Finally, for those who are willing to lay their life at the altar, the reward by way of a Crown promised is not one of incorruptibility (I Cor 9:25) or rejoicing (I Thess 2:19) or glory (I Peter 5:4) or righteousness (2 Tim 4:8) but paradoxically the one of Life (Rev 2:10). Hallelujah!!! No wonder
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Contributed by Chuck Hill on Dec 7, 2004
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COMING FOR HIS CROWN
When the Archbishop of Canterbury crowned Queen Elizabeth II, he laid the crown on her head with this pronouncement, “I give thee, O sovereign lady, this crown to wear until he who reserves the right to wear it shall return.”
The Archbishop
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
"The crowning fortune of a man is to be born to some pursuit which finds him employment and happiness, whether it be to make baskets, or
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
"The brightest crowns that are worn in heaven have been tried, and smelted, and polished, and glorified
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Contributed by Gary Miller on May 10, 2007
The following song by "Casting Crowns" illustrates the importance of praising God:
Praise You in This Storm
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms
I was sure by now, God You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say
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Brethren
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2007
"If the crowns of all the kingdoms of Europe were laid down at my feet in exchange for my books and my love
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 17, 2007
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Crowns have always been the sign of authority and Kingship.
Charlemagne, whom historians say should deserve to be called "great" above all others, wore an octagonal crown. Each of the eight sides was a plaque of gold, and each plaque was studded with emeralds, sapphires, and pearls. The cost was
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect
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Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 9, 2007
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The contemporary Christian band "Casting Crowns" has a song called "Praise You in this Storm." In the song the artists talk about how, even in the midst of the storm, they are able to praise God within the storm.
Storms of life happen...whether they be physical, like Hurrican Katrina, or
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2007
The crown of literature is poetry It is its end and its aim. It is the sublimest activity of the human mind. It is the achievement of beauty and delicacy. The
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Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 11, 2008
“Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus, Constant will remain; Gates of hell can never ‘Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail”. (Sabine Baring-Gould in William
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2008
Casting Crowns received 3 Grammys at the 50th Annual Awards event. The band’s song East to West was recognized for Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song. Their album, The Altar and The Door, was nominated for Best Pop/ Contemporary Gospel Album.
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There was once a servant of God, who had gotten very depressed and tired and went to sleep. He had a vision of an ugly, unlikable frog coming towards him. In the beginning, he didn’t like it. However, the frog followed him, and, whenever he turned around, it was behind him. Finally, when man of
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2002
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He Set It All Aside
By Dan Adkins And Tracy Dartt
Somewhere Upon A Distant Land
Long Ago, And Far Away
Was A Crown Of Gold And Precious Jewels
Still Unequaled To This Day
It Was A Crown Desired By Kings And Princes
Throughout The Years Of Time
But The King For Whom The Crown Was Made
For Love...
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