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  • In A Book Called "The Decline And Fall Of The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 1,660 views

    In a book called “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” a Roman Emporer is quoted: --I have now reigned above 50 years in victory or peace, beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies. Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any ...read more

  • Though Time May Be Tough  PRO

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 1,528 views

    THOUGH TIME MAY BE TOUGH AND THE ROAD REAL ROUGH JUST BELIEVE THOUGH YOU’VE CRIED MANY TEARS AND WAITED MANY YEARS JUST BELIEVE IF GOD SAID HE WILL THEN JUST BE STILL AND BELIEVE FOR GOD WILL TRULY DO WHAT HE PROMISED YOU IF YOU JUST BELIEVE JUST BELIEVE IN HIS WORD TRUST IN WHAT YOU’VE ...read more

  • What God Says  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 32,883 views

    WHAT GOD SAYS In the Spring of 1924, Jack Sundine was a four-year-old kid, standing in a line with his father inside the White House, waiting to meet President Calvin Coolidge. As they neared him, Jack noticed that he said something to each visitor as they shook hands. Soon, the thrilling moment ...read more

  • Let Me Give You A For Instance. How Many People ...

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 9, 2006
     | 1,350 views

    Let me give you a for instance. How many people here today have been told by well meaning parents that they just don’t want to impose religion on their children, that they want to wait until they make up their own minds for them to choose? I am not going out on a limb here, but if there is one ...read more

  • In 1715 King Louis Xiv Of France Died After A ...

    Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 7, 2010
     | 1,508 views

    In 1715 King Louis XIV of France died after a reign of 72 years. He had called himself "the Great," and was the monarch who made the famous statement, "I am the state!" His court was the most magnificent in Europe, and his funeral was equally spectacular. As his body lay in state in a golden ...read more

  • What Does Revelation Mean?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 14, 2011
     | 4,923 views

    WHAT DOES REVELATION MEAN? A group of kids were playing basketball in the high school gym. An elderly janitor was reading the Bible while waiting patiently for the game to end. After the game, one of the kids said “What are you reading?” The janitor said “I’m reading the book of Revelation.” ...read more

  • Whitening Fast

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 13, 2012
     | 3,488 views

    WHITENING FAST When Dr. Rees was waiting to preach, a friend commended to him, "You sure are whitening fast!" He got up and said this from the pulpit: "There is a little white flower that comes up through the earth at this season of the year - sometimes it comes up through the snow and frost; but ...read more

  • French Novelist/Playwright Alexandre Dumas Once ...

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008
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    French novelist/playwright Alexandre Dumas once had a heated quarrel with a young politician. The argument became so intense that a duel was inevitable. Since both men were superb shots they decided to draw lots, the loser agreeing to shoot himself. Dumas lost. Pistol in hand, he withdrew in ...read more

  • The New Priest Offered His First Sermon To His ...

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2008
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    The new priest offered his first sermon to his congregation. As the people left, many stopped and complimented him on his preaching. He thanked them, went through the week and, the next Sunday, noticed a larger congregation. Some of the parishioners looked at each other during the sermon ...read more

  • Now The Picture Jesus Paints Is Of An Enemy ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 2, 2009
     | 2,756 views

    Now the picture Jesus paints is of an enemy sowing some weeds. The plant most think is commonly called darnel or cockle earning the name “false wheat” as it looks so much like wheat especially in the early stages. It is common in Syria and Israel. The problem is that by the time it is developed ...read more

  • An Outstretched Hand

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2009
     | 2,763 views

    AN OUTSTRETCHED HAND In Stockholm, Sweden, a woman was injured as she rushed to catch a streetcar. She stumbled in front of the moving car and was caught beneath it. The police sent for a crane to lift the car off her body. While waiting for the crane a crowd of people gathered out of curiosity. ...read more

  • Fix It!

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 13, 2009
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     | 2,002 views

    "FIX IT!" The Catholic archbishop and novelist, Andrew Greeley, brilliantly describes God’s redemptive work and holy clean-up as "God’s big crayon making crooked lines straight," but this only addresses the result, not the process. It reminds me of when, as a young boy, my mother and I would color ...read more

  • How To Get Rich

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
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    HOW TO GET RICH J.D. Rockerfeller’s advice on how to get rich: (1). Go to work early. (2). ...read more

  • One Of My Friends Who Pastored In The Phoenix ...

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 27, 2007
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    One of my friends who pastored in the Phoenix area left to go do new work in another state. God had laid on his heart the desire to start new churches. The plans were laid for him to begin with the cooperation of two established churches. Funds and families were in place to further the kingdom. ...read more

  • Grace The Free Gift

    Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 11, 2018
     | 2,526 views

    If you went to work everyday and did the job that was required of you, you could demand a paycheck. You can go to your supervisor, and payroll to find out what is going on because you earned the pay that you worked so hard for. We can never work so hard to demand that God save us from sin. It was ...read more

  • Winnowing Fork

    Contributed by Subasini Peter on May 8, 2024
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    God's winnowing fork Imagine God being so good, loving and kind now will have a winnowing fork in His hand to separate the chaff from the grain. All our works in a lifetime we have done will be judged by God. All the works that do not glorify the name of Jesus Christ will be separated. We ...read more

  • First-Time Mothers

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
     | 1,525 views

    First-Time Mothers are working longer into their pregnancy and returning to work sooner after giving birth, according to the Census Bureau. USA Today reports 57% of new mothers in 1996-2000 worked full-time while pregnant vs. 40% in 1961-65. Women with a higher education are likely to be in ...read more

  • The Last 3 Days Have Been Painful. Literally ...

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 1, 2010
     | 2,328 views

    The last 3 days have been painful. Literally painful! I was playing with my grandson and crawling, on my knees, through tunnels that we made out of the cushions on the lounge – our secret castle to hide in (I know, castles aren’t normally secret but this one was). The next day I felt the pain ...read more

  • No Other Technique For The Conduct Of Life ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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    "No other technique for the conduct of life attaches the individual so firmly to reality as laying emphasis on work; for his work at least gives him a secure ...read more

  • Airport Security And The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011
     | 8,256 views

    AIRPORT SECURITY AND THE PRESENCE OF GOD Airport inspections are more thorough than they used to be, and lines are longer. They also have X-ray machines for the checked baggage. Fortunately the standards aren't so stringent for that category, so you may arrive at the other end still owning a ...read more