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Ambition Can Be Cultivated. But We Must Not ... PRO
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007 (message contributor)
Ambition can be cultivated. But we must not overlook the danger in over-ambition. The successful man constantly watches lest his ambition may ruin him. The desire to be champion has...
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W.a. Criswell Was Pastor Of A Country Church ...
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Oct 25, 2004
W.A. Criswell was pastor of a country church when he was in college. He had a family in his church named Davison. They were some of the finest people. One day he complimented one of the Davisons on their love and loyality to Christ. He said, "Tell me why the Davisons are so devoted and active for ...read more
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The Most Natural And Most Enthusiastic Expression ...
Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 23, 2005
The most natural and most enthusiastic expression of exultation should be used in view of the victories that Jesus Christ won upon the Cross of Calvary and in His resurrection. Our joy in the Lord may be demonstrative and I can assure you that God is not going to censure it. Our family owns a ...read more
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The Butterball Turkey Company Set Up A Hotline To ... PRO
Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 12, 2004
The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her it might be safe if the freezer had been kept below 0 degrees the entire ...read more
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Suppose I Gave You An Automobile Valued At ... PRO
Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
Suppose I gave you an automobile valued at $50,000. I say to you, "I’ll give it to you if you just give me $1." You say, "I thought you were going to give it to me." That’s not a gift. It might be cheap, but it’s not a gift. It is the result of your payment. If I am saved by the grace of ...read more
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Bill Bright, Founder And President, Campus ... PRO
Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
-- Bill Bright, founder and president, Campus Crusade for Christ. Men of Integrity I know two law partners who used to hate each other. When one became a Christian, he asked me, "Now that I’m a Christian, what should I do?" I said, "Why not ask him to forgive you and tell him you love ...read more
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