Contributed by Doug Sanders on Jan 1, 2001
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HOW TO CATCH A MONKEY
Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys.
They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other coconut half before
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Baptist
Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 25, 2002
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“His One Mistake”
He brushed his teeth twice a day. The doctor examined him twice a year. He wore rubbers when it rained. He slept with the windows opened. He stuck to a diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. He golfed—but never more than 18 holes at a time. He got at least 8 hours
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Wesleyan
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“A prominent businessman at a luncheon announcing his decision to give away a significant amount of money to his alma mater caused great division within his family, for his money was coming out of what his children believed to be their rightful inheritance. The man, once one to find great joy in
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United Methodist
Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 2, 2005
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A woman went to her doctor with a whole catalog of complaints about her health. He examined her thoroughly and came to the conclusion that there was absolutely nothing wrong with her physically. He was convinced that her problem was due to her negative attitude toward life. She had become filled
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Wesleyan
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Have you ever heard of Lieutenant Hirro Onada? He was the last Japanese soldier to surrender after World War II. He was left on the island Lubang in the Philippines in 1944 --- along with three other soldiers. They were left with the command to “carry on the mission even if Japan surrenders.”
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 7, 2005
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“Like A Bird in the Hand!” Matthew 8:14-17 Key verse(s): 16-17:“When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and
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Lutheran
Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 14, 2005
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I read one time about how shipbuilders back in the days of sailboats would prepare the masts for their ships.
They would go to the forest and find an appropriate tree, then they would clear out all the surrounding trees and leave that one standing, leaving it exposed to the wind and storms.
As
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The Bet -- Anton Chekhov
We live in a world that knows little about what’s truly valuable. People all around us are pursuing things that have no lasting value. That pursuit is ably treated by Anton Chekhov in his classic short story The Bet. This story gives us great insight into the value system
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 27, 2009
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Supernatural Realities Ignored by Current Culture
Francis MacNutt quotes theologian Walter Wink in his book “Deliverance from Evil Spirits" and writes: "...if you want to bring all talk to a halt in shocked embarrassment, every eye riveted on you, try mentioning angels, or demons or the devil. You
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Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 18, 2010
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LOYALTY TO JESUS
"One's loyalty to Jesus must come before his loyalty to his family or even to life itself."
Source: John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck, Editors, The Bible Knowledge Commentary,
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 14, 2011
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THEY REFUSED TO BE RESCUED
On August 30, 2005 Coast Guard Lieutenant Iain McConnell was ordered to fly his H46 helicopter to New Orleans and to keep that machine flying around the clock for what would turn out to be a heroic rescue effort. None of his crew were prepared for what they were about to
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Contributed by Sermon Central on May 4, 2012
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A BOY WAITS FOR THE BUS
There's an old story of the boy who stood on a sidewalk, waiting on a bus. A man walking by spotted the boy, and gave him some gentle instruction. "Son," he said, "if you're waiting on the bus, you need to move to the street corner. That's where the bus stops for
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A seeker decides to meditate alone, away from his place.
He takes his boat out to the middle of the lake, moors it there, closes his eyes and begins his meditation.
After a few hours of undisturbed silence, he suddenly feels the bump of another boat colliding with his own.
With his eyes still
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Ang bangka
Mateo 8:23-27
Nagpasya ang isang naghahanap na magnilay-nilay, malayo sa kanyang lugar.
Inilabas niya ang kanyang bangka sa gitna ng lawa, itinapon ito doon, ipinikit ang kanyang mga mata at sinimulan ang kanyang pagmumuni-muni.
Matapos ang ilang oras na walang humpay na katahimikan,
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El barco
Mateo 8: 23-27
Un buscador decide meditar solo, lejos de su lugar.
Lleva su bote al medio del lago, lo amarra allí, cierra los ojos y comienza su meditación.
Después de unas horas de silencio imperturbable, de repente siente el golpe de otro bote chocando con el
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2008
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David used what he had - a sling. For the little boy at the feeding of the 5,000 it was five loaves and two fish. For Samson it was the jawbone of a donkey. God can use anything.
The major problem is workers in the Philippines nowadays have a personal slogan: "No support, no work." They live by
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