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  • A Christian Puppy

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2006
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    On the lighter side of life: A Christian Puppy A Baptist couple decide that they want to get a dog. As they are walking down the street in town, they notice that a sign in the pet shop is advertising "Christian Puppies." Their interest piqued, they go inside. "How do you know they’re Christian ...read more

  • In Evil Long I Took Delight

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
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    In evil long I took delight, Unawed by shame or fear, Till a new object struck my sight, And stopp’d my wild career: I saw One hanging on a Tree In agonies and blood, Who fix’d His languid eyes on me. As near His Cross I stood. Sure never till my latest breath, Can I forget that look: It ...read more

  • A Well-Know Professional Golfer Was Playing In A ...

    Contributed by John Shearhart on Jun 28, 2006
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    “A well-know professional golfer was playing in a tournament with President Gerald Ford, fellow pro Jack Nicklaus, and Billy Graham. After the round was over one of the other pros on the tour asked, ‘Hey, what was it like playing with the President and Billy Graham?’ The pro said with disgust, ‘I ...read more

  • A. I Was Riding With Retired Air Force Officer ...

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
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    A. I was riding with retired Air Force officer Wally Hall. We were approaching the guard house at the entrance to Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Wally was about to give me my first tour of a military base. I wondered how I would get in. Would they ask me a lot of questions and make ...read more

  • The Master Of The Storm

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006
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    THE MASTER OF THE STORM By James Rowe Out on the ocean of life we sail, Battered by many a raging gale, Yet we are sure that we shall prevail, No storm can His ship over whelm Billows may threaten and winds may blow, Courage and faith we shall always show; Nothing can harm us as on we go, ...read more

  • As We Observe Communion Today I'm Reminded Of ...  PRO

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 26, 2006
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    As we observe communion today I’m reminded of Abbigail Johnson. I was just talking to her about baptism since, as many of you know, she just received Christ. What you may not know is that Abby was born prematurely ten years ago and needed a blood transfusion. Premature babies often don’t have ...read more

  • Jesus Talks About Letting His Words Remain In Us. ...

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 24, 2006
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    Jesus talks about letting his words remain in us. What does that mean? On occasion I’ve had opportunities to go elsewhere, away from the mission, to churches that were bigger and where there seemed to be more to gain. But whenever those opportunities come up, my dad’s voice has always gone off in ...read more

  • In 1987, All Of America Stopped To Watch A ...

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006
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    In 1987, all of America stopped to watch a real-life drama unfolded in Midland, Texas. Eighteen month old Jessica McClure fell down an abandoned well and was trapped. Millions of Americans watched the story of Baby Jessica unfold. To the relief of everyone, Jessica came out of the well on October ...read more

  • Stephen Baldwin Recounts In (Chapter 3 Of) His ...

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 19, 2006
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    Stephen Baldwin recounts in (chapter 3 of) his book “the Unusual Suspect” how God’s love was active in his life, even when Stephen was ignorant of and at odds with God: • as a fourth Grader, singing the 23rd Psalm as David the shepherd boy in an opera that made women weep—and provided a rare ...read more

  • On April 21st, In The Year 1519, The Spanish ...  PRO

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006
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    On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces defeated Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec empire, making Cortez the ...read more

  • Everyone Is Familiar With Sherlock Holmes, ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2006
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    “ Everyone is familiar with Sherlock Holmes, his faithful companion Dr. Watson, and Holmes’s keen power of observation that solved countless crimes. Yet few of us know that Holmes thought deduction and observation were even more necessary to religion. Tucked away in "The Adventure of the Naval ...read more

  • Pastor Buchanan Tells The Story Of A Member Of ...

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Dec 7, 2006
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    Pastor Buchanan tells the story of a member of his church who’s name was Ken. Ken was going throw a very tough time in his life when he darkened the door of the church. You see Ken had AIDS. Since the day Ken had been found and rescued by Christ he faithfully attended services. Even after his ...read more

  • Harry Ironside Was Pastor Of Moody Church In ...

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Dec 11, 2006
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    Harry Ironside was pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. An elderly man once came to him and said, “I will not go on unless I know I’m saved, or else know it’s hopeless to seek to be sure of it. I want a definite witness, something I can’t be mistaken about!” Ironside replied, “Suppose you had a ...read more

  • Years Ago, There Was A Great Preacher In Our ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
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    Years ago, there was a great preacher in our brotherhood named Owen Crouch. He was a man who had been highly regarded, but he now was retired on limited income. So he was delighted when some businessmen approached him who said wanted him to be part of their company. Because of his sterling ...read more

  • There's A Story I Read That Apparently Originated ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
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    There’s a story I read that apparently originated in Psychology Today. As the story goes, a number of years ago the prince of Grenada, an heir to the Spanish crown, was sentences to life in solitary confinement in Madrid’s ancient prison. The dreadful, dirty, and dreary nature of the place earned ...read more

  • The Sinner's Prayer

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007
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    I once visited the practice of a College basketball coach who coached for Bobby Knight, Coach K from Duke. At the end of his practice he “shared” Christ. He led them in the Sinners prayer. The problem that I have with the Sinner’s ...read more

  • The Devil's Great Deception

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Oct 13, 2004
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    The Devil’s Great Deception Last Saturday, two ladies from the church were out soul-winning. As they approached a large yellow house with quaint burgundy shutters, they noticed the ramp leading up to the front door. It led up to a large porch with a swinging gate. When they knocked on the ...read more

  • There Is An Old Story Told About A Little Girl ...  PRO

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
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    There is an old story told about a little girl who had been passed from one orphanage to another. She was very shy and felt rather unattractive. The other children would not play with her and her teachers considered her to be a problem child. In this particular orphanage there was a rule that all ...read more

  • Bill Bright, Founder And President, Campus ...  PRO

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
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    -- Bill Bright, founder and president, Campus Crusade for Christ. Men of Integrity I know two law partners who used to hate each other. When one became a Christian, he asked me, "Now that I’m a Christian, what should I do?" I said, "Why not ask him to forgive you and tell him you love him?" ...read more

  • Philippine Girl

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 2, 2004
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    **Philippine Girl-{page 33} The Christians surrounding the girl’s bed were sad. Because of her extensive internal injuries doctors could do nothing for her. Weeks ago, the believers had bought her a white dress to celebrate her new life and pure heart in Christ Jesus. Her father had not been ...read more