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  • Another Celebration In The Bank

    Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 11, 2023
     | 714 views

    This month The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I celebrate the 52nd anniversary of our engagement. In August, it’ll be the 52nd anniversary of our wedding. I can’t believe we have been together for 52 years. But, alas, here it is. I first met her in September of 1970 when I went to Bible ...read more

  • Praise Him

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
     | 4,943 views

    Praise Him for the incarnation, for the word made flesh. I will not sing of shepherds watching flocks on frosty nights, or angel choristers. I will not sing of a stable bare in Bethlehem, or lowing oxen, wise men trailing star with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Tonight I will sing praise ...read more

  • Close With Story Of Old Man In Poor House Years ...

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 2, 2006
     | 1,132 views

    Close with story of old man in poor house years ago with Baptist young preacher fresh out of Bible College. It was his first encounter with an old dying person. The man was lost, he confessed he was a great sinner and what could he do? The young preacher said his mind when blank, then the Lord ...read more

  • Finding Happiness

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2005
     | 2,255 views

    FINDING HAPPINESS There is a fairy tale story about a rich merchant, loaded with riches but unhappy. He asked around, "How can I find happiness?" A wise man tells him, "Look for a happy man, and ask him to sell you his shirt." The merchant searched for a long time until at last he found a ...read more

  • I Was Reading A Misions Magazine That Was ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
     | 1,228 views

    I WAS READING A MISIONS MAGAZINE THAT WAS REPORTING ON A MISSIONARY WHO WAS TALKING TO A CHIEF OF A TRIBE IN THE aMAZON ABOUT JESUS CHRIST, AND THE CHIEF TRIED TO IMPRESS THE MISSIONARY WITH GIFTS OF HORSES, BLANKETS AND JEWELRY. THE MISSIONARY LOOKED AT THE CHIEF AND SAID, "MY GOD DOES NOT WANT ...read more

  • Video Illustration: Clips From The "Finger Of ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008
     | 1,258 views

    Video Illustration: Clips from the "Finger of God." In this clip of this movie we see that God is doing supernatural things by His Spirit for people today all over the world. He is winning people in Iraq, China, Africa, USA and other countries by demonstrations of His power not by great speeches ...read more

  • Amy Carmichael, Missionary To India's Children, ...

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Apr 14, 2010
     | 3,585 views

    Amy Carmichael, missionary to India's children, said her ability to trust God began with her confidence in God's character. She believed that God is, first and always, a loving Father. She believed God was in control, and everything He allowed into her life was ultimately for her good. And as she ...read more

  • I Just Want Bread  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,348 views

    "I Just Want Bread" There was a beggar who came and sat before a baker. "I want bread," he said. "How wise you are," the baker assured him. "Bread is what you need. And you have come to the right bakery." So he pulled his cookbook down from his shelf and began to tell the beggar all he knew about ...read more

  • Pray Till You Get Cookies  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 7,169 views

    PRAY TILL YOU GET COOKIES We should be like the 3-year-old boy (that Paul Harvey told about) who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart ...read more

  • We Should Be Like The 3-Year-Old Boy (That Paul ...

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 5, 2008
     | 2,569 views

    We should be like the 3-year-old boy (that Paul Harvey told about) who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart & he sat in the little ...read more

  • Following Jesus Is Not Easy. Being Faithful Is ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 23, 2009
     | 5,211 views

    Following Jesus is not easy. Being faithful is not easy. Giving and sacrificing. Generosity. Showing kindness and love. Being faithful and consistent. Offering praises and worship even when you don’t feel like it can be a huge sacrifice. You will most likely be rejected at some point. You might ...read more

  • What A Contagious Christian Looks Like  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 5, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    WHAT A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN LOOKS LIKE Bill Hybels, Becoming a Contagious Christian: "Recently, I saw a letter written by a relatively new Christian to the person whose life had influenced hers so greatly. She actually lists about a dozen qualities she found contagious in the life of this older ...read more

  • Kindness That Echoes Eternity

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 426 views

    A few years ago, a sports columnist named Steve Rushin wrote about a moment at a baseball game that stuck with me. It didn’t involve a home run or a dramatic win—but something much quieter and more meaningful. Steve and his teenage son were at a Minnesota Twins game, sitting among the crowds when ...read more

  • On Self-Control  PRO

    Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,841 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

  • The Richest Man On The Island

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,512 views

    THE RICHEST MAN ON THE ISLAND In his autobiography Just As I Am, Billy Graham recalls a story demonstrating that apart from God, we will not gain anything from living wisely. He said: Some years ago Ruth and I had a vivid illustration of this on an island in the Caribbean. One of the wealthiest ...read more

  • The Bible Is A Compass

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011
     | 4,707 views

    THE BIBLE IS A COMPASS Just before the outbreak of the First World War, a small ship named the Endurance set sail from Briton with a crew intent on being the first to cross the South Pole. The ship reached Antarctica, but became ice bound in the Weddle Sea. Soon they had to abandon their ship and ...read more

  • A Group Of First Graders Decided That They Were ...  PRO

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,786 views

    ‘A group of first graders decided that they were going to produce their very own Christmas program and so they produced their own updated nativity story. All the major characters were there – Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men from afar… but where was Mary? Shortly after the production began, ...read more

  • Robert Cook, President Of King's College Once ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    Robert Cook, President of King’s College once related a true story from the early years of his ministry. Evidently at that time, he had been receiving some rather pointed criticism. In fact, it had become of such great concern to him that he sought the counsel of a friend, the beloved Bible ...read more

  • Mysterious Life Principle

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,993 views

    MYSTERIOUS LIFE PRINCIPLE A wise old professor of biology stood before his class of eager students. The Professor held a little brown seed in his hand. Quietly he spoke to his class. "I know just the composition of this seed. It has nitrogen, hydrogen, and carbon. I know the exact proportions. I ...read more

  • When Chances Come By Willo Lou Clark  PRO

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 3,768 views

    "When Chances Come" BY Willo Lou Clark If you had been a lowly shepherd who heard the angels sing, Would you have left your sheep alone to find the baby King? If you had been the innkeeper - pressed & hurried since the dawn, Would you have done the best you could, or told them to move on? If you ...read more