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While Pastoring In West Texas, I Learned To True ... PRO
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 18, 2001 (message contributor)
While pastoring in West Texas, I learned to true meaning of Matthew 7:1, "Judge not..." I consider myself a friendly person. Our new neighbors were two truck drivers. One morning I spoke, and there was no response from the neighbor. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and tried again on another occassion. He still did not speak. After several times of attempting to communicate, I decided that I would not waste my time speaking again.
One morning I saw my neighbor, but there was something different. I had not noticed that...
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Blow the trump and ring the bell; Dress it up and make it sell; Fill it with the rich and well; And count the heads. We’re doing well! But where’s the faith? Read the creed and get it right; Hold it fast with all your might; Close the door and bolt it tight; We’ve no need for ...read more
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During Telemachus' Life The Gladiatorial Games ... PRO
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The Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, ... PRO
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The Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans had their many gods—gods of war, gods of industry, gods of agriculture, gods of cities, gods of towns, and various others. But in all of paganism’s galaxy of gods, there never was one called “god of hope.” That is ...read more
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And Starting Today, You Are Beginning To Turn ... PRO
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And starting today, you are beginning to turn into adults. While your parents still are going to make a lot of choices for you, you are just beginning that Phase where you begin to make some life-changing decisions. You will learn that mom and dad won’t always be there to tell you what to do. I’m ...read more
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Michael Card (Musician And Author): "All We ... PRO
Contributed by David Ward on Dec 16, 2004
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