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  • Too Often All We Ever Do Is Focus On The ...  PRO

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,031 views

    Too often all we ever do is focus on the external problem that we can see. In front of us we have a row of dominoes. Imagine for a second that the last domino is your outward sin. The time you gossiped, swore, or pushed a kid in school. However, you will notice that there are many, many things ...read more

  • The Children Of God Who Are Enjoying The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,469 views

    The children of God who are enjoying the abundant harvest of eternal life and provision of God are to give a free will offering in portion to the blessings that God gives them. Exodus 23:16 tells Christians to what portion to give, “…with the firstfruits of the crops you sow in your field.” ...read more

  • Mark Twain Married A Christian Lady. She At First ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,471 views

    Mark Twain married a Christian lady. She at first didn’t want to marry, but later did. He at first went through the motions of religion with her, but later said he couldn’t keep up the hypocrisy. In time, she came to the place where she no longer believed in a personal God. During a time of deep ...read more

  • Two 6 Year Olds Struggled With The Problem Of The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,010 views

    Two 6 year olds struggled with the problem of the existence of the devil. One boy said, “Oh, there isn’t any devil.” The other, rather upset, said, “What do you mean, there isn’t any devil? It talks about him all the way through the Bible!” the first replied, “Oh that’s not true, you know. It’s ...read more

  • A "Do It Yourself" Catalog Firm Received The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
     | 2,855 views

    A "Do it yourself" catalog firm received the following letter from one of its customers: "I built a birdhouse according to your stupid plans, and not only is it much too big, it keeps blowing out of the tree. Signed, Unhappy. The firm replied: "Dear Unhappy, We’re sorry about the mix-up. We ...read more

  • Grace In A Barren Place — Julie Martin

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
     | 5,434 views

    Grace In a Barren Place -- Julie Martin I was that Mephibosheth Crippled by my twisted pride and Hiding from You in a barren place Where You could not find me Where You would not give me what I deserved. But somehow You found me and I don’t understand why but You Gave me what I do not ...read more

  • During Wwii, Soldiers Were Often Given Bibles To ...  PRO

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    During WWII, soldiers were often given Bibles to take into battle. I recall one veteran showing me his. A German bullet punctured it and traveled halfway through until it stopped in Psalm 91. What does Psalm 91:11 say? “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” ...read more

  • A Little Boy Was Helping His Father Clear A Lot. ...

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
     | 1,506 views

    A little boy was helping his father clear a lot. He was trying very hard but failing to lift a big stone. “Are you using all your strength?” asked the father. “Yes, sir,” answered the boy. “No,” said the father, “you are not. You have not asked me to help you.” None us us all our strength, live ...read more

  • President Roosevelt Had A Dog He Thought Was A ...

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 21, 2006
     | 874 views

    President Roosevelt had a dog he thought was a good fighter, One day while out for a walk, and old mangy dog jumped on the President’s dog and almost killed him. The FBI agents rescued the dog. One the way back to the White House one of the agents said, “Mr. President, I thought that dog was a good ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Man Who Was Making His Way ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,483 views

    The story is told of a man who was making his way across a snow-covered field to a bar. As he neared the bar, he happened to look back and notice that his little boy had followed him across the field by placing his little feet in his dad’s footprints. The little boy looked up and said rather ...read more

  • There Is A Small Cathedral Outside Bethlehem ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,663 views

    THERE IS A SMALL CATHEDRAL OUTSIDE BETHLEHEM THAT MARKS THE SUPPOSED BIRTHPLACE OF JESUS. BEHIND A HIGH ALTAR IS A CAVE LIT BY SILVER LAMPS. THE ONLY WAY TO ENTER THE CAVE IS TO STOOP. THE DOOR IS SO LOW, YOU CAN’T GO IN STANDING UP. 1. YOU CAN SEE THE WORLD WHEN YOU ARE STANDING TALL, BUT TO ...read more

  • After A Very Long And Boring Sermon The Church ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 4,485 views

    After a very long and boring sermon the church members filed out of the church saying nothing to the preacher. Towards the end of the line was a thoughtful person who always commented on the sermons. “Preacher, today your sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God" The pastor was thrilled. ...read more

  • A Hermit Once, Having Renounced The World And ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,055 views

    A hermit once, having renounced the world and lost all things, yet found no peace. It seemed to him in his lonely cell that the Lord was asking something more. “But I have given you everything” cried the hermit. “All but one thing,” answered the Lord. “What is it, Lord?” “Your sins.” When we ...read more

  • Author Bobb Biehl Said He Decided About Twenty ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Author Bobb Biehl said he decided about twenty years ago to make a hobby of asking questions. Questions help us to focus. He began collecting them, and included an entire chapter of questions in his book, Increasing Your Leadership Confidence. Six that would help us are those Rudyard Kipling ...read more

  • Years Ago, When Speaker Of The House Sam Rayburn ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Years ago, when speaker of the house Sam Rayburn heard he had terminal cancer, he shocked everyone when he announced he was going back to his small town in Bonham, Texas. People said to him: "They have the finest facilities in Washington, D. C. Why go back to that little town?" Rayburn’s response ...read more

  • It Is Not Wrong When We Seek The Favor Of Men, ...

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,333 views

    It is not wrong when we seek the favor of men, however, it is most important we strife to have the favor of God in our lives. How? 1. Study the Word of God. 2. Be a doer of the Word. 3. Pray daily and be filled continually with His Holy Spirit. 4. Then you can be led of the Spirit. 5. Tell others ...read more

  • Some Words Of Wisdom For Parents (And Children)

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
     | 1,195 views

    Some words of wisdom for parents (and children): • Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth. – Erma Bombeck • The most common fallacy among women (and men – in my humble opinion) is that simply having children makes them a mother (a father), which is as absurd as believing that ...read more

  • We Can Never Gain An Accurate Measurement Of Our ...

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Oct 30, 2007
     | 1,775 views

    We can never gain an accurate measurement of our own morality and righteousness by comparing ourselves to other people. It’s a bit like measuring out a mile with a 12 inch ruler. Chances are the mile that you think you’ve marked out with that ruler won’t really be anywhere close to an actual ...read more

  • During The Filming Of The Big Chariot Race In ...  PRO

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,516 views

    During the filming of the big chariot race in the movie "Ben Hur," Charlton Heston kept losing his footing and slipping out of the chariot. After several ruined takes, director William Wyler asked Charlton what the problem was. Heston explained that while trying to act as though he was winning ...read more

  • One Morning After A Terrible Snowstorm, Susan Was ...  PRO

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,012 views

    One morning after a terrible snowstorm, Susan was outside shoveling her driveway. She stopped to wave hello to her neighbor, and he asked her why her husband wasn’t out there helping her with the chore. She explained that one of them had to stay inside to take care of the children, so they drew ...read more