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  • It Is Possible For Children At A Very Young Age ...

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007
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    It is possible for Children at a very young age to learn to think about what would please the Lord. --- Which reminds me of something I heard about my 3-year old granddaughter recently. (Have I mentioned lately that I have 4 brilliant grandchildren?) Morgan’s parents were trying to convince her ...read more

  • Life Examples: Jacob: Wrestling With God (Gen. ...  PRO

    Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007
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    Life Examples: Jacob: Wrestling with God (Gen. 32:24-32) The story of Jacob alternately comforts and confounds. For while we could look upon many of his decisions with contempt-and even wonder why God would so favor such a man-it equally reassures us to realize that the God who extended grace to ...read more

  • The Pastor Of New Spring Community Church In ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    The Pastor of New Spring Community Church in Anderson, South Carolina wrote about a burden that was upon his heart in regard to the unBiblical way churches function today. He wrote, “If you operated an airplane like most churches operate today, you would have a pilot and his crew in the cockpit, ...read more

  • A Bus Driver And A Minister Were Standing In ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s yours. ...read more

  • Once A Man Attended A Fair And Saw Another Man ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Once a man attended a fair and saw another man leading a fine, well-groomed horse. He inquired, "Is that a saddle horse?" The man replied, "No, sir. This horse will buck off a saddle. Nothing can stay on his back." So the man asked again, "Is he a driving horse?" The answer came back from the ...read more

  • Sometimes We Are The Source Of God's Supply To ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Sometimes we are the source of God’s supply to others. Consider the great work of Samaritan’s Purse, Food For The Hungry, Salvation Army, and others. A pious father always closed grace for the evening meal with these words: "Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest and bless what thou hast provided." ...read more

  • Because Of Strife

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    That great ol’ preacher J.Vernon McGee writes, “I had an uncle who never came to know the Lord. My aunt used to weep and say, “Oh, he won’t listen” Do you know why? With her lived a sister, another aunt, and I used to go there sometimes on Sundays for dinner. Do you know what we had for dinner? ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of Two Brothers Who Grew Up On ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    The story is told of two brothers who grew up on a farm. One went away to college, earned a law degree, and became a partner in a prominent law firm in the state capital. The other brother stayed on the family farm. One day the lawyer came and visited his brother, the farmer. He asked, “Why don’t ...read more

  • The Lion Was Proud Of His Mastery Of The Animal ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he bypassed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. "Who is the king of the jungle?" the lion asked. The bear ...read more

  • Last Week At The Soup Supper We Heard A Story ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Last week at the Soup Supper we heard a story from Rudy Kuyten about his missionary work in Japan. Rudy told about a woman who was sold by her parents when she was a young lady to be a geisha, which is basically a prostitute in Japan. She went through life being beaten and abused by men. She was ...read more

  • There Is A Scene In The Movie, "Five Easy ...

    Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007
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    There is a scene in the movie, “Five Easy Pieces,” a movie where a trashy oil rigger returns home to comfort his dying father. Jack Nicholson plays the part of the boy that’s returns home to help his family through a tough situation. Well, there’s a scene in the movie where Jack Nicholson is ...read more

  • Danielle Fineout Grew Up As The Daughter Of ...

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 11, 2007
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    Danielle Fineout grew up as the daughter of missionaries in Zaire. As a little girl, she went to a day-long rally celebrating the one-hundreth anniversary of Christian missionaries coming to that part of Zaile. After a full day of long speeches and music, an old man came before the crowd and ...read more

  • By Now Everyone Has Heard Of The Death Of Actor ...

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Feb 23, 2008
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    By now everyone has heard of the death of actor Heath Ledger. Just a few days ago this up and coming young actor was found dead in his lower Manhattan apartment. From the outside looking in it would seem that he had it made. He had truly found the American dream. He had fame and fortune. Yet, ...read more

  • Peter Johnson Related This Story In The April 14, ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 5, 2008
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    Peter Johnson related this story in the April 14, 1988, issue of USA TODAY. “Have you ever noticed that sometimes we get angry and remain bitter with people and actually forget why we’re so upset? Take, for example, the notorious Hatfield-McCoy feud. “It hit newspaper front pages in the 1880’s, ...read more

  • The Babylonian Talmud (Tractate Baba Metsia, Page ...

    Contributed by Mark Kennicott on Mar 20, 2008
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    The Babylonian Talmud (tractate Baba Metsia, page 59b) tells a story of Rabbi Eliezer, one of the greatest of the rabbinical sages, and instructor of the great Rabbi Akiva. One day he was engaged in a fierce debate with a group of rabbis about a small matter of interpretation. When he could not ...read more

  • Arthur S. Demoss Foundation Spends Millions Of ...

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 30, 2008
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    “Arthur S. DeMoss Foundation spends millions of dollars regularly since 1999 on television and other forms of media advertising offering the free book, “Power for Living”. Non-denominational pastor and author Jamie Buckingham wrote the book. DeMoss’ business reached half a billion dollars in ...read more

  • Charles Swindoll Lists What He Calls The "Four ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    Charles Swindoll lists what he calls the "four spiritual flaws": Flaw #1: Because you are a Christian, all your problems are solved. (Please do tell non-Christian this.) Flaw # 2: All the problems you will ever have are addressed in the Bible. (When your computer crashes, please don’t go to the ...read more

  • Playing At Religion

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008
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    PLAYING AT RELIGION An elderly man visited a church during a business meeting. After a number of reports were presented, the chairman of the evangelism committee stood and solemnly stated that there were 200 homes in their county without a Bible. There was a moment of silence, and then the ...read more

  • As The [prayer Shawl] Was Placed Over The Head, ...

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2008
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    “As the [prayer shawl] was placed over the head, it formed its own tent. WINGS of the garment were formed when the arms were held out. For this reason, the corners of the prayer shawl are often called "wings." During the first century there were several traditions associated with the tzitzit ...read more

  • You Remember The Story. Paul Was Riding Along The ...

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 28, 2008
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    You remember the story. Paul was riding along the road to Damascus, where he had papers that would allow him to lock up and possibly kill any Christians when he got there. When all of the sudden, a bright light shone down on Paul and Jesus spoke to him in a disembodied voice, "Saul, Saul, why do ...read more