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        A Phenomenon Noticeable Throughout History ...Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007 (message contributor)
A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests.
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            Confidence In A Crisis PROContributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 8, 2002Green Bay Packers’ [now Seattle Seahawks] head coach Mike Holmgren looks back at a heartbreaking moment, when he was cut from the New York Jets as backup quarterback to Joe Namath, that directed him to a bigger plan. "I had committed my life to Jesus Christ when I was 11, but in my pursuit to ...read more 
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            Mark Twain And A Friend Walked Outside One Day ... PROContributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Nov 4, 2002Mark Twain and a friend walked outside one day in the rain. The friend said, “You think it will stop?” Mark Twain said, “It ...read more 
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            A Pompous-Looking Deacon Was Trying To Impress ... PROContributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2002A pompous-looking deacon was trying to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, ...read more 
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            Her Response PROContributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002HER RESPONSE Frederick Buechner’s little book of character sketches of people from the Bible has this to say about the angel Gabriel as he encounters Mary: "She struck him as hardly old enough to have a child at all, let alone this child. But he had been entrusted with a message to give her, ...read more 
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            Respect Civil Authority SeriesContributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 6, 2014Peter indicates that our salvation should impact how we related to governmental authority. Submission is not a popular topic, but it is needful, in our rebellious & self-gratifying society. Submission is recognition of God¡¯s right to govern our lives. 
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            Leaders Or Servants SeriesContributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 13, 2016Do we trust God enough to honor and obey those in authority over us? It's easy to do that when they're good leaders... but what about when they're driven by selfishness and love of power? 
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            How To Be A Christian Citizen SeriesContributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014God has drawn a moral standard, a line. “That’s my boundary. That’s my spiritual fault line. You better move your life to get in line with it.” And too many Americans are saying, “No, I want to move God’s line and change God’s standard to fit my life.” 
 
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