Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2011
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OS GUINNESS ON STAYING RELEVANT
Os Guinness wrote: "To be always relevant, you have to say things which are eternal."
(From a
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Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 18, 2006
It may seem that would be easy to get the gospel to the whole world in this day and age. Scholars tell me that there are 6000 languages in the world – only 426 have both a copy of the OT and the NT available to them. More than 2500 languages do not have a single verse of scripture available.
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Methodist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 2, 2006
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Family According to the Religion & Ethics Newsweekly survey on Faith & Family in America, a third of Americans define “family” as parents and children. 52% feel divorce is alright, while 49% believe its OK for a couple to live together. Even with such changes in the modern American family, 55% of
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2006
First-Time Mothers are working longer into their pregnancy and returning to work sooner after giving birth, according to the Census Bureau. USA Today reports 57% of new mothers in 1996-2000 worked full-time while pregnant vs. 40% in 1961-65. Women with a higher education are likely to be in
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2006
Family: According to the Religion & Ethics Newsweekly survey on Faith & Family in America, a third of Americans define “family” as parents and children. 52% feel divorce is alright, while 49% believe its OK for a couple to live together. Even with such changes in the modern American family, 55% of
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Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006
Here is what we know -
1. She was from Magdala in Galilee
2. Jesus cast seven demons out of her.
3. She joined the band of disciples and followed Jesus where ever he went. Luke 8:2
4. She was at the cross when all the male disciples had fled (Mk 15:40, Jn 19:25)
5. She observed Jesus burial (Mk
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2011
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HAYDN GIVES GLORY TO GOD
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was present at the Vienna Music Hall, where his oratorio The Creation was being performed. Weakened by age, the great composer was confined to a wheelchair. As the majestic work moved along, the audience was caught up with tremendous emotion.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2011
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ARE YOU FORGETFUL?
I was relieved recently to find out that I'm not the only one who forgets things. According to researcher Karen Bolla, everyone does at one time or another. These are the six things people most often forget:
• (6). faces 42%
• (5). what was said 49%
• (4). words 53%
• (3).
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2011
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THE COMPASS THAT WOULDN'T COOPERATE
An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so his friends gave him a compass and urged him to use it. The next time he went out in his boat, he followed their advice and took the compass with him. But as usual he became hopelessly confused and was unable to find
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2011
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FALLING AFTER DARK
There is a story told about a construction worker. This construction worker was employed on a high-rise building project, which required him and others to work after dark. He was busy on the edge of one of the walls which was many stories high, when he suddenly lost his balance
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Jesus appeared at least ten times after His resurrection before He ascended into heaven. There were apparently many more appearances not recorded (see Jn. 20:30–31; 21:25).
1. He appeared to Mary Magdalene (Mk. 16:9–11; Jn. 20:11–18).
2. He appeared to the women running to tell the disciples about
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational