

    Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,843 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