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    The Saint And The Sorcerer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 4, 2026
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    Paul and Barnabas were sent on a mission. All went well until they encountered a sorcerer who was trying to keep a Proconsul from receiving Christ. God used Paul to blind him until he should see the light. We need to know our spiritual weapons!

    THE SAINT AND THE SORCERER Acts 13:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. After the Flood subsided, Noah opened the door to the Ark and sent the animals out. As each pair of animals left, he would say, “Go forth and multiply.” 2. Finally a pair of snakes slithered out, and he said, “Go forth and ...read more

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    The Rock Of Parting

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2026
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    There was a rock in the wilderness that David associated with God. He named it the "Rock of Parting." This rock was David's stronghold, it kept him from his enemies, and at this rock God intervened to end his trial. God wants to give you a Rock of Parting!

    THE ROCK OF PARTING 1 Samuel 23:25-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TEXAS REPEAT 1. In the wild west of the 1800’s, a cowboy stopped in at a saloon for a drink. Going out, he found his horse stolen. He went back in the saloon and yelled, "Which one of you rascals stole my horse?!" No one ...read more

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    Delight Yourself In The Lord

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 23, 2026
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    Do we enjoy God? Do we enjoy all the things related to God? His Church, His Word, worship, prayer? I want to be a person who delights in the Lord!

    DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD Ps 37:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE ANSWER NOT RECOGNIZED 1. A group of UT trained managers were given the assignment of measuring the height of a flagpole. 2. When they got to the flagpole with ladders and tape measures, the difficulty began. They were falling off the ...read more

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    The Power Of Little Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 14, 2026
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    There are many different levels of faith. Just because you don't have the 'Apostle Paul level' of faith doesn't mean you can't see miracles. God works miracles even when we have "little faith" or "mustard-seed faith." Don't underestimate what God can do!

    THE POWER OF LITTLE FAITH Mark 9:17-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Bad to Worse 1. Maria Smith & her husband were on their way home when he was pulled over for speeding. As the patrolman returned his driver's license, her husband, hoping for leniency, asked, "Officer, did you notice ...read more

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    Hearing The Still Small Voice

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2026
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    Where do we go when we face discouragement? Do we turn to antidepressants or prayer? To friends or the Bible? The voice of God has the power to bring peace, reassurance, & healing. We need to hear from God. It is revolutionary, transforming, and renewing!

    HEARING THE STILL SMALL VOICE 1 Kgs. 19:3-13,18 NKJV INTRODUCTION A. SAVED BY GOD’S VOICE 1. Peter Marshall was a pastor who became Chaplain for the U.S. Senate. As a young man of 21, living in Scotland, he was returning from work one starless night. He was traveling by foot through a dangerous ...read more

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    God Of The Breakthrough

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 1, 2026
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    God wants us to break through to a higher level in 2026. He wants to give us breakthroughs in our finances, our jobs, our marriages, our kids, and our churches! But it requires a deeper commitment, deeper prayer & stretching our faith to a new level.

    GOD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH 2 Sam. 5:17-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: New Year’s Humor 1. On New Year’s Eve an elderly man was stopped by the police around 2 AM and was asked where he was going at that time of night. 2. The man replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the ...read more

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    God Will Carry You In 2026

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 27, 2025
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    Polls show that people make many resolutions about physical things but neglect spiritual goals. Those who trust in God are more likely to experience lasting change. God promises to carry us in Isa. 46:4. What does this mean and how can we attain it?

    GOD WILL CARRY YOU IN 2026 IN 2026 Isa. 46:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In 2026, may your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, angels protect you, and heaven accept you. 2. May all your troubles last as long as your New Year resolutions. 3. Remember you can reset your resolutions ...read more

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    God’s Unusual Birth Announcement

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2025
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    One hour after Queen Elizabeth’s 3rd child was born,128 cables were sent to all parts of the world; Gov’t offices stayed open all night. It was a splash on International news. When God's Son born? A few minimum wage workers were notified.

    GOD’S UNUSUAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is ...read more

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    God’s Christmas Tree

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2025
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    In 1659 Christmas was banned. More recently, genuine Christmas has been supplanted by a commercial Christmas with the Christmas tree as its center. Yet strange to tell, long ago, God picked out a Christmas tree for His Son.

    GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

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    4 Christmas Gifts You Don’t Have To Wait To Open

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 13, 2025
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    There are many gifts we'll receive we really don't care for. But this Christmas, God offers you gifts of His love, healing, forgiveness, and inner joy. And these best gifts you don't have to wait until December 25 to open!

    4 CHRISTMAS GIFTS YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT TO OPEN Matthew 2:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN JOSEPH WENT ROGUE 1. The Director of the Christmas play was nervous when she cast Jimmy, the middle-school class clown, as Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. 2. Her fears were realized when Jimmy decided ...read more

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    The Shocking Family Background Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2025
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    The Genealogy of Jesus Christ establishes His identity as Messiah and shows God's prophecies being fulfilled. By them we see God's faithfulness, how God included people who were stigmatized, and how Jesus' life is grounded in historical reality.

    THE SHOCKING FAMILY BACKGROUND OF JESUS Matt. 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Why are Christmas trees bad at sewing? They always drop their needles! 2. What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? Cookie sheets. 3. How did the Jedi know what he was getting for Christmas? He could sense ...read more

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    The Significance Of The Swaddling Cloths

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2025
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    The Angel's mention of "swaddling cloths" was understood by the shepherds as referring to their practice of wrapping up the Temple-bound passover lambs so that they wouldn't be blemished, & highlighted the birth of the Lamb of God.

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SWADDLING CLOTHS Luke 2:3-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. What do you call a dog who works for Santa? Santa Paws! 2. Why does Santa go down the chimney on Christmas Eve? Because it "soots" him! 3. What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective? Santa ...read more

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    The Hidden Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 28, 2025
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    In the story of Cornelius is hidden a great truth about prayer: repeated prayers gain a weight of prayer which increase their potency. Persistent prayer becomes very visible before God, hastening His action.

    THE HIDDEN POWER OF PRAYER Acts 10:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUS: When the Actor’s Circumstances Changed 1. Jonathan Roumie is the actor who plays Jesus in the successful series The Chosen. Before landing the role of Jesus, Roumie had surrendered everything but his acting career to God. He had been ...read more

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    Sandpaper Christians

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2025
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    In Mal. 3:17 God calls us His jewels. All gemstones began as lumps of carbon & were worthless, but under great pressure and heat, they became extremely valuable. We must be cut, sanded, grinded, and tumbled.

    SANDPAPER CHRISTIANS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When President Cleveland's second child was born, the doctor asked Cleveland for a scale to determine the baby’s weight. Cleveland searched through the house without success. 2. Finally, he remembered that he had an old scale in the basement ...read more

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    Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 21, 2025
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    Nothing is more powerful than a temptation that perfectly appeals to our fallen nature. Satan knows exactly how to appeal to our weak spots. Here are seven of his most cunning suggestions.

    Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven Luke 14:16-22 I. Everybody Else Is Doing It. 1. God is a non-conformist. Every great man of God that was used of God was a non-conformist. The Bible tells us “to be not conformed to this world.” 2. Noah in his day was different. 3. Enoch did not ...read more

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