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  • Pastor John Courson Told Of A Time When He Was A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Pastor John Courson told of a time when he was a young kid that he was on a boat on the Colorado River right near the Hoover Dam, when the motor on their boat sputtered out They could not get it started, And they found themselves drifting closer and closer to the dam, passing the signs that say, ...read more

  • At The 1st Church I Served, I Was Visiting With ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    At the 1st church I served, I was visiting with a husband and his wife. Lela, the wife, was the most gentle women you could ever encounter. Her husband Marvin wasn’t a bad guy either… but he rarely showed up for church. Couldn’t be bothered. Well, here I was – just trying to get acquainted – when ...read more

  • A Few Years Ago There Was A Phrase That Was ...

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 23, 2007
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    A few years ago there was a phrase that was popularized by the TV game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” It has become a cultural catch phrase. As you may remember, Regis Philbin would ask a contestant a question. The correct answer was worth a lot of money. The question would have a ...read more

  • In 246bc, When 14year Old Ying Zheng Ascended The ...

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Aug 26, 2007
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    In 246BC, when 14year old Ying Zheng ascended the throne of the Chin provence of China and took for himself the title first emperor, he made his plans clear. And he proceeded to war against his neighbouring states until he had united China and made himself it’s emperor. But his plans did not stop ...read more

  • It Is A Narrow Way. It Is A Difficult Road. We ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 29, 2007
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    It is a narrow way. It is a difficult road. We have to leave much behind: our wants, our needs, our baggage, and our misconceptions. One time when we were first married, Kendra and I planned a trip to Cedar Point. I like to save money so we stayed in a hotel about twenty minutes from the point. It ...read more

  • When I Was Leading Worship In Denver There ...

    Contributed by Scott Brooks on Nov 10, 2007
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    ILL: When I was leading worship in Denver there were two sisters on the worship team. One day one of the sisters was in a car accident and suffered minor injuries like on a Thursday. She was a shaken up really bad and had looked death in the face and wrote a poem about the experience. Her ...read more

  • One Day, After A Near Eternity In The Garden Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 17, 2007
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    One day, after a near eternity in the Garden of Eden, Adam calls out, "Lord, I have a problem." "What’s the problem, Adam?", The Lord replies. "Lord, I know you created me and have provided for me and surrounded me with this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, but I’m just not ...read more

  • In The Classic Christmas Movie From 1947, "A ...

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007
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    In the classic Christmas movie from 1947, “A Miracle on 34th St.,” a young and skeptical girl named Susan goes up to Santa in the middle of Macy’s department store, which this year is not being manned by a fake Santa, but the real Kris Kringle. The little girl goes up to Santa and he says, “Well ...read more

  • Around 10:30 Last Night, Our Home Phone Rang. I ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
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    Around 10:30 last night, our home phone rang. I didn’t answer it, because when it’s the home phone ringing, it’s almost always for Gladys. A minute or so later, Gladys opened the door to my office and told me the person on the phone wanted to speak to chaplain Gregory. At that news, my heart ...read more

  • I've Been Reading A Book By A Pastor Named Erwin ...

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
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    I've been reading a book by a pastor named Erwin Rafael McManus. He tells about a conversation he had with his daughter, Mariah. He was explaining that Christians often face danger and even death. His daughter asked, "Has anyone ever tried to kill you, Daddy?" And he answered, "Sort of." She ...read more

  • Object Lesson: Wives As The Weaker Vessel

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008
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    OBJECT LESSON: WIVES AS THE WEAKER VESSEL 1 Peter 3:7- "Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner.." (KJV "weaker vessel.") Now, does that sound sexist to you? She's to be treated like the weaker partner, the weaker ...read more

  • The Famous Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Faced A Conflict ...

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 17, 2008
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    The famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin faced a conflict after returning from the moon. He spiraled into a deep depression that ultimately resulted in him being hospitalized, medicated and put through a battery of psychiatric treatments. Ignorant of the depth of his own disability, once the medicine ...read more

  • National ...

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
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    “National Prayers” “Urgent Call for Intercessors” 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is ...read more

  • Object Lesson: New Socks

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 13, 2009
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    OBJECT LESSON: NEW SOCKS One of the things that our church does is that we give out new socks to some of the homeless men and women. You walk around and sleep here and there, and even if you take care of yourself and shower, your socks get dirty. When you’ve been wearing probably the same clothes ...read more

  • In A Book Called

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 7, 2009
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    In a book called “Rethinking the Church,” James Emery White tells this story. He was speaking at a conference where he mentioned using contemporary music to help those who haven’t grown up in the church to receive the truth of the gospel. Afterward, an elderly woman came up to speak to him. With ...read more

  • The Grace-Filled Father

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 24, 2009
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    THE GRACE-FILLED FATHER Six-year-old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes. He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard, and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling it on the floor. He scooped some of the flour into the bowl ...read more

  • The Nobel Story

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009
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    THE NOBEL STORY In 1866, Alfred Nobel invented dynamite and built up companies and laboratories in more than 20 countries all over the world. In the process, he amassed a considerable fortune. When Nobel’s brother died, the newspaper made a mistake and ran an obituary for Alfred Nobel. In the ...read more

  • Mutual Respect

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 16, 2025
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    When we got married there were already 2 children. We each had a child from our first marriages. Those relationships ended and it was by God’s grace that we found each other. My wife and I decided we needed to be on the same page when it came to decisions about the kids. I had read about a ...read more

  • The Persistence Of Us President Abraham Lincoln

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 21, 2025
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    Story: On 12th February 1809, in a one room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky, a baby boy was born. When he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of formal education, he succeeded ...read more

  • What God Can Do With Your Life  PRO

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 2, 2003
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    WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH YOUR LIFE In the recent movie, "About Schmidt" 66-year-old Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has retired from his job as an insurance actuary. He is miserable, and after his wife (June Squibb) suddenly dies, he is also lost. He travels the country in his RV hoping to stop his ...read more