Jentezen franklin is the senior pastor of free chapel, a multicampus church. Ask god to open your eyes to see his unfathomable riches right where you are. I was greatly interested in that account in the newspaper of the young man who found that diamond in north carolina. Listen to acres of diamonds by russel conwell, russell h. A new york times bestselling author, jentezen has written ten books including his most recent acres of diamonds, love like youve never been hurt, the groundbreaking fasting and right peopleright. Based on a true story, it has been told with many versions. Russell conwell middle magnet school in philadelphia bears his name as well.
Find books like acres of diamonds from the worlds largest community of readers. Acres of diamonds by russell herman conwell book summary. They came up on the platform, formed a half circle around it, and the mayor of the town, the chairman of the selectmen in new england, took his seat in the middle of that half circle. In acres of diamonds, pastor and new york times bestselling author jentezen franklin helps you discover the unfathomable riches jesus christ has for you. He is best remembered as the founder and first president of temple university in philadelphia, as the pastor of the baptist temple, and for his inspirational lecture, acres of diamonds.
But he had sold them for practically nothing, in order to look for them elsewhere. Acres of diamonds is one of those titles that you cannot judge by its size. Richard first heard about acres of diamonds around 1985 while listening to earl nightingales cassette recording of the strangest secret. Acres of diamonds full audiobook by russell conwell 18431925. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. You just have to dig deep where god has you planted to uncover your hidden potential. The acres of diamonds story a true one is told of an african farmer who heard tales about other farmers who had made millions by discovering diamond mines. Jul 01, 2015 in this program, denis waitley narrates one of the most popular, selfhelp speeches in the world delivered over 6,000 times by russell conwell, a baptist minister, nearly 150 years ago. There are as many opportunities for success today as in conwells time, if not more so. It took him several years to find a copy of the book, but when he went searching for an audio version, richard couldnt find anything that did justice to conwells original. Find recently sold homes and other properties sold in acres of diamonds, melbourne, fl when you look on realtor. It is an inspiring lecture on success in life, with emphasis on the perspective of wealth, money and doing good. Others want to carry documents around with them on their mobile phones and read while they are on the move.
Mar 17, 2012 story acres of diamonds short version. Acres of diamonds and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. It is a message of determination, unconventional thinking, and positive living that came to influence a generation of motivational literature. One day, the man who had purchased ali hafeds farm found a curious sparkling stone in a stream that cut through his land. Acres of diamonds, the kingship of selfcontrol, as a man thinketh by russell conwell, william george jordan, james allen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The proceeds he earned from this speech are reputed to have given him a fortune, which he used to found temple university in philadelphia. Text of famous inspirational lecture and biography of russell conwell, a baptist minister and temple university founder summary by scott dahlem for further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. In acres of diamonds, russell conwell shows success is a spiritual ideathe result of spiritual principles. Earl nightingales fabulous story acres of diamonds selling the first time i heard earl nightingales melodious voice was at a sales meeting while training to become a telephone book cover advertising salesman. The acres of diamonds which i have mentioned through so many years are to be found in this city, and you are to find them. If you have jesus, theres more wealth in your soul than acres of diamonds and mountains of gold. Rather than give up and run toward better pastures when life gets difficult, you can seek and celebrate opportunities for growth and success right now. For those enthusiasts that like old style paper books, this is your version, i say. These tales so excited the farmer that he could hardly wait to sell his farm and go prospecting for diamonds himself. I could not find anything better to illustrate my thought than a story i have told over and over again, and which is now found in books in nearly every library. The project gutenberg ebook of acres of diamonds, by russell.
Conwells acres of diamonds have been spread all over the. Text of famous inspirational lecture and biography of russell conwell, a baptist minister and temple university founder summary by scott dahlem category education. In this 2cd audio version the first real improvement in russell conwells classic in years richard fox brings new life and a fresh perspective to conwells classic. Acres of diamonds by russel conwell overdrive rakuten. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Acres of diamonds by russell conwell is free at the free library of metaphysical new thought books and texts with links to new thought communities and teachers worldwide. Acres of diamonds 1921 russell h conwell dr russell conwell once went on a trip along the tigris river in present day iraq, using a guide hired in baghdad who would take him out to the persian gulf. The acres of diamonds facebook page will be live for a few more weeks.
Nov 09, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The author, russell conwell, was asked to give a speech to the 10 year reunion of his civil war troops. You may have to search a bit to find this classic, but the effort will certainly provide great dividends. While small, the title is chock full of wisdom for those who aspire to make more of their lives. Acres of diamonds and millions of other books are available for instant. Acres of diamonds, mountains of gold, rivers of silver, jewels untold. This book originated as a speech that the minister conwell delivered over 6,000 times around the world. Before his death in 1925, conwell would deliver his acres of diamonds lecture 6,152 times around the world. It was then requested over and over again throughout the years. Though not a get rich guide, conwells book shows how to find a fortuneif you know though not a get rich guide, conwells book shows how to find a fortuneif you know.
In this program, denis waitley narrates one of the most popular, selfhelp speeches in the worlddelivered over 6,000 times by russell conwell, a baptist minister, nearly 150 years ago. Rather than chase after a better life, you can celebrate the untold spiritual provision to be found even in the midst of spiritual deprivation. Oh, but you will say, you cannot know much about your city if you think there are any acres of diamonds here. Acres of diamonds is the story of a successful farmer in india named al hafed.
He is best remembered as the founder and first president of temple university as well as his inspirational lecture, acres of diamonds. Many people prefer to read offline or to print out text and read from the real printed page. The book is peppered with many anecdotes to entertain, as well. Aug 27, 20 acres of diamonds by russell conwell is renowned as a classic work on how to be great regardless of your station in life. I was greatly interested in that account in the newspaper of the young man who found that diamond. Temple universitys football team wear diamond decals on their helmets and diamond trim on their collars to reference conwells acre of diamonds speech. Russell herman conwell february 15, 1843 december 6, 1925 was an american baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer.
Acres of diamonds, melbourne, fl recently sold homes. Why was russell conwell, the founder of temple university, referred to as the penniless millionaire. Russell conwells book, acres of diamonds was developed from a speech he delivered to church congregations over 5,000 times. The farm the first farmer had sold, so that he might find a diamond mine, turned out to be one of the most productive diamond mines on the entire african continent. We will be adding a full version of the film to the gni site shortly.
There are as many opportunities for success today as in conwells time, if not more so, because they are found first and foremost in ones own conscience. Discovering gods best right where you are for just. You dont have to search abroad to find answers and purpose. Acres of diamonds full audiobook by russell conwell part. Pdf acres of diamonds download full pdf book download. It shows the men and women who have given their lives to save and serve over 3,000 children across 30 gni homes in west bengal and orissa. Through this lecture, conwell debunks the idea that it is noble to be poor, an idea that far too many christians share. Rather than give up and run toward better pastures when life gets difficult, you can seek and celebrate opportunities for. It also reveals how all of us can achieve if we are willing to do the work, have common sense and fill a need.
Sep 16, 2011 acres of diamonds a story about the search for success september 16, 2011 in inspirational stories tags. All good things are possible, right where you are, and now. These river guides were like barbers in that they liked to talk, but the story this one told, conwell insists, is. The book acres of diamonds is one of the most famous books in the world. Jentezen has written ten books including his most recent acres of diamonds, love like youve never been hurt, the groundbreaking fasting and right peopleright placeright plan. This book originated as a speech that the minister conwell delivered over. Digging produced more diamonds acres of diamonds, in fact. Jentezen and his wife cherise have been married 32 years, have five children and four grandchildren, and make their home in gainesville, georgia. Years ago, when the first diamonds were being discovered in africa, diamond fever spread across the continent like wildfire. Acres of diamonds is a lecture that russell conwell, founder of temple university, delivered more than 6,000 times across the country. Acres of diamonds a story about the search for success. May 14, 2014 considered by many to be one of the finest speeches ever written, acres of diamonds offers a multitude of lessons about the rewards of work, education, and finding the riches of life in ones own back yard. Earl nightingales fabulous story acres of diamonds. One day a buddhist priest made a visit to the old persian farmer and spent most of his time telling ali hafed about the beauty and value of diamonds.
Russell conwells inspiring book about opportunity russell h. If you like what gni is doing we strongly suggest you like the gni facebook page before we disappear. Acres of diamonds russell conwell tom butlerbowdon. Sep 26, 20 acres of diamonds was the story of a persian man named ali hafed. This is one of my favorite stories, because of the principles revealed. Story acres of diamonds short version unshakeable belief. This, along with other questions, will be answered in this 175 minute audio book that contains conwells classic acres of diamonds message. In acres of diamonds, pastor and new york times bestselling author jentezen franklin helps you discover how you can gain the most out of where you are. Though not a get rich guide, conwells book shows how to find a fortuneif you know where to look. This, according to the parable, was the discovery of the famed diamonds of golconda. We provide a loving, safe and nurturing environment that allows homeless women to learn how to break the cycle of addiction, poverty and homelessness. Conwell acres of diamonds acres of diamonds this is the most recent and complete form of the lecture. At the heart of acres of diamonds is a parable conwell heard while traveling through the middle east in 1870. Acres of diamonds kindle edition by russell conwell.
Russell conwell created a short little book, a simple story, called acres of diamonds, within it is one of the most inspirational messages on achievement, and it is full of wisdom for those who aspire to make more of their lives. In an era when many americans would pack public halls to hear speeches given by the greatest citizens of their day, russell conwell read his worldfamous lecture hundreds of times, and used. Acres of diamonds by russell conwell is free at the free library of metaphysical new thought books and texts with links to new. This version, i give four stars because it is a scanned version. Not only one of the greatest models of effective speech ever delivered, but it also contains the philosophy of a lifetime. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today. The first farmer had owned, free and clear acres of diamonds. Librivox recording of acres of diamonds, by russell conwell. All files scanned and secured, so dont worry about it. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Short and powerful the book is much like who moved my cheese in that it is brief, but contains an important lesson told in the form of a story acres of diamonds will force you to take a new look at your own backyard when looking for opportunity. Praying for money and the story of acres of diamonds by journalist robert shackleton. Acres of diamonds aod is a transitional christian home, in duvall, wa, that was established in 1995. Acres of diamonds acres of diamonds could be best summarized by its subtitle.
Each week his television program, kingdom connection, is broadcast on major networks all over the world. Get ebooks acres of diamonds on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Acres of diamonds audiobook by jentezen franklin try our site with free audio books. The tale, and acres of diamonds itself, is a parable about contentment, avarice, and a person s ability to find all that he needs to live a fulfilled life just where he is. Acres of diamonds reading this eloquently presented book reveals why so many of us fail and why so few achieve great heights. Although he is involved much in politics people these days, he prays for. The success classics edition of acres of diamonds also features two rare bonus works. Jun 18, 20 text of famous inspirational lecture and biography of russell conwell, a baptist minister and temple university founder summary by scott dahlem category education. Acres of diamonds by russell conwell is renowned as a classic work on how to be great regardless of your station in life. It may look like nothing right now, but look again. When he says right here in philadelphia, he means the home city, town, or village of every reader of this book, just as he would use the name of it if. Download acres of diamonds book pdf free read online here in pdf. I say to you that you have acres of diamonds in philadelphia right where you now live. Dec 14, 2015 acres of diamonds 2 the farm the first farmer had sold, so that he might find a diamond mine, turned out to be one of the most productive diamond mines on the entire african continent.
In acres of diamonds, pastor and new york times bestselling author. Acres of diamonds full audiobook by russell conwell part 12. Conwell is a small, easy to read book with deep thoughts. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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