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A Young Man Who Had Been Raised As An Atheist Was ...
Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2008 (message contributor)
A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about Jesus.
One night the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he attended. The lights were all off, but as the pool had big skylights and the moon was bright, there was plenty of light to practice by. The young man climbed up to the highest diving board, and as he turned his back to the pool on the edge of the board and extended his arms out, he saw his shadow on the wall.
It was the shadow of his body in the shape of a cross.
It was as if God was reaching out to him. And so instead of diving, he knelt down and asked Jesus to come into his life.
As the young man stood up, a maintenance man walked in and turned the lights on. The pool had been drained for repairs!!!
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A Poor Man In Ireland Was Plodding Home, ... PRO
Contributed by Stephen Wright on Nov 14, 2004
A poor man in Ireland was plodding home, carrying a huge bag of potatoes. A horse and wagon finally drew up alongside him and the driver invited the man to climb aboard. He sat down but continued to hold the heavy bag. When the driver suggested that the man set the bag down, he replied, “I don’t ...read more
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Kenneth Chaflin, A Seminary Professor Who Often ... PRO
Contributed by Richard Berry on Jun 21, 2004
Kenneth Chaflin, a seminary professor who often speaks and writes about building stronger families was home getting ready to eat supper before heading off to a speaking engagement. His 5yr old daughter came and said, “Daddy will you stay home with me tonight?” Her plea pierced his soul. He thought ...read more
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A Paramedic Was Asked On A Local Dallas Tv ... PRO
Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 20, 2005
A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on 11th and Walnut. A frantic usher was very concerned that during their WORSHIP service an elderly man ...read more
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Bob Russell, A Preacher In Kentucky, Says That ...
Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004
Bob Russell, a preacher in Kentucky, says that when he was 11-12 he wanted to build his brother, John, a toy wheel barrow for Christmas. He got some old broom handles and a wheel off a wagon and some old wood. Bob said he put together the most awful looking contraption you can imagine. One week ...read more
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Some Might Think That A Sermon Examining Doctrine ... PRO
Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 17, 2004
Some might think that a sermon examining doctrine is dry and boring. More than that, they might think that doctrine isn’t as important as something you can apply directly to your life situation. You might think, you want something that will help you with your marriage, with your other ...read more
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