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When Dr. Stephen Olford Was Pastor Of The ...
Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 16, 2009 (message contributor)
ILLUS: When Dr. Stephen Olford was pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church in New York City he had the opportunity of leading his brother who had been an agnostic most of his life to the Lord, as he lay in the hospital desperately ill. One day Dr. Olford was called to come to the hospital quickly and visit his brother who was disturbed.
So he went into the room and said, “Richard, I want you to know, you’re saved and even though you have a terminal illness and though you are going to die, you’re saved and you’re going to Heaven when you die, and you don’t have to be afraid to die.” Richard said, “Oh, Stephen, you don’t understand. I know I’m saved and I know I’m going to Heaven when I die. It’s not that I’m afraid to die. I’m ashamed to die.” We ought to so abide in Jesus, we ought to be living so close to Jesus, that when He appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed at His coming (Stephen Olford Ministries
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In 1912, 39 Year Old, Rev. John Harper A Scottish ... PRO
Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2003
In 1912, 39 year old, Rev. John Harper a Scottish preacher was making a transatlantic trip to preach at the Moody Church in Chicago. As fate would have it the vessel he choice was the Titanic. We all know the story about the disaster but do you know the story of John Harper? Harper like many ...read more
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When William Booth Signed The Guest Book For King ... PRO
Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2003
When William Booth signed the guest book for King Edward the 7th he summed up his life’s work. “Your Majesty” he wrote “Some men’s ambition is art. Some men’s ambition is fame. ...read more
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First Consider What We Should Not Do. Imagine ... PRO
Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 2, 2005
First consider what we should not do. Imagine that you made the trip and paid the price to go to a professional football game. Now, imagine that instead of playing the game, for the entire time the teams just had huddles. That isn’t what you paid for, you want to see some action. But we as a ...read more
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Your Nail
Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Jun 23, 2009
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Live A Sinful Life . . . Why Shouldn't I" Series
Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 16, 2009
As children of God, we live a life of grace and forgiveness. So, since we are forgiven, why not indulge a little? This sermon points to I John 3 to revel that there is more to living a holy life than just dutifully living in purity.
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Reflecting Images Of Rebellion Series
Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 6, 2007
God is just like any parent; his heart breaks when his children rebel. These are the images of his hurt and what he planned to do about it.
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How Do You Smell Today? Series
Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2012
If there are so many things offensive to our noses just imagine how God must react to the putrid stench of sin or some of the smelly things even believers do.
